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AU moves December commencement online due to coronavirus spread

By Kelly McDonnell · Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020

Summer and fall graduates will have a virtual ceremony on Dec. 13

AUSG and the University Library team up for Ballot Week initiative

By Dan Papscun and Isabelle Kravis · Friday, Sept. 4, 2020

American University Student Government and the AU Library announced in an email to the student body on Friday that they are teaming up to help students register to vote, check their voter registration and request absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 general election.

Student activity fee is cut by 30 percent for fall semester

By Nina Heller · Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020

Despite reduction, organizations are optimistic for year ahead

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Student workers are adjusting to remote jobs as a source of income

By Abbie Veitch | September 3

Some in-person jobs are available for students in the D.C. area

Coronavirus

Following AU’s fall plan reversal, students get stuck with expensive leases

By Dan Papscun | August 26

A month after the announcement, many are still looking for ways out

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BREAKING: AU responds to Zoom outages on first day of classes

By Daniella Ignacio and Dan Papscun | August 24

Office of Information Technology recommends using the desktop app instead of the browser

Coronavirus

U-Pass program canceled for fall semester

By Dan Papscun | August 22

Students returning to D.C. depended heavily on affordable Metro access to commute for work

Coronavirus

Deferrals increase by 61 percent as AU commits to virtual learning

By Kelly McDonnell | August 20

Administrators attempt to balance a growing deficit and public health concerns

Coronavirus

Due to online semester, resident assistants will not receive housing or stipend

By Kelsey Carolan | August 18

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on theeaglecoronavirusproject.com, a separate website created by Eagle staff at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in spring 2020. Articles from that website have been migrated to The Eagle’s main site and backdated with the dates they were ...

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Eric Brock elected as new Student Government president in special election

By Kelsey Cartelli and Sarah Mattalian | July 30

Voter turnout decreased by 71 percent from the spring election

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Three candidates file in the special election for new SG president

By Sophia Solano and Sarah Mattalian | July 26

Voting starts Monday, and results will be announced on Thursday

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Student government shakeup: What’s next for the organization

By Kelsey Cartelli and Sarah Mattalian | July 23

Internal and student body elections will select replacements for the president, speaker

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AU students denounce Trump administration’s decision to reverse transgender health protections

By Sarah Mattalian | July 19

Student Health Center discusses impacts on LGBTQ community at AU

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Students leave social Greek life following allegations of racism, sexual assault

By Fariha Rahman and Nina Heller | July 13

Entire fraternity chapter disaffiliates after students put pressure on Greek life

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University’s fall plan leaves students scrambling for housing

By Nina Heller | July 12

Many are concerned about housing security

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School of Education holds virtual conference about uplifting women through antiracist teaching

By Sarah Mattalian | July 9

The Summer Institute on Education, Equity and Justice hosts a series of webinars on education inequity

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AU College Democrats’ leaders resign following complaints over lack of diversity, inclusivity

By Ayelet Sheffey | July 6

Group should heal harm done to Black community, AU BSU says

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Following concerns about handling of sexual misconduct allegations, AU responds

By Kelsey Carolan | June 29

Students put pressure on Greek life to take action

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At virtual Black Lives Matter rally, alumni share thoughts and experiences with racism and activism

By Ayelet Sheffey | June 29

Rally was designed to be accessible for those who couldn’t protest in-person

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BREAKING: AUSG President Nikola Jok resigns, citing mental health concerns and allegations against fraternity

By Dan Papscun and Sarah Mattalian | June 27

Announcement comes less than a month into Jok’s term

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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