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AU’s Public Health Association hosts HIV educational seminar

By Ellie White · Friday, Oct. 21, 2022

Event focused on HIV education, prevention and destigmatization

Students and faculty reflect on the evolution of masking on campus this semester

By Grace Harman · Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022

A look at how some community members feel about lifting the mask mandate in classrooms

Staff Union celebrates ratified contract with series of lunch-ins

By Maeve Fishel , Mackenzie Konjoyan , Grace Harman and Owen Auston-Babcock · Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022

‘We’re still here and we’re still in solidarity with each other’

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Students living on campus voice frustrations with new lockout policies, including limits on temporary keycards

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | October 17

Students living on campus voice frustrations with new lockout policies, including elimination of temporary keycards

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Sister Sister holds ‘Sister Talks’ event on being Black at a predominantly white institution

By Maeve Fishel | October 17

Members emphasized creating safe space, supporting one another

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‘Peaceful Transitions of Power’ panel examines the impact of presidential transitions on democracy

By Kathryn Squyres | October 14

President Burwell moderated the discussion, featuring former presidential chiefs of staff and David Marchick, dean of the Kogod School of Business

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‘Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month: Navigating Hollywood & The Stage’ event welcomes TV star Maria Canals-Barrera to campus

By Abigail Hatting | October 13

AU Students for Change hosts conversation with ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ actress to discuss her experiences in Hollywood as a Latina woman

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Office of Development and Alumni Relations holds ‘Change Can’t Wait’ festival

By Walker Whalen | October 13

The campaign hopes to inform AU families about its mission

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Muslim, South Asian, Hindu student associations hold flea market for Pakistan flood relief

By Clair Sapilewski | October 11

Four student organizations sold donated and new items to raise money for Helping Hand for Relief and Development

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AU’s removal of gender-neutral bathrooms sparks anger among transgender, nonbinary students

By Zoe Bell | October 11

Nine new single-stall, all-gender bathrooms are estimated to be fully constructed by July 2023

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Student Media Board did not receive student activity fee funding for 2022-23 academic year due to ‘significant amount of rollover’ from previous two semesters

By Kate Corliss | October 7

Decision includes comes as part of CSI structural review of student organizations, which also includes lack of stipends for Student Media Board

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American University Hillel holds Rosh Hashana services and activities to commemorate Jewish new year, share Jewish culture at AU

By Maeve Fishel | October 7

‘We believe that Jewish tradition, while particular, has a lot to offer the broader world’

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Student organizations host celebration for AU Staff Union labor contract agreement, encourage solidarity between students and workers

By Maeve Fishel | October 6

‘The university exists because of education, because of students, so it is just as crucial for students to build their own power to resist the administration as it is for us’

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‘These Hands Don’t Haze’: AU Phi Mu tables for National Hazing Prevention Week

By Mina Allen | October 3

AU’s Phi Mu chapter hosted events throughout the week to raise awareness for hazing prevention

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Health inspection of MGC dining facilities shows multiple health code violations

By Jordan Young and Mariana Trujillo | September 30

University says all violations found have since been resolved

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Office of Campus Life co-hosts AU Mosaic affinity welcome for cultural affinity groups

By Hannah Langenfeld | September 30

Students and staff gathered for community engagement and connection

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Mayor Muriel Bowser discusses local government and leadership with College Democrats

By Olivia Alafriz | September 29

‘Don’t take your foot off the gas — we have a lot to do as Democrats to promote our values and fight for them every day’

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Swastika found on ceiling tile of Anderson Hall bathroom

By Zoe Bell | September 26

University pursuing further information about incident, Burwell said

Coronavirus

University, D.C. Department of Health gives update on monkeypox at webinar

By Abigail Turner | September 22

Student Health Center working to get vaccines on campus

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‘Gen Z Takes on the Midterm Elections’ panel event explores what political issues matter most to young voters on both sides of the aisle

By Weslan Hansen | September 20

Students engaged with panelists on abortion rights, mental health

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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