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AU puts on 12th Annual Human Rights Film Fest

By James Morice · Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011

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.

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

By Sarah Pachter · Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011

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.

AU considers changing Student Activity fee

By Lois Nam · Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011

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.

Based on the Tim Robbins screenplay, â€œDead Man Walkingâ€ is the story of Sister Helen Prejean, a nun who tries to help lessen the sentence of a death row inmate convicted of a heinous crime. Thirteen AU students portray 40 characters in the play.

News

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

By Hoai-Tran Bui | September 27

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."

News

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

By Mike Conte | September 27

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

News

Department of Transportation voices support for AU Campus Plan

By Lindsey Anderson | September 27

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.

News

Eight fraternities sanctioned for Welcome Week parties

By Paige Jones | September 27

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 ...

Sports

Volleyball off to fast start in league play

By Zoe Crain | September 27

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

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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