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Daniel Myers named AU’s next provost

By Maria Carrasco · Monday, Dec. 17, 2018

Myers previously served as provost at Marquette University

Russian operative and recent AU graduate Maria Butina pleads guilty to conspiracy charge

By Haley Samsel and Brianna Crummy · Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018

Butina struck a deal with prosecutors that involves her cooperating with the U.S. government

Campus remains dominated by students from East Coast, data shows

By Sophie Austin · Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018

Students from high and low enrollment states weigh in on their AU experiences

News

AU faces fourth federal investigation into potential Title IX violations

By Haley Samsel | December 10

University remains under investigation for three complaints filed in past three years

Podcast

Beyond the Byline, Episode 4: Satirizing in Style

By Sasha Jones and Evan Margiotta | December 7

Reporters discuss construction on campus, the annual Jalwa Culture and Fashion Show and The Eagle's satire section

News

Burwell sparks conversation on mental health at AU with Foreign Affairs essay

By Kelsey Carolan | December 4

“Generation Stress” received criticism from students, but Burwell says discussion will take AU to a "better place"

News

American’s dream

By Willard West and Vincenza Belletti | November 30

Are the payoffs from AU’s construction projects worth the costs?

News

Fossil Free AU escalates efforts to convince university to divest from fossil fuel industry

By Dan Papscun | November 29

Group launches “responsible endowment fund,” protests outside Board of Trustees meeting

Sports

AU men’s basketball rolls past New Hampshire in home opener

By Mohamad Hashash | November 18

Eagles led 43-25 at the half and never looked back

News

Megabytes Cafe will remain closed for 'foreseeable future,' says AU spokesperson

By Kelly McDonnell | November 17

There is no estimated reopening date for campus dining establishment

Podcast

Beyond the Byline, Episode 3: The Eagle does multimedia?

By Sasha Jones and Evan Margiotta | November 16

We break down an Aramark worker’s controversial removal, a sports multimedia project and an opinion series on domestic violence

Sports

Women’s basketball defeats George Mason with decisive offensive performance

By Kimberly Cataudella | November 16

Marenyi and Sanders recorded career-high points

Features

Students for Free Expression aims to convince students that free speech is nonpartisan

By Asher Weinstein | November 13

New student group holds open debates on policy issues

Sports

Women’s basketball crushes Tulsa 68-52 in season opener

By Kimberly Cataudella | November 11

Team's five freshmen were on the court during the last four minutes

Dinesh D'Souza Speaks at American University

News

Dinesh D’Souza event on “fake history” draws protesters, supporters at AU

By Ayelet Sheffey | November 9

D’Souza addressed midterm election results, Kavanaugh hearings and more on Wednesday

Sports

How AU women's basketball is preparing to repeat NCAA appearance

By Kimberly Cataudella and Sasha Jones | November 7

News

How AU students reacted to the 2018 midterm results Tuesday night

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco | November 7

As midterm election results rolled in on Tuesday night, AU’s student-run political organizations, as well as the School of Public Affairs, hosted watch parties that attracted students from varying political and geographical backgrounds.

News

Aramark worker’s controversial removal from AU position sparks calls for reinstatement

By Dan Papscun | November 5

Anthony Randolph worked at university for 17 years before he was released in September

Podcast

Beyond the Byline, Episode 2: Explaining The Eagle's editorial process

By Sasha Jones and Evan Margiotta | November 2

Talking tenure discrimination, basketball season and D.C. festivals

News

University closes Megabytes Café after reports of rodents

By Haley Samsel and Kelly McDonnell | November 1

Cafe not expected to reopen until at least next Friday, spokesperson says

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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