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AU will update its spring operating status by end of October, University announces

By Nina Heller · Monday, Oct. 12, 2020

University to hold off on additional furloughs, hiring freeze to remain in place

As COVID-19 cases rise, Fauci warns about the dangers of distrusting science

By Alisha Chhangani · Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020

KPU hosts Zoom webinar as a part of AU’s Family Week

How members of the Class of 2024 are meeting each other during a pandemic

By Gianna Matassa · Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020

Zoom and social media play a large role in making connections

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AU students react to Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court

By Jordan Young | October 9

College Republicans endorse the judge, as abortion and LGBTQ+ rights take center stage

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AUSG releases results of Fall 2020 Student Survey

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | October 8

Student government addressed the calls for reform from students with a summary of issues and plans to move forward

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Yamiche Alcindor discusses the 2020 election, being a white house correspondent at KPU event

By Nina Heller | October 8

The Blackprint and the School of Communication co-hosted the event

News

AU student sued AU over handling of Title IX case, alleges gender discrimination

By Ayelet Sheffey | October 7

Some elements of the case will move forward, but breach of contract claims dismissed

News

AU will close operations on Election Day

By Nina Heller | October 5

Synchronous class meetings to be canceled, University employees to receive paid day off

News

Activist Bettina Love speaks on anti-racism at virtual SIS event

By Sarah Mattalian | October 5

SIS hosted “Global Abolition and USA Implications: A Conversation with Bettina Love” on Zoom

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SG passes legislation addressing the spring semester

By Kelsey Cartelli | October 2

The bill is intended to get students involved in spring semester planning

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AU moves to dismiss joint lawsuit over spring tuition and fee refunds

By Dan Papscun | October 1

Three students sued the University during May and June

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The Antiracist Research and Policy Center’s new interim leaders look to strengthen engagement

By Sarah Mattalian | October 1

Leaders continue Kendi’s work and set new plans in motion

Features

After first year at Sine Institute, Amy Dacey looks toward future

By Nina Heller | September 30

More diverse programming, new fellows both goals for moving forward

Features

Students launch organization to advocate against child marriage in the US

By Asher Weinstein | September 29

Student Against Child Marriage was created in the spring

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AU students remember the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Dan Papscun | September 28

Students gathered at the Supreme Court to honor her memory after she died from cancer at 87

News

Student who was forcibly removed from her apartment by AUPD in 2019 sues AU

By Dan Papscun | September 25

Lawsuit states Gianna Wheeler was discriminated against based on her race and mental health condition

Coronavirus

Petition calling on AU to extend pass/fail option surpasses 1,000 signatures

By Ayelet Sheffey | September 24

Pass/fail option was extended throughout the spring semester

Features

Study finds that young Black voters hold less trust in political establishment than older Black voters

By Kelsey Carolan | September 23

Black voters under the age of 30 are less enthusiastic to vote this November

News

Angela Davis calls for justice, not just diversity and inclusion, at virtual AU event

By Sarah Mattalian | September 23

Event was part of Black Lives Matter speaker series

News

Yamiche Alcindor of PBS NewsHour will join KPU virtual event in October

By Kelly McDonnell | September 22

SOC and The Blackprint are co-hosting the Oct. 1 conversation

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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