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Longtime AU professor and alum passes away

By Samantha Hogan · Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013

Richard Smolka taught political science at AU in SPA for more than 30 years.

Men’s basketball opens road trip with loss to St. Mary’s

By Austin Sternlicht · Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013

The Eagles never led in their loss to the the Gaels.

Math professor dies after 20 years of teaching

By Molly Morabito · Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013

Edmund B. McCue taught at AU from 1964 to 1989 in the mathematics and statistics department.

News

Q&A: Yolanda Ross, actress from “Go For Sisters”

By David Kahen-Kashi | December 15

Actress Yolanda Ross speaks to The Eagle about preparing for her role and the experience of shooting “Go For Sisters.”

News

Q&A: Mark Mori, director of “Bettie Page Reveals All”

By David Kahen-Kashi | December 15

Director Mark Mori talks to The Eagle about his new film “Bettie Page Reveals All.”

News

Movie Review: Go For Sisters

By David Kahen-Kashi | December 15

John Sayles’ “Go For Sisters” explores friendship against the backdrop of Mexico and human trafficking.

News

Movie Review: Saving Mr. Banks

By Mark Lieberman | December 15

Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks lead an impressive cast in this story of Disney’s past.

News

Movie Review: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

By Zach Ewell | December 15

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

News

Local owner asks for help finding missing dog

By Sadie Ruben | December 15

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

Music

Take 5: 2013 in review

By Mark Lieberman | December 15

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

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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