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Muslim students look ahead to a full month of Ramadan during finals season

(03/31/22 2:32pm)

For the first time in over 10 years, Muslim students at American University will observe Ramadan entirely during the semester, from April 2 to May 2.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2022/03/muslim-students-look-ahead-to-a-full-month-of-ramadan-during-finals-season

Letts Hall entrance closed each night indefinitely due to desk receptionist shortage

(03/05/22 6:20pm)

A shortage of desk receptionists has caused Housing and Residence Life to close the entrance to Letts Hall each night between midnight and 7 a.m indefinitely.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2022/03/letts-hall-entrance-closed-each-night-indefinitely-due-to-desk-receptionist-shortage

Burwell talks college and COVID-19 ahead of return to in-person classes

(02/02/22 6:15pm)

President Sylvia Burwell appeared as a guest on a Washington Post Live event Thursday to discuss American University mask requirements, testing protocols and the start of in-person activities for the spring semester.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2022/02/burwell-talks-college-and-covid-19-ahead-of-return-to-in-person-classes

Lucy Dacus closes North American tour at sold-out DC show

(11/11/21 5:52pm)

Indie-rocker Lucy Dacus concluded the first leg of her tour for her newest album “Home Video” at the 9:30 Club on Oct. 29 on the heels of two sold-out shows at the venue the previous week.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2021/11/lucy-dacus-closes-north-american-tour-at-sold-out-dc-show

Climate activist Jamie Margolin talks intersectionality, future goals and avoiding burnout at virtual event

(03/21/21 4:51pm)

Jamie Margolin spoke about her experiences as a youth activist in the climate justice movement at a virtual event on March 2 hosted by Women’s Initiative.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2021/03/climate-activist-jamie-margolin-talks-intersectionality-future-goals-and-avoiding-burnout-at-virtual-event

AU freshman’s nonprofit Ngoma Kenya highlighted on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

(03/12/21 3:34pm)

Sophia Andrews, now an American University freshman, was 14 when she created a nonprofit dedicated to expanding dance and art opportunities for children in Kenya after traveling to Nairobi with her youth group. Gaining national recognition for her organization, she recently appeared on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2021/03/au-freshmans-nonprofit-ngoma-kenya-highlighted-on-the-kelly-clarkson-show

AU student becomes first ROTC Cadet from D.C. to enter Space Force

(01/29/21 4:35pm)

American University senior Alexis de Silva will make history as the first ROTC cadet from D.C. to officially join the new U.S. Space Force as an intelligence officer upon graduation in May 2022.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2021/01/au-student-becomes-first-rotc-cadet-from-d-c-to-enter-space-force