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Amid Biden health secretary candidate reports, Burwell plans to concentrate on AU

By Sophie Austin and Dan Papscun · Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020

Burwell served as health secretary under Obama

WAMU employees vote unanimously to unionize

By Dan Papscun and Nina Heller · Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020

Vote comes after lack of University recognition

AU students battle stress amid tense political climate

By Jordan Young · Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020

Counseling center expands services and professors enact more lenient policies in order to help students cope with stress

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ANC commissioners-elect encourage students to become involved in local politics

By Grace Newton | December 3

AU sophomore Christian Damiana will serve in the 3D07 seat

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Sports

AU receives $4.5M in donations for new athletics building, leadership academy

By Spencer Nusbaum and Jordan Young | December 2

$3 million to go toward Center for Athletic Performance, $1.5 million for the AU Athletics’ Eagles Leadership Academy

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AU’s SASA hosts annual Jalwa Show

By Alisha Chhangani | December 2

“Zoom Machale” celebrates South Asian diaspora virtually

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Bob Woodward discusses his reporting process, the media’s influence on politics at KPU event

By Kate Corliss | December 1

School of Communication co-sponsored the event

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BREAKING: AU announces that the U-Pass program will not run in the spring

By Daniella Ignacio and Sarah Mattalian | November 30

WMATA previously suspended the program for the fall

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Amid rising COVID-19 case numbers, students plan for holiday travel

By Nina Heller | November 25

Holidays “something to look forward to” amid pandemic fatigue

Features

AU student launches petition calling for Yom Kippur to become a non-instructional day

By Maegan Seaman | November 24

Petition collected over 500 signatures

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Pro-Trump rallies draw far-right groups, counterprotesters following Biden victory

By Skye Witley | November 20

AU College Republicans and AU SPA professor react

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Andrea Mitchell announced as commencement speaker for virtual December ceremony

By Sara Winick and Gloria Li | November 20

American University announced Tuesday that journalist Andrea Mitchell will be the commencement speaker for the online graduation ceremony for summer and fall 2020 graduates. Mitchell, NBC News’ chief foreign affairs correspondent and host of MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” will be a ...

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Clubs find ways to create community virtually

By Isabella Goodman | November 20

From virtual concerts to lobbying from bedrooms, students stay connected through clubs

Coronavirus

Resident assistants reflect on online semesters, lack of campus housing

By Rebeka Rafi | November 20

Resident assistants reflect on online semesters, lack of campus housing

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AU implements a new resource for virtual mental health services

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | November 19

Students can use YOU@American to assess and track their quality of health

Features

AU Club Feature: ZARON club feels effects of being moved online, but looks to future

By Cecilia Markley | November 18

ZARON centers around Asia-Pacific cultures and studies

Coronavirus

AU will replace spring break with ‘Wellness Week’

By Cecilia Markley | November 17

Synchronous classes will continue, but assignments and exams are canceled for the week

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Students with disabilities share the ups and downs of online classes

By Abbie Veitch and Kelsey Carolan | November 17

“I was incapable of performing at the level I usually am,” one student says

Coronavirus

AU asks community to report travel ahead of Thanksgiving

By Nina Heller | November 16

“Health and safety are more important than ever,” Burwell says

News

Arab and Muslim studies professor discusses Palestinian human rights at AU event

By Eliza Schloss | November 13

Professor Rabab Abdulhadi encouraged students to pursue activism as "labor of love"

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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