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KPU to host DC mayoral debate

By Lindsay Sandoval · Friday, Jan. 24, 2014

The Kennedy Political Union will host a debate for candidates in the race for D.C. mayor in February.

Ray Bowman wins SG vice presidency

By Simbi Ntahobari and Kate Magill · Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014

As Bowman shed tears of joy, his campaign staff celebrated. Steven Haderer came in second.

Laverne Cox to speak at AU on Feb. 10

By Kate Magill · Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014

The “Orange is the New Black” actress will speak at an event hosted by Women’s Initiative on Feb. 10.

Steven Haderer (left) and Ray Bowman (right) are running for vice president of Student Government.

Campus

Meet your candidates for VP of SG

By Simbi Ntahobari and Kate Magill | January 23

Ray Bowman and Steven Haderer discuss their goals and hopes for the position.

John Schoof (22) and Tony Wroblicky (34) were part of an Eagle defense which held the Terriers to just 16-of-50 from the field

Sports

Men’s basketball routes Boston University, stays unbeaten in conference play

By Zach Leciejewski | January 22

The AU men’s basketball team dismantled the Boston University Terriers 86-56, the only other undefeated team in the Patriot League.

News

SG VP elections to be held in person due to snow

By Kate Magill | January 22

Students wishing to vote for the new SG vice president will have to go to MGC on Jan. 22-23.

News

SG announces Founder’s Day Ball location

By Simbi Ntahobari | January 21

Student Government officials released the location of this year’s Founder’s Day Ball, which will take place on Feb. 22.

News

AU closed on Jan. 21

By Jared Angle and Chloe Johnson | January 20

Expected snowfall of five to 10 inches causes canceled classes, limited services.

Sports

Defense, shot efficiency key to men's basketball

By Alex Romero | January 20

The Eagles have gotten off to an undefeated start in conference play thanks to an efficient offense and a stingy defense

Sports

Men's basketball maintain PL record with win over Lafayette

By Alex Romero | January 18

Eagles improve to 6-0 in the Patriot League with close-win over Lafayette.

News

The Scene’s weekend guide

By Scene Staff | January 17

The Eagle staff compiled a list of eight things to do in the city during the three-day weekend.

Graybill (right) competes in a field hockey game during her time at AU.

Sports

AU grad launches toward Sochi Olympics

By Eric Saltzman | January 17

Former AU field hockey standout Savannah Graybill is competing to make the U.S. skeleton team and compete in this year’s Olympics in Sochi.

The words “Property is Theft” was found painted near a staircase in the Ward Circle Building.

News

Graffiti found in Ward

By Samantha Hogan | January 16

Two walls in Ward Circle Building were vandalized with black paint on Jan. 14.

Sports

Women’s basketball beats Lehigh to win third straight game

By Kara Avanceña | January 16

Five players scored in double-digits in the victory over the Mountain Hawks

News

SIS professor loses battle with cancer

By Sadie Ruben | January 14

Professor Robert Pastor fought cancer for three and a half years after he was told he had only six months to live.

News

New SOC home opens

By Kate Magill | January 12

The new home for SOC had a soft open on Jan. 6, but will be fully functional for classes by the beginning of the spring semester.

News

Rep. Elijah Cummings to speak at AU

By David Lim | January 12

The Congressman will speak as part of the Office of University Chaplain’s R. Bruce Poynter lecture program during Dr. Martin Luther King Week 2014.

News

Top AU administrator loses battle with cancer at 68

By Jared Angle | January 8

Donald Myers, who served as AU’s chief financial officer, Vice President and Treasurer for more than 30 years, died due to cancer on Jan. 6.

News

Missing AU adjunct professor found dead

By Kate Magill | January 5

Family member confirmed the body found was Ph.D. candidate Adel Ait-Ghezala.

News

AU responds to Anderson Cooper’s ‘wonk’ blunder

By David Lim | January 2

‘Wonk of The Year’ recipient Anderson Cooper admits he does not understand the meaning of the award during a national television broadcast on Dec. 31.

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