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University to lose up to $116 million to coronavirus expenses, raising questions about AU’s future

By Sophia Solano and Nina Heller | October 30

Weeklong furloughs, paused retirement plan contributions spark faculty concerns 

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Fall 2020 Student Government election received a record-breaking number of votes

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | October 29

Beyond Senate races, students overwhelmingly passed an internal reform referendum 

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Washington College of Law hosts conference discussing social and political issues impacting the Latinx community

By Kelsey Carolan | October 29

A panel discussed the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on Latinx people 

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WAMU moves forward with unionization, despite lack of University recognition

By Skye Witley | October 29

Employees hope to address many issues at the public radio station by gaining a seat at the table 

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU announces spring semester will have some in-person classes, limited housing

By Grace George , Dan Papscun , Jordan Young and Maegan Seaman | October 26

University cites better health and safety protocols and “lessons learned” in decision 

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AU College Republicans endorses all female candidates

By Kelsey Carolan | October 23

The organization hopes to encourage female Republicans on campus to speak out

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Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang to speak at virtual event on Oct. 29

By Sophia Solano | October 22

Yang was the first Asian American male Democratic presidential candidate

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU suspends all spring 2021 abroad programs that begin before Feb. 6

By Dan Papscun | October 21

Other programs are still under consideration, Abroad Executive Director Sara Dumont wrote

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WAMU editor sues University, student for defamation in $10 million lawsuit

By Kelly McDonnell | October 17

The Eagle’s Editor-in-Chief Sophie Austin and News Managing Editor Kelsey Carolan did not edit this piece because both have a personal affiliation with Sasha Fernandez. A WAMU editor is suing American University for defamation, invasion of privacy and contract interference after an article by Current, ...

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President Burwell speaks at Council on Foreign Relations virtual report launch

By Kelsey Cartelli | October 16

As co-chair of independent task force, Burwell discusses report on COVID-19 and pandemic preparedness

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Coronavirus

Lawyers in spring 2020 tuition lawsuit push back against AU’s motion to dismiss

By Dan Papscun | October 16

Case hinges on whether in-person instruction is seen as part of contract between students, University

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Coronavirus

University announces limited pass/fail option for undergraduate and graduate students

By Ayelet Sheffey and Jordan Young | October 16

Undergraduate students can elect to take two courses pass/fail after final grades are submitted

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AU Sunrise Hub protests outside Sen. Feinstein’s house in response to West Coast wildfires

By Abbie Veitch and Asher Weinstein | October 15

AU, GWU and D.C. Sunrise groups continue to press officials outside of their homes

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Coronavirus

AU canceled in-person classes. Hundreds of freshmen moved to the DMV anyway.

By Skye Witley | October 14

Almost 100 students elected to stay at the Marriott Residence Inn, with varying degrees of supervision

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Features

Former SG President is set to become a Delaware state senator

By Nina Heller | October 13

Sarah McBride would be the first openly transgender state senator in the U.S.

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AU’s new Department of Neuroscience adjusts to a virtual semester

By Rebeka Rafi | October 13

The department launched in July within the College of Arts and Sciences

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Features

LGBTQ+ Activist Spotlight: How Alexis Arrington turned her favorite topic of conversation into an educational web series

By Clare Mulroy | October 12

“Everyone’s Gay: A Look into Queer History” tells the story of LGBTQ+ icons across decades

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