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Lindsay Muri scored a second half goal against LaSale to tie the game and force overtime

Despite late rally, women’s soccer falls in overtime

By Eric Saltzman · Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013

The AU women’s soccer team tied up the game late in the second half, but ultimately lost to LaSale 3-2 in overtime

No Wi-Fi, no problem

By Caroline Handel · Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013

In her first weeks abroad in Prague, Caroline Handel realizes that being disconnected from social media is not all too bad.

AlunaGeorge brought their sweet, U.K. heat to U Street

By Sydney Gore · Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013

U.K. duo AlunaGeorge brought the heat to a sold-out show at U Street Music Hall on Tuesday night

News

Rude Mechanicals gear up for fall season

By Mark Lieberman | September 5

AU Rude Mechanicals promise Shakespeare with a 60s twist and more for fall season

Music

Scene's 10 most anticipated fall albums

By Sydney Gore | September 5

As summer comes to a close, our summer anthems will fade to the background of your iTunes library.

Former Student Government President Sarah McBride (left) poses for a picture with current SG President Patrick Kelly (right).

Opinion

Staff ed: New insurance policy furthers equality on campus

September 4

The new AU insurance policy will cover students’ transitional care and gender reassignment surgery, making this campus a more accepting and equal environment than before.

Opinion

King’s call for community is still left unanswered

By Kyle Graczyk | September 3

Sophomore Kyle Graczyk comments on how implicit racism is still present in America, and how Martin Luther King Jr.’s original call for local community could help solve the problem.

Opinion

France’s pension failure

By Marshall Bornemann | September 3

Columnist Marshall Bornemann explains how France’s financial difficulties are similar to that of those U.S., and why, as a country, we should take a different path.

Sports

AU field hockey drops in overtime against No. 8 Old Dominion

September 3

The Eagles lost an overtime match 2-1 to No. 8 Old Dominion University

Sports

Offense struggles in women’s soccer team loss to Liberty

September 3

Despite eight saves from Charlene Belanger, the Eagles could not keep up with the Flames and fell 2-0

News

Secondhand stores in the DMV: The best stores for all your needs

By Jane Morice | September 3

Where to find designer clothes, wacky knick-knacks and everything in-between across the District

News

AU Players gearing up for a vibrant season of change

By Mark Lieberman | September 2

With a new semester comes new shows by one of AU’s only student-run theater groups.

Music

The Coathangers lead a punk circus at Comet Ping Pong

By Sean Meehan | September 2

The Atlanta garage rockers headlined a night that also featured two local bands, performances by a local drag queen, and a guest DJ.

News

Geek Interpreter

By Hoai-Tran Bui | September 2

A proud member of numerous television, movie and comic book deciphers the nerdiest news.

Travis Porter performs at AU in Bender Arena on Aug. 24 during SUB’s Welcome Week concert.

News

Q&A: Travis Porter

By Jane Morice | September 1

The trio reveals their break into the music industry, origins with The Eagle.

Student turnout at the game was high as AU would win their third straight game

Sports

Eagles go to 3-0 after victory at Bender Blueout

By Eric Saltzman | September 1

The AU volleyball team secured a three set sweep of George Mason University to conclude the D.C. Volleyball Challenge

Sports

Eagles take second leg of DC Volleyball Challenge

September 1

AU defeated crosstown rival Georgetown 3-0 at Bender Arena

Sports

Eagles open season with win over Howard

August 31

The Eagles opened their 2013 season with a straight sets victory over crosstown Howard

Opinion

Quick Take: How have recent scandals changed public perceptions of professional sports and athletes?

By Marisa Fein , Emma Williams , Michelle Sindyukov and Madison Freeman | August 31

Quick Take writers comment on the various recent scandals in sports.

Sports

Women’s soccer team secures first victory of season

By Eric Saltzman | August 31

Head coach records first victory with women’s soccer team by defeating Howard University 1-0

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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