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Students grapple with loss of housing, finding new living spaces

By Kelsey Carolan · Thursday, March 26, 2020

University and other students are working to make sure students have a place to live

District court denies the University’s dismissal of race-based discrimination lawsuit

By Kimberly Cataudella · Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Court rejects AU’s arguments from the Jan. 6 motion to dismiss

54 members of the AU community have tested positive for COVID-19

By The Eagle News Staff · Wednesday, March 25, 2020

University has created a web page to track cases

Coronavirus

AU students sign petitions for pass/fail classes in response to the coronavirus outbreak

By Eliza Schloss and Nina Heller | March 23

Hundreds sign online petitions to give students a pass/fail option

Coronavirus

“Operation: Get me back as soon as possible”

By Dan Papscun | March 23

Abroad, alt-break students describe their experiences of returning to the U.S.

News

AUSG declares state of exception in response to coronavirus

By Nina Heller | March 20

Rule suspension will allow unilateral action from SG President and Speaker

Coronavirus

On The Record: Covering Coronavirus

By Brianna Crummy | March 20

How The Eagle is tackling the ongoing pandemic

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU to go online through entire spring semester

By The Eagle News Staff | March 12

Announcement on Thursday changes original plan to return to campus in April

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU announces all study abroad programs worldwide are cancelled

By The Eagle News Staff | March 11

Decision comes after President Trump’s decision to suspend travel to Europe on Friday

Coronavirus

BREAKING NEWS: AU to move classes online until April 3

By Dan Papscun and Fariha Rahman | March 10

Classes will resume March 18 online

Coronavirus

University’s Emergency Response Team explains coronavirus protocols

By Dan Papscun and Fariha Rahman | March 10

Options include online classes and self-quarantine if situation worsens significantly

News

AU takes over the Natural History Museum for Founders Day Ball

By Fariha Rahman | March 6

Founders Week culminates in a ball at the Natural History Museum

Coronavirus

Novel Coronavirus outbreak sends AU students abroad back home

By The Eagle News Staff | March 3

Students from China, South Korea, and Italy have been asked to leave

News

Chris Wallace speaks at Kennedy Political Union event

By Kelsey Carolan | March 2

Wallace and McBride discuss the election, President Trump and journalism

News

On The Record: The Eagle reflects on decisions in recent breaking news coverage

By Brianna Crummy | February 28

Sourcing, confirming facts and deciding what to include when news breaks

Podcast

Beyond the Byline Episode 13: Planning Founder's Week

By Evan Margiotta | February 26

An interview with Founder's Week Director Colin Colchamiro

News

Video circulates on social media of Chi Omega member saying racial slur

By The Eagle News Staff | February 19

Student apologizes, AU community responds with frustration

News

Sigma Alpha Mu removes member over “culturally offensive” party

By Kimberly Cataudella | February 17

Fraternity apologizes, hopes to grow relationship with Iranian Student Association

Features

Students from the Muslim Student Association, AU Dems say the Women’s March has failed to be inclusive

By Dan Papscun | February 14

Members of communities explain their decisions not to attend the fourth year of the March

News

On The Record: The Eagle announces new role aimed at diversifying coverage

By Brianna Crummy | February 14

Community Engagement Editor focuses on expanding our reach with 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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