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Adding QB Griffin signals new era for Redskins

By Eric Saltzman · Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012

If you are a Redskins fan, or just a football fan for that matter, you have a lot to look forward to.

Coffee chat with your AU administrators

By Alex Greco · Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012

The Eagle sits down with AU’s top administrators to discover their favorite caffeine fix and movie picks.

Welcome week offers five more programs

By Tori Dalcourt · Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012

Sports

Lumpkins, Rishell among athletes to keep an eye on

By Samantha Raphelson | August 23

As AU sports teams come off another successful year, let’s take a look at some of the top athletes to watch heading into the 2012-2013 seasons. Stephen Lumpkins, Senior Forward, Men’s Basketball Lumpkins returns to AU after being drafted as a pitcher by the Kansas City Royals in 2011 and briefly ...

Opinion

Breaking the political bubble

By Rachel Lomot | August 23

Au students should focus on inspiring their political activism in our generation outside of the D.C. bubble.

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Samantha Raphelson

August 22

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Kendall Breitman

August 22

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Chelsea Clays

August 22

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Maeve McDermott

August 22

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Princeton Review: AU has "most politically active students"

By Alex Greco | August 22

AU beat out George Washington and Georgetown for the title of "Most Politically Active Students" in this year's Princeton Review rankings of the nation's universities.

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Eagle Rants: August 21, 2012

August 21

Here are your Rants for August 21! Happy National Spumoni Day!

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Eagle Rants: August 20, 2012

August 20

Welcome back to daily Eagle Rants! Happy National Radio Day!

Sports

Villanova shuts out women’s soccer in season opener

By Tyler Tomea | August 19

The Eagles only mustered a single shot at The Wildcats on August 17, leading to a defeat of 2-0.

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Brewer, Hinkle set to continue basketball careers overseas

August 19

Two of AU's best basketball players have joined professional teams in Europe.

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Morse’s grand slam brings Nationals to victory over Mets

By Gennaro Farone | August 18

Michael Morse earned the Washington Nationals' first grand slam of the season in August 17's game against the Mets.

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Lumpkins eyes return to men’s basketball team

By Josh Paunil | August 14

Stephen Lumpkins plans to return to the AU men’s basketball team for the 2012-2013 season, Head Coach Jeff Jones announced August 14. “I always planned to return to American and complete my degree,” Lumpkins said in a statement. “Being away for a year made me realize how much I miss basketball. ...

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Yo zulu nation

By Rebecca Zisser | August 14

Birdbaths with standing water can host mosquito larvae if they are not empties regularly.

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Cases of mosquito-borne virus surface in Northwest D.C.

By Jared Angle | August 13

The Department of Health found three cases of West Nile Virus near the northwest border of D.C. and Maryland in 2011.

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Eagle Rants: August 13, 2012

August 13

Here are your Rants for the week of August 13! Happy National Filet Mignon Day!

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8-12-2012

August 12

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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