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AU Library hosts event on the prevalence of fast food outlets in communities of color

By Jordan Young and Zoe Bell · Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021

Georgetown University professor Marcia Chatelain addresses topic at Exploring Social Justice event

Sigma Phi Epsilon, IFC host guest speaker for sexual violence prevention

By Zoe Bell · Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021

Speaker Tim Mousseau urges AU students to create safer environment on campus

HRL announces housing plans for the 2021-22 academic year

By Dan Papscun and Fariha Rahman · Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021

Black Affinity Housing, guaranteed sophomore placement are at the center of the plan

News

Following tumultuous first online semester, student-run clubs talk lessons learned

By Mina Allen | February 3

AU clubs discuss and reflect on switching their platforms to fully online last semester

News

Cory Booker speaks about democracy, community and reconciliation at virtual event

By Sarah Mattalian | February 2

SPA dialogue series will focus on “democratic vitality”

Coronavirus

AU to begin on-campus housing selection for fall 2021 next week

By Clare Mulroy and Alisha Chhangani | February 1

“Full range of residential options will be available for fall,” Burwell says

Coronavirus

AU reports 177 COVID-19 cases for the spring semester among nearly 29,700 tests

By Dan Papscun and Clare Mulroy | February 1

The University updated its testing dashboard, which now breaks down faculty, staff and student cases and testing

News

AU to modify operations on Monday due to inclement weather

By Nina Heller | January 31

In-person classes, COVID-19 testing canceled

News

AU student becomes first ROTC Cadet from D.C. to enter Space Force

By Zoe Kallenekos | January 29

“I am really looking forward to creating something that’s very different than what’s ever been done before.”

News

IFC announces two reform plans to combat systemic, institutional barriers within Greek life

By Zoe Bell | January 28

AU students reflect on the effectiveness of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts

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AU Undergraduate Senate elects sophomore Ishita Jamar as speaker

By Ben Johansen | January 25

Jamar held the positions of senator for the class of 2023 and senator for the campus-at-large

News

Sen. Cory Booker to speak at Jan. 29 virtual event

By Kate Corliss | January 25

Conversation will be the first in a series of dialogues moderated by SPA professor

Coronavirus

Spring 2021 COVID-19 testing for students, explained

By Nina Heller | January 24

AU announces test schedule for Jan. 25 through Feb. 5

News

AU students reflect on a chaotic and historic transfer of power

By Rebeka Rafi | January 20

Biden’s inauguration comes weeks after political violence at the Capitol

Features

Months before Inauguration Day, AU students drove 30 hours to vote

By Maegan Seaman | January 20

Two AU juniors made the drive from D.C. to Texas

Features

Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholars make history as first all-Black female cohort

By Alisha Chhangani | January 19

“FDDS is a reminder that I deserve to be here and that I am smart and capable.”

News

Following US Capitol insurrection, AU reacts to DeVos resignation

By Dan Papscun | January 19

Changes to Title IX, trans student protections and school reopenings were widely criticized

News

AU moves spring and summer 2021 alternative breaks online

By Asher Weinstein and Sarah Mattalian | January 19

Online experience reduces risk of spreading COVID-19 to local residents, leader says

News

Spring 2021 plan leaves students fighting to reinstate spring break

By Gianna Matassa | January 19

AU replaced spring break with “Wellness Week”

News

AU launches virtual 2021 Martin Luther King Day of Service Challenge

By Daniella Ignacio | January 18

Program leader and volunteer with the Center for Community Engagement and Service discuss MLK’s legacy, importance of giving back

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