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School of Communication hosts panel discussion on transgender life in higher education

By Zoe Bell · Friday, March 10, 2023

Panelists discussed challenges of being trans in higher education, cisgender normativity and lack of representation

AU students work with women’s group Task Force Nyx to highlight voices of Afghan women

By Maeve Fishel · Friday, March 10, 2023

Participants created panel, other events to amplify and support activists’ voices

Students gather to honor Disability Day of Mourning at candlelight vigil

By Sarah Mattalian · Thursday, March 9, 2023

Members of the AU community and Disabled Student Union recognized and mourned victims of filicide

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In its second year, AU's Black affinity housing continues to foster and affirm Black student experiences

By Tyler Davis | March 6

The living-learning community is dedicated to fostering and affirming Black student experiences

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Student Government hosts candlelight vigil in honor of Tyre Nichols

By Tyler Davis | February 21

Students gathered to honor yet another victim of police violence

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Three months after AU announced a working group to address concerns about sexual violence, students say it isn’t doing enough

By Walker Whalen | February 21

"It prevents people from getting involved and staying engaged"

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Muslim Student Association joins Cornell students, others in Capitol Hill protest for Uyghur rights

By Maeve Fishel | February 17

Speakers demanded government action to address Uyghur abuses in China

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Students reflect on State of the Union, current political climate

By Kathryn Squyres | February 15

What students at one of America’s most politically active campuses thought about President Joe Biden’s address

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Traveling exhibit from the Anne Frank Center is coming to Bender Library after spring break

By Zoe Bell and Samantha Skolnick | February 15

AU partners with University of South Carolina team to train student tour guides in being ‘upstanders’ rather than bystanders

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Student-led Asian American Pacific Islander organizations hold candlelight vigil for victims of Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay shootings

By Maya Cederlund and Abigail Hatting | February 8

Organization leaders call out AU administration failure to address incidents of AAPI hate

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Sylvia Burwell discusses the value of free expression on college campuses at Bipartisan Policy Center event

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | February 6

Conversation focused on finding balance between free speech and inclusion

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After five rounds of voting, Aly McCormick elected Undergraduate Senate speaker

By Owen Auston-Babcock | February 2

McCormick was elected after two meetings, a ‘historic’ length for the election

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'There are no downsides to sharing culture': Asian American Student Union collaborates with TDR for Lunar New Year dinner

By Maeve Fishel | February 1

AASU called the event a step in the right direction for representing Asian culture on campus

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The Airlie Center has started cropping up around campus, but what exactly is it?

By Walker Whalen | January 31

A reintroduction to Airlie as the University hopes to engage the community with it

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More health and safety issues found in inspection reports from DC Health and third-party firm

By Clair Sapilewski | January 25

Issues found at Einstein Bros. Bagels, Terrace Dining Room and Mary Graydon Center were addressed and rectified

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AU’s new wellness program criticized for leaving out LGBTQ+ community

By Francine Worsoff | January 23

New Wellness Center scrutinized for its one-size-fits-all, non-extensive approach to LGBTQ+ mental health care

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Coleman Maxwell resigns as Student Government secretary, citing ‘a host of difficult personalities’ in the organization

By Owen Auston-Babcock | January 20

"AUSG is not the vessel of student advocacy or change it’s advertised to be"

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U-Pass now able to be added to Apple Wallet

By Nina Heller | January 19

Option available for iPhone 8 or later

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AU to resume allowing outside guests in residence halls for spring semester

By Nina Heller | January 13

New policy took effect on Jan. 12

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American University freshmen reflect on their expectations for the University

By Weslan Hansen | December 16

Freshman share how perception of the University in the admissions process changed during their first semester

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.

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