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Following eco-friendly trend, Davenport Coffee Lounge goes strawless

By Anna Donohue · Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018

Students returning to campus this fall might have noticed a new offering in the the Davenport Coffee Lounge: strawless lids for iced beverages.

AU students speak out against Kavanaugh as confirmation process nears close

By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton · Friday, Oct. 5, 2018

"If confirmed, Kavanaugh sets the precendent that we're not obligated to believe survivors"

AU students organize support for Texas senate candidate Beto O’Rourke

By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton · Friday, Oct. 5, 2018

Students size up O’Rourke’s chances against incumbent Ted Cruz

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Student government to hold referendum on student activity fee increase later this month

By Anna Donohue | October 4

Club council, SG support increase from $88.50 to $100 per semester

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SG president adds permanent cabinet positions for diversity, low-income students

By Jessily Crispyn | October 3

Fernández says she also hopes to improve relationship between AU police and student body

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Ahead of midterm elections, AU launches voter registration initiative Eagles Elect

By Asher Weinstein | October 3

Initiative has already reached over 1,000 students

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Student government plans multicultural events for students, trainings for Senate members

By Dan Papscun and Asher Weinstein | October 2

Events are set to get started in October

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Parkland student activists to speak about gun violence at AU this month

By Maria Carrasco | October 1

David Hogg, Jaclyn Corin and Samantha Fuentes to visit on Oct. 9

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Electrical fire near Hughes Hall leads to evacuation of all main campus buildings

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco | September 29

Fire burned for over two hours before being extinguished around 10 a.m.

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Students mourn the death of former AU student and activist Isaiah Young

By Haley Samsel and Brianna Crummy | September 21

Young, known as Zay to friends, was at the forefront of activism at AU

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New rules for club spending, fundraising spark dissent from student organizations

By Julia Gagnon | September 20

Groups can no longer charge admission fees if they use club council funding

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AU students launch Alexander Hamilton Society chapter to promote non-partisan policy discussion

By Sophie Austin | September 19

The launch featured a debate on U.S. relations with North Korea

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Loretta Lynch to speak on campus for All-American Weekend

By Anna Donohue | September 17

Former U.S. attorney general to speak on “empowering the next generation of change agents”

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University mourns death of student Sabrina Ho

By Maria Carrasco | August 30

Ho died in late August following an extended illness

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Hey, Class of 2022: Here’s what AU faculty and staff think you should know

By Emily Lytle | August 24

The biggest piece of advice: go to office hours

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The headlines you should know going into the 2018-19 school year

By Anna Donohue | August 23

Get yourself up to date on last year’s news ahead of the fall semester

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Student activists break down how to adjust to AU’s politically active campus

By Anna Donohue | August 22

Whether you’re a seasoned protester or a newcomer, activists say there’s a place for you

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American University ranks No. 1 for most politically active students

By Maria Carrasco | August 13

AU also ranked in most active student government, among other categories

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Student government hopes to improve internal diversity after inaugural survey

By Ayelet Sheffey | July 30

Survey shows growth in racial diversity but lack of participation from LGBT, international students

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AU graduate student living off-campus tests positive for tuberculosis

By Maria Carrasco | July 27

DC health department has notified people who came into contact with student

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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