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AU students and their families face life after Irma

By Nazli Togrul · Monday, Oct. 9, 2017

The impact of Hurricane Irma is being felt by AU students hundreds of miles away from the hurricane’s path.

Gender neutral multi-stall bathroom added to second floor of Mary Graydon Center

By Julia Gagnon · Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017

Center for Diversity and Inclusion hopes to introduce more in SPA, SIS

Kogod prepares to launch new case competition after suspending 2016 event

By Emily Martin · Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017

New format will include live cases, digital submissions

Gabrielle Union, an actress and activist, will speak at AU on Oct. 21.

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Gabrielle Union to speak at All-American Weekend

By Haley Samsel | October 4

Actress and activist to visit AU on Oct. 21

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‘Enough is Enough’ rally calls for unity against hate following Confederate flag incident

By Brianna Crummy | October 2

Members of AU community gathered Friday for “Courage Against Terror” rally

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‘I was not surprised’: Students react to Confederate flags hung at American University

By Emily Martin , Brianna Crummy and Laura Romero | September 30

Students of color, Jewish students say University acted quickly, but more campus security is needed

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AU students condemn DeVos decision to rescind Obama-era guidelines on campus sexual assault

By Daniella Ignacio | September 29

DeVos is “perpetuating the stigma” of sexual assault, one student said

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Malala Yousafzai accepts Wonk of the Year award

By Jonathan Bergman | September 28

The Kennedy Political Union, Women’s Initiative and Muslim Student Association awarded Wonk of the Year to Malala Yousafzai at Bender Arena on Sept.

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Public Safety opens brand-new facility on East Campus

By Lydia Calitri | September 28

A 24-hour call center, situation room and camera footage from over 600 security cameras across campus. These are all components of Public Safety’s new building, which sits below the Don Myers Technology and Innovation Building on East Campus.

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American University students and administration speak out at town hall addressing Confederate flag posters

By Haley Samsel , Jonathan Bergman , Lydia Calitri and Kimberly Cataudella | September 27

“I’ve heard a lot of sorries and tears, but no action"

Public Safety released a photo and video of a person suspected of hanging Confederate flag fliers on campus Tuesday night.

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American University police release videos and photos of suspect for hanging Confederate flag fliers

By Jack Stringer , Emily Martin and Abbie Veitch | September 27

Video shows suspect hanging flier on campus

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President Burwell to lead town hall Wednesday after Confederate flags hung at American University

By Courtney Rozen | September 27

Meeting to be held in Kay Spiritual Life Center

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Confederate flag fliers found hanging in four American University buildings

By The Eagle Staff | September 27

Flags found on same night as Ibram X. Kendi’s presentation on new Antiracist Research Center

Features

AU grad student places third runner-up in Miss America pageant

By Julia Gagnon | September 22

Despite losing her voice during competition week, Briana Kinsey finished fourth

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AU opens doors to campus food pantry

By Nazli Togrul | September 19

The Market opened on Sept. 5

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Global Education Forum takes aim at hate in education and community

By Taylor Moore | September 15

Panel addresses how to prevent and attack hate crimes

AU students answered the question: "What is the most important issue facing the U.S. today?"

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What's the most important issue facing the country? AU students weigh in

By Tanner Hackney , Ambar Pardilla , Nicole Schaller , Tessa Dolt , Emily Simonsen and Alyssa Rotunno | September 15

Answers range from climate change to capitalism

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KPU, Greek organizations host AU alum Rep. Donald McEachin

By Ben Foster | September 14

Congressman addresses May hate crime during remarks

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AU students protest Trump’s DACA decision

By Jonathan Bergman | September 14

About 100 people gathered Saturday outside the White House, chanting “Defend DACA”

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Survey: Nearly 30 percent of AU’s grad students say they’ve had an unwanted sexual experience

By Sarah Katherine Dolezal | September 12

Graduate students see campus resources as ‘something for undergraduates,’ researcher said

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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