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AU Volleyball wins three games in California, Goldberg earns 600th career win

By Kara Avanceña · Monday, Sept. 23, 2013

The AU Volleyball team traveled to Southern California to compete at the UC Irvine Invitational and at Cal State Fullerton. The team went 3-1, earning Coach Goldberg his 600th win after beating Fresno State.

Eagles field hockey falls in double overtime

By Alex Romero · Monday, Sept. 23, 2013

AU field hockey loses in double overtime to Wake Forest.

Take 5

By Mark Lieberman · Monday, Sept. 23, 2013

Mad Men, women, children and internet warriors headline this week’s Take 5.

News

The Emmy Awards: The good, the bad and the ugly

By Mark Lieberman | September 23

The Scene reviews the highlights and lowlights from this year’s Emmy Awards

News

Movie Review: Battle of the Year

By Katy Hollyday | September 22

Grade: B-

News

Movie Review: Wadjda

By Emily Woo | September 22

Grade: A

News

AU adds three rooms for mothers to nurse privately

By Amber Cohen | September 22

Three new locations on main campus and the Washington College of Law are now available for nursing mothers to use.

Opinion

What does it means to be gay?

By Derek Siegel | September 22

Abroad columnist Derek Siegel confronts being gay in Mexican culture.

Opinion

Syria strike proves too costly for US military

By John Foti | September 22

Columnist John Foti discusses why a strike on Syria would not be an economical choice.

Opinion

Quick Take: How can the US best deal with opioid addiction?

By Rathna Muralidharan , Michelle Sindyukov and Madison Freeman | September 22

Quick Take writers comment on the FDA’s recent policy changes for labeling prescription pain medications.

Sports

Field hockey dominates Holy Cross

By Jennifer Reyes | September 21

AU’s defense shut down the Crusaders with 4-0 victory

Sports

Women’s soccer opens conference play with victory

September 21

The Eagles secured a 1-0 victory over Lehigh at Phil Reeves day

Dale Ludwig tied for a team high three shots in the 1-0 loss to Liberty

Sports

Men’s soccer drops first game of homestand

By Eric Saltzman and Joshua Schreiber | September 21

AU allowed a second half goal against Liberty and lost 1-0 to the Flames.

News

AU students in Kenya confirmed safe after mall shooting

By Amber Cohen | September 21

All 24 AU students in Kenya are safe after shooting at a nearby mall, according to multiple sources.

(from left to right) Walker, lacrosse senior Emily Maher, field hockey senior Stephanie Burry, cross country senior Thomas Woermer and President Neil Kerwin cut the ribbon.

Sports

AU debuts new Bender Arena locker rooms

By Eric Saltzman | September 21

Director of Athletics and Recreation Billy Walker and President Neil Kerwin participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony to honor the completion of the new Bender Arena renovations, including new locker rooms for each varsity team.

News

'Almost Me and Outta Here' plays at the Greenberg

By Alexa Kelly | September 20

New student showcase brings anxiety and pleasure to the stage.

Opinion

Be a whistleblower, avoid NSA visit to AU campus

September 20

Professor Jeffrey Bachman, Ph.D., details the upcoming NSA event on campus and explains why students should not attend.

News

Movie Review: Thanks For Sharing

By Ean Marshall | September 20

Addiction is a disease, as Adam (Mark Ruffalo, “The Avengers”) says in the new film “Thanks for Sharing,” the dramedy debut by first time director Stuart Blumberg.

Music

Youth Lagoon brings the ‘Bughouse’ to the District

By Kendall Breitman | September 19

Youth Lagoon showcases a mix of old and new buzz to the 9:30 club

Sports

Men’s soccer snaps winless streak with victory over Longwood

By Kara Avanceña | September 19

AU’s men’s soccer beat Longwood 1-0 to end their two-game road trip

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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