Beyond the Byline

Beyond the Byline

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Beyond the Byline episodes

  • Aramark, Alcohol, and AUx

    For the last episode of the semester, host Evan Margiotta talks with the writers of stories in the Eagle's latest print edition including the future of AU dining, the possibility of alcohol sales at sports games, and the growing pains of AUx. 

    The Beyond the Byline team is looking for audio editors or sound engineers to join our amazing staff. If you are interested in applying or wonder what the job would entail, please email [email protected] and we will answer any questions you may have.

    21 min
  • Deciphering the Fight for AU’s Financial Future

    On this week's episode of Beyond the Byline, host Evan Margiotta talks with Staff Writer Ayelet Sheffey about The Eagle's latest multimedia project, titled "The Fight for AU’s Financial Future." Margiotta also speaks with Staff Writer Mohamad Hashash about the end of basketball season and how student athletes find balance between sports and academics. 

    10 min
  • The Seagle Takes Over

    The following podcast is satire, and should not be misconstrued for actual reporting. Any resemblance to a student, staff or faculty member is coincidental. 

    While Evan's away, the satire crew comes to play. 

    On this week's special edition episode of Beyond the Byline, Guest Hosts Chris Whitbeck and Lauren Patetta are joined by Seagle Columnists Bobbie Armstrong, Nicole Klokiw and Caeden Cloud to discuss the news of the week.


    9 min
  • AU Responds to Racist Imagery in Yearbooks

    On this week's episode of Beyond the Byline, host Evan Margiotta talks with Administration and Local News Editor Julia Gagnon about fraternities' response to The Eagle's review of AU yearbooks, which revealed several racist images and photographs of people in blackface. Margiotta also speaks with sports columnist Spencer Nusbaum about the arc of the men's basketball team's season and what it's like to cover basketball at a school not known for its dedication to sports. 

    12 min
  • The AU Working Group on the Influence of Slavery

    On this week's episode of Beyond the Byline, host Evan Margiotta talks with The Eagle's managing editor of opinion Nickolaus Mack on his research on AU founder Bishop John Fletcher Hurst, as well as Student Life editor Abbie Veitch on her coverage of the working group's look into slavery's influence on the founding of the university.

    12 min
  • Satirizing in Style
    On this week's episode of Beyond the Byline, host Evan Margiotta talks with Eagle reporters about construction on campus, the South Asian Student Association's annual Jalwa Culture and Fashion Show and the development of The Eagle's satire section, The Seagle.
    17 min
  • The Eagle Does Multimedia?
    On this week's episode of Beyond the Byline, host Evan Margiotta talks with Eagle reporters about an Aramark worker’s controversial removal, the first multimedia project of the year and an opinion series on domestic violence.
    21 min
  • Explaining The Eagle's Editorial Process
    On this week's episode of Beyond the Byline, host Evan Margiotta talks with Eagle reporters about their stories on a discrimination lawsuit, a music festival and the start of basketball season. Plus, Evan meets with Opinion Managing Editor Nickolaus Mack about The Eagle's editorial process.
    21 min
  • Work hard, play hard: Diving into alcohol culture at AU
    On this week's inaugural episode of Beyond the Byline, host Evan Margiotta talks with Eagle reporters about their print stories on AU's alcohol culture, changes to Dining Dollar policies and the special relationship between AU's women's basketball coaches. Plus, Evan discusses the University's construction projects with columnist Samantha McAllister.
    16 min

About Beyond the Byline

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Beyond the Byline is The Eagle's podcast for news on American University's campus. It is hosted by audio editor Lydia LoPiccolo. Please email any tips or comments to [email protected].