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At-home tests explained: AU students can order free COVID-19 tests to their dorm rooms

By Zoe Bell · Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022

Confused by the household limit? Here's The Eagle's guide to getting your tests today

Student Government unanimously passes four referendums pertaining to University coronavirus policy

By Abigail Turner · Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022

Students to vote on referendums on Wednesday in special election

Students reflect on difficulties with COVID-19 returning from fall study abroad programs

By Nina Heller · Monday, Jan. 17, 2022

'There was no plan'

News

Student petition aims to install vending machines stocked with emergency contraception on campus

By Kate Corliss and Abigail Pritchard | January 14

Movement hopes to increase accessibility and destigmatize sexual health

News

On the Record: Diving into The Eagle’s reporting priorities

By Nina Heller | January 12

New year, same commitment to bringing you the news

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU to keep 10-day isolation period for COVID-19 positive community members

By Sara Winick | January 10

University won’t provide tuition or housing discount during month of online operations, among updates

News

Disabled Student Union petitions AU administrators for frequent, mandatory COVID-19 testing

By Abigail Pritchard | January 10

Petition receives over 1,600 signatures and backing of several student organizations

Features

Club Feature: About Sex Work AU works to destigmatize the industry through education

By Abigail Turner | January 6

New club on campus informs AU students on the history and proper terminology of sex work

Coronavirus

Students voice concerns about protections for disabled community, logistics of remote operations at student government’s Q&A

By Kate Corliss | January 5

‘It is not the plan for us to stay virtual’ for entire semester, says SG President Brodie

News

Student workers at AU say jobs should be more accessible

By Abigail Pritchard | January 3

Despite the variety of jobs available on campus, being hired for one is difficult

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU to move classes online for the beginning of spring semester

By Nina Heller | December 29

Classes will resume in-person after Jan. 30, boosters required by Feb. 10

Coronavirus

University reports 202 cases during the final week of the semester

By Dan Papscun | December 21

Increase comes as the Omicron variant spreads through the district

News

AU alum proposes initiative to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers

By Riley Gillis | December 16

Organizers are working to gather registered voters’ signatures

News

BREAKING: AU announces booster shot requirement as Omicron variant spreads in region

By Nina Heller | December 15

Boosters are required by Feb. 10 regardless of on-campus presence

News

Student Government passes spring 2022 budget

By Abigail Turner | December 13

Bills to roll over funds, change stipends and allocate money to Founders Week pass

News

On the Record: Covering Student Government

By Nina Heller | December 13

Providing insight into The Eagle’s Student Government coverage

News

Transfer students share experiences and frustrations coming to AU

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | December 13

While many have had positive experiences, they say more support from the University is needed

News

University fails to meet allotted on-campus housing requirement, prompting increased scrutiny from ANC

By Sophia Solano | December 10

‘The campus plan is very specific in some areas, but it also can’t happen again’

News

A game of musical chairs: University deals with administration transitions during the pandemic

By Ben Johansen and Zoe Bell | December 9

Changes in University leadership work to better reflect AU’s goals

News

AU community members react to passage of bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

By Ellie White | December 9

Deal passes as Build Back Better bill heads to Senate

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