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‘The Curse of Frau Mueller’ comes to DC this Halloween

By Anagha Srikanth · Friday, Oct. 25, 2013

Owner of haunted house Jon Libbesmeier describes the frights and thrills of the new D.C. attraction.

Club sports teams’ frustration grows over field use policies

By Chloe Johnson · Friday, Oct. 25, 2013

Recent construction has made getting practice time on AU-owned fields a challenge for most club sports teams.

DC magician works his magic at LivingSocial

By Anagha Srikanth · Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013

The Eagle profiles Magician Max Major, who is performing a show in the District until Dec. 29.

Sports

Field hockey second half surge leads to upset of No. 2 UConn

By Eric Saltzman | October 21

Victoria DeKepper registered three assists in the Eagles 4-3 upset victory over the Huskies

Opinion

Just barely graduating, AU’s hypocrisy at fault

By Danielle Ortiz-Geis | October 21

Senior Danielle Ortiz-Geis is only able to graduate this year because of a personal fundraising campaign. She argues that AU’s promotion of unpaid internships is hypocritical and led her to this dilemma.

Julie Nolan and Jesse Saywell as Janet and Brad

News

The Rocky Horror Show brings fun and filth to Greenberg

By Sean Meehan | October 21

DPA starts its season off with the cult classic tale of sexual indulgence and abandon.

Cooper gives his speech to a packed audience in Bender Arena during All American Weekend on Oct. 19.

News

Anderson Cooper accepts AU award, unsure if he is a 'wonk'

By Suzanne Gaber | October 20

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper was honored with AU’s “Wonk of the Year” award in front of a massive crowd in Bender Arena on Oct. 19.

Opinion

AU’s war on free speech

By Sarah Harvard | October 18

ON STANDS NOW: Columnist Sarah Harvard brings to light how many students feel that their right to free speech on campus has been ignored.

Volleyball head coach Barry Goldberg chats to two players during an AU game.

Sports

Volleyball coach teaches more than just the game

By Alex Romero | October 18

ON STANDS NOW: For his players, AU volleyball coach Barry Goldberg teaches more than the game.

Brothers Spencer Wadsworth (left) and Sterling Wadsworth (right) perform together as the stage name “Almost Anonymous.”

Music

The secret lives of AU hip-hop artists

By Rafael Smith | October 18

ON STANDS NOW: AU’s rising hip-hop talent reveals a growing, underground music scene.

News

SOC professor takes AU to court

By Heather Mongilio | October 18

ON STANDS NOW: A professor is suing AU for breach of contract and age discrimination after she was denied tenure.

News

AU warns against rabid raccoons

By Samantha Hogan | October 14

Two racoons with confirmed cases of rabies were sighted near University grounds on Oct. 2 and 3, according to an Oct. 10 University-wide memo from Dean of Students Rob Hradsky.

News

The Scene introduces its advice columnists

By The Scene staff | October 12

Columnists Jalen and Grace offer their advice on all things college

News

Forcible sex offenses and alcohol violations rise in 2012

By Suzanne Gaber and Heather Mongilio | October 9

The number of forcible sex offenses rose from two in 2011 to seven in 2012, according to the Annual Security Report that was released on Oct. 1.

News

Internships, class credit put on hold after government shutdown

By Sonia Ledwith | October 8

Many students’ internships have been put on hold following the government shutdown on Oct. 1, possibly jeopardizing class credit for some.

Jack Cassell (left) speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Cassell Hall with Stafford Cassell Jr. (right) on Sept. 27.

News

Q&A: Jack Cassell

By Suzanne Gaber | October 7

Cassell Hall’s new, buzzworthy donor chats with The Eagle about his time at AU.

News

Anderson Cooper tickets sell out in 15 seconds

By Alex Greco | October 7

Tickets to the KPU event featuring Anderson Cooper sold out in less than a minute.

Fiona Decaudin leads an early morning PT session in 2010.

News

ROTC students' pay, training halted for government shutdown

By Mary Perez | October 7

Training and compensation for members of AU’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program came to a halt because of the Oct. 1 government shutdown.

Sports

Volleyball suffers first loss in Patriot League play

By Kara Avanceña | October 6

AU lost to Army 3-1, marking the Eagles’ first loss against a conference team this season. AU is now tied for second place in the Patriot League.

News

WMATA considers changing 96 Metrobus

By Katherine Saltzman | October 4

The 96 metrobus may stop running between Tenleytown and Capitol Heights.

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