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AU alum produces counterculture film for millennials

By Trent Burns · Friday, Feb. 20, 2015

It’s not uncommon for AU students to graduate with more than one degree, nor is it unusual for alumni to pursue a masters degree or work abroad.

Men’s Basketball start slow, lose to BU 61-53

By Matt Holt · Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015

The Eagles shot 24 percent in the first half, drops to fifth in the Patriot League.

Women’s Basketball maintain lead in Patriot League with comfortable victory

By Vincent Salandro · Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015

Led by another strong performance from senior Jen Dumiak, AU led wire-to-wire in a 58-50 victory over the Boston University Terriers.

News

Exhibit Review: “Photoworks: Presence of Place”

By Emily Blomquist | February 18

A touching photo tribute to an AU Alum

News

Movie Review: “She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry”

By Katarzyna Strycharz | February 18

Past and present chronicles of the feminist movement.

Lifestyle

Red Velvet Ranking: Georgetown’s best cupcakes

By Freddy Rodriguez | February 18

Three cupcakes, three bakeries, one eager taste-tester.

Sports

Biding her time: The patient development of Michelle Holmes

By Vincent Salandro | February 18

Women's Basketball's Michelle Holmes’ hard work and dedication has helped her emerge as a key element in AU’s success this season

News

Movie Review: “No Fire Zone: The Killing Fields of Sri Lanka”

By Emily Bader | February 18

Filmmaker Callum Macrae recounts the horror in Sri Lanka.

News

Exhibit Review: “Gods of War!” at Katzen

By Emily Bader | February 18

Phyllis Plattner combines art, history and culture for social criticism

Sports

Five keys for Men's Basketball down the stretch

By Austin Sternlicht | February 18

The Patriot League is coming down to the wire, and the AU men’s basketball team remains in the middle of the pack.

Guest Columns

Op-Ed: Kerwin and Trustees, We’re Drowning in Debt

By Bryan Paz | February 18

We are told a college education is key to a successful future, yet earning a degree leaves us drowning in debt.

Lifestyle

Neighborhood Review: Virginia’s up-and-coming Mosaic District

By Katarzyna Strycharz | February 18

Once a suburban wasteland, now an urban development, Fairfax’s Mosaic District is the next Old Town.

Lifestyle

CakeRoom in Adams Morgan offers dessert splendor

By Emily Bader | February 18

Cozier, pinker and more selections than any other D.C. bakery, the CakeRoom is Adam’s Morgan’s best new addition.

News

SG member resigns for failing to hold himself to “proper standards”

By Jacquie Lee | February 18

Another member of the Undergraduate Senate resigns for the use of offensive language, another member leaves due to external commitments.

News

The M&M Report: “Better Call Saul,” Brian Williams and Jon Stewart

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | February 17

The hosts discuss AMC’s new “Breaking Bad” spinoff and four of the past week’s biggest pop culture news items.

News

AU closes Tuesday, D.C. declares snow emergency

By Cuneyt Dil | February 17

TDR, Eagles Nest to remain open; traveling in the city discouraged

Sports

Women’s Basketball cruises to 74-58 win over Lafayette

By Will Burns | February 16

Seniors Arron Zimmerman and Jen Dumiak lead the Eagles in blowout win.

News

Theater Review: “Othello” in the 21st century at WSC Avant Bard

By Tanner Hackney | February 16

A 21st century spin on a Shakespearean classic

News

After Board of Trustees said ‘No,’ AU students still invested in divestment

By Sam Bermas-Dawes | February 16

Students plan to continue working with AU’s administration to push for the removal of fossil fuel from AU’s investment portfolios

News

Munitions report to be released March 10

By Katherine Saltzman | February 16

Kreeger and Watkins Halls to be reviewed for further cleanup of WWI weapons materials.

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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