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The Weekend Scene: Jan. 29-31

By Katerina Pappas · Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016

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

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

By Kate Magill · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

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

Living the dream: AU professor David Bosco

By Charlie Veraza · Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016

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.

News

SUB to bring comedians Vanessa Bayer, Mike Birbiglia and Streeter Seidell to AU

By Zach Ewell | January 14

Student Union Board will bring Saturday Night Live actor, screenwriter and Orange is the New Black actor to campus.

News

AU ends relationship with Soapy Joe’s over poor customer service

By Jillian O'Donohoe | January 12

HDP ends relationship with the laundry service after months of student complaints

Sports

AU swimmer qualifies for 2016 Olympic Games

By Shannon Scovel | January 12

Junior Caylee Watson will swim the 100-meter backstroke for the U.S. Virgin Islands in Rio this summer.

News

Founder’s Day to be held at National Portrait Gallery

By Kate Magill | January 11

This year’s ball will be held on Feb. 20 and be the largest in AU’s history

Photo courtesy of Steve Cammarota, a junior who is participating in the trip.

News

Students travel to Vietnam on Alternative Break trip

By Riddhi Sarkar | January 6

The trip to the country, the first in a decade, addressed post-conflict issues that affect daily life in the region.

Photo Collage Created by Shannon Scovel. Photo Credits left to Right: Elise Moore, Shelby Morgan, Shelby Morgan, Shelby Morgan, Shannon Scovel, Owain James

Sports

The Eagle 2015 Sports Awards

By Jennifer Reyes and Shannon Scovel | January 2

To celebrate the start of 2016, The Eagle sports staff selected top athletes, moments and coaches from last year.

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