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

By The Eagle Editorial Board · Friday, Dec. 9, 2022

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

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

By Gabe Castro-Root · Friday, Dec. 9, 2022

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

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

By Hannah Langenfeld · Friday, Dec. 9, 2022

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

News

AU Body Neutrality Coalition hosts event to educate students about intuitive eating

By Maria Tedesco | December 7

The coalition hosted an expert to answer questions about intuitive eating

Opinion

Opinion: Experts on empty promises and being performative: AU’s administration and Office of Equity and Title IX

By Rebeca Samano | December 6

With lack of communication, reform and implementation of its discriminatory policies, AU disregards students and their experiences

Sports

Column: What does Caroline O’Connor’s promotion mean for women in sports?

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | December 6

Caroline O’Connor becomes the second woman to become president of an MLB franchise

News

Second major development to bring hundreds of apartments to Wisconsin Avenue

By Gabe Castro-Root | December 6

Upton Place will open next year with new shops and a variety of amenities for residents

News

Thank you, places: Love and tragedy in ‘Hadestown’

By Sara Winick | December 6

Anaïs Mitchell’s hit Broadway show blends jazz and musical theater together to create a Greek inspired tragedy

Opinion

Staff Editorial: AU’s carefully calculated PR moves cannot remedy a decade-long neglect of survivors of sexual violence

By The Eagle Editorial Board | December 6

Response to community outcry is ineffective to meet the needs of students and survivors

Sports

Kendall Fuller interception seals home victory for Commanders

By Connor Sturniolo | December 6

Clash of re-emerging teams on a rainy day in Washington

Sports

Women’s basketball falls to 0-6 in loss to Howard

By Justin Morgan | December 5

The Eagles’ full-court press put them in striking distance, but it wasn’t enough to overcome their second-half deficit

Sports

Commanders defeat Eagles on Nov. 14, ending another team’s undefeated streak for the second time in three years

By Connor Sturniolo | December 5

Commanders defeat Eagles on Nov. 14, ending another team’s undefeated streak for the second time in three years

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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