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The Coathangers lead a punk circus at Comet Ping Pong

By Sean Meehan · Monday, Sept. 2, 2013

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

Geek Interpreter

By Hoai-Tran Bui · Monday, Sept. 2, 2013

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.

Q&A: Travis Porter

By Jane Morice · Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013

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

Sports

Eagles’ Regan takes first at Mount St. Mary’s Duals

August 31

AU’s Nicholas Regan wins first place at men’s cross country run at the Mount St. Mary’s Duals

Sports

Freshmen lead Eagles to first victory of 2013

By Eric Saltzman | August 31

AU secured a 3-1 victory over George Washington University because of a strong performance by several freshmen

News

AU offers additional insurance coverage to transgender students

By Heather Mongilio | August 30

Transgender students at AU with the University’s insurance plan will now have full transitional care, including gender reassignment surgery, making it the only D.C. school to have such a plan.

Opinion

Creating a new identity abroad

By Derek Siegel | August 29

Abroad columnist Derek Siegel discusses how identities change when interacting with different cultures.

Opinion

Quicktake: freshman year and summer news

By Katlyn Hirokawa , Dave Sweet , Rathna Muralidharan and Emily Dalgo | August 29

Every Friday, the Quick Take columnists will offer their views on an issue of significance to AU. Notable members of the campus community will also be invited to contribute to this feature.

Lupe Fiasco plays for a crowd of AU students in Bender Arena on Aug. 24, 2013, a Welcome Week concert hosted by the Student Union Board.

Opinion

Staff ed: SUB successfully opens the Fall 2013 semester

August 29

AU lacks typical college school spirit. But after the Lupe Fiasco concert, no one would be able to tell.

Opinion

Marijuana prohibition: It’s a race issue

By John Foti | August 29

The Eagle’s columnist John Foti describes how marijuana prohibition is a failing political policy.

News

AU's Welcome Week 2013

August 28

This year’s Welcome Week was a little hectic as roughly 1,500 freshmen moved onto campus starting Aug. 17. Take a look at their reactions and remember your own move-in day at American University.

News

Homesickness: a natural part of college

By Heather Mongilio | August 27

AU didn’t feel like home at first for Student Government President Patrick Kelly.

News

Job interview advice you can actually use

By Iulia Gheorghiu | August 27

Five foolproof tips that’ll impress any interviewer.

Opinion

Meet The Eagle’s new columnists

By John Foti and Marshall Bornemann | August 27

With a new year, The Eagle is launching a new set of columnists. Look out for these new columns every Tuesday.

News

A guide to grocery shopping near AU

By Allen Nguyen | August 27

Whole Foods vs. Safeway: a battle of epic proportions.

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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