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What we know about the ongoing cleanup projects on AU property

By Nazli Togrul · Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017

Army Corps of Engineers has paused work while investigating chemical exposure incident

AU ranks near bottom among peer schools in compensation for assistant professors

By Ellie Hartleb · Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017

American University’s assistant professors earned an average compensation of $104,400 in 2016-17, according to the American Association of University Professors, a nonprofit organization that collects salary data from universities annually.

Gabrielle Union talks mental health, supporting survivors at All-American Weekend event

By Ben Foster · Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017

Union discusses police brutality against black Americans in interview

Features

Alum’s app puts music theory at your fingertips

By Daniella Ignacio | October 24

It’s a sunny Friday afternoon on the Don Myers Plaza, and American University alum Matt Fagan can’t hide his excitement.

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Alum Carlos Mark Vera encourages students to push back against injustice

By Ksenia Novikova | October 23

Vera appeared at Roosevelt Institute event earlier this month

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Center for Undergraduate Experience consolidates resources for first year students

By Nora Turner | October 23

Freshmen get better access to information, upperclassmen wait to see changes

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Kerwin vs. Burwell: comparing presidents old and new

By Anna Donohue | October 23

Just four months into her tenure at AU, University President Sylvia Burwell now has something in common with her predecessor, Neil Kerwin: They’ve both led AU during a racist incident.

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Man pleads guilty to killing American University alum Kevin Sutherland

By Haley Samsel | October 20

In a D.C. courtroom Thursday, Jasper Spires admitted to stabbing and killing American University alumnus Kevin Sutherland on a Metro train on July 4, 2015.

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Thriving underground: The 16-year story of Epsilon Iota, AU’s unrecognized fraternity

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco | October 19

Inside Epsilon Iota, AU's notorious underground fraternity

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Josh Gutmaker confirmed as chair of Joint Committee on Elections Policy

By Misbah Farooqi | October 18

Gutmaker sworn in on 4-2-2 vote

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Students launch new multiplatform magazine

By Jessily Crispyn | October 17

Latest addition to AU's student media landscape debuted last month

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‘We can make a big difference’: SIS junior volunteers at Syrian refugee camp

By Charly Slavick | October 16

It’s 4 p.m. on the Greek island of Chios and the place is swarming with human activity. Parents sip tea.

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Battelle-Tompkins certified as AU’s first Energy Star building

By Abbie Veitch | October 16

EPA gave AU certification after meeting environmental standards

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AU students and their families face life after Irma

By Nazli Togrul | October 9

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

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

By Julia Gagnon | October 5

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

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Kogod prepares to launch new case competition after suspending 2016 event

By Emily Martin | October 4

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

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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