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TenLi Tunes provides AU students a sense of community centered around music and faith

By Grace Harman · Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Two years after its founding, the Jewish affinity a cappella group has retained its mission

RECIPES project aims to expand knowledge of food waste in pursuit of a more sustainable food system

By Kate Corliss · Wednesday, March 16, 2022

National Science Foundation grant enabling research is the largest awarded in AU’s history

From College of Arts and Sciences audio technology to an international career in sound editing

By Grace Harman · Wednesday, March 16, 2022

How AU alum Rebeca Lindenfeld combined her passions for sound and science

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University to remove mask mandate next week

By Zoe Bell | March 15

The policy change makes masks optional in classrooms and most campus locations

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Club sports teams face difficulties with securing field time

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | March 15

Communication, limited space pose challenges for non-varsity athletes

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Letts Hall entrance closed each night indefinitely due to desk receptionist shortage

By Zoe Kallenekos | March 5

Residents were notified of the change about 7 hours before it went into effect

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AU students rally for Ukraine on campus, around DC and abroad

By Gabe Castro-Root and Chloe Baldauf | March 5

AU students rally for Ukraine on campus, around DC and abroad

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AU Disabled Student Union holds a vigil in honor of Disability Day of Mourning

By Mina Allen | March 5

Vigil remembers lives lost to abuse, filicide and ableism

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Marcia Fudge and Julián Castro discuss fair and equitable housing for all communities

By Weslan Hansen | March 5

The Sine Institute hosts its first in-person event since 2019

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American University Archives and Founders Week create an exhibit about AU’s history

By Maya Cederlund | March 5

Exhibit features various student archives, acknowledges Hurst’s history with slavery

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Unchained at Last founder speaks to American University students about forced, child marriage

By Ellie White | March 4

Webinar presented by AU Women’s Initiative

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Revolutionary love: How Fredrika Newton keeps her husband’s legacy alive

By Fariha Rahman | March 4

Former Black Panther Party member rounds out Kennedy Political Union’s celebration of Black History Month

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BirdieLight founder and mother of former AU student addresses harm reduction strategies and the fentanyl epidemic

By Nina Heller | March 3

‘We have to be bold in our solutions’

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Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses 1619 Project and democracy at Founders Week event

By Abigail Turner | March 2

‘It is not the sign of a healthy society when you start banning books’

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SG Senate passes resolution urging University to include three-ply surgical masks under KN95, N95 and KF94 mandate

By Vera Tsang | March 2

Resolution sparks debate within Undergraduate Senate

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Burwell salary increased by more than 9 percent in 2019, new report says

By Nina Heller | March 2

AU ranks in top 25 percent of private schools for presidential compensation

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BREAKING: Board of Trustees approves tuition increase by 5 percent each year for the next two years

By Nina Heller | March 1

Financial aid will increase, housing and dining fees to go up

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Disability rights activist Imani Barbarin on the systemic obstacles facing the disabled community

By Maeve Fishel | March 1

The writer discussed social media and the effects of the pandemic at virtual event

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'I’m you': Rev. Wendy Hamilton speaks to AU students about identity, politics and voting rights

By Mina Allen | February 28

Student Government hosts Hamilton in the School of International Service

Coronavirus

BREAKING: American University to end Saturday COVID-19 testing

By Clare Mulroy and Phoebe Damsky | February 28

University cites low testing numbers on weekends

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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