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George and Holmes carry women’s basketball to fifth straight win

By Kara Avanceña · Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014

Career-high games from George and Holmes help AU beat Lafayette and secure its fifth straight victory.

The Scene Weekender: Ice, Ice Baby

By David Kahen-Kashi and Alejandro Alvarez · Friday, Feb. 14, 2014

Valentine’s Day is set to be icy. The Scene Weekender has some chilly suggestions for you.

Alternative Valentine’s Day ideas

By Tam Sackman · Friday, Feb. 14, 2014

How to be an individual on Valentine’s Day alone or with someone else.

D.C. mayoral candidates who participated in a debate at AU pose for a picture on Feb. 12.

News

Democratic DC mayoral candidates debate at AU

By Lindsay Sandoval | February 13

The Kennedy Political Union hosted candidates looking to gain the Democratic Party’s nomination.

Sports

Men’s basketball dominates Lehigh to end two-game skid

By Austin Sternlicht | February 12

A strong defensive effort propelled the Eagles to a 64-44 victory over the Mountain Hawks.

News

Laverne Cox discusses womanhood at on-campus event

By Tam Sackman | February 11

Acceptance is the new black for the Women’s History Month Speaker.

A closure notice was posted on the Megabytes door today, indefinitely closing the eatery.

News

Megabytes reopens after health code violations closure

By Amber Cohen , Tori Dalcourt and Alejandro Alvarez | February 11

On-campus eatery Megabytes opened a day after it temporarily closed due to health code violations.

News

S.E. Cupp to speak at AU

By Suzanne Gaber | February 9

The columnist and author will speak at AU next week.

A line of “x“s along the lower level of the AU Bookstore represent the 100 spots for Founder’s Day Ball ticket distribution.

News

SG reinstates line-up policy for Founder’s Day tickets

By Kate Magill | February 7

Students will not be able to wait in line for more than 30 minutes before Founder’s Day tickets are disbursed.

News

The Scene’s weekend guide: monu(mental) sights and sounds

By David Kahen-Kashi and Alejandro Alvarez | February 6

12 things to do around D.C. this weekend.

Sophomore guard Jesse Reed (pictured on Feb. 2) scored 16 points during the Eagles’ game against Loyola.

Sports

Men's basketball suffers first conference loss

By Alex Romero | February 6

The men’s basketball team suffered its first lost of the season due to numerous turnovers and personal fouls.

News

AU adds more variety to meal swipe program

By Deborah Carey | January 31

The Housing and Dining program will offer two new meal plans next year.

News

Starbucks open for business

By Sadie Ruben | January 30

The Eagle took a preview tour of the on-campus Starbucks before it opens next week.

Campus

How to get a ticket to Founder’s Day

By Heather Mongilio | January 30

Tickets will be distributed in person from Feb. 3 to Feb. 14

Sports

Men’s basketball sinks Navy for ninth straight win

By Austin Sternlicht | January 30

A strong performance by Jesse Reed helped the Eagles knock off Navy 74-52

News

Blackboard, Eagle Secure restored after network outage

By David Lim | January 28

A network outage caused several on-campus services to stop working.

News

Director of Residence steps down after 16 years

By Sadie Ruben | January 28

Rick Treter, AU’s Director of Residence, steps down after 16 years at the University.

News

Q&A: Jim Norton, comedian

By Mia Miller | January 27

Comedian Jim Norton speaks to The Eagle about his salacious lifestyle.

Campus

Four professional greek organizations to rush this year

By Hannah Barber | January 27

Social fraternities or sororities not for you? Check out four professional greek organizations on campus to join.

John Schoof, seen here against Boston University, led the Eagles in scoring against Army on Saturday

Sports

Schoof leads men’s basketball offense in win over Army to maintain PL lead

By Eric Saltzman | January 25

The Eagles maintained their lead in the Patriot League standings with an 82-72 victory over Army.

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