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Former “Wolf of Wall Street” offers AU students candid advice

By Devin Mitchell · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

AU alumnus Jordan Belfort talks about securities fraud, being the subject of a Scorsese film and midget tossing.

AU volleyball sweeps Army and Holy Cross to clinch spot for playoffs

By Kara Avanceña · Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

The Eagles defeat both teams on their two-game road trip, earning a spot in the Patriot League playoffs

Wrestling's Herrin dominates second straight Brockport/Oklahoma Invitational

Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Heavyweight Blake Herrin took home the title in his class at the Brockport/Oklahoma Invitational.

Sports

Men’s soccer secures place in Patriot League tournament

By Jennifer Reyes | November 9

The AU men’s soccer team will advance to the Patriot League tournament as fifth seed after defeating Colgate 2-1.

Music

GROUPLOVE concert draws more than 1,000 attendees

By Zach Ewell | November 9

GROUPLOVE and The Knocks performed to a crowd of more than 1,000 attendees at Bender Arena.

Sports

Field hockey wins Patriot League title

By Caleb Vinson | November 9

The AU Eagles hockey team defeated the Boston University Terriers 3-0 to secure the Patriot League Tournament Championship.

Sports

Women’s soccer eliminated in Patriot League semifinals

By Zach Leciejewski | November 9

The AU Women’s soccer team lost to Navy in the Patriot League Tournament semifinals by a score of 2-0.

Sports

Late GMU run ends in AU men’s basketball loss

By Alex Romero | November 9

Men’s basketball loses 63-60 against GMU in their first game of the season.

Gabe Polsky (far right) poses with brother and fellow director Alan (far left).

News

Q&A: Alan and Gabe Polsky, directors of “The Motel Life”

By David Kahen-Kashi | November 9

Alan and Gabe Polsky speak with The Eagle about their new film “The Motel Life.”

McKinley Building under construction in January 2013.

News

Fate of MGC’s third floor remains undecided

By Chloe Johnson | November 8

The third floor of MGC may be transformed into a student union, but all potential changes are put on hold.

News

Former presidential speechwriter offers storytelling advice

By Suzanne Gaber | November 8

President Barack Obama’s former presidential speechwriter Jon Favreau advised students to focus on storytelling, not “a catchy tagline or cheap applause.”

News

Movie Review: The Motel Life

By David Kahen-Kashi | November 8

Debut film from Alan and Gabe Polsky is an ambient drama about life on the run.

Opinion

Hardcore Wonking: New class dedicated Miley Cyrus VMA performance

By American Wonker | November 8

In a new satirical column, American Wonker describes AU’s newest class.

News

Five reasons why skipping class isn’t a smart idea

By Sadie Ruben | November 8

While skipping class may seem like a good idea initially, here are five reasons why you might want to rethink napping or watching TV instead of going to class.

Music

Caught A Ghost returns to Black Cat next weekend

By Tam Sackman | November 8

Caught A Ghost will be opening for He’s My Brother, She’s My Sister in D.C. next weekend at the Black Cat.

Sports

Club sport student athlete of the week: Becky Maz

By Alex Romero | November 8

This week’s Eagle club student athlete of the week is Becky Maz, who plays outfield on AU’s club softball team.

Music

9:30 Club shows The Head and The Heart all the love

By Suzanne Gaber and Rebecca Zisser | November 8

The Head and The Heart bring the “Let’s Be Still” tour to D.C. on Nov. 4.

Columns

Advice columnists weigh in on long-term relationships, school stress

By Grace Cassidy and Jalen Chapman | November 8

Getting it Together: Advice columnists Jalen and Grace take on relationships and school stress for this week’s column.

News

The Rewind: Parenthood and American Horror Story

By Sydney Gore and Mark Lieberman | November 8

The Scene recaps the best television of the week in The Rewind.

News

React to Film AU screens drug documentary to full house

By Zach Ewell | November 8

React to Film AU chapter screens “How Make Money by Selling Drugs” with speakers Eric Sterling and Neil Franklin.

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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