The Eagle

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Spend spring at the National Arboretum with these weekend events

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AU ends ‘Race to Zero Waste’ competition with lower scores than last year

April brings Ikebana and other forms of nature to the National Arboretum

Why didn’t the University match its previous scores?

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Kogod’s Sustainability Management program teaches environment’s intersection with business

The recently-renovated program teaches students how to make businesses better for the environment

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Rock Creek Park’s White House, Civil War and fish ladders history

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The gardening challenge to increase biodiversity starts this spring

A public historian shares anecdotes of the park over the years

Broadcasting from the ocean, scientists share realities of climate change and science research

The virtual tour of the “JOIDES Resolution” opened students’ eyes to in-the-field climate research

Body Neutrality Coalition redefines perceptions of body image and eating disorders

College culture influences how students feel about their bodies, according to club leaders

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National Portrait Gallery ‘Forces of Nature’ exhibit sparks discussion of environmental diversity

Students use chemistry to mix cocktails

Chemistry professor taught audience members the science behind drink mixing for Bender Library’s SciPop Talks

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New pilot program makes composting more accessible to DC communities

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‘Macbeth in Stride’ retells the classic play with music and feminism

Smaller faith groups suffer from low participation on AU’s campus

Participants say the new Public Works program is ‘easy’ and ‘helpful’

Audiences praised the local production’s introspective messages

“Unless you’re one of the larger faith communities, it’s almost impossible to attract new students unless they search for you.”

About Caleb's Eagle Work

Caleb wrote for The Eagle, American University's newspaper-of-record, from February 2023 until May 2024. During that time, he worked as a news contributing writer, a life staff writer and the paper's environment beat reporter. He was the first environment beat reporter The Eagle's 100-year history. His Eagle article on low participation in smaller faith groups on-campus won 3rd place in College Media Association's 2023 Pinnacle Awards for Best Coverage of Faith. Stories are organized in order of recency.