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University sets up fund for students who face financial emergencies

By Ayelet Sheffey · Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018

Process for how students can obtain grants from the fund is still unclear

AU faces fourth federal investigation into potential Title IX violations

By Haley Samsel · Monday, Dec. 10, 2018

University remains under investigation for three complaints filed in past three years

Students of color continue to lead calls for more identity-based spaces on campus

By Emily Lytle · Monday, Dec. 10, 2018

Creation of HOME in Mary Graydon Center is not enough, students say

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Students say mold in freshmen dorms have caused health issues

By Abbie Veitch | December 7

Some reports show no “elevated or abnormal air quality readings

Features

Project on Civil Discourse works to teach community about freedom of speech through events, blog

By Isabella Goodman | December 7

Faculty, students work to facilitate more conversations on current events

News

Burwell sparks conversation on mental health at AU with Foreign Affairs essay

By Kelsey Carolan | December 4

“Generation Stress” received criticism from students, but Burwell says discussion will take AU to a "better place"

News

Elizabeth Warren outlines foreign policy positions during speech at AU

By Evan Margiotta | November 30

“America can project foreign power abroad only if we are strong and secure at home”

Features

Research fellow and former Obama advisor Susan Rice receives University’s higher honor

By Emily Seymour | November 30

“AU’s made me feel very much at home from the very beginning"

News

American’s dream

By Willard West and Vincenza Belletti | November 30

Are the payoffs from AU’s construction projects worth the costs?

Features

How one sophomore’s cheese dreams became reality

By Kelsey Carolan | November 29

AU Cheese Club provides students with sampling of cheeses and chances to meet new people

News

Fossil Free AU escalates efforts to convince university to divest from fossil fuel industry

By Dan Papscun | November 29

Group launches “responsible endowment fund,” protests outside Board of Trustees meeting

Podcast

Beyond the Byline, Episode 3: The Eagle does multimedia?

By Sasha Jones and Evan Margiotta | November 16

We break down an Aramark worker’s controversial removal, a sports multimedia project and an opinion series on domestic violence

Features

Students for Free Expression aims to convince students that free speech is nonpartisan

By Asher Weinstein | November 13

New student group holds open debates on policy issues

Dinesh D'Souza Speaks at American University

News

Dinesh D’Souza event on “fake history” draws protesters, supporters at AU

By Ayelet Sheffey | November 9

D’Souza addressed midterm election results, Kavanaugh hearings and more on Wednesday

News

Bowser, incumbent city council members win re-election

By Kelsey Carolan | November 7

Mary Cheh, the AU area's longtime representative, earns 74 percent of the vote

Features

School of Education launches dual enrollment program for D.C. high schoolers

By Jessily Crispyn | November 7

Students take two college courses for AU credit

News

How AU students reacted to the 2018 midterm results Tuesday night

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco | November 7

As midterm election results rolled in on Tuesday night, AU’s student-run political organizations, as well as the School of Public Affairs, hosted watch parties that attracted students from varying political and geographical backgrounds.

Features

Puerto Rican students establish university-recognized group to build community, raise money for island

By Emily Seymour | November 6

Puerto Rican Student Organization was born out of activism after Hurricanes Irma and Maria

News

Two AU professors tackle issue at center of midterm elections: voter suppression

By Kelsey Carolan | November 5

Ibram X. Kendi and Allan Lichtman discuss voter I.D. laws, gerrymandering

News

Butina’s lawyers given go-ahead to subpoena for student records

By Brianna Crummy | November 5

New subpoena expected to be issued in mid-November

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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