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Adjuncts vote to join SEIU Local 500 union

By Paige Jones · Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012

With a 379-284 vote, the adjunct faculty voted to unionize.

After getting past Army, Tori Halvorsen and the Eagles are the first team to start 12-0 in the Patriot League since Holy Cross completed the feat during the 1996-97 season.

Alexis Dobbs shines as AU women's basketball stays perfect in Patriot League

By Ariel Fernandez · Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012

Sophomore Dobbs scored a game-high 20 points to keep the team's unbeaten streak going.

Movie review: In Darkness

By Ava Bleiberg · Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012

Touching film set in Poland in 1945 strikes a human chord.

Opinion

The flaws of expert opinion

By Conor Shapiro | February 21

Inspired by the accidental discovery of Jeremy Lin, Conor Shapiro wonders whether authorities in charge of finding talent too often aren't good at what they do.

News

Conduct office warns against marijuana abuse

By Alex Greco | February 21

AU's administration sent an email to AU students to discourage marijuana use on campus, reminding students of the strict punishment for being caught with the substance.

News

Student resigns from job after Md. delegate votes 'no' on gay marriage bill

By Heather Mongilio | February 21

Two AU undergrad students resigned from their internships with Delegate Sam Arora after he voted 'no' on gay marriage.

News

AU Students for Liberty rally against business influence in government

By Z.P. Moore | February 21

AU Students for Liberty tabled on the Quad with a national nonprofit group to advocate against “crony capitalism”.

News

Die Antwoord put on a short, sweet rap show at 9:30 Club

By Dana Gooley | February 21

Their overall popularity aside, local D.C. fans couldn't get enough of the South African group.

News

Grimes | Visions Grimes - Vanessa (Arbutus/Hippos and Tanks 2011) from Grimes69 on Vimeo. To describe your music as something like “post-internet” is both kind of stupid and absurdly pretentious. However, when you deliver a quality album to back it up, it’s something I can learn to forgive. Grimes, ...

News

D.C. Zoning delays Campus Plan decision again

By Lindsey Anderson | February 21

The DC Zoning Commission further delayed the decision to let AU build more campus housing because of several pending issues.

News

University College housing, offices move to Anderson

By Patrick Burnett | February 21

University College staff and students will all move to Anderson Hall next year.

News

Show previews

By Maeve McDermott | February 21

From political punk rockers to spoken-word virtuosos, here’s a sneak peak of some of the shows The Eagle will cover in the coming months.

Opinion

High parking rates a problem for workers

February 21

Students from The Student Worker Alliance ask President Kerwin to meet with them to discuss lowering parking fees for full-time AU employees.

Sports

Olsen runs strong at Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships

By Eric Saltzman | February 21

Josh Olsen placed sixth and Mark Allen finished ninth in the 3,000 meter run.

News

'Artist' likely to win best picture Oscar

By Hoai-Tran Bui | February 21

Black and white film set to sweep Oscars.

News

SIS appoints new dean, revamps undergrad program

By Carol Cummings | February 21

SIS Professor Patrick Thaddeus Jackson is appointed second academic dean for SIS, will work at updating undergrad program.

News

Grad enrollment drops after three-year increase

By John Roubil | February 21

There was a 5.5 percent drop in graduate enrollment from 2011 to 2012.

Where: Synetic Theater
When: feb. 9- Mar. 3
Tickets: $45 - $55

News

Theater review: Genesis Reboot

By Zach C. Cohen | February 21

The Synetic Theater offers a remake of the Old Testament in new play.

Opinion

Op/Ed: And not a sports bra in sight

February 21

The decision to celebrate Title IX with a halftime Bra-Decorating Contest was a head-scratcher.

News

Movie review: Coriolanus

By David Kahen-Kashi | February 21

Bold Shakespeare adaptation offers fresh and intense drama.

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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