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Kerwin announces full scholarships for dependents of contracted workers

By Courtney Rozen · Sunday, May 15, 2016

Scholarships to begin in fall 2017, but details of plan still to be finalized

Commencement speaker John King excites SPA graduates with Donald Trump jokes

By Zach Ewell · Tuesday, May 10, 2016

CNN anchor and Chief National Correspondent John King addressed members of the AU community in Bender Arena this past Sunday for the School of Public Affairs’ graduation ceremony.

New workout experience SweatBox opens in DuPont May 4th

By Emily Packer · Wednesday, May 4, 2016

SweatBox is an active workout experience that is entirely true to its name.

Guest Columns

Farewell to a year of service

By Sasha Gilthorpe | May 1

One day this past summer, a friend walked into the SG execs office (now called KJS, or the Kevin J.

CAS senior Halle Edinboro, right, and me, proving our worth in a Muzette private karaoke room.

News

The Weekend Scene: April 28-May 1

By Katerina Pappas | April 29

Each week, The Eagle publishes a Weekend Scene compiling art, music and food events in the D.C.

Music

Q&A: Laura Jane Grace on Prince, Punk and HB2

By Jack Stringer | April 26

Laura Jane Grace, the lead singer of Against Me!, sat down with The Eagle before her punk band’s show in the Tavern on Saturday to talk about music, politics and more.

Music

D.C.’s past of music, skinheads and women in the hardcore punk scene

By Zach Ewell | April 25

An inside look at what the heyday of the Hardcore Punk Scene was like in the Capital

News

AU plans to house students at Wesley Theological Seminary

By Cuneyt Dil and Courtney Rozen | April 25

The arrangement will help the University make up for the delayed construction of East Campus

News

University Chaplain Joe Eldridge looks back at 19 years at AU

By Ellie Hartleb | April 25

Eldridge will retire in May after a tenure that included the creation of alternative breaks and many lifelong friendships

The Tenleytown Metro station was evacuated Saturday night after reports of smoke in the tunnel (Zach Ewell/The Eagle).

News

Tenleytown, Friendship Heights Metro stations shut down after reports of smoke

By Cuneyt Dil and Jillian O'Donohoe | April 23

The Tenleytown and Friendship Heights Metro stations shut down on Saturday night, after reports of a train filling with smoke.

Yiannopoulos speaks to audience members during an appearance on April 21.

News

Milo Yiannopoulos greets polarized campus at Young Americans for Liberty event

By Haley Samsel | April 23

Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos spoke about free speech, his support for Donald Trump and the state of Islam on Thursday night as part of a Young Americans for Liberty event, prompting a large protest on the steps of the Mary Graydon Center.

News

A system under fire

By Ellie Hartleb and Haley Samsel | April 22

An Eagle investigation unveils a sexual assault reporting process that is complicated and confusing for survivors

News

AU Rude Mechanicals present a compelling contemporary and gender-bending production of “Romeo & Juliet”

By Adena Maier | April 21

Director Callie Trawick’s punk-rock version of “Romeo & Juliet” breathes new life into Shakespeare’s most well-known play

News

‘Hold Aramark Accountable’ rally pushes students to act

By Jillian O'Donohoe | April 20

Organizer Carlos Vera helped share workers’ stories, urged students to fight for change

News

Justice for AU Workers Coalition aims to expand advocacy

By Ivy Kaplan | April 20

Organizers hope increased collaboration will facilitate greater University attention, change

Lifestyle

Philz Coffee is just like grandma’s house

By Emily Martin | April 18

Philz Coffee, filled with love and passion, will make customers feel like family in its first East Coast location: Adams Morgan.

Lifestyle

Spring into the season at this weekend’s Cherry Blossom Festival

By Lara Jakiel | April 15

The District’s famous National Cherry Blossom Festival grand finale features parades, performances and more.

News

Queers and Allies holds panel with queer and trans students of color

By Haley Samsel | April 15

Students open up about their experiences at AU and beyond

News

Rep. Mark Takano addressed AU students at KPU event

By Theresa Maher | April 14

Takano discussed how learning from the past will be the country’s way forward

News

AU evaluates new requirements for degree in Music

By Riddhi Sarkar | April 14

The faculty has been working to develop a new system that is “fully integrated.”

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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