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Policy changes at the Berkshire Apartments catch AU off-guard

By Jillian O'Donohoe and JILLIAN O'DONOHOE / THE EAGLE | March 4

The building's management informed residents via email of changes in the building’s roommate release program and allegations that three AU students will be expelled for marijuana possession

AU junior Jalen Rhea guards Loyola's Andre Walker in the Eagles' victory over the Greyhounds on Feb. 27 in Bender Arena

Sports

Men’s basketball upsets BU in PL quarterfinals, 69-64

By Jennifer Reyes | March 4

The sixth-seeded AU defeated third-seeded BU, move on to face second-seeded Lehigh.

AU President Neil Kerwin sat down with The Eagle to discuss issues of race on campus. Kerwin published an op-ed in the paper on Nov. 4, pledging to hold discussions on inclusion.

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AU President announces long-term plan to create a more inclusive campus community

By Courtney Rozen and Ivy Kaplan | March 3

Neil Kerwin identifies five points to make it happen

News

Plans for new student Metro pass program discussed at town hall event

By Maria Carrasco | March 3

Metro officials explained how the UPass program will be implemented and how the plan will benefit students

Lifestyle

AU’s annual production of “The Vagina Monologues” asks viewers to start talking about vaginas

By Adena Maier | March 2

If your vagina could talk, what would it say? Eve Ensler attempted to answer this question and others in her interviews with over 200 women which inspired her to write her play, “The Vagina Monologues.” First performed in New York City in 1996, the stories still address issues that are relevant to women today such as infidelity, sexual assault, orgasms and pubic hair.

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TEDxAU encourages audience to ‘Transform’

By Riddhi Sarkar | March 1

The event, which was held on Feb. 27, featured speeches from eleven speakers on a variety of topics

News

Donna Brazile named WONK of the Year

By Kate Magill | March 1

The Kennedy Political Union has named Donna Brazile, the vice-chairwoman of the Democratic National Convention, as the 2016 WONK of the Year.

Music

Local black artists to check out

By Batol Bashri | February 29

Constant political drama often clouds the music culture hidden within the nation’s capital, but a thriving artistic scene still exists in the District and tells the story of the city’s rich history and colorful inhabitants.

News

U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth talks to students about the current state of politics

By Riddhi Sarkar | February 29

Yarmuth said that young people need to care about the rapidly changing political environment

Sports

Women’s basketball drops to Loyola on Senior Night

By Shannon Scovel | February 28

The Eagles fall 55-50 and record their sixth consecutive loss

Sports

Takeaways from AU’s comeback win against Navy

By Austin Sternlicht | February 27

The AU men’s basketball team extended its winning streak to three games with a 72-65 victory over Navy on Wednesday night.

News

Kanye West reaffirms top spot in music with the release of “The Life of Pablo”

By Mary Simcock | February 26

“Yeezus” has risen. For the last three years, Kanye West fans have anxiously awaited the release of more music from the hip-hop/rap artist, and now, the highly-anticipated “The Life of Pablo” has finally dropped as of Feb.