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AU to move to Tenleytown-centered ANC and get second commissioner in Ward 3 redistricting

By Gabe Castro-Root · Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Under a new proposal by the Ward 3 ANC Redistricting Task Force, campus will be divided into two single-member districts

“I Love Female Orgasm” event emphasizes healthy sex, women’s empowerment

By Zoe Bell · Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Inclusive sex educators dispel myths surrounding the female orgasm and teach pleasure

Faculty, students reflect on SPA ranking tenth among public affairs graduate programs

By Grace Harman · Tuesday, April 19, 2022

SPA Dean is ‘enormously proud’ and credits an exceptionally engaged faculty

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Student email accounts to move from Gmail to Office 365

By Abigail Pritchard | April 18

Shift comes in response to an error found in the Gmail system

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Defamation, discrimination lawsuits against Current and the University dismissed

By Olivia Alafriz | April 18

Plaintiff intends to appeal the ruling

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The rise, fall and rise of the abolish Greek life movement

By Kate Corliss | April 18

Underclassmen who arrived after summer 2020 are hoping to flip the script on Greek life

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Holocaust Remembrance Week activities center themes of activism and allyship

By Kate Corliss and Ellie White | April 15

Voices of Jewish studies scholars, descendants of survivors round out the week

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Secretary Janet Yellen delivers remarks on digital assets at Kogod’s Center For Innovation

By Olivia Alafriz | April 15

Yellen outlined the Treasury’s strategy to regulate digital assets and ensure responsible innovation

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American University releases budget plan for fiscal years 2023 and 2024

By Mina Allen | April 14

Plan includes focuses on increased financial aid, compensation and new faculty and staff hires

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In transit-focused forum, Ward 3 DC Council hopefuls vow to focus on safety and expand public transportation access

By Gabe Castro-Root | April 14

Candidates largely agreed that significant transportation changes are needed as soon as possible

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COVID-19 testing site closures impact some students involved in athletics, performing arts

By Zoe Bell | April 14

Temporary closures pose challenges for some students who rely on regular testing

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Asian American Student Union and Project Pengyou discuss importance of teaching and preserving Asian history

By Maeve Fishel | April 13

Panel featured speakers focused on uplifting Asian American stories

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New chapter of Claudia Jones Club focuses on supporting AU and larger DC community

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | April 13

Club strives to create a new space for AU students to get involved in advocacy

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American University switches health insurance provider as rates increase

By Maya Cederlund | April 13

The switch follows significant rate hikes by previous provider

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Adjuncts, graduate student workers and staff protest ‘Change Can’t Wait’ event at the Kennedy Center

By Abigail Pritchard | April 13

Union workers continue contract negotiations in the wake of the fundraising event

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University mishandled multiple disability accommodations, students allege

By Alisha Chhangani | April 12

‘It felt like I was being dismissed’

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Clubs take advantage of new semester guidelines with food-based community events

By Rebeka Rafi | April 12

Club Council guidelines include changes to inviting external guests to events and restrictions on food handling

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Congressman Jim McGovern speaks on his time at AU and perspective on the state of American politics

By Maeve Fishel | April 11

‘It's not enough for us to be able to think good thoughts or to be able to argue in a classroom over policy’

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SOC and SPA collaborate for ‘Battleground Pennsylvania’ course this fall

By Emma Nicholson | April 11

Students will go on the ground to cover the Pennsylvania primary and gubernatorial races

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Disabled students raise concerns about ADA violations on AU shuttle bus, campus buildings

By Zoe Bell | April 11

Service dog handlers and wheelchair users cite inadequate administration response

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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