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Collaboration is Key: AU Second District Records is creating the soundtrack to the school

By Maria Tedesco · Monday, Dec. 12, 2022

Student-run record label and artists work together to produce songs and organize performances for the end of the semester

Lacking football, AU struggles with student interest in sports

By Marco Gacina · Monday, Dec. 12, 2022

The Eagles often play in front of near-empty bleachers. But why?

Opinion: Admin, the pandemic isn’t over because you’re tired of it

By Alexis Bernstein · Monday, Dec. 12, 2022

University COVID-19 policies leave students vulnerable

Features

A celebrated sculpture will call AU home

By Grace Harman | December 12

‘Marabar’ sculpture given a second life across from Katzen

Sports

Johnny O’Neil starts strong as men’s basketball heads into conference play

By Delaney Hoke | December 11

Junior forward shares his vision for the season

News

Faced with burnout, law students turn to gardening for rejuvenation

By Mary Kett | December 11

Washington College of Law Community Garden provides stress-free environment for preoccupied students

News

The AU administration needs to protect survivors, not its reputation

By Alice Still | December 9

The American University administration has been virtually silent in its communications with campus organizers

News

SPA Political Theory Institute holds discussion to critique anti-racism as practiced today

By Kathryn Squyres | December 9

Columbia professor said he views modern anti-racism ‘as a religion’ to accept without question

Silver Screen

The Native Cinema Showcase features overlooked stories of Indigenous culture

By Kylie Bill | December 9

The National Museum of the American Indian highlights the importance of Indigenous stories told by Indigenous creators

News

Staff Editorial: Looking back to look forward: The strained relationship between AU administrators and the community

By The Eagle Editorial Board | December 9

Back-to-back failures in effectively handling student concerns results in desensitization of fruitless promises and a growing campus culture of disapproval toward leadership

News

The people who find, investigate and sue polluters on the Potomac

By Gabe Castro-Root | December 9

With threats to the Clean Water Act looming, the Potomac’s riverkeepers are at risk of losing a key tool for protecting DC’s watershed

News

The US Botanic Garden celebrates the holiday season with annual ‘Season’s Greenings’ display

By Hannah Langenfeld | December 9

Two exhibits offer an inside look to how plants and flowers can interpret a story about agriculture and be used as building materials

Music

AU Symphonic Band delivers an impressive performance

By Soumya Sahay | December 8

AU Symphonic Band delivers an impressive performance

Guest Columns

Opinion: Change can’t wait, but according to administrative actions, justice for survivors can

By Lillian Frame | December 8

It’s time for us to reconsider whether current AU leadership is fit for the job description

Guest Columns

Opinion: Disabled people are excluded by unmasked protesting

By Greta Mauch | December 8

Activists must start by making their movements survivable

News

AU Pride teaches LGBTQ+-related sign language at Queer ASL Night

By Kendall Thompson | December 8

LGBTQ+ ASL seminar spreads awareness about Deaf community and culture

News

More recent food safety inspections reveal health code violations in Mary Graydon Center and Starbucks

By Jordan Young | December 7

Reports show violations that were previously fixed to be out of compliance with health regulations again

News

Comfort Foods: Pumpkin bread that has incited a family competition

By Sydney Hsu | December 7

Life staff writer Sydney Hsu explores how a family pumpkin bread recipe has created competition and companionship

News

National Cathedral honors Matthew Shepard with newly dedicated portrait

By Clair Sapilewski | December 7

The portrait was presented in the Cathedral’s Crypt as part of a day of events reflecting on his life

News

Latinas Dominan Ingeniería de Audio: Una mirada adentro de AU Women in Audio Club

By Paige Craig | December 7

Latinas Dominan Ingeniería de Audio: Una mirada adentro de AU Women in Audio Club

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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