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Legal News

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

Staff ed: New insurance policy furthers equality on campus

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013

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.

King’s call for community is still left unanswered

By Kyle Graczyk · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

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.

France’s pension failure

By Marshall Bornemann · Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013

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

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.

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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