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Field hockey falls to Penn State in overtime

By Penelope Jennings · Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023

Eagles battled hard against #5 team

Eagles fall to Hoyas in Bender Blue Out

By Connor Sturniolo · Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023

Georgetown takes five sets to put AU away

Opinion: ‘Barbie’ was never anti-men, but was always anti-patriarchy

By Anna Gephart · Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023

‘Barbie’ offers a crash course on the patriarchy, and everyone should learn from it

News

AU alum publishes post-apocalyptic novel with surprising twist of hope

By Eliza DuBose | August 29

Sid Balman releases final installment in award-winning trilogy

News

Resourcefulness and luck: the Class of 2024 talks finding community despite an online start

By Ella Rousseau | August 28

Incoming seniors completed freshman year through a screen. What are the long term effects of such a nontraditional start to college?

Sports

Volleyball rocks George Washington in season opener

By Connor Sturniolo | August 28

Eagles swept the Revolutionaries in 3 sets

Sports

Field hockey hunts Bobcats for win in season opener

By Penelope Jennings | August 28

Three freshmen scored in the first game of the season, securing the victory

News

PLAYLIST: Back to School

By Sara Winick | August 28

Looking for the perfect music to get back into school? The Eagle has you covered with a playlist to start your semester right

Sports

DC locals combine sports and art ahead of the 2023 MLS All-Star Game

By Liah Argiropoulos | August 15

The Carnegie Library Apple Store hosted an art battle to kick off the All-Star week

News

BREAKING: Burwell to step down as University president at the end of coming year

By Abigail Pritchard | August 8

Burwell announced Tuesday that her seventh year as president will be her last

Sports

Mimi Watts represents AU at Phillips 66 National Championships

By Connor Sturniolo | August 3

Swimmer brings Eagle pride to Indianapolis

News

American University to end race-conscious admissions post Supreme Court ruling

By Kathryn Squyres | July 18

The AU community analyzes the court’s decision

Opinion

Opinion: Summer Courses at AU – are they worth the price?

By Alana Parker | July 18

At $1,768 a credit, AU’s summer classes ostracize students from furthering their education during the summer

Features

We Are Artistic creates a supportive environment for young artists across the globe

By Tyler Davis | July 14

Membership spans from D.C. to India and Sri Lanka

News

AU dining workers win new contract after months of negotiations

By Abigail Hatting | July 12

New contract includes $20 minimum wage, free healthcare and paid parental leave

Guest Columns

OP-ED: My testimony on affirmative action

By Alexandra Drakeford | July 10

The Supreme Court and American University would have crushed my 17-year-old self’s dreams

News

The Board of Trustees meet for the last time in the 2022-23 school year

By Samantha Skolnick | July 6

New chair and vice chair named

News

DC Pride festival and parade builds support for the LGBTQ+ community

By Hannah Langenfeld | July 3

Pride celebration was largest ‘to ever take place’ in the District, Capital Pride says

Sports

AU Volleyball welcomes new head coach

By Delaney Hoke | June 28

Ahen Kim returns home to coach Eagles

Opinion

Opinion: Low-income students are harmed by strict grading policies

By Greta Mauch | June 22

Labor-based grading systems provide equity and empathy to struggling students

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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