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Eagles snap Patriot League leader Colgate’s win streak in thriller

By Matthias Jaylen Sandoval · Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025

Men’s basketball now tied for first place in Patriot League

Trump supporters gather throughout D.C. on Inauguration Day

By Cara Halford and Gabrielle McNamee · Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025

Supporters anticipate executive action from the president

AU President Jonathan Alger named board chair of the American Association of Colleges and Universities

By Kathryn Squyres · Monday, Jan. 27, 2025

Organization advocates for free expression, academic freedom in higher education

Sports

Men’s basketball sends Lehigh home with a buzzer-beater

By Matthias Jaylen Sandoval | January 24

Eagles extend their win streak to four as Lincoln Ball cashes in game-winner

News

‘The fight is not over’: Thousands attend People’s March ahead of Inauguration Day

By Penelope Jennings , Gabrielle McNamee and Matthias Jaylen Sandoval | January 23

Marchers protest incoming administration’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive justice, climate change

News

Thousands gathered in D.C. for President Trump’s victory rally

By Sophie Milner-Gorvine and Sophia Cooper | January 23

Some supporters leave disappointed after denied entry to Capital One Arena

Sports

Eagles dominate Loyola Maryland for first road win

By Matthias Jaylen Sandoval | January 21

Eagles dominate Loyola Maryland for first road win

Campus

Sean Astin sends off 2024 graduates

By Rachel Novick | January 14

‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Stranger Things’ actor honored at 148th commencement

News

Child Development Center parents hit unexpectedly with its August closure

By Luna Jinks | December 12

Parents scramble to find care for their children while the University offers little explanation

Investigation

Child Development Center parents hit unexpectedly with its August closure

By Luna Jinks | December 12

Parents scramble to find care for their children while the University offers little explanation

Column

The Eagle sends off its fall class of 2024

By The Eagle Staff | December 10

Looking back with the Eaglets

News

Sean Astin, actor and mental health advocate, to speak at AU’s winter commencement

By Josh Markowitz | December 6

Actor starred in ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Lord of the Rings’

Sports

Volleyball season ends on a heartbreaker

By Connor Sturniolo | December 2

Eagles drop five-set quarterfinal to Lehigh

News

NO MORE, It’s On Us host survivor rally and art exhibition

By Hope Fronczek and Gabrielle McNamee | November 26

‘We have to understand our history to make progress’

Sports

After two ACL tears, Kaleigh Missimer plays with joy

By Penelope Jennings | November 20

Field hockey senior perseveres, never gives up on sport

News

‘We’re on the freedom side’: Hundreds of women march on Heritage Foundation

By Kyle Galvin | November 19

Go-go music, singalongs define pro-reproductive rights protest

Sports

Eagles blow out Harvard in home-opener

By Matthias Jaylen Sandoval | November 15

Eagles dominate with former President Obama in the stands

Investigation

Students say experiences with American University’s Office of Equity & Title IX exposes severe flaws

By Sydney Hsu and Maya Cederlund | November 14

Students, advocates point to lack of communication as an ongoing issue

Features

‘Democracy is not a spectator sport’: Jonathan Alger puts civic engagement at the core

By Abigail Turner | November 12

AU’s 16th president lays out vision to transform University into hub for civic leaders and dialogue

News

KPU hosts bipartisan election watch party

By Kyle Galvin and Soumya Sahay | November 6

Students gather to watch the ongoing race for presidency unfold

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