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SSI holds rally for Israeli hostages

By Tyler Davis · Monday, Jan. 29, 2024

Over 130 hostages have been held for over 100 days

BREAKING: Water shut off in Roper Hall until 1 p.m. due to ‘emergency’ water main issue

By Isabelle Kravis · Friday, Jan. 26, 2024

Facilities Management will inspect for water damage

A deep dive into the makings of indie rock

By Arati Periyannan · Friday, Jan. 26, 2024

How many genres came together to form one

News

BREAKING: AU bans protests inside University buildings

By Penelope Jennings | January 25

Clubs, posters and University events must “promote inclusivity”

News

What to do with your phone once you upgrade

By Sofia Thomas | January 25

The environmental drawbacks to not recycling batteries

Opinion

Op-Ed: AI art is art theft and should be a crime

By Zachary Olson | January 25

As uncertainty around AI grows, artists need legal protections

Sports

The community behind AU’s open courts

By Harrison Lesnik | January 24

How the recreational sport is about so much more than basketball

Sports

Women’s basketball falls to Loyola

By Gabrielle McNamee | January 24

Eagles come up short in first Patriot League loss

Sports

Women’s basketball falls to Loyola

By Gabrielle McNamee | January 24

Eagles come up short in first Patriot League loss

Opinion

Satire: ‘The Office’ style documentary follows Hilltern for a day

By Allie Grande | January 23

Behind the scenes of the never-aired episode

Silver Screen

Movies for future presidents and politicians

By Alfie Pritchard | January 23

Five great films for AU’s wonk-iest students

Opinion

Op-Ed: Wage Wars: The unions strike back

By Zachary Olson | January 22

This year saw successful strikes across multiple industries as workers show their dissatisfaction with the status quo

Sports

New men’s basketball coaching staff brings a championship mentality

By Phillip Kulubya | January 22

First-year head coach Duane Simpkins’ new coaching staff members are passing on their NCAA tournament experience to AU players

News

Jewish advocacy group files complaint with Department of Education Office of Civil Rights against American University

By Tyler Davis and Kathryn Squyres | January 22

Students claim the University has fostered a “hostile environment for Jewish and Israeli students”

News

BREAKING: Arrest made in 2022 Leonard Hall sexual assault case

By Isabelle Kravis | January 19

Suspect was arrested on burglary and attempted sexual misconduct charges

News

Greenest of them all: Senior Ekua Hudson tackles food insecurity in the District

By Samantha Margot | January 19

Non-profit brings vertical farming to urban schools

Opinion

Opinion: Can professors be objective? Not in my book

By Meliha Ural | January 19

Objectivity does not enhance classroom learning. We need more inclusive measures for fruitful discussions

Sports

Men’s basketball dominates in first half, beats Army 79-60

By Connor Sturniolo | January 19

Senior forward Matt Rogers reaches 1,000 career points

News

‘We will remember in November’: Thousands march in Freedom Plaza to demand ceasefire in Gaza, end to U.S. support of Israel

By Zoe Bell , Lydia LoPiccolo and Isabelle Kravis | January 18

Protesters condemned the Biden administration for sending billions of dollars in aid to Israel

Silver Screen

REVIEW: ‘The Iron Claw’ strikes an evocative blow for the combat sport genre

By Phillip Kulubya | January 18

Zac Efron faces opponents and tragedies in this powerful biopic

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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