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McDonald's space to remain empty for another year

By Patrick Burnett · Tuesday, May 1, 2012

The former McDonald's location will remain empty until spring 2013 at the earliest.

Thanks to those who helped me get here

By Ben Lasky · Tuesday, May 1, 2012

The Eagle's Ben Lasky says goodbye as he gets ready to graduate.

Take Back the Night
American University
April 2012

Statistics from local universities do not reflect larger picture of on-campus sexual assault

By Lindsey Anderson · Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Taking a closer look at the epidemic of sexual assault on America's college campuses.

Sports

NHL punishment needs consistency

By Eric Saltzman | May 1

Inconsistent punishments have cast a shadow on this years NHL postseason.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: AU committed to diversity and inclusion

May 1

Multicultural Affairs Director Tiffany Speaks responds to last week's staff editorial discussing the proposed Center for Diversity and Inclusion.

Opinion

Op-Ed: The Real Me

May 1

Outgoing SG President Sarah McBride shares a very important story with you.

Lauren Schoenberger recorded two goals in the Eaglesâ€™ loss to top-seeded Navy in the PL Tournament Semifinals.

Sports

Navy knocks out AU

May 1

AU Womens Lacrosse lost 13-5 to Navy.

News

Audiophile Best of 2012 (so far)

May 1

The DJs over at WVAU share their favorite albums of 2012 so far.

â€˜Clocks and Cloudsâ€™ Editor-In-Chief Ben Mainwaring holds up a copy of the research journal.

News

AU students revive undergraduate research journal

By Ryan Migeed | May 1

Undergrads in SIS and SPA recently re-launched a research journal that was first published seven years ago.

News

Discover some great, parent-friendly ways to spend a day in the District

May 1

The Scene wants to take the distress out of planning with a parent-proof list of activities sure to entertain, morning, noon and night.

News

Students 'occupy' Kerwin's lawn for weekly meeting

By Rebecca Zisser | May 1

Occupy AU members were asked to leave by Public Safety after holding their weekly general assembly meeting on the lawn in front of the president's office.

Sports

Former Eagle Moldoveanu launches career in Italy

By Josh Paunil | May 1

Moldoveanu plays for Italy's Benetton Treviso professional basketball club, manages to keep in touch with AU friends back home.

News

Movie Review: The Raven

By David Kahen-Kashi | May 1

This take on the life of macabre poet Edgar Allen Poe will make you want to cover your eyes, but not in fear.

Opinion

One year later after bin Laden’s death, a generation reflects on 9/11 and the “War on Terror"

May 1

Our general continues onward, still bearing emotional scars, but ready to move forward.

News

Movie Review: The Five-Year Engagement

By Jane Morice | May 1

Fun, relatable scenarios make this five year engagement go by in a flash.

News

SOC student creates movie about AU's LGBT community

By Linda Nyakundi | May 1

"Out -- A Narrative" by sophomore Chris Jasinski profiles the coming out stories of various members of the AU community.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: The Student Health Center responds

May 1

The Student Health Center responds to column in last week's Eagle.

News

SOC students compete for film, media awards for AU Visions

By David Kahen-Kashi | May 1

Annual SOC-sponsored film, screenwriting, and new media competition to be held on May 4.

News

Your guide to summer movie-going

By Hoai-Tran Bui | May 1

Check out some of the summer’s most anticipated films, from action blockbusters to indie romances.

News

From 'Mad Men' to 'Game of Thrones,' spend your summer catching up on popular TV shows online

By Hoai-Tran Bui | May 1

For the sun-hating couch potato and times when you want to take a break from yet another pool party, The Scene has compiled a list of TV series to catch up on (and where to watch them legally) over the long summer months.

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