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Newsweek recently named American University the sixth most diverse college in the nation. Although we are proud to be recognized for the diversity that we do have, we, along with other AU students, were shocked by this ranking.
I’ve read your comments. And your letters. And emails. (There’s a lot more of the first kind — you do realize the best way to reach me is at edpage@theeagleonline.com, right?) I’ve read them all, and I have something to say to you all: You want “better” columnists? Fine.
AU will unveil the newest version of its portal Dec. 7 in a soft launch.
Deon Jones successfully won a seat to ANC 3D, though Tyler Sadonis was defeated by incumbent Tom Smith.
The Rat is clearly more evolved than us. While we huddle in our dorm rooms next to whatever bottle of liquor we still have stored for winter, desperately trying to avoid stepping out into the frozen tundra, they will somehow survive and thrive, coming out to meet us next spring with a hope that this season will bring a bountiful harvest of garbage.
The men’s basketball team fell 67-48 to the University of Florida Gators in the BB&T Classic at Verizon Center Sunday.
The AU Women’s basketball team defeated the Youngstown State Penguins on Saturday 57-41 after an exceptional defensive effort by the Eagles.
Our guide to dodging questions from your family.
Winter in D.C. always brings the promise of crisp air, fluffy snow and frosted windows.
The AU Eagles lost a 2-1 lead to the UCLA Bruins on Friday night, falling 3-2 to the Bruins in the first round of the NCAA tournament at the Gregory Gymnasium in Austin, Texas. The Eagles fell 26-28, 26-24, 23-25, 25-19, 15-11 in a thrilling loss to the Bruins.
'Tis the season for re-gifting. The Eagle's guide to giving away those unwanted gifts — as gifts.
LeBron James made his return to Cleveland on Thursday night to hear deafening boos and a lot of not-so-nice chants. While he was deserving of what he got, the constant criticism he has received since joining the Miami Heat cannot be justified.
The Eagle's favorite blotter entries from this past semester.
Every Jan. 1, Americans type up, write down or simply make a mental note of the changes they want to make in their lives for the coming year.
Something wicked this way comes — it lurks in our skies, awaiting the return of innocent college students from winter break. It will drop around the beginning of February, wreaking havoc not only upon Washington, but the rest of the East Coast as well.
This will be my final column as an opinion writer for The Eagle. In this space, I’ve argued for drug liberalization, urban renewal projects, and a greater focus on our long-term fiscal health. I discussed the importance of living within one’s means, lamented our dysfunctional political system, and ...
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