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Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

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Staff Editorial: President Burwell’s panel on free expression expressed values and principles, but not much else

By The Eagle Editorial Board · Monday, Feb. 13, 2023

AU administration promotes free expression on campus but continues to suppress student media groups, other community members

Despite a loss to Boston University, AU women’s basketball sees a future of growth

By Kyra Benzing-Plourde · Monday, Feb. 13, 2023

Young players had a successful game, indicative of a promising program for the Eagles

University announces search for vice president of student affairs and vice president of undergraduate enrollment

By Nina Heller · Friday, Feb. 10, 2023

Andrea Felder to be interim vice president of undergraduate enrollment, Sarah Baldassaro to be interim vice president of student affairs and inclusive excellence and Andrew Toczydlowski to serve as interim chief of staff

Music

Sam Smith makes an unapologetic reintroduction on ‘Gloria’

By Jenna Schwartz | February 10

On their fourth studio album, Smith delivers on intimacy and dancy celebrations of self

News

Popular DC bagel chain Call Your Mother opens new location near AU

By Abigail Hatting | February 10

Call Your Mother moves into Little Red Fox’s old location near Tenleytown

News

Looking for special dinner plans for your significant other or gals this Valentine’s Day?

By Kathryn LaLonde | February 9

The Eagle has got you covered with the best restaurant deals in DC

Sports

COLUMN: The MLB’s future Hall of Famers

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | February 9

From Justin Verlander to Mike Trout, these players deserve to be in Cooperstown

Sports

Column: An overview of the MLB’s free agency

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | February 8

Aaron Judge remains in the Bronx and new talent comes to DC

News

Student-led Asian American Pacific Islander organizations hold candlelight vigil for victims of Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay shootings

By Maya Cederlund and Abigail Hatting | February 8

Organization leaders call out AU administration failure to address incidents of AAPI hate

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Sports

Column: For Natalie Rogers, finding her seat at the table started with action

By Laura Graytok | February 7

How AU’s senior women’s administrator helps fight the lack of female representation in sports

Opinion

Satire: Shocking! Male CLEG major asks relevant question

By India Siecke | February 7

In a twist of fate no one could have predicted, a male CLEG major asked an on-topic question

Sports

Grand Slam season is here

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | February 6

An overview of the Australian Open

News

Sylvia Burwell discusses the value of free expression on college campuses at Bipartisan Policy Center event

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | February 6

Conversation focused on finding balance between free speech and inclusion

News

WCL holds teach-in with outside experts on police violence against Black Americans in wake of the killing of Tyre Nichols

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | February 6

Panelists urge attendees to take state and local action now as Americans fight for bigger changes

Sports

Senior NFL writer Jason Reid holds panel at WCL, hails in ‘Era of the Black Quarterback’

By Connor Sturniolo | February 6

Reid gives thoughts on Commanders issues and league-wide questions surrounding the intersection of race and sport

Sports

Eagles hand Raiders their first Patriot League loss

By Delaney Hoke | February 6

AU ends nation’s longest conference winning streak

Sports

'We want to help them reach their fullest potential': AU athletics hosts clinics for National Girls & Women in Sports Day

By Penelope Jennings | February 3

Basketball, women’s soccer, volleyball, field hockey, lacrosse, cheer and wrestling teams instructed kids in Bender Arena

Sports

Bisons buck Eagles

By Delaney Hoke | February 3

AU falls short of a comeback

Opinion

Satire: New lockout policy leaves students living in the lounges

By Jared Bowes | February 3

Can’t afford to sleep in your own bed? Try a lounge couch today!

News

After five rounds of voting, Aly McCormick elected Undergraduate Senate speaker

By Owen Auston-Babcock | February 2

McCormick was elected after two meetings, a ‘historic’ length for the election

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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