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Pianist describes hardship, inspiration before AU performance

By Ana Srikanth · Friday, Sept. 13, 2013

The Eagle profiles pianist Yuliya Gorenman in lieu of her continuing series of piano concerts “The Gorenman Project: Schumann Edition.”

Trying to fit in, it's the little things that matter

By Alison Pease · Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013

Abroad columnist Alison Pease writes on the struggle to adapt to Indian culture.

Student Health Center copes with high staff turnover

By Samantha Hogan · Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013

The AU Student Health Center is in the process of hiring four more permanent staff members after six employees left this summer, including the director and associate director.

News

AU moves up two spots in US News college rankings

By Suzanne Gaber | September 11

AU moved up two spots in this year’s U.S News and World Report’s national universities rankings, jumping from 77th to 75th place in one year.

News

Anderson Cooper to be honored as "Wonk of the Year"

By Suzanne Gaber | September 8

International journalist and CNN news anchor Anderson Cooper will be AU’s second “Wonk of the Year.” The award was first given to former president Bill Clinton in January of 2012.

Former Student Government President Sarah McBride (left) poses for a picture with current SG President Patrick Kelly (right).

Opinion

Staff ed: New insurance policy furthers equality on campus

September 4

The new AU insurance policy will cover students’ transitional care and gender reassignment surgery, making this campus a more accepting and equal environment than before.

Sports

AU field hockey drops in overtime against No. 8 Old Dominion

September 3

The Eagles lost an overtime match 2-1 to No. 8 Old Dominion University

Travis Porter performs at AU in Bender Arena on Aug. 24 during SUB’s Welcome Week concert.

News

Q&A: Travis Porter

By Jane Morice | September 1

The trio reveals their break into the music industry, origins with The Eagle.

News

AU offers additional insurance coverage to transgender students

By Heather Mongilio | August 30

Transgender students at AU with the University’s insurance plan will now have full transitional care, including gender reassignment surgery, making it the only D.C. school to have such a plan.

Lupe Fiasco plays for a crowd of AU students in Bender Arena on Aug. 24, 2013, a Welcome Week concert hosted by the Student Union Board.

Opinion

Staff ed: SUB successfully opens the Fall 2013 semester

August 29

AU lacks typical college school spirit. But after the Lupe Fiasco concert, no one would be able to tell.

News

Homesickness: a natural part of college

By Heather Mongilio | August 27

AU didn’t feel like home at first for Student Government President Patrick Kelly.

News

Job interview advice you can actually use

By Iulia Gheorghiu | August 27

Five foolproof tips that’ll impress any interviewer.

News

A guide to grocery shopping near AU

By Allen Nguyen | August 27

Whole Foods vs. Safeway: a battle of epic proportions.

AU students watch Lupe Fiasco perform in Bender Arena on Aug. 24.

Music

Lupe Fiasco and Travis Porter play to amped crowd

By Jane Morice | August 27

AU SUB brings artists Lupe Fiasco and Travis Porter to packed arena.

News

9 Places to Find Cheap Books

By David Kahen-Kashi | August 22

Textbooks are quite annoying to purchase, especially when the back to school late rush hits the stores.

Opinion

Going abroad was not in my plan until one day, in between a meeting with a professor and a weekly coffee date with a friend, I decided out of the blue to go to India. I’m a fairly predictable person. I value punctuality. I like to have a plan. When I take personality tests, the final result includes ...

News

Top Songs of Summer from the Scene

August 22

Whether they accompanied us on the beach, a long summer road trip, or quietly through our headphones at our summer internships, a good summer song will stick with you and remind you of freedom whether it is the dead of winter or the middle of your hardest semester.

Opinion

Meet the Abroad Columnists

August 22

This semester we have three abroad columnists who will contribute a column to The Eagle once a month.

News

Meet the Scene

August 20

Want to know what's going on off- and on-campus? Look no further! The Eagle’s the Scene is determined to keep you updated on all things art, entertainment, music, pop culture, fashion, food and more at AU and throughout the District. So meet the staff working to make sure you make the most of your ...

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News

AU ranks No. 9 in nation for green efforts

By Samantha Hogan | August 19

Sierra Club ranked AU as the ninth “coolest school” in the nation for its environmental efforts during the 2012-2013 academic year.

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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