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A government disaster without end

By Marshall Bornemann · Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013

Columnist Marshall Bornemann discusses how the government shutdown will have lasting ramifications for AU students.

Aaron Carter flips fans out at The Fillmore

By Sydney Gore · Monday, Oct. 21, 2013

Aaron Carter’s “The After Party Tour” stops in Silver Spring, Md.

Field hockey second half surge leads to upset of No. 2 UConn

By Eric Saltzman · Monday, Oct. 21, 2013

Victoria DeKepper registered three assists in the Eagles 4-3 upset victory over the Huskies

Opinion

Quick Take: Is fossil fuel divestment the right move for AU?

October 21

Quick Take writers comment on the implications of AU divesting its endowment from fossil fuel companies.

Opinion

Just barely graduating, AU’s hypocrisy at fault

By Danielle Ortiz-Geis | October 21

Senior Danielle Ortiz-Geis is only able to graduate this year because of a personal fundraising campaign. She argues that AU’s promotion of unpaid internships is hypocritical and led her to this dilemma.

The new AU a capella group Pitches Be Trippin’ pose for a photo.

Music

Pitches Be Trippin’: the new girls on the a capella block

By Mark Lieberman | October 21

AU welcomed its fifth a capella group at the All American Weekend concert

Julie Nolan and Jesse Saywell as Janet and Brad

News

The Rocky Horror Show brings fun and filth to Greenberg

By Sean Meehan | October 21

DPA starts its season off with the cult classic tale of sexual indulgence and abandon.

Sports

Club Student Athlete of the Week

By Jennifer Reyes | October 20

Ice hockey player Daniel Deacon discusses juggling law school and practices with the team.

News

Movie Review: 12 Years a Slave

By Hoai-Tran Bui | October 20

Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave” is a powerful drama with an impressive cast.

News

Movie Review: Muscle Shoals

By Sydney Gore | October 20

“Muscle Shoals” tells the untold true story of how a small town in Alabama changed music in America during the Civil Rights moveme

News

Movie Review: Carrie

By David Kahen-Kashi | October 20

“Carrie” is an uneven horror coming of age tale that feels overripe.

Sports

Men’s basketball head coach Mike Brennan addresses fans at Chalk Talk

By Caleb Vinson | October 20

Brennan discusses schedule, league parity and his point of view on the new season

Sports

Men’s soccer winless streak continues with loss to Army

By Jennifer Reyes | October 20

AU drops to the Black Knights 2-1 in overtime.

Sports

Cross country takes home first place

By Eric Saltzman | October 20

Both the men’s and women’s cross country team won their respective sides at the Leopard invitational

Sports

Women’s soccer rebounds with win over Lafayette

By Zach Leciejewski | October 20

The Eagles won their first game since Oct. 5 after defeating the Lafayette Leopards 1-0.

News

Movie Review: The Fifth Estate

By Alex Patel | October 20

Bill Condon’s “The Fifth Estate” raises questions, but only answers few.

Cooper gives his speech to a packed audience in Bender Arena during All American Weekend on Oct. 19.

News

Anderson Cooper accepts AU award, unsure if he is a 'wonk'

By Suzanne Gaber | October 20

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper was honored with AU’s “Wonk of the Year” award in front of a massive crowd in Bender Arena on Oct. 19.

Sports

Field hockey shuts out Towson 4-0

By Alex Romero | October 20

The Eagles were unstoppable against Towson, outshooting the Tigers 30 to 2.

Sports

Volleyball records straight set victory over Navy

By Kara Avanceña | October 20

The Eagles swept the Midshipmen, earning their 14th sweep of the season.

Opinion

QUICK TAKE: How can university policies better address the issue of mental health?

By Rathna Muralidharan , Emily Dalgo and Madison Freeman | October 18

ON STANDS NOW: Three AU students voice their opinions on mental health policies at universities.

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.

Solutions by The State News