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Women’s basketball falls to Army, ending winning streak

By Kara Avanceña · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014

AU was defeated by Army in a close game, leaving the Eagles and the Black Knights now tied for second place in the Patriot League.

Doug Gansler, Keith Tilley to speak at Dems event

By Samantha Hogan · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014

AU College Democrats will host two political speakers at kickoff event on Jan. 26.

About 400 students volunteer for MLK Jr. Day

By Rachael Weiss · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014

AU students kicked off Martin Luther King Jr. Week with a day of service as students volunteered at non-profit organizations throughout D.C.

News

KPU to host DC mayoral debate

By Lindsay Sandoval | January 24

The Kennedy Political Union will host a debate for candidates in the race for D.C. mayor in February.

News

Film Review: The Past

By Helen Hu | January 24

“The Past” documents a family in the midst of a crisis.

News

Take 5: Grammy Awards, Sundance and Bieber too

By Mark Lieberman | January 24

This week’s biggest pop culture developments include a new Weekend Update host and a new sitcom for Bill Cosby.

News

Ray Bowman wins SG vice presidency

By Simbi Ntahobari and Kate Magill | January 23

As Bowman shed tears of joy, his campaign staff celebrated. Steven Haderer came in second.

News

Laverne Cox to speak at AU on Feb. 10

By Kate Magill | January 23

The “Orange is the New Black” actress will speak at an event hosted by Women’s Initiative on Feb. 10.

Sports

Women’s basketball maintains second place in the PL with road win

By Jennifer Reyes | January 23

Alexis Dobbs comes up big with 22 points in 63-56 AU win over BU

Steven Haderer (left) and Ray Bowman (right) are running for vice president of Student Government.

Campus

Meet your candidates for VP of SG

By Simbi Ntahobari and Kate Magill | January 23

Ray Bowman and Steven Haderer discuss their goals and hopes for the position.

Columnist Sarah Harvard (right) poses for a picture with a Burmese student (right) holding a radish.

Opinion

Lessons from Myanmar

By Sarah Harvard | January 23

Eagle columnist Sarah Harvard describes her recent trip to Burma and the lessons she learned from student protesters.

Opinion

The Eagle's 2014 SG special election endorsement

January 23

The Eagle interviewed both candidates for SG Vice President and concluded Steven Haderer is the fresh face the student body needs.

Opinion

Op/ed: Why I’m not telling you who to vote for

By Patrick Kelly | January 23

SG President Patrick Kelly states faith in the ability of Student Government, regardless of who wins the special election for Vice President.

Opinion

Op/ed: Students want programming, not SG politics

By Noah Gray and Chandler Thornton | January 23

Two members of SG Vice President’s cabinet decline to endorse a candidate for the special election.

John Schoof (22) and Tony Wroblicky (34) were part of an Eagle defense which held the Terriers to just 16-of-50 from the field

Sports

Men’s basketball routes Boston University, stays unbeaten in conference play

By Zach Leciejewski | January 22

The AU men’s basketball team dismantled the Boston University Terriers 86-56, the only other undefeated team in the Patriot League.

Opinion

Washington Mentorship students deserve financial aid

By Shelby Ostergaard | January 22

Columnist Shelby Ostergaard describes the reality of being accepted into the WMP with a hefty financial burden.

Sports

COLUMN:Wizards find success from solid core, poor conference

By Austin Sternlicht | January 22

The Wizards are enjoying mild success thanks to court play and an underachieving Eastern conference.

Music

Q&A: FIDLAR

By Tam Sackman | January 22

The Eagle sits down with FIDLAR’s Brandon Schwartzel to discuss touring with The Orwells, fame and road trip stories.

Opinion

Quick Take: Should Wonk be left behind?

By Rathna Muralidharan , Nathaniel Cohen and Boot Bullwinkle | January 22

Students react to Anderson Cooper’s failure to define wonk on New Year’s Eve and describe how the campaign affected their decision to attend AU.

News

AU to open at 11 a.m. due to snow

By Heather Mongilio | January 22

AU will open at 11 a.m. due to weather conditions.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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