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RECIPES project aims to expand knowledge of food waste in pursuit of a more sustainable food system

By Kate Corliss · Wednesday, March 16, 2022

National Science Foundation grant enabling research is the largest awarded in AU’s history

Club sports teams face difficulties with securing field time

By Mackenzie Konjoyan · Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Communication, limited space pose challenges for non-varsity athletes

Letts Hall entrance closed each night indefinitely due to desk receptionist shortage

By Zoe Kallenekos · Saturday, March 5, 2022

Residents were notified of the change about 7 hours before it went into effect

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AU Disabled Student Union holds a vigil in honor of Disability Day of Mourning

By Mina Allen | March 5

Vigil remembers lives lost to abuse, filicide and ableism

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Marcia Fudge and Julián Castro discuss fair and equitable housing for all communities

By Weslan Hansen | March 5

The Sine Institute hosts its first in-person event since 2019

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American University Archives and Founders Week create an exhibit about AU’s history

By Maya Cederlund | March 5

Exhibit features various student archives, acknowledges Hurst’s history with slavery

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Unchained at Last founder speaks to American University students about forced, child marriage

By Ellie White | March 4

Webinar presented by AU Women’s Initiative

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Revolutionary love: How Fredrika Newton keeps her husband’s legacy alive

By Fariha Rahman | March 4

Former Black Panther Party member rounds out Kennedy Political Union’s celebration of Black History Month

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BirdieLight founder and mother of former AU student addresses harm reduction strategies and the fentanyl epidemic

By Nina Heller | March 3

‘We have to be bold in our solutions’

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Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses 1619 Project and democracy at Founders Week event

By Abigail Turner | March 2

‘It is not the sign of a healthy society when you start banning books’

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SG Senate passes resolution urging University to include three-ply surgical masks under KN95, N95 and KF94 mandate

By Vera Tsang | March 2

Resolution sparks debate within Undergraduate Senate

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Disability rights activist Imani Barbarin on the systemic obstacles facing the disabled community

By Maeve Fishel | March 1

The writer discussed social media and the effects of the pandemic at virtual event

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'I’m you': Rev. Wendy Hamilton speaks to AU students about identity, politics and voting rights

By Mina Allen | February 28

Student Government hosts Hamilton in the School of International Service

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BREAKING: DC Fire Department responds to smoking laundry machine in Cassell Hall

By Clare Mulroy | February 27

AU spokesperson confirms no open fire, no injuries

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Students give back to community for Black History Month day of community service

By Maeve Fishel | February 25

Students spent the day volunteering at non-profits across DC

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Student organizations celebrate Black History Month on campus

By Maya Cederlund | February 24

Students reflect on spaces to have important conversations and comfortable spaces

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Uahikea Maile speaks to American University students on settler aloha 'āina

By Ellie White | February 23

Event part of first lecture in Settler Colonialism Event Series by student organizations

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School of Education receives $5 million grant to close the equity gap for Black and Latina women

By Daniella Jimenez | February 22

The donation helps efforts to make early childhood education more equitable for DC residents

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Washington College of Law invites Representative Jamie Raskin to introduce his new book

By Mina Allen | February 21

Raskin discusses trauma and democracy in the newly published book

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Founders Week explained: A guide to one of the University’s most notable traditions

By Abigail Turner | February 21

The celebration will look different this year because of operational and COVID-19 related changes

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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