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Forced to be twice as good and half as black

The Obama Administration has not made us post-racial, but it has allowed us to see that the roots of racism are so thick that even a black man in the White House cannot easily change the paradigm and allow the dream to live.

TV Pick: Robot Chicken

Adult Swim offers late-night dark humor.

New shuttles address handicap needs

New shuttles AU shuttles will be built with better handicap ramps.

September 20, 2012

Professor finds smartphone users value privacy

In a survey of smartphone users, SOC professor Jan Boyles found that many have taken precautions to preserve their privacy.

Look of the Week: Girly Grunge

This falls hottest trends aren't just on the runway or even online - they're on campus.

Frank Ocean, Kanye West top this week's '5 Songs' playlist

Top 5 songs of the week include picks from Kid Cudi, G.O.O.D. Music, and Frank Ocean.

AU receives record ranking in US News and World Report

American University moved up to number 77 out of the 218 schools ranked in the U.S. News and Report's annual "Best Colleges" list.

Staff Editorial: Student voice restricted in Spring Valley

Students deserve to know about the soil contamination around campus and should have a say on what actions are taken.

Faculty seek to reform AU nursing, childcare policies

Thirty faculty members plan to create a task force to address employee childcare and gender discrimination.

Learning from Luana

Recent speech by Nicholas Kristof reminds columnist of an inspiring story of female triumph in from her past.

Panera Bread discusses accepting Eaglebuck$

Panera Bread in Tenelytown still doesn't accept, Eaglebuck$, but the company is looking into making it a future possibility.

Men's soccer falls at WVU, prepares for Patriot League play

The Eagle's lost to West Virginia 2-0 in their last game before Patriot League play begins this weekend.

Letter to the Editor: Distractions aren't news

AU alumni asserts that being distracting doesn't make something newsworthy.

Indie-pop duo Tennis talk about past D.C. shows, upcoming album

Husband and wife indie-pop team talk to the Eagle in anticipation of their Oct. 8 show at Rock & Roll Hotel.

Field hockey's improved play shows at MSU

Bouncing back from season-opening losing streak, the Eagle's have won three of their last four games, due in part to an increased amount of shots on goal.

Army Corps removes soil with high arsenic levels

Soil with elevated levels of arsenic in the Spring Valley neighborhood was removed by the Army Corp of engineers.