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Founder's Day to be held at National Air and Space Museum

By Freddy Rodriguez · Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015

Founder's Day will be held on Feb. 21 from 8-11 p.m.

AU Basketball builds off winter play to prep for game against Lehigh

By Shannon Scovel · Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015

The Eagles spent the holidays readying themselves for competitive conference play

AU Wrestling shines in duals against VMI and Harvard

By Shannon Scovel · Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015

Junior Captain John Boyle leads the Eagles to two consecutive wins on Jan. 11

Sports

Eagles fight past Colgate University in double overtime

By Shannon Scovel | January 13

Darius “Pee Wee” Gardner’s leadership helps AU rally past the Raider 71-69.

Sports

Five observations From AU’s big win against Colgate

By Austin Sternlicht | January 13

Writer Austin Sternlicht looks at some of the players and moves that helped AU beat Colgate.

News

Kerwin talks about lawmaking on CSPAN

By Jillian O'Donohoe | January 11

AU president focuses on the ignored sides of rulemaking in part of Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute.

David Terao Jr. wrestles against his Oklahoma University opponent.

Sports

University of Oklahoma takes down AU wrestling

By Shannon Scovel | January 11

Jason Grimes, David Terao and Josh Terao earn individual victories, but the Eagles fall 30-13.

Mary Cheney, right, with wife Heather Poe.

News

Mary Cheney, daughter of former vice president, to speak at AU

By Mark Lieberman | January 7

The businesswoman and political advisor is the Kennedy Political Union’s first speaker of 2015.

Sports

AU Women’s Basketball falls short against Wake Forest University

By Vincent Salandro | January 5

Despite another strong performance by Jen Dumiak, the Eagles dropped 77-64 to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in their final non-conference game.

News

AU launches partnership with Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting

By Cuneyt Dil | January 5

SOC to offer global reporting fellowships in new program with center.

News

The M&M Report: 2014 in review

By Devin Mitchell and Mark Lieberman | December 23

The hosts look back over the year and reflect on some of their favorite movies and shows.

Lifestyle

Young, talented and kinky

By Jordan-Marie Smith | December 20

An AU student is making a name for herself in the BDSM world.

Sports

Dumiak’s strong performance leads AU Women’s Basketball past Manhattan College

By Vincent Salandro | December 18

Twenty points from Jen Dumiak and a comprehensive second-half performance power the Eagles to a 60-52 victory over the Manhattan College Jaspers

News

DC Council unanimously approves deal for DC United stadium

By Cuneyt Dil | December 18

The 20,000 seat stadium is slated to open in time for the 2017 season

News

AU Counseling Center stretched thin

By Kate Magill | December 18

The average wait for an appointment at the Counseling Center is three weeks.

News

AU students join thousands in ‘Justice for All’ march

By Cuneyt Dil | December 18

Dozens from AU attend march aimed to call attention to racial injustice and police brutality

Sports

Men’s Basketball tops La Salle 68-66 in overtime thriller

By Matt Holt | December 17

The Eagles overcome a half court buzzer beater and a 13-point La Salle comeback to earn a tough non-conference victory.

News

AU alum Ki'tay Davidson passes away

By Kim Szarmach | December 17

The disability justice activist passed away in his sleep on Dec. 2.

News

Theater Review: Synetic Theater welcomes "Beauty and the Beast" with a twist

By Emily Packer | December 17

Synetic’s gothic adaptation puts the classic story in a new and dark light.

Sports

Reed scores 22 points to power AU Men’s Basketball past Brown University

By Matt Holt | December 11

The Eagles played a strong second half to pull away from the Bears.

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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