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SSI holds rally for Israeli hostages

By Tyler Davis · Monday, Jan. 29, 2024

Over 130 hostages have been held for over 100 days

BREAKING: Water shut off in Roper Hall until 1 p.m. due to ‘emergency’ water main issue

By Isabelle Kravis · Friday, Jan. 26, 2024

Facilities Management will inspect for water damage

Jewish advocacy group files complaint with Department of Education Office of Civil Rights against American University

By Tyler Davis and Kathryn Squyres · Monday, Jan. 22, 2024

Students claim the University has fostered a “hostile environment for Jewish and Israeli students”

News

Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholars program restructured amid push back from students

By Sydney Hsu | January 16

Students raise questions as AU’s most prestigious scholarship faces new

News

Students and faculty stage die-in outside of University holiday party, led by SJP

By Abigail Pritchard | December 14

Demonstrators called for President Burwell to make statement on Palestinian deaths in Gaza

News

Harm reduction in DC: what it is, where to access it and why it’s of life-or-death importance

By Ella Rousseau | December 11

As overdoses climb, advocates weigh in on the accessibility of harm reduction at AU

News

Student Government President Edwin Santos reflects on his role: ‘I hope that more students feel encouraged’

By Anna Peed | December 11

The University’s first Latino SG president looks to the future as his term comes to an end

News

SIS staff and faculty call for ceasefire in Gaza

By Jordan Young | December 8

“We now call on our governments and campuses to bravely Wage Peace instead.”

News

Comedian Jordan Klepper brings humor and advice to KPU’s final 2023 event

By Phillip Kulubya | December 8

Klepper gave students a look into the world of political humor and advice on how to enter it

News

Beekeeping Society at American University buzzes back to life

By Kathryn Squyres | December 8

The club partners with other student groups and the DC Beekeepers Alliance

News

BREAKING: MPD investigating armed theft outside New Mexico Ave. building

By Penelope Jennings | December 6

One suspect was armed

News

Sunrise Movement hub demonstrates to demand professors reject funding from fossil fuel executives

By Gabrielle McNamee | December 6

Students gathered in SIS and on the quad

News

Students for Reproductive Justice protests for emergency contraceptive vending machines on campus

By Payton Anderson | December 6

Organizers say their goal is for the University to provide cheaper, easily accessible emergency contraceptives for students

News

BREAKING: Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy announced as fall 2023 Commencement speaker

By Isabelle Kravis | December 5

Murthy served as surgeon general under both Obama and Biden

News

College of Arts and Sciences launches new Linguistics minor following longtime student demand

By Ella Rousseau | December 5

“Understanding language as essential to humanity, diversity and society is key to building the world that we want to see”

Investigation

Term faculty face salary discrepancies and job insecurity

By Abigail Pritchard and Walker Whalen | December 1

How does AU fit into a national trend?

News

Voters of AU looks to increase student voting

By Tyler Davis | November 30

The organization seeks to educate students about their voting options

News

BREAKING: Student reports assault, armed robbery at shuttle stop

By Isabelle Kravis | November 28

Incident took place across from Nebraska Hall

News

BREAKING: DPA recital poster vandalized with ‘antisemitic language and symbols’

By Kathryn Squyres and Isabelle Kravis | November 16

Incident follows antisemitic vandalism in Letts Hall

News

Former Pennsylvania Rep. Jason Altmire leads a discussion on American partisanship at KPU Election Day event

By Phillip Kulubya | November 16

Altmire talked to students about partisanship and his successful political career as a centrist

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.

Solutions by The State News