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At KPU event, Andrew Yang discusses ‘universal basic income,’ while the election takes a backseat

By Nina Heller | November 6

Kogod School of Business, Asian American Student Union and AU College Democrats cosponsored the event

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Features

American University students find passion and purpose through working on campaigns

By Sarah Mattalian | November 6

Working for candidates while still being a student has been a fulfilling experience

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Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Bob Woodward to speak at Nov. 12 virtual event

By Dan Papscun | November 5

Moderated by SOC professor Leonard Steinhorn, event will cover the evolution of investigative journalism

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Coronavirus

AU students face obstacles trying to view COVID-19 testing results

By Rebeka Rafi | November 5

Some say they’ve received errors on the testing app

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Research resumes for students and faculty at the new Hall of Science

By Giovanna Aguilar Chee | November 4

The building houses the biology, chemistry, environmental science and neuroscience departments

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Whether you vote in your home state or in D.C., issues on the ballot impact American University students and our community

By Nina Heller | November 3

Nearly 283,000 people voted early in D.C., which is 90 percent of the entire turnout in the 2016 election

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The Eagle Election Night Live Blog

By The Eagle Staff | November 3

Live state updates and professor, student and organization reactions to be posted all night 

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Nearly 60 AU faculty and staff members sign letter supporting students protesting after election

By Dan Papscun | November 3

Signatories call on others to join them, will adjust course expectations if necessary

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AU students go viral on TikTok as ban threat looms

By Eliza Schloss | November 3

Creators and users worried about future of the app

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AU students react to Kamala Harris’ historic vice presidential campaign

By Abbie Veitch | November 2

Students, alumni weigh-in on policy, identity

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Women & Politics Institute discussion explores how voters’ gender and age could influence election

By Jordan Young | October 31

Panelists emphasize the contrast in diversity and values between voters of different ages and genders 

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AU students launch climate change education chapter with hopes of empowering others

By Maegan Seaman | October 30

The group hopes to implement waste management campaigns around campus

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Coronavirus

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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