Delivering American University's news and views since 1925

Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025

Legal News

$Treble in Paradise, AU\'s only all-female a capella group, hosted the sixth annual Acapalooza in the Kay Spiritual Life Center on April 13.$

AU hosts Acapalooza, raises money for charity group D.C. CHIME

By Kendall Breitman · Sunday, April 15, 2012

Nine a capella groups from across the country perform for a packed house in a D.C. Chime fundraiser.

SUB to bring reggae-rapper Matisyahu to Tavern on April 28

By Kendall Breitman · Sunday, April 15, 2012

YouTube sensation Noah Guthrie will open for Orthodox Jewish rapper Matisyahu at the Student Union Board's final concert at 7 p.m. on April 28.

4-17-2012

Sunday, April 15, 2012

News

Show preview: All American Rejects

By Kendall Breitman | April 15

After a decade of feel-good pop-rock hits, The All-American Rejects have finally decided to break away from their decade old sound with the release of their new album “Kids in the Street.” Praised by critics as the band’s long awaited “coming-to-age” record, singles such as “Bleed Into ...

News

Eagle Rants April 14, 2012

April 14

Your April 14 Rants!

News

Crime Alert: Malicious Burning

April 14

On the evenings of Wednesday April 4 and Friday April 13, malicious burnings occurred in the McDowell and Congressional Halls. Both incidents were subsequently reported to the Department of Public Safety.

Opinion

Quick Take: Charging George Zimmerman

April 13

After weeks of outrage, a special prosecutor has charged George Zimmerman with the second degree murder of Trayvon Martin. What else has this tragedy exposed? And what can we learn from it? Our quick take columnists weigh in:

News

Eagle Rants April 13, 2012

April 13

Your April 13 Rants!

News

Eagle Rants April 12, 2012

April 12

Your April 12 Rants!

Sports

Point guard Simon transferring from AU

By Josh Paunil | April 12

AU point guard Wayne Simon will no longer play for the Eagles' basketball team, leaving a hole in the roster.

Former presidential candidate Jon Huntsman, here addressing CPAC in Orlando, Fl., will speak in the University Center at 8:15 p.m. on April 18.

News

Jon Huntsman to speak at AU on April 18

By Rebecca Zisser | April 11

Former presidential candidate Jon Huntsman will speak in the University Center at 8:15 p.m. on April 18.

Opinion

Today's student protests have historic parallels

By Mana Aliabadi | April 11

Columnist Mana Aliabadi examines the university system.

News

Eagle Rants April 11, 2012

April 11

Your April 11 Rants!

News

Hundreds at AU condemn sexual assault in “Take Back The Night”

By Rebecca Bartola | April 10

The AU community marched across campus on April 9 to protest sexual assault in Women's Initiative annual "Take Back the Night."

News

Eagle Rants April 10, 2012

April 10

Your April 10 Rants!

News

Concert Pick of the Week: Crystal Stilts/Widowspeak

By Maeve McDermott | April 10

April 14 show at the Rock and Roll Hotel features a garage pop double feature.

Emily Burton has developed into one of the top offensive threats for the Eagles in 2012.

Sports

Burton taking big step forward in junior year

By Josh Paunil | April 10

Junior midfielder Emily Burton has become one of the nations top scorers this year.

News

Plants and Animals underwhelm with tame show at Red Palace

By Sean Meehan | April 10

Plants and Animals plays low-key, forgettable set.

News

SOC students, Post cover ethnic communities in D.C.

By Katie Fiegenbaum | April 10

Innovative collaboration between SOC and The Washington Post writes the stories about minority communities that traditionally go un-reported.

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