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AU students battle stress amid tense political climate

By Jordan Young · Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020

Counseling center expands services and professors enact more lenient policies in order to help students cope with stress

AU’s SASA hosts annual Jalwa Show

By Alisha Chhangani · Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020

“Zoom Machale” celebrates South Asian diaspora virtually

Bob Woodward discusses his reporting process, the media’s influence on politics at KPU event

By Kate Corliss · Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020

School of Communication co-sponsored the event

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Andrea Mitchell announced as commencement speaker for virtual December ceremony

By Sara Winick and Gloria Li | November 20

American University announced Tuesday that journalist Andrea Mitchell will be the commencement speaker for the online graduation ceremony for summer and fall 2020 graduates. Mitchell, NBC News’ chief foreign affairs correspondent and host of MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” will be a ...

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Clubs find ways to create community virtually

By Isabella Goodman | November 20

From virtual concerts to lobbying from bedrooms, students stay connected through clubs

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Resident assistants reflect on online semesters, lack of campus housing

By Rebeka Rafi | November 20

Resident assistants reflect on online semesters, lack of campus housing

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AU implements a new resource for virtual mental health services

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | November 19

Students can use YOU@American to assess and track their quality of health

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Arab and Muslim studies professor discusses Palestinian human rights at AU event

By Eliza Schloss | November 13

Professor Rabab Abdulhadi encouraged students to pursue activism as "labor of love"

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Women of color leave Greek life after a series of racism allegations

By Fariha Rahman | November 12

Five women of color tell their stories

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AU’s Center for Advocacy and Student Equity announces changes to their policy

By Sarah Mattalian | November 10

During a time of difficulty and confusion among students, CASE has adapted to new online circumstances

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On Election Day, AU community worked at the polls and on campaigns

By Nina Heller | November 9

“I feel like I'm doing a small part of supporting everyone's right to vote and making sure that everyone's voice is heard,” staffer says

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American University community reacts to news of Biden’s victory

By The Eagle News Staff | November 7

“AU students have their work cut out for them.”

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At KPU event, Andrew Yang discusses ‘universal basic income,’ while the election takes a backseat

By Nina Heller | November 6

Kogod School of Business, Asian American Student Union and AU College Democrats cosponsored the event

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Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Bob Woodward to speak at Nov. 12 virtual event

By Dan Papscun | November 5

Moderated by SOC professor Leonard Steinhorn, event will cover the evolution of investigative journalism

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The Eagle Election Night Live Blog

By The Eagle Staff | November 3

Live state updates and professor, student and organization reactions to be posted all night

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AU students react to Kamala Harris’ historic vice presidential campaign

By Abbie Veitch | November 2

Students, alumni weigh-in on policy, identity

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Women & Politics Institute discussion explores how voters’ gender and age could influence election

By Jordan Young | October 31

Panelists emphasize the contrast in diversity and values between voters of different ages and genders

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AU students launch climate change education chapter with hopes of empowering others

By Maegan Seaman | October 30

The group hopes to implement waste management campaigns around campus

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Fall 2020 Student Government election received a record-breaking number of votes

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | October 29

Beyond Senate races, students overwhelmingly passed an internal reform referendum

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Washington College of Law hosts conference discussing social and political issues impacting the Latinx community

By Kelsey Carolan | October 29

A panel discussed the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on Latinx people

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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