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Women’s basketball falls to Lehigh 61-52

By Leo Versel · Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016

In a close contest, Lehigh pushes past the Eagles with sharp shooting from beyond the arc

Weekend Scene: Feb. 5-7

By Arielle Weg · Friday, Feb. 5, 2016

Watch the Super Bowl in the city with great food, cheap drinks and good friends.

AU renews contract with composting facility

By Riddhi Sarkar · Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016

After more than a year of sending its compostable waste to landfills, AU will begin composting again this April after renewing its contract with the Prince’s George’s County composting facility in Maryland. The facility suspended its contract with the University in November 2014 after receiving contaminated waste.

News

AU bookstore adopts textbook price match policy

By Casey Wexler | February 4

Students can get a discounted price for their books, but it isn’t an easy process

Sports

Breaking down AU’s Turnaround

By Austin Sternlicht | February 3

Basketball analyst Austin Sternlicht explains the factors behind AU’s four-game hot streak

News

Karl Rove to speak at AU

By Jillian O'Donohoe | February 1

The former White House senior advisor will address students on Feb. 16

Lifestyle

The Weekend Scene: Jan. 29-31

By Katerina Pappas | January 30

After a week of cabin fever, get out into D.C.!

Sabrina Schaeffer, executive director of the Independent Women's Forum, will speak at AU on Feb. 8 Photo Courtesy of the Kennedy Political Union

News

Director of the Independent Women’s Forum to speak at AU

By Kate Magill | January 27

Sabrina L. Schaeffer will speak in the MGC University Club on Feb. 8.

Lifestyle

Living the dream: AU professor David Bosco

By Charlie Veraza | January 23

The Scene sat down with Professor David Bosco to discuss what shaped him into the teacher he is today.

Features

Campus prepares for record-breaking blizzard

By Deanna Mudry | January 22

Public Safety and Facilities Management have been getting ready to keep the AU community safe during the storm

Lifestyle

The Weekend Scene: Jan. 22-24

By Arielle Weg | January 21

If you can make it out of your room, The Scene has great recommendations for your snowy weekend.

News

BREAKING: Stabbing near Tenleytown AU shuttle stop

By Theresa Maher | January 20

Juvenile male stabbed at 3:27 pm

Lifestyle

Top 10 total body workout moves you can do at home

By Angie Trindade | January 19

Winter is here, but keep that body working.

Features

College of Arts and Sciences establishes Department of Health Studies

By Courtney Rozen | January 19

The focused program will give health students more opportunities and attention

Sports

Wrestling drops last five individual matches, loses 21-16 to Drexel

By Jennifer Reyes | January 17

No. 8 David Terao records fall, senior Tyler Scotton secures a double overtime win

Sports

AU wrestling drops 21-17 to Navy

By Shannon Scovel | January 17

Senior captains John Boyle and David Terao earn major decisions, but two pins in the 184 and 197-pound weight classes cost AU the win.

Sports

AU swimming struggles to keep up with Georgetown in final home meet

By Haley Samsel | January 16

A combination of nostalgia and frustration filled Reeves Aquatic Center Friday night as the AU swim team honored six departing seniors in the season’s final home meet but ultimately struggled to make a strong showing against visiting Georgetown.

News

Bill Nye to speak at AU on Feb. 9

By Kate Magill | January 15

The popular scientist will speak to students in Bender Arena

News

#BlackLivesMatter founder speaks at AU

By Theresa Maher | January 14

Patrisse Cullors discussed the importance of the #BlackLivesMatter movement and her experience with racial strife.

Sports

Takeaways from AU’s loss against Boston

By Austin Sternlicht | January 14

“Just more of the same.” With just five words, head basketball coach Mike Brennan accurately described AU’s 61-50 loss against Boston University last night in Bender Arena.

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