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Students struggle with paperless classes

By Samantha Hogan · Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012

Some students are finding that "green" courses lead to a lot a printing at home.

Ready to vote? How to register in surrounding states

By Alex Greco · Monday, Feb. 27, 2012

If you're from NY, DC, MD, VA or NJ, learn important dates and required documents for registering to vote

Eagle Rants Feb. 27

Monday, Feb. 27, 2012

Happy Polar Bear Day!

Sports

Corkery has AU rising to new heights

By Samantha Raphelson | February 27

With AU's women's basketball team posting a record-breaking 14-win streak, The Eagle takes a look at the coach that's helping them succeed.

$Kimberly Collins scored five goals in AU\'s victory over Columbia en roue to winning PL Offensive Player of the Week. Collins has a team-high seven goals on the year.$

Sports

Lacrosse 2-0 for first time since 1999

By Tyler Tomea | February 27

Women's lacrosse won their first two games, with Kimberly Collins and Emily Burton scoring 13 of the team's 26 goals on the season so far.

Opinion

OP-ED: Sallie Mae VP clarifies policies

February 27

Sallie Mae VP clarifies "forbearance" fee after public outcry.

News

Despite AU’s high rankings, LGBT student community still faces challenges on campus

By Lorin Eleni Gill | February 27

LGBT students continue to choose AU for its excellent LGBT reputation and accepting student body, in spite of rare occurrences that reflect the opposite.

Opinion

OP-ED: Athletic Department replies to Feb. 21 op-ed

February 27

Claims based on false information, AU Athletics Department says.

News

Washington Development Program renames, revamps

By Jessica Marsala | February 27

Program gets new name to better reflect its evolving offers to students.

Opinion

OP-ED: College Republicans react to protest

February 27

The principle behind the interruption of Gov. Brewer's visit is in conflict with fundamental tenets of contemporary liberal thought.

Opinion

OP-ED: Open dialogue not allowed

February 27

Julia Moriss decries "the most politically active university"'s unreasonable attitude towards politicians.

Opinion

OP-ED: Protests must be respectful

February 27

Ryan Stanley writes in about the ineffectiveness of the disrupting protest of Gov. Brewer.

Opinion

Let the Loonies Speak

By Sam Mendelson | February 27

Sam Mendelson takes issue with the tactics of protesters who interrupted Gov. Brewer's visit on the 24th.

News

Eagle Rants Feb. 26

February 26

Your rants for Feb. 26. Happy National Pistachio Day!

Sports

Women’s basketball picks up 13th straight win

By Michael Gardner | February 25

AU is the first team in Patriot League history to go 13-0 in conference play.

Sports

Muscala, stretch of 3-pointers propel Bucknell to 55-50 victory over Eagles

February 24

Bucknell defeats AU 55-50 Feb. 23 at Bender Arena.

Governor Jan Brewer gives her insights on politics and the issues facing the nation. Event hosted by the American University College Republicans. Friday, February 24, 2012 in Mary Graydon Center 4.

News

Students protest Brewer's speech

By Lindsey Anderson and Rebecca Zisser | February 24

Students protest Ariz. Gov. Jan Brewer's speech at AU Feb. 24 after the governor spoke briefly about the state budget, immigration and Obama.

News

Eagle Rants Feb. 24

February 24

Happy National Tortilla Chip Day! Here are your Rants for this joyous day of celebration.

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

Legal News

Students struggle with paperless classes

Ready to vote? How to register in surrounding states

Eagle Rants Feb. 27

Corkery has AU rising to new heights

Lacrosse 2-0 for first time since 1999

OP-ED: Sallie Mae VP clarifies policies

Despite AU’s high rankings, LGBT student community still faces challenges on campus

OP-ED: Athletic Department replies to Feb. 21 op-ed

Washington Development Program renames, revamps

OP-ED: College Republicans react to protest

OP-ED: Open dialogue not allowed

OP-ED: Protests must be respectful

Let the Loonies Speak

Kathryn Tinker

2-28-2012

Eagle Rants Feb. 26

Women’s basketball picks up 13th straight win

Muscala, stretch of 3-pointers propel Bucknell to 55-50 victory over Eagles

Students protest Brewer's speech

Eagle Rants Feb. 24