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Movie Review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

By Zach Ewell · Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013

Peter Jackson’s second Hobbit installment is an enjoyable adventure.

Local owner asks for help finding missing dog

By Sadie Ruben · Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013

Owner seeks students’ help in finding lost dog named Havoc.

Take 5: 2013 in review

By Mark Lieberman · Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013

Mark Lieberman breaks down the biggest developments in movies, music and TV this year.

Two AU volleyball players fall during the Eagles’ Patriot League Championship win on Nov. 24, advancing to the NCAA Sweet 16.

Sports

AU volleyball falls to No.1 Texas in Sweet 16

By Kara Avanceña | December 14

After making it to the Sweet 16, AU falls to Texas in four sets.

Opinion

American exceptionalism exists

By John Foti | December 12

Eagle columnist John Foti defends the idea of American exceptionalism with his personal story of success.

News

Starbucks set to open this January

By Sadie Ruben | December 12

Starbucks will open an on-campus location under the tunnel this January.

News

Robbery occurs at Greenberg Theater, AU Alert sent out

By Amber Cohen | December 12

No weapons were used in the robbery, according to an AU Alert.

News

Student groups hold live tweet-chat about being black at AU

By Lindsay Sandoval | December 12

Students used #BBAU to join a live tweet of what it is like to be a black student at AU.

An AU Public Safety officer stands outside Gray Hall after D.C. police searched the building.

News

Gun scare sparks on-campus lockdown

By Amber Cohen and Jared Angle | December 11

After two hours of lockdown, AU Public Safety and D.C. police determined the suspected gunman was an off-duty policeman.

Multimedia

Timeline of gunman scare

By Paige Jones | December 11

Gunman scare on AU campus on Dipity.

Two police officers stand outside Gray Hall after D.C. Metropolitan Police Department searched the building.

News

Campus lockdown cleared after gunman scare

By Amber Cohen and Jared Angle | December 11

A gunman was spotted on the AU campus, according to an AU alert.

Houseboat tour on the backwaters of Kerala, India.

Opinion

My final moments of clarity in India

By Alison Pease | December 10

Abroad columnist Alison Pease describes her last days in India as her parents visit her home for the past semester.

Sports

AU swimming and diving teams finish seventh at ECAC

By Zach Leciejewski | December 10

Taffet leads Eagles at ECAC while Rasnick, Wurm compete at AT&T US Nationals

News

AU closed for snow all day

By Suzanne Gaber | December 10

AU closed Dec. 10 due to inclement weather, causing exams to be delayed until Wednesday.

News

NBC to air students’ show in January

By Sonia Ledwith | December 10

Students in a TV Studio Production class have been working to develop a 16 episode show called Operation W.A.T.E.R. that will be aired on NBC.

News

Q&A: Shaul Schwarz, director of “Narco Cultura”

By David Kahen-Kashi | December 10

The director of a documentary about the musical culture of Mexican cartels talks about the making of the film.

News

Spike Jonze speaks about “Her”

By Eli Fosl | December 9

Acclaimed director spoke at AMC Georgetown in a Q&A about his new film “Her.”

News

AU closed until 11 a.m.

By Chloe Johnson | December 9

AU will be closed until 11 a.m. this morning, disrupting finals schedule and other offices on campus.

Sports

Mitchell leads AU wrestlers at Kliff Keen Invitational

By Alex Romero | December 8

Three Eagle wrestlers qualified for the second day of the Kliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational as Danny Mitchell earned second place in 197 lb. weight class.

Sports

AU women’s basketball earns third-straight win

By Kara Avanceña | December 8

AU beats Drexel despite dropping halftime lead

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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