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SG VP elections to be held in person due to snow

By Kate Magill · Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014

Students wishing to vote for the new SG vice president will have to go to MGC on Jan. 22-23.

Op/ed: Ray Bowman should be SG Vice President

By Ben Johnson and Rosemary Cipriano · Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014

Two members of SG executive board endorsed Ray Bowman’s VP campaign based on his promises and past experiences.

SG announces Founder’s Day Ball location

By Simbi Ntahobari · Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014

Student Government officials released the location of this year’s Founder’s Day Ball, which will take place on Feb. 22.

News

AU closed on Jan. 21

By Jared Angle and Chloe Johnson | January 20

Expected snowfall of five to 10 inches causes canceled classes, limited services.

Sports

Defense, shot efficiency key to men's basketball

By Alex Romero | January 20

The Eagles have gotten off to an undefeated start in conference play thanks to an efficient offense and a stingy defense

Sports

AU track and field records three first-place finishes

By Alex Romero | January 20

AU track won three first-place titles and 11 top-ten finishes at the Terrapin Invitational held at The University of Maryland at College.

Sports

Terao, Herrin come up big in tri-meet

By Eric Saltzman | January 19

The AU wrestling team beat Gardner-Webb, and lost to Columbia in a tri-meet dual.

Sports

Mitchell upset in loss to Army

January 19

The AU wrestling team lost their EIWA opener to the United States Military Academy at West Point

Sports

Women’s basketball triumphs over Lafayette

By Minahil Choudry | January 18

The Eagles earn fourth straight win with a victory in Easton, Pa.

Sports

Men's basketball maintain PL record with win over Lafayette

By Alex Romero | January 18

Eagles improve to 6-0 in the Patriot League with close-win over Lafayette.

Sports

Wurm, Ballance, Scovel headline swimmers at Georgetown meet

By Eric Saltzman | January 18

Ten Eagle swimmers recorded first place finishes during the Friday meet.

Music

Action Bronson comes to the Howard Theatre

By Jane Morice | January 17

Up-and-coming rapper Action Bronson will showcase his skills at Howard Theatre on Jan. 20.

News

AU alum launches space documentary

By Kara Avanceña | January 17

School of Communication alumnus and filmmaker David Ruck explored the importance of continuing space exploration in his documentary “I Want to be an Astronaut.” Ruck held a screening of his film accompanied by a panel discussion in Weschler Theater at AU’s Mary Graydon Center on Jan.

News

The Reel Scene: cops, criminals, spies, horrors and heists

By David Kahen-Kashi | January 17

See what’s playing in movie theaters this week in The Eagle’s Reel Scene.

News

The Scene’s weekend guide

By Scene Staff | January 17

The Eagle staff compiled a list of eight things to do in the city during the three-day weekend.

Work is ongoing outside the McKinley Building’s landscaping that used to be a patch of grass known as “The Beach.”

Opinion

Staff ed: McKinley Building progress disappoints

January 17

The recent opening of McKinley Hall shines light on the University’s transparency and judgment.

Graybill (right) competes in a field hockey game during her time at AU.

Sports

AU grad launches toward Sochi Olympics

By Eric Saltzman | January 17

Former AU field hockey standout Savannah Graybill is competing to make the U.S. skeleton team and compete in this year’s Olympics in Sochi.

News

AU alumnus convicted of murder

By Kate Magill | January 16

AU alumnus Albrecht Muth was convicted of killing wife of 20 years.

The words “Property is Theft” was found painted near a staircase in the Ward Circle Building.

News

Graffiti found in Ward

By Samantha Hogan | January 16

Two walls in Ward Circle Building were vandalized with black paint on Jan. 14.

Sports

Men's basketball continues undefeated Patriot League start

January 16

Men’s basketball continues its perfect start to the Patriot League season after beating Lehigh away, 65-63.

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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