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At virtual discussion, former presidential candidate Julián Castro talks voting, 2020 election prospects

By Sophia Solano · Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020

“We need to speak up for accuracy and the truth,” Castro said

AU announces a change to employee furlough plan

By Abbie Veitch and Nina Heller · Monday, Sept. 21, 2020

Employees making more than $40,000 a year will undergo five-day furlough between November and March

Burwell draws on HHS experience at AU to deal with COVID-19

By Nina Heller · Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020

“Pandemic more challenging in a university setting,” Burwell says

News

AU students impacted by changes to USPS through voting and more

By Eliza Schloss | September 15

USPS head suspended controversial measures in August

News

AU community gathers for virtual 9/11 vigil

By Dan Papscun | September 14

Speakers highlight the importance of educating younger generations in the lessons learned since the 2001 attacks

News

During the online semester, AU’s food pantry offers items to students in need

By Kelsey Carolan | September 14

Students with emergency housing have automatic access to The Market

Coronavirus

Six months on, the coronavirus’ impact on AU is striking

By Dan Papscun | September 12

Virtually no aspect of the University community has gone untouched

News

AU hires its inaugural assistant vice president for equity and Title IX

By Kelsey Carolan | September 11

The new Office of Equity and Title IX was launched in August

Coronavirus

AU Student Health Center administers free COVID-19 testing for students in the DC region

By Abbie Veitch | September 10

Students with and without symptoms are able to get tested

Coronavirus

AU estimates budget loss of up to $116 million for 2021 fiscal year

By Sophie Austin | September 10

Projection is an increase from May estimate of $100 million loss for 2021 fiscal year

Features

Activist Spotlight: “Color of Music Collective” amplifies BIPOC and LGBTQ voices in the music industry

By Clare Mulroy | September 9

Free panels, networking, job opportunities for aspiring music executives

News

AUSG and the University Library team up for Ballot Week initiative

By Dan Papscun and Isabelle Kravis | September 4

American University Student Government and the AU Library announced in an email to the student body on Friday that they are teaming up to help students register to vote, check their voter registration and request absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 general election.

News

Student activity fee is cut by 30 percent for fall semester

By Nina Heller | September 3

Despite reduction, organizations are optimistic for year ahead

Coronavirus

Student workers are adjusting to remote jobs as a source of income

By Abbie Veitch | September 3

Some in-person jobs are available for students in the D.C. area

Coronavirus

39 COVID-19 cases have been reported during the fall semester

By The Eagle News Staff | September 1

The University relaunched its COVID-19 case tracker, which will be updated weekly

News

AU sophomore runs for local office, hopes to better AU’s relationship with neighborhood

By Asher Weinstein | August 31

Christian Damiana says transportation, involvement are primary goals moving forward

News

AU students gather at 57th anniversary of the March on Washington

By Daniella Ignacio , Miranda Baumann , Dan Papscun and Lizzy Tarallo | August 30

Participants see voting, continued protesting as the path forward

Coronavirus

Following AU’s fall plan reversal, students get stuck with expensive leases

By Dan Papscun | August 26

A month after the announcement, many are still looking for ways out

News

BREAKING: AU responds to Zoom outages on first day of classes

By Daniella Ignacio and Dan Papscun | August 24

Office of Information Technology recommends using the desktop app instead of the browser

Coronavirus

U-Pass program canceled for fall semester

By Dan Papscun | August 22

Students returning to D.C. depended heavily on affordable Metro access to commute for work

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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