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People stand near the Tenleytown Metro stop in 2014.

Tenleytown-AU Metro station closed this weekend for construction

By Owen Auston-Babcock · Friday, Feb. 23, 2024

Free shuttle buses will stop at every station from Medical Center to Van Ness

FIRE calls on AU to reform new protest policy in letter to Burwell

By Margo Buchanan · Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024

The organization will “ramp up publicity” if the University does not respond by Feb. 23

AU student innovates, creating legislative AI platform Turbo Legi

By Phillip Kulubya · Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024

Technology company FiscalNote acquired Farahani’s Turbo Legi platform in January

News

Metro faces deficit in proposed budget that may cause changes to rider experience

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | February 21

Fares expected to increase and service frequency reduced on select days and times

News

Bakari Sellers encourages social change through youth-led politics

By Payton Anderson | February 21

Kennedy Political Union welcomed the former South Carolina state representative to celebrate Black History Month

News

Students for Justice in Palestine lead silent protest through campus

By Olivia Wood , Kathryn Squyres and Sophie Milner-Gorvine | February 21

The group demonstrated for National Student Day of Action for Divestment

Investigation

AU working with Huron Consulting, faculty and staff express concern at group’s reputation

By Abigail Pritchard and Jordan Young | February 19

Huron previously recommended mass layoffs at multiple universities

News

Cuando presidentes no están de acuerdo: El presidente del cuerpo estudiantil critica las nuevas pólizas sobre manifestaciones

By Vanessa Felipe Brum | February 19

El gobierno estudiantil responde a las nuevas pólizas universitarias sobre la libertad de expresión y delinea sus pasos de acción

Campus

When presidents disagree: Student Body President Edwin Santos criticizes new protest policies

By Vanessa Felipe Brum | February 15

Student Government responds to new University policies on free speech and outlines action steps

Features

AU students gain cultural insights and time management skills abroad

By Phillip Kulubya | February 13

Students juggled important projects and heavy workloads in Prague, Brussels and Nairobi

News

Sine Institute introduces 2024 Spring Fellows

By Vanessa Felipe Brum | February 9

Annual Sine Fellows event brings distinguished panelists and silent protest

News

AU will pay $5.4 million into settlement fund over spring 2020 tuition

By Sofia Thomas | February 5

Class-action lawsuit seeking partial tuition refunds reaches preliminary settlement agreement

News

BREAKING: University announces additional $1.3 million budget shortfall after lower enrollment

By Samantha Skolnick , Jessica Ackerman and Sydney Hsu | February 2

AU’s total deficit now reaches 33 million dollars

News

March for Life weathers the snow: Second march after the overturn of Roe

By Lydia LoPiccolo | February 2

Demonstrators look to change national opinions as abortion debate continues

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AU SJP delivers letter to President Burwell’s door during campus walkout for Palestine

By Zoe Bell and Kathryn Squyres | February 2

Students call AU out for funding Israel, University says AU has no financial ties with Israeli government

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Metro station closures this weekend to impact Tenleytown stop

By Abigail Hatting | February 1

Red line will be closed from Van Ness to Dupont Circle

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‘Bigger than Roe’ Women’s March celebrates the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade

By Abigail Hatting , Tyler Davis and Sydney Hsu | January 30

“The 2024 agenda is freedom, families and future”

News

BREAKING: ‘Threatened, Marginalized, Shunned’: Truck calls out President Burwell for Title VI complaint

By Isabelle Kravis and Owen Auston-Babcock | January 29

The truck displayed quotes from a Department of Education civil rights complaint against AU

News

SSI holds rally for Israeli hostages

By Tyler Davis | January 29

Over 130 hostages have been held for over 100 days

News

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

By Isabelle Kravis | January 26

Facilities Management will inspect for water damage

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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