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Student creates political action committee to support Democratic candidates

By Anna Donohue | September 11

Noah Levy’s Fact PAC provides free data analysis to candidates who can’t afford it

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DCist moves back into the neighborhood

By Emily Lytle | September 9

WAMU gives local news site a second life after November shutdown

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New club aims to support underrepresented students in STEM

By Emily Seymour | September 6

Underrepresented Students in STEM (USS) started at AU this fall

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Looking to join a student organization this fall? Here are some of your options

By Julia Gagnon | September 4

Ahead of AU’s involvement fair, club leaders discuss how they’re gearing up for the semester

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SIS administrators respond to student criticism of South Asia regional focus

By Emaan Khan | September 4

Students who desired to focus on South Asia previously complained about lack of course offerings

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After campus lockdown, administrators announce changes to AU alert protocol

By Maria Carrasco | September 2

After reports of an “armed intruder” near campus on July 18 led to a university-wide lockdown and complaints about the effectiveness of AU’s emergency alert system, administrators say they are now changing AU Alert protocols to send notifications to all current students “regardless of their registration status.” Hundreds of students surveyed by The Eagle in July said they were “upset” and “concerned” that they received either a delayed alert or no alert at all from the American University Police Department about the lockdown.

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AU adds new shuttle route between Spring Valley Building and main campus

By Maria Carrasco | August 30

Green Route will not go to Tenleytown Metro

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University mourns death of student Sabrina Ho

By Maria Carrasco | August 30

Ho died in late August following an extended illness

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With ‘Portraits of Immigrants,’ AU alumna uses art to tell immigrant stories

By Jessily Crispyn | August 29

Betsy Ashton’s portraits have been shown in galleries and churches across the country

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AU’s LA intensive program connects participants to entertainment industry

By Jessily Crispyn | August 27

SOC took 20 students and recent alumni to Los Angeles in May

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Hey, Class of 2022: Here’s what AU faculty and staff think you should know

By Emily Lytle | August 24

The biggest piece of advice: go to office hours

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Three men sentenced to jail time for killing AU alum Matthew Shlonsky

By Willard West | August 23

Shlonsky was murdered in Shaw in 2015

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The headlines you should know going into the 2018-19 school year

By Anna Donohue | August 23

Get yourself up to date on last year’s news ahead of the fall semester

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Student activists break down how to adjust to AU’s politically active campus

By Anna Donohue | August 22

Whether you’re a seasoned protester or a newcomer, activists say there’s a place for you

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Get to know the history behind some of AU’s most prominent buildings

By Brianna Crummy | August 21

Founders, donors recognized in naming of different schools, residence halls

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What you need to know about AU’s new mandatory general education program

By Kelsey Carolan | August 20

The new curriculum and first year experience class are making their official debut this fall

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Resident assistants share their advice on how to manage dorm life

By Ayelet Sheffey | August 19

Going from living in the privacy of a family home to living in a freshman residence hall with one or two roommates can be a rocky transition.

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