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A step up from popcorn and soda

By Kelly Holliday · Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011

Skip the buttery popcorn and treat yourself to a dinner and a movie at any one of these locales.

Column: TIAA-CREF and justice in Palestine

By Mana Aliabadi · Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011

Columnist Mana Aliabadi sheds some light on the crisis in Palestine and Israel in her column, "The Examined Life".

Christopher Owens, Girls create ‘magic’ for audience at 9:30 club

By Maeve McDermott · Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011

The indie rock band Girls attempts to attract fans at a deeper level, starting with a show at the 9:30 club.

News

Student leaders call for better collaboration

By Tori Hyndman | September 27

AU student leaders met on Sept. 21st in the Mary Graydon Center to share their various plans for the school year.

SOC will begin renovations on McKinley in 2012 to move the school out of MGC in 2014.

News

School of Communication plans move to McKinley in 2014

By Kierstyn Schneck | September 27

The Mckinley building will be home to AU's school of communications by 2014, according to the SOC dean.

News

AU puts on 12th Annual Human Rights Film Fest

By James Morice | September 27

The Center for Social Media hosts AU’s 12th Annual Human Rights Film Series which focuses on documentaies on human rights issues between Sept. 22 to Oct. 20.

Local street performers lined the block for the H Street Festival to show off their talents.

News

H Street Festival celebrates the best of the District’s local culture with art, cuisine, music

By Sarah Pachter | September 27

People from all parts of the Washington D.C. area made thier way to the annual H Street Festival, on Sept. 17th. This event celebrated many local artists, including one of our very own professors.

News

AU considers changing Student Activity fee

By Lois Nam | September 27

For the first time in 10 years, AU is considering changes to the way it collects and distributes the Student Activity fee paid by every student.

No. 9 Alassane Kane and the menâ€™s soccer team shredded the Colgate defense for three goals in Saturdayâ€™s shutout victory, the Patriot League opener for both teams. Kaneâ€™s score on a penalty kick was sandwiched between goals from Seth Goldman and Tyler Collins.

Sports

Men’s soccer earns impressive win in first Patriot League game

By Tyler Tomea | September 27

The AU men’s soccer team put forth its most impressive game this season in its conference opener Sept. 24, defeating the defending Patriot League regular season champion Colgate University Raiders 3-0.

Opinion

Column: You are now leaving the District

By Julia Greenwald | September 27

Freshman Julia Greenwald talks about what she enjoys the most about going to university in the District.

News

AU abroad student makes most of sticky situation in Istanbul

By Madeline Wolfson | September 27

Madeline Wolfson took study abroud matters into her own hands by creating a program in Istanbul.

Sports

University of Richmond shuts out AU women’s soccer

By Letty Salamanca | September 27

The AU women’s soccer team continues to be knocked down, even on Sept. 24, when they were destroyed by the University of Richmond Spiders 2-0 at Reeves Field.

News

Center for Teaching, Research and Learning moves resources to library

By Sommer Brugal | September 27

In order to make their resources more accessible to AU students, the Center for Teaching, Research and Learning has moved its technology to Bender, and its staff members to the second floor of Hurst hall.

News

Boys dominate show schedule at 9:30 club this fall music season

By Maeve McDermott | September 27

The 9:30 club is hosting various all male music groups this season.

The field hockey team snapped a four-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over Boston College on Sept. 25.

Sports

Field hockey knocks off No. 6 Boston College

By Samantha Raphelson | September 27

The AU field hockey team dominated the nationally ranked team Boston College on Sept. 25 at Jacobs Field, in the process, they ended their four-game losing streak.

News

Project Nur comedians speak about breaking down Arab stereotypes

By Matt Sutton | September 27

On Sept. 22, Arabic comedians Dean Obeidallah and Aron Kader came to American Univeristy to speak at the Capital Auditorium on Tenley Campus and challenge U.S. perceptions of Arabic-Americans.

News

Alumni dish out career advice at informal dinners with students

By Samantha Hogan | September 27

In a series of five special dinners with a various range of AU alumni, students are eligible to get first hand conversations with wonks in their chosen field of study.

Opinion

Column: The real Madrid, an exposé

September 27

Studying abroad in Europe appeals to the majority of AU students, which is exactly why it may not be a good idea. Columnist Adam Gallagher explains.

News

SOC, SPA establish search committees to find new deans

By Lawrence Kubil | September 27

Two of AU's academic schools, SPA and SOC are creating search committees to scope out new deans, respectively.

$The 2001 men\'s soccer team was honored in a halftime ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of their unprecedented, title-winning season.$

Sports

2001 men’s soccer squad honored on 10th anniversary of conference title

By Chris Hall | September 27

The conference title-winning 2001 men's soccer team was honored in a halftime ceremony during the Patriot League home opener on Sept. 24.

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