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Column: No days off

By Cameron Harris | April 30

It’s 6:15 a.m. While most students are sleeping, including me, American University swimmers are already in the pool, and they will be for at least three more hours that day. That makes for a busy week, every week, for these athletes. “It’s a lot of time,” American head swim and dive coach Garland ...

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David Aldridge talks sports, storytelling and democracy

By Daire Lydon | April 28

American University is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States with its “250+ at American” conversation series. On Feb. 24, President Jonathan Alger sat down with University alum and The Athletic senior columnist David Aldridge.  Aldridge is a Curt Gowdy Media Award recipient ...

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Sammy Schulman finds his calling on the Eagles’ sidelines

By Jack Stashower | April 27

After a heartbreaking loss in Dayton, Ohio, Sammy Schulman thought his time working with the men’s basketball team had come to an end. Then student-manager Schulman, like many graduating from college last spring, began the search for his next opportunity. He didn’t expect it to come from his recent ...

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Lacrosse celebrates seniors with 14-7 win over Holy Cross

By Ella Wilson | April 24

The American University lacrosse team (4-12) sent its seniors off with a huge 14-7 win on April 11, beating the Holy Cross Crusaders (6-9) at Reeves Field. The Eagles were driven by the beautiful weather, a loud sideline and a full senior day crowd from the opening whistle. Sophomore goalkeeper Brooke ...

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Greyhounds overpower Eagles in tough home loss

By Liam Hamilton | April 20

On March 25, the American University lacrosse team (3-11) struggled to contain the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (10-5) in a 16-5 loss.  Coming into the game, the Eagles knew that it would be challenging. Loyola, ranked 22nd in the country at the time, is a tough, physical team that can apply a lot ...

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Eagles open outdoor track season at Richmond

By Molly Moloney | April 14

The American University track and field team opened its season with a bang at the Richmond Fred Hardy Invitational on March 20.  Sophomore Daniel Messer triumphed in the men’s 3000 meter steeplechase with a huge 31-second personal record of 9:15:45 to win by a margin of nearly 20 seconds. The ...

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Scott Talan goes for gold

By Laura Kennedy | April 8

In February, over 22.7 million viewers watched the 2026 Winter Olympics held in Milan and Cortina, Italy. One member of the American University community was on the ground for all the action.   It was a conversation with a former student that sparked the interest of Scott Talan, a professor in ...

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AU wrestling earns best team finish at NCAAs since 2012

By Penelope Jennings | April 7

The American University wrestling team placed 23rd at the NCAA Championships on March 21, headlined by redshirt junior Caleb Campos’ fourth-place finish at 184 lbs. Campos’ All-American performance tied American’s highest individual placement since 2016. “[Campos] stayed very composed and stayed ...

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Eagle’s senior day ends in defeat

By Daphne Klose | March 5

The American University women’s basketball team (6-22) lost in its final home game of the season on Feb. 21, 56-41, to Lafayette University (10-18).  American celebrated seniors Anna Rescifina and Laura Nogues in an exciting pink-out game that ultimately ended in a difficult loss.  Twenty ...

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Bison outpace Eagles in hard loss for AU

By Liam Hamilton | March 3

The American University women’s basketball team (6-22) came up short in their home game against the Bucknell Bison (11-17) on Feb. 18. This was the Bison’s second win against American this season, marking a sweep over the Eagles.  The Eagles started on a hot streak with junior forward Grace ...

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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