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Q&A: Jason Bateman, director of ‘Bad Words’

By Tam Sackman · Friday, March 21, 2014

The actor made his directorial debut with raunchy spelling-bee comedy “Bad Words.”

Lilly Ledbetter emphasizes issues with gender wage gap

By David Lim · Thursday, March 20, 2014

Advocate discusses her experiences with gender discrimination in the second KPU event of the semester.

AU students to open for Chance the Rapper

By Jane Morice · Thursday, March 20, 2014

DJ duo Divided by Zero and AU rapper Lyrx to showcase their talents before Chance the Rapper takes the stage April 10.

AU students cheered the Eagles during a watch party held in the Tavern for the AU vs. Wisconsin game.

Sports

AU eliminated by Wisconsin after initial surge

By Eric Saltzman | March 20

An explosive second half from the Badgers dropped the Eagles 75-35, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Sports

Men’s basketball gears up for battle against Wisconsin

By Eric Saltzman | March 20

Senior center Tony Wroblicky headlines an Eagle squad defined by exceeding expectations.

News

Dick Cheney to speak at AU

By Alejandro Alvarez | March 19

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney will deliver a speech at AU on March 27.

News

AU closes for fifth snow day

By Suzanne Gaber | March 17

AU will be closed on March 17, according to an AU alert sent out at 5:20 a.m. Monday morning.

AU fans and basketball players celebrate the team’s victory against Boston University on March 12.

Sports

AU to play Wisconsin in second round of NCAA Tournament

By Kara Avanceña | March 16

Upon earning the automatic bid as Patriot League champions, AU will face off against Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wis. in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Darius Gardner led the Eagles with 18 points against BU in the Eagles Patriot League Championship Game victory

Sports

Men’s basketball headed to NCAA Tournament after routing BU

By Eric Saltzman | March 12

The Eagles win the Patriot League for the first time since the 2008-2009 season

Sports

Women’s basketball falls to Army in the PL Semifinals

By Kara Avanceña | March 10

Two runs by AU in the second half aren’t enough to carry the Eagles past the Black Knights.

Darius Gardner, seen here against Colgate, had 10 points in the win over Holy Cross

Sports

Second half powers men’s basketball to PL Championship Game

By Eric Saltzman | March 8

Charlie Jones helped the Eagles comeback over Holy Cross in a 57-46 victory

News

Boil-water advisory lifted

By Zach C. Cohen and Kate Magill | March 7

Almost two days later, D.C. Water lifted the boil-water advisory for the Northwest region.

News

Survey shows majority of AU graduates are employed

By Hannah Baber | March 7

A look at the 2012 census data shows that employment rates were high.

Sports

Late free throws advance women’s basketball over Lafayette

By Eric Saltzman | March 6

Alexis Dobbs broke a record and led the Eagles in scoring in the PL Quarterfinal win over the Leopards.

News

Kerwin’s total compensation rises above $1 million

By David Lim | March 6

AU President Neil Kerwin received a total compensation of roughly $1.3 million in part due to deferred compensation.

News

SUB, WVAU brings Chance the Rapper to AU

By Kara Avanceña | March 6

Chance the Rapper headlines SUB’s first show of spring semester.

Darius Gardner, seen here against Army, led the Eagles with 15 points against Navy

Sports

AU men’s basketball beats Colgate to advance to Patriot League semifinals

By Kara Avanceña | March 6

Led by its defense and Colgate’s dismal first half offense, the AU men’s basketball team beat Colgate 59-50 to advance to the semifinals.

AU officials posted a sign above water fountains in MGC cautioning people not to drink the water.

News

Water warning remains in effect

By Zach C. Cohen , Samantha Hogan and Jared Angle | March 5

D.C. residents are advised to boil water before using it for drinking or brushing teeth.

News

AU limits room decoration for Greek Big/Little Week

By Zach C. Cohen | March 4

Student Activities is now enforcing Housing and Dining rules governing entrance to residence halls, interrupting a Greek life tradition on campus.

News

Beekeeping society grapples with tough winter for AU bees

By Aly Seidel | March 4

About 220,000 bees have died from severe weather this season.

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.

Solutions by The State News