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The following piece is satire and should not be misconstrued for actual reporting. Any resemblance to a student, staff or faculty member is coincidental.
At a Nov. 10 virtual event hosted by American University Student Government Women’s Initiative, environmentalist and Native American activist Winona LaDuke spoke about renewable energy, the future of the economy, sustainable food systems and biodiversity.
As winter break approaches, students with overflowing closets can use their newfound free time to get rid of old clothes. Instead of disposing of these items, consider meaningful, environmentally-friendly and creative ways to donate or reuse the pieces. Whether you’re looking for donation options in D.C. or upcycling ideas that can be done from anywhere, this guide is a great way to start the challenge of a closet cleanout.
As the U.S. prepares for a transition to a new presidential administration, AU students are anticipating changes to their lives. But what some may not have considered is how the local D.C. races may affect them too.
American University announced Monday that the University received two donations totaling $4.5 million, which will aid the construction of the Center for Athletic Performance (CAP) and revamp the AU Eagles Leadership Academy, according to an email from President Sylvia Burwell.
With the stress of online classes and going home for the holidays in the midst of a global pandemic, the allure of buying last-minute holiday gifts on Amazon is growing . This method replaces the coronavirus risk of in-store shopping, as well as reducing the hassle of buying from multiple online stores.
Amid nationwide protests and discussions about racism and injustice, Black student-athletes at American University formed the AU Black Athlete Coalition in September. They hope the organization will create an environment for Black student-athletes to openly share their experiences in a safe space, grow a community among themselves and hold AU Athletics accountable for its anti-racist promises.
Editor's Note: This article appeared in The Eagle's October 2020 virtual print edition.
Hi, my name is Tasneem (Tass-neeme), and the first thing you probably notice about me is my hijab. In the third grade, I decided I wanted to wear the hijab. I was nine years old, and the idea of not having to keep up with my hair seemed very appealing to me. I wanted to start wearing the hijab for all the wrong reasons; I didn't really know how to take care of my hair, and I was young and unable to embrace my Black identity, so I chose the hijab as a cop-out.
Planet Word, a museum entirely dedicated to language is located in the building formerly known as the Franklin School, held its virtual inaugural opening ceremony on Oct. 22.
The Women & Politics Institute hosted a discussion on “Gender and Generation” on Oct. 14, speaking about how gender and age can influence how one votes just weeks before the general election.
Editor's Note: This article appeared in The Eagle's October 2020 virtual print edition.
American University students launched a chapter of a climate change advocacy group this semester, with the goal of educating others and promoting public service to combat the issue.
An American University alumna is starting a podcast called “What Does It Profit?” that will launch in October. The podcast’s name originates from a bible verse, Mark 8:36, that reads, “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?”
On July 11, American University students Edmée Marie Faal and Chloé Ifill both posted an infographic on their Instagram pages with the first slide reading, “The movement has not stopped neither should you!!!!!!!!!!!! Sign these petitions.”
Correction: The original version of this article misspelled Linda Golden's name. It has been updated with the correct spelling.
Women’s basketball players across the Patriot League knew they had to step up. Following the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and so many other Black people at the hands of police, the student-athletes knew something had to give. They wanted to push for action, and they wanted their conference to be by their side. But for too long, they were met with near-silence.
As the new semester begins and students start back-to-school shopping for Zoom-appropriate tops and comfortable, pajama-like bottoms, many are taking a closer look at what clothing they are buying and the businesses they are buying from.
In 2017, Mary Blackford along with a few friends and volunteers were given a dilapidated building to house their food market pop-up in Ward 7, the southeast area of the District. They fixed up the building, added a mural and kept the pop-up going through the summer with 10 local food vendors.
Local restaurants are expanding their outdoor dining spaces into sidewalks and streets throughout the DMV area to establish blocks, now known as “streateries.”
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