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Espinosa hits walk-off as Nats win sixth straight

A week and a half ago, it looked like the Washington Nationals were destined for another last place season. But a recent six-game winning streak has the team positioned fourth in the National League East and only three games under .500.

Michael Morse leads Nats' offense in rout over Cardinals

For the second night in a row, the Nationals came through in a big way against the St. Louis Cardinals’ pitching staff June 15. Winning 10-0 against the Cardinals, the Nats have a combined 18 runs in the first two games of the series.

Seventh inning rally saves Nats

Just when it looked like the Washington Nationals were headed for another loss in which they could not put runs on the board, the team rallied in the bottom of the seventh inning, scoring six runs to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6 June 14.

Students, staff come out for Capital Pride celebration

Volunteers from the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transexual and Ally Resource Center at AU were invited to march in this week's Capital Pride Parade and table at the Capital Pride Festival. AU students also came out to spectate at these events. To some, they represent an unusual opportunity to celebrate their identities.

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AU athlete drafted for Major League Baseball

Men's basketball forward Stephen Lumpkins is trading in his basketball shorts for a bat and cap. Lumpkins will postpone his graduation from AU to join the Kansas City Royals' rookie team in Arizona this summer. Last season, he was the Eagles' second-leading scorer after Vlad Moldoveanu, who graduated in May. The hardest thing for Lumpkins to do, he said, was tell his teammates about his choice to leave.

Neighbors, Zoning Commission question Campus Plan

University officials met with campus neighbors and the D.C. Zoning Commission to discuss potential campus expansion.

Police issue warrant for arrest of suspect in Marcum murder

Montgomery County Police are working with Mexican officials to arrest a suspect in Professor Sue Marcum's murder.

Eagle rants: June 7

More of your Eagle rants!

Facilities management considers new shuttle route, adds banners to shuttles

A new shuttle route on Massachusetts Avenue could help students get home safely after dark.

ANC opposes new Nebraska Avenue light

The ANC 3D voted against adding a new light, though some feel it is needed for safety.

Nats win pitchers' duel to take series against Phillies

In a surprising victory, the Nats scored two runs to beat out the Phillies, taking the second of three games.

Sean Burnett gives up two runs, Nats lose to Phillies 5-4

The Nationals scored four runs against one of baseball’s best starting pitchers, Roy Halladay, but still fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4, dropping their third straight game at home.

Stranded base runners come back to beat Nats

Though they hit better than they have in recent games, the Nationals could not find a way to win May 29, losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4.

Nationals give up game to Padres, lose 2-1

The Nationals’ offense continued a season-long struggle May 28, losing to the San Diego Padres 2-1.

Nationals' Michael Morse hits walk-off to beat Padres 2-1

The Nationals ended their five-game losing streak Saturday thanks to a home run by first baseman Michael Morse.

AU neighbors protest University's proposed expansion

A group of American University neighbors demonstrated against the University's proposed Campus Plan Thursday morning.