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Field hockey knocks off No. 6 Boston College

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.

Project Nur comedians speak about breaking down Arab stereotypes

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.

Alumni dish out career advice at informal dinners with students

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.

Column: The real Madrid, an exposé

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.

SOC, SPA establish search committees to find new deans

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

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

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

AU Dept. of Performing Arts to put on timely play about death penalty

Despite a tight timeline and small budget, the AU Department of Performing Arts has put together a full production of Tim Robbins's "Dead Man Walking."

Freshman musical theater students display acting, singing talents in student showcase

The newest members of the AU Department of Performing Arts made a strong first impression at the New Student Showcase on Sept. 24.

Department of Transportation voices support for AU Campus Plan

After a full study of the plan, the District Department of Transportation has thrown their support behind AU's Campus Plan and offered several suggestions.

Eight fraternities sanctioned for Welcome Week parties

Eight of the 12 fraternities at AU are in warning status for hosting parties and transporting freshmen during Welcome Week. The fraternities failed to meet Student Activities Minimum Chapter Standards of Fraternities and Sororities: “Chapters are not permitted to invite new students to parties/events ...

Volleyball off to fast start in league play

The volleyball team started out Patriot League play with back-to-back wins against Bucknell and Colgate.

Veterans share Iraq War stories with College Writing classes

In a link to the freshman summer reading, "The Good Soldiers," AU Veterans and the College Writing Program teamed up to bring student veterans to the classroom to share their war experience.

Workers praise factory that makes AU Campus Store apparel

Two employees from the Alta Gracia factory in the Dominican Republic visited campus to talk about how working in the United Students Against Sweatshops-sponsored factory has changed their lives.

Students launch AU branch of Her Campus

Two students have established an AU chapter of the popular "colegiette" lifestyle and entertainment blog.

Movie review: Restless

Romantic drama will evoke plenty of emotions, make you appreciate what you have.

Dusan Ivanovic

Movie review: Killer Elite

Assassin movie starring Jason Statham and Robert De Niro fails to break from the action-movie mold.