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Looking to amp up your sustainability shopping game? Try these local options

By Kathryn LaLonde · Tuesday, March 28, 2023

The Eagle’s recommendations for some of the best DC stores for environmentally-conscious consumers

Opinion: Another ‘That ‘70s Show’ abuser bites the dust

By Allie Grande · Tuesday, March 28, 2023

And Demi Lovato’s new song ‘29’ had my jaw on the floor

Abigail Pritchard named The Eagle’s 2023-2024 Editor-in-Chief

By Nina Heller · Monday, March 27, 2023

Pritchard is The Eagle’s current administration editor

Opinion

Satire: American University introduces new ‘Eagle Light’ service

By Jasmine Shi | March 27

Giant Eagles will begin replacing campus police when an alarm in the ‘Blue Light’ station sounds

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Survivors at AU deserve better

By The Eagle Editorial Board | March 27

Breaking the law is no small feat. The Title IX Office is in desperate need of improvements.

News

Check out these events at the National Cherry Blossom Festival

By Abigail Hatting | March 24

This year’s annual festival hosts a variety of performances, celebrations and food

News

Duo multi-factor authentication expansion to Canvas is just one of many steps in University-wide push for cybersecurity

By Abigail Pritchard | March 24

Multi-factor authentication will eventually be used for staff and Eagle Service, officials say

News

Spring glow-up essentials

By Jensen Bird | March 24

A foolproof list to becoming your best self for spring

Features

A legacy three decades in the making, Fanta Aw says adieu to AU

By Clair Sapilewski | March 23

The AU vice president leaves to become CEO of NAFSA

News

As DC rents soar, AU students’ pockets tighten

By Daniella Jimenez | March 22

How AU students are coping with skyrocketing rent prices in the DMV area

Column

Opinion: The best years don’t have to be behind us

By Anna Gephart | March 22

To create the community so many recent college graduates lose, we must value and invest in communal spaces

Sports

Lacrosse comes back against Lafayette to win Patriot League opener

By Penelope Jennings | March 21

Eagles outscored Leopards 8-2 in second half

Music

On A Sensual Note expands policies to be more gender inclusive

By Hannah Langenfeld | March 21

‘We’re not just for male identifying people’

Opinion

Identities: Hesitation to try new cultural foods is disrespectful

By Genesis Magpayo | March 20

Food is the connection between various cultures and should be treated with respect

News

School of Communication hosts panel discussion on transgender life in higher education

By Zoe Bell | March 10

Panelists discussed challenges of being trans in higher education, cisgender normativity and lack of representation

News

AU students work with women’s group Task Force Nyx to highlight voices of Afghan women

By Maeve Fishel | March 10

Participants created panel, other events to amplify and support activists’ voices

Sports

Wrestler Jack Maida advances to NCAA Championships

By Penelope Jennings | March 10

Sophomore finished fifth in his weight class at EIWA Championships

Sports

Women’s basketball season ends in loss to Holy Cross

By Penelope Jennings | March 10

Lauren Stack shined in a tough game

Sports

Mike Brennan to depart as men’s basketball head coach

By Penelope Jennings | March 9

In each of Brennan’s last three seasons with the team, American finished under .500

Podcast

Wrestling with Max Leete

By Delaney Hoke and Penelope Jennings | March 9

Wrestling, yoga, and social justice with Max Leete

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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