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Administration and Local News

New indoor vaccine requirement presents few challenges for DC businesses in first week

By Gabe Castro-Root · Friday, Jan. 28, 2022

DC employees say checking proof of vaccination has been mostly painless, though some still have concerns

Incoming Tenleytown Wegmans adds to list of part-time job opportunities for AU students

By Grace Harman · Friday, Jan. 28, 2022

Students can seek convenient part-time employment in and around AU

Title VI investigation opened over AUx2 Black affinity sections

By Abigail Turner and Abigail Pritchard · Friday, Jan. 28, 2022

University cooperating with Office of Civil Rights Investigation after external complaint

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American University students report ongoing U-Pass issues for spring semester

By Ellie White | January 21

Students express frustration with U-Pass problems and University response

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Metrobus service cuts leave commuters and students stranded

By Olivia Alafriz | January 20

WMATA temporarily reduces Metrobus service in response to Omicron variant, further straining an already limited transit system

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AU alum proposes initiative to raise the minimum wage for tipped workers

By Riley Gillis | December 16

Organizers are working to gather registered voters’ signatures

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BREAKING: AU announces booster shot requirement as Omicron variant spreads in region

By Nina Heller | December 15

Boosters are required by Feb. 10 regardless of on-campus presence

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University fails to meet allotted on-campus housing requirement, prompting increased scrutiny from ANC

By Sophia Solano | December 10

‘The campus plan is very specific in some areas, but it also can’t happen again’

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A game of musical chairs: University deals with administration transitions during the pandemic

By Ben Johansen and Zoe Bell | December 9

Changes in University leadership work to better reflect AU’s goals

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AU community members react to passage of bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

By Ellie White | December 9

Deal passes as Build Back Better bill heads to Senate

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University announces plans for in-person spring semester

By Abigail Turner and Jake Schlanger | December 8

Mask requirement remains indoors and information regarding guest policy to come later this week

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BREAKING: Kogod Dean John Delaney to step down in June

By Nina Heller | December 7

Departure is latest in changes to University leadership

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Tenleytown businesses begin to heal with the return of AU students

By Sophia Solano | December 7

Pandemic closures and losses ease with the University’s in-person re-opening

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AUPD reports armed robbery involving AU student near Nebraska Hall

By Clare Mulroy | December 6

MPD is investigating an armed robbery at knifepoint

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AU Decision Makers: What trustees bring to the table

By Abigail Pritchard and Riley Gillis | December 3

Trustees work to balance personal and institutional interests

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Sunrise AU activists fight for the Build Back Better Act with bold action

By Abigail Pritchard and Jenna Schwartz | November 24

From hunger strikes to sit-ins, young activists are working towards climate justice and making strides

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‘Greedy Professor Pincus:’ Billboard appears around WCL protesting professor’s billing practices

By Mina Allen | November 24

Citizens for Pro-Business Delaware is planning to expand operations to GWU about allegations against professor

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AU community remembers 2019 alum, an aspiring opera singer

By Alisha Chhangani | November 22

'Her death was preventable, and the D.C. government failed to keep her safe,'

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Suspended SIS professor sues University for discrimination

By Abigail Pritchard | November 19

Tenured professor alleges that he was discriminated against for being an older, Chinese professor

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In the wake of ongoing Metro shortages, students face difficulties in commutes

By Riley Gillis | November 18

Reduced service causing frustration, added commute time

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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