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Kennedy Political Union hosts Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman to speak about activism in athletics

By Jake Schlanger · Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021

School of Public Affairs Dean Vicky Wilkins moderated the Zoom event

AUPD reports armed robbery involving AU student near Nebraska Hall

By Clare Mulroy · Monday, Dec. 6, 2021

MPD is investigating an armed robbery at knifepoint

Students encounter barriers in the search for affordable housing near the University

By Kate Corliss · Monday, Dec. 6, 2021

Affordability and availability of University residence hall space poses challenges

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Stickers advertising a white supremacist group found on campus

By Phoebe Damsky | December 6

'That kind of language and rhetoric has zero place here,' University spokesperson says

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AU Decision Makers: What trustees bring to the table

By Abigail Pritchard and Riley Gillis | December 3

Trustees work to balance personal and institutional interests

Coronavirus

Student workers return to campus with new pandemic era regulations

By Isabella Brown | December 2

Student employees reflect on frustrations and successes enforcing mask mandate

News

BREAKING: CNN’s Abby Phillip announced as American University’s fall 2021 commencement speaker

By Sarah Mattalian | December 1

Phillip will deliver her keynote address in a traditional fully in-person ceremony

News

SG judicial board remains empty after interim judicial board chair resigns

By Jake Schlanger | December 1

Following alleged performance issues, the board will remain empty until January

Coronavirus

AU steps up COVID-19 isolation protocol to accommodate return to campus

By Maddie Gerber | December 1

COVID-19 coordinator and students share experiences with hotel isolation

News

Alcohol and American University: A broken system

By Natasha LaChac | November 30

‘Students at AU think that we’re not a party school, so they sometimes don’t believe the data’

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AU hosts virtual roundtable discussion about Indigenous health

By Sarah Mattalian | November 26

Hosted by the American Studies program, the event featured Indigenous speakers and professors

News

Sunrise AU activists fight for the Build Back Better Act with bold action

By Abigail Pritchard and Jenna Schwartz | November 24

From hunger strikes to sit-ins, young activists are working towards climate justice and making strides

News

‘Greedy Professor Pincus:’ Billboard appears around WCL protesting professor’s billing practices

By Mina Allen | November 24

Citizens for Pro-Business Delaware is planning to expand operations to GWU about allegations against professor

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AU community remembers 2019 alum, an aspiring opera singer

By Alisha Chhangani | November 22

'Her death was preventable, and the D.C. government failed to keep her safe,'

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Suspended SIS professor sues University for discrimination

By Abigail Pritchard | November 19

Tenured professor alleges that he was discriminated against for being an older, Chinese professor

Features

AU students engage in journalism and politics in new experiential learning course Battleground Virginia

By Jake Schlanger | November 19

The course provided students a front-seat in the Virginia gubernatorial election

Features

Purses for a Purpose opens their first DC chapter

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | November 18

AU sophomore brings her nonprofit to DC to help end homelessness

News

In the wake of ongoing Metro shortages, students face difficulties in commutes

By Riley Gillis | November 18

Reduced service causing frustration, added commute time

News

Centennial Hall houses its first class of freshmen after extensive summer 2021 renovations

By Kate Corliss | November 17

Remodeled suite bathrooms, lounge spaces stand out to first-year students

Coronavirus

BREAKING: DC will lift current indoor mask mandate on Nov. 22

By Nina Heller | November 16

Masks still required in certain circumstances

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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