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The virtues of individualism

By Conor Shapiro · Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Connor Shapiro questions the lessons we learn as children from the most important institutions in our country.

Retired NASA space shuttle to make its final flight over D.C.

By Jessica Liu · Tuesday, April 17, 2012

NASA plans to fly the retired shuttle Discovery over parts of D.C. to give residents a glimpse of the space explorer.

SG reduces bottled water use at sponsored events

By Heather Mongilio · Tuesday, April 17, 2012

AU SG Senator Adriana Ganci sponsored a bill to reduce AU's usage of bottled water. There will be an open meeting for students to give input on April 26th.

News

AU to re-evaluate contract with Aramark for cleaning services

By Peter Saudek and Radhika Raman | April 17

The contract between AU and Aramark is set to expire this summer, and questions of employee mistreatment surround conversation over whether to re-contract or sign on a new service provider.

News

TV Pick: Game of Thrones

By Seth Rose | April 17

HBO fantasy drama launches into second critically-acclaimed season.

News

WVAU to host Dan Deacon for free show

By Maeve McDermott | April 17

AU college radio station WVAU is hosting electronic musician Deacon’s return to D.C. at Comet Ping Pong on April 27 as part of their Capital Punishment concert series.

News

Students advocate for fair trade apparel

By Joe Ste.Marie | April 17

“Once AU students know [about fair trade], they seem to make the switch,” -SIS sophomore Ellie Yanagisawa

Kimberly Collins and the Eagles missed a chance at clinching a spot in the Patriot League Tournament when they fell 19-6 at Navy.

Sports

Navy routs AU 19-6

April 17

Navy beats AU, ending conference play for The Eagles.

News

SOC appoints Jeffrey Rutenbeck as new dean

By Alex Greco | April 17

New Dean of the School of Communications has experience at the University of Denver and Microsoft, among other places, and is an author.

News

Students petition for Vets Resource Center

By Iulia Gheorghiu | April 17

AU's soon-to-be Veterans Resource Center will increase GPA and retention of student veterans.

News

Lumen8 Anacostia festival shines light on underrated art scene

By Sean Meehan | April 17

Art festival in Anacostia spotlights an overlooked bustling arts community.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Simplifying SG election policies

April 17

Proposed measures would be the most sweeping election reform in SG in years.

News

AU stays up late to fight cancer

By Elijah Mercer | April 17

The AU community raised over $77,000 at the fourth annual "Relay for Life" event over the weekend.

News

Movie Review: The Cabin in the Woods

By David Kahen-Kashi | April 17

For the first time since Scream, we finally have a horror movie about college kids that is actually really good.

News

Letter to the Editor: Student Activities responds to Students for Liberty

April 16

Student Activities thinks it is important to affirm the University's commitment to freedom of expression.

News

Show preview: Say Anything

By Sydney Gore | April 16

Whether they approve of Say Anything’s new sound or not, pop-punk fans shouldn’t miss one of the genre’s most established acts at the Black Cat this week.

News

D.C. cab rates to increase

By Jack Kernochan | April 16

Starting April 21, the charge per mile for D.C. taxicabs will increase from $1.50 to $2.16.

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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