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Donna Brazile accepts "Wonk of the Year" Award

By Riddhi Sarkar · Saturday, March 26, 2016

Brazile discussed the current political climate and encouraged students to become involved in politics in her acceptance speech.

Town halls held with candidates for Vice Provost of Undergraduate Studies

By Deanna Mudry , Brooke Evans and Patrick Haggerty · Saturday, March 26, 2016

The position is currently held by Associate Professor Virginia Stallings

Finnish singer to perform at AMFest this weekend

By Batol Bashri · Saturday, March 26, 2016

Peppina shared her music background with The Eagle before her show.

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News

Torriente, Rokowski, Vervaeke and McDermott elected to SG executive board

By Courtney Rozen and Ivy Kaplan | March 25

Sophomore Devontae Torriente will serve as the next Student Government president, winning 60.5 percent of the total unofficial vote count according to a news release put out by elections commissioner Jamie MacRitchie.

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AU Rude Mechanicals’ “Titus Andronicus” raises questions about racism, gender and justice

By Adena Maier | March 25

Director Lucette Moran said “Titus,” despite being hundreds of years old, is still relevant and important today

Will Mascaro, pictured at a student government presidential debate in 2016, was fired from his position as CASE director on Oct. 31. Supporters are calling for his reinstatement.

News

AUSG Judicial Board finds Mascaro innocent of all coercion charges

By Ivy Kaplan | March 24

Mascaro issued two hour suspension for using SG office space for campaign purposes

Opinion

The Eagle's SG endorsements for 2016-17 academic year

By The Eagle Editorial Staff | March 21

The Eagle endorses Torriente, Arnell, Rokowski and McDermott

The three presidential candidates, Will Mascaro, Matt Mullin and Devontae Torriente take questions from students during a town hall on March 17

News

SG presidential candidate Will Mascaro accused of ethical violations

By Courtney Rozen and Ivy Kaplan | March 20

Student Government presidential candidate and sophomore Will Mascaro’s campaign was temporarily suspended this past weekend after a series of complaints were filed with the SG Judicial Board, accusing Mascaro of pressuring other candidates to opt out of their races.

News

Weekend Scene: March 18-20

By Arielle Weg | March 20

Spring weather has finally arrived, but The Scene staff knows there is so much more to sunny weather than quadding season.

News

Four takeaways from last night’s Student Government presidential forum

By Haley Samsel and Courtney Rozen | March 18

Candidates talked diversity and inclusion, mental health and sexual assault

Music

SUB announces AMFest, first ever arts and music festival

By Zach Ewell | March 15

The festival will include 13 acts along with headliner RDGLDGRN

Music

The Scene’s St. Patrick’s Day Playlist

By Jack Stringer | March 15

Jack Stringer breaks down what tunes you should listen to this St. Patrick’s Day.

News

Canadian Prime Minister encourages crowd to take ownership of their country’s future

By Jillian O'Donohoe | March 11

Justin Trudeau addressed AU community and media on March 11 in the SIS Atrium

News

AU Associate Librarian Emerita passes away

By Jillian O'Donohoe | March 10

Elizabeth “Betty” Nibley passed away after a battle with cancer

News

AU Alumnus advises fellow Eagles to “fear regret, live today”

By Anusheh Khan | March 10

The Eagle reviews Michael Reese’s documentary “I Fear Regret: A Personal Transformation”

News

AU student files federal Title IX complaint against AU

By Shannon Scovel | March 8

Faith Ferber accuses the University of mishandling her sexual assault case.

News

Mental Health at AU

By Deanna Mudry | March 8

An inside look at mental health on campus and the services provided for students.

Sports

AU student-athlete Lauren Crisler excelling on and off the court

By Leo Versel | March 7

The women’s basketball junior forward uses her experience and passion to lead AU in Patriot League Tournament

Science and sweets! The unique chemistry between coffee brewing and beakers makes Sweet Science an Adams Morgan hot spot.

Lifestyle

Adams Morgan Hot Spots

By Anusheh Khan | March 7

The Scene explored some of Adams Morgans best spots for food and coffee.

News

Read Between the Lines: AU hosts MFA Annual Regional Exhibition

By Alix Mammina | March 6

This year’s College Arts Association exhibit featured artwork exploring themes of culture and identity

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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