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

By Dan Papscun · Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020

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

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

By Daniella Ignacio and Dan Papscun · Monday, Aug. 24, 2020

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

U-Pass program canceled for fall semester

By Dan Papscun · Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020

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

Coronavirus

Deferrals increase by 61 percent as AU commits to virtual learning

By Kelly McDonnell | August 20

Administrators attempt to balance a growing deficit and public health concerns

Features

CAS professor predicts Biden will beat Trump in November

By Sophia Solano | August 19

Since the ‘80s, Allan Lichtman has received international media attention for his predictions

News

AU will phase out Blackboard for a new learning management system

By Sophie Austin | August 18

The School of Education began transitioning to new system in 2019

Coronavirus

Due to online semester, resident assistants will not receive housing or stipend

By Kelsey Carolan | August 18

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on theeaglecoronavirusproject.com, a separate website created by Eagle staff at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in spring 2020. Articles from that website have been migrated to The Eagle’s main site and backdated with the dates they were ...

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AU launches new Office of Equity and Title IX as federal rules change

By Dan Papscun | August 14

New Title IX rules give more rights to the accused

Features

Journalists who attended AU shed light on BLM protests

By Asher Weinstein | August 14

D.C.-based AU alumni documented historic racial tensions

News

On the Record: Q&A with an SOC professor and former working journalist of two decades

By Kelsey Carolan | August 14

John Watson explains ethics, defamation and reliability

Features

LGBTQ+ Activist Spotlight: Intersectional Ally Network gives space for discussion of LGBTQ+ BIPOC experiences

By Clare Mulroy | August 12

Alumna creates social media network for advocacy and dialogue

News

Eric Brock elected as new Student Government president in special election

By Kelsey Cartelli and Sarah Mattalian | July 30

Voter turnout decreased by 71 percent from the spring election

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU announces it will go fully online for the fall semester

By Dan Papscun | July 30

On-campus housing is canceled and tuition will be reduced by 10 percent

News

Three candidates file in the special election for new SG president

By Sophia Solano and Sarah Mattalian | July 26

Voting starts Monday, and results will be announced on Thursday

Coronavirus

D.C.’s new quarantine travel rules explicitly affect college students

By Dan Papscun | July 24

AU spokesperson said the University is working on “appropriate next steps”

News

Student government shakeup: What’s next for the organization

By Kelsey Cartelli and Sarah Mattalian | July 23

Internal and student body elections will select replacements for the president, speaker

News

Instagram account creates space for Black students to anonymously post their experiences

By Fariha Rahman | July 22

@blackatamericanuniversity has created a ripple effect throughout the student body

Features

AU senior raises over $10,000 for BLM with virtual 5K

By Ayelet Sheffey | July 21

Over 400 people signed up for the event on Facebook

News

AU students denounce Trump administration’s decision to reverse transgender health protections

By Sarah Mattalian | July 19

Student Health Center discusses impacts on LGBTQ community at AU

Coronavirus

Trump administration rescinds controversial international student online education rule

By Dan Papscun | July 14

The announcement follows outcry from students and legal challenges by their universities, including AU

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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