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Life

Review: Expansive Drake playlist ‘More Life’ extends borders of hip-hop

By Leo Versel | 04/02/2017

On his new musical project, Aubrey “Drake” Graham, the artist who has merged the sound of hip-hop and pop music over the past several years, now adds additional new musical elements to the mix. “More Life,” the sixth solo entry by Drake, is as much a reflection of the October’s Very Own (OVO) record label chief as it is of what the Canadian artist has been listening to.

News

Shaun Frank brings euphoric EDM to Soundcheck

By Leo Versel | 11/16/2016

Up and coming EDM artist Shaun Frank spun an eclectic mix at D.C.

News

Chance’s creative “Coloring Book” marks a vivid new page in rap

By Leo Versel | 05/30/2016

Chance The Rapper begins his third official mixtape, “Coloring Book,” right where he left listeners with his 2013 breakthrough release, “Acid Rap.” As soulful horns fill the first track on Chance’s highly-anticipated 2016 entry, the MC out of Chicago’s South Side proudly sings, “and we back, and we back,” the same words he used to kick off his “Good Ass Intro” on “Acid Rap.” Chance certainly follows through with that statement, delivering a creative, eclectic and optimistic effort that marks his first solo-billed mixtape in three years. Each and every Chance release is a collaborative, collective effort, and “Coloring Book” is no less.

Winter Sports

Michelle Holmes reflects on her final season as an Eagle

By Leo Versel | 04/26/2016

The AU women’s basketball forward discusses mentoring her teammates while injured, her inspirations as a player and the legacy she hopes to leave at AU

Winter Sports

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

By Leo Versel | 03/07/2016

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

Winter Sports

AU women’s basketball suffer 59-50 defeat against Holy Cross

By Leo Versel | 02/21/2016

Despite Lauren Crisler’s second consecutive double-double, the Eagles suffered a loss to the Crusaders Saturday afternoon

Winter Sports

Women’s basketball falls to Lehigh 61-52

By Leo Versel | 02/07/2016

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

Sports

AU Women’s soccer falls short of goal in Senior Day matchup with Bucknell

By Leo Versel | 10/19/2015

Bucknell extends AU’s winless streak to three, moves Eagles further away from Patriot League tournament contention.

Sports

Boston Terriers extend AU men’s soccer winless streak to four

By Leo Versel | 10/04/2015

In their first Patriot League home matchup of 2015, AU falls to Boston 1-0.

News

AU student musicians ride wave of NPR Tiny Desk support

By Leo Versel | 02/24/2015

The American University student-musicians, who record as “Boon,” unravel the story behind their upcoming EP

Life

“Fate of the Furious” fires on all cylinders

By Leo Versel | 04/14/2017

News

Review: Magnificent Moana is a spirited Oceanic adventure

By Leo Versel | 11/23/2016

News

“War Dogs”: Globe-trotting, gun-running fun with Jonah Hill and Miles Teller

By Leo Versel | 08/18/2016

Real-life story of two millennial merchants of death is engagingly told with a mix of comedy and drama

News

Fifth time around, Bourne comes up short

By Leo Versel | 07/29/2016

Despite Matt Damon’s return, the latest installment in the Bourne film series does not match the caliber set by the previous films

Sports

Washington Wizards make most of remaining options in NBA free agency

By Leo Versel | 07/18/2016

Several new additions to the Wizards help fill the team’s roster and the void left by departing players

News

Bryan Cranston shines in undercover crime thriller "The Infiltrator"

By Leo Versel | 07/16/2016

Sports

Washington Wizards must make decisions on offseason additions

By Leo Versel | 06/30/2016

Without a pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, time is closing in for Washington to bolster its team

Sports

Questions abound after Washington Capitals’ early playoff exit

By Leo Versel and Vincent Salandro | 05/12/2016

After a 4-2 second-round series loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Eagle sports writers Leo Versel and Vincent Salandro provide answers to three questions facing the Capitals

Sports

Top Athletes of 2015

By Gabe Bichinho , Jennifer Reyes , Leo Versel , Shannon Scovel , Vincent Salandro , Matt Holt , Haley Samsel and John Slights | 12/31/2015

The Eagle Sports staff pick and discuss the top professional athletes of 2015. 

Sports

The Dynasty Washington Wizards Preview

By Leo Versel and John Slights | 10/15/2015

The Eagle sportswriters Leo Versel and John Slights weigh in on the upcoming 2015-16 Washington Wizards season.