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AU remembers 9/11

By Willa Hine · Monday, Sept. 16, 2013

AU students participate in a service event and vigil to remember 9/11.

AU honors 9/11 victims

By Simbi Ntahobari · Monday, Sept. 16, 2013

Students spent the 12-year anniversary of Sept. 11 giving back to the community and honoring the lives lost in the tragedy.

From the “Backyardingans” to AU

By Tori Dalcourt · Monday, Sept. 16, 2013

Former voice-over actor on Nick Jr. now produces films to educate America’s youth.

Steve Jennings talks with the field hockey team during their match against Columbia

Sports

AU field hockey finishes Terrapin Invitational strong with win over Columbia

By Alex Romero | September 15

The Eagles (4-2-0,0-0-0 PL) field hockey team sustained their composure and secured a 4-1 win Sept.

News

Volleyball sweeps weekend matches, sets record for best start

By Kara Avanceña | September 15

he Eagles broke the record for the best start in AU history, not dropping a single match in their three wins at the Crowne Plaza Invitational

Sports

Women’s soccer drops two matches at Fairfield Invitational

By Zach Leciejewski | September 15

The Eagles dropped two straight 1-0 decisions against Fairfield and Hartford at the Fairfield Invitational

Sports

D.C. United tie LA Galaxy 2-2

By Charles Clayton | September 15

Fighting back, black-and-red tie La Galaxy 2-2.

Sports

Mens and womens cross country team record top five finishes at Navy Invitational

By Eric Saltzman | September 15

Senior Julia Sullivan led all Eagle runners with a fifth place finish

News

Washington Post journalist Ezra Klein to speak at AU

By Suzanne Gaber | September 15

Klein will give students a “behind the scenes” look at D.C. during his Sept. 26 talk hosted by The Kennedy Political Union.

Sports

Field hockey loses momentum, game against Miami (Ohio)

By Alex Romero | September 15

The Eagles fell apart in second period as their defense gives up 10 shots.

News

Living the college life, minus the booze

By Amber Cohen | September 15

Despite strong peer pressure, many AU students find weekend activities that do not involve the use of drugs or alcohol.

Sports

Men’s soccer goes all the way in tie with Hartford

By Kyle Anderson | September 15

The Eagles and Hawks played to a 0-0 two overtime tie.

News

Take 5

By Mark Lieberman | September 15

The top five things happening in entertainment news from who will host SNL to Rowling’s new book.

News

The history of poetry in the D.C. area

By Daniela Berson | September 14

An unusual tribute to the D.C. poetry scene appeared in Dupont Circle two weeks ago, in the broken window pane of Kramerbooks on Connecticut Avenue.

Music

Pianist describes hardship, inspiration before AU performance

By Ana Srikanth | September 13

The Eagle profiles pianist Yuliya Gorenman in lieu of her continuing series of piano concerts “The Gorenman Project: Schumann Edition.”

Opinion

Quick Take: How does the lack of a football team affect campus culture at AU?

By Emily Dalgo , Marisa Fein and Emma Williams | September 13

Quick Take columnists comment on the campus culture fostered by AU’s lack of a football program.

Kelly McCaddin led the Eagles with 15 kills against Coppin State

Sports

Volleyball sweeps Coppin St for seventh straight win

September 12

AU had no trouble completing the three set sweep against Coppin State

Opinion

Trying to fit in, it's the little things that matter

By Alison Pease | September 12

Abroad columnist Alison Pease writes on the struggle to adapt to Indian culture.

News

Movie Review: Insidious Chapter 2

By David Kahen-Kashi | September 12

Grade: B

Music

Q&A: Yellowcard

By Tam Sackman | September 12

The Eagle catches up with Sean Mackin on “Ocean Avenue” and the future of Yellowcard

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