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Theater major opens AU Players season with impassioned one-woman show

By Daniella Ignacio · Monday, Oct. 16, 2017

‘If my gender was a gun, I wouldn’t have to write this play,’’ playwright said

Life After Hours: Oct. 13-15

By Lara Jakiel · Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017

Take advantage of the long weekend with these events happening around D.C.

How to bridge the gap in your long distance relationship

By Cordilia James · Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017

They say distance makes the heart grow fonder, but it sure can bring loneliness, too. Being miles away from your significant other can be a challenge, but if you know how to go about it the right way, it can be worth it, experts say.

Sports

Women's volleyball cruises to three-set victory against GW

By Vincent Salandro | October 12

Balanced attack leads AU to its sixth straight win

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Fall is back, and so are these trends

By Hannah Holtzer | October 10

Stay fashion forward this fall with all the latest trends

News

Docs In The City welcomes aspiring writers, producers, filmmakers

By Katya Podkovyroff Lewis | October 7

The festival is opening free admission to AU students

News

Life After Hours: Oct. 6-8

By Lara Jakiel | October 5

Spend your weekend at music and food festivals, art exhibits and more

News

The Bridge Cafe opens coffee bar to students Tuesday

By Meghan Howie | October 4

Cafe celebrates grand opening of full-service coffee shop

Gabrielle Union, an actress and activist, will speak at AU on Oct. 21.

News

Gabrielle Union to speak at All-American Weekend

By Haley Samsel | October 4

Actress and activist to visit AU on Oct. 21

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‘Enough is Enough’ rally calls for unity against hate following Confederate flag incident

By Brianna Crummy | October 2

Members of AU community gathered Friday for “Courage Against Terror” rally

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‘I was not surprised’: Students react to Confederate flags hung at American University

By Emily Martin , Brianna Crummy and Laura Romero | September 30

Students of color, Jewish students say University acted quickly, but more campus security is needed

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Life After Hours: Sept. 30-Oct. 3

By Lara Jakiel | September 29

Attend a dachshund race, Russian festival and more this weekend

News

Malala Yousafzai accepts Wonk of the Year award

By Jonathan Bergman | September 28

The Kennedy Political Union, Women’s Initiative and Muslim Student Association awarded Wonk of the Year to Malala Yousafzai at Bender Arena on Sept.

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Public Safety opens brand-new facility on East Campus

By Lydia Calitri | September 28

A 24-hour call center, situation room and camera footage from over 600 security cameras across campus. These are all components of Public Safety’s new building, which sits below the Don Myers Technology and Innovation Building on East Campus.

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American University students and administration speak out at town hall addressing Confederate flag posters

By Haley Samsel , Jonathan Bergman , Lydia Calitri and Kimberly Cataudella | September 27

“I’ve heard a lot of sorries and tears, but no action"

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Confederate flag fliers found hanging in four American University buildings

By The Eagle Staff | September 27

Flags found on same night as Ibram X. Kendi’s presentation on new Antiracist Research Center

News

Summer’s over, yet the season’s fashion trends prevail

By Carmenlucia Acosta | September 26

As the weather clings to summer, so is fashion

Sports

Men’s soccer falls to BU in Patriot League Opener

By Bradley Darin | September 25

Eagle’s offense couldn’t match the Terriers’ strength in 2-0 loss

Freshman outside hitter Helena Elbaek goes up for a kill in the Eagles match against Iowa on Sept. 16

Sports

Eagles struggle to three-set victory in Patriot League opener

By Vincent Salandro | September 24

Rotation change in second set secured Eagles’ win over Loyola

Sports

Men’s soccer unable to come back from West Virginia’s early goals in 3-0 loss

By Kimberly Cataudella | September 23

AU men’s soccer lost 3-0 to West Virginia University Tuesday, after The Eagles couldn’t bounce back from WVU’s two goals in the first 22 minutes of the game.

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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