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BREAKING: AUx2 curriculum to undergo significant changes, partner with PERIL

By Isabelle Kravis · Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024

Antisemitism, anti-Muslim hate to be added to curriculum

BREAKING: COVID-19 test vending machines to be removed from campus

By Penelope Jennings · Friday, Dec. 15, 2023

University will set up three test distribution sites

Residential assistants express grievances over new policy changes and workplace atmosphere

By Walker Whalen · Friday, Dec. 15, 2023

“I feel like we just have the housing hanging over our heads and they’re dangling it.”

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Students and faculty stage die-in outside of University holiday party, led by SJP

By Abigail Pritchard | December 14

Demonstrators called for President Burwell to make statement on Palestinian deaths in Gaza

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BREAKING: Roger Fairfax to step down as Washington College of Law dean

By Tyler Davis | December 14

Search for a new dean to begin in January

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La lucha por la categoría de estado de DC: ¿dónde estamos?

By Abigail Hatting | December 11

“Realmente tenemos que ver lo valiosos que son los derechos de voto”

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The Fight for DC Statehood: Where are we?

By Abigail Hatting | December 11

“We really have to see how precious voting rights are”

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Students grapple with the impact and confusion of student loan forgiveness

By Samantha Skolnick | December 11

American colleges are “incredibly expensive”

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Students and faculty respond to worsened air quality over the summer

By Katie Mass | December 11

Daily Air Quality Index values spiked during Canadian wildfires as climate change threats rise

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SIS staff and faculty call for ceasefire in Gaza

By Jordan Young | December 8

“We now call on our governments and campuses to bravely Wage Peace instead.”

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National Portrait Gallery ‘Forces of Nature’ exhibit sparks discussion of environmental diversity

By Caleb Ogilvie | December 7

“It’s far from extensive”

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National Park Service hosts the 101st national Christmas tree lighting

By Tyler Davis | December 7

Ceremony featured address from President Biden and holiday performances

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Frederick Douglass comes back to life in new exhibit

By Samantha Skolnick | December 7

National Portrait Gallery exhibit showcases Frederick Douglass’ life and legacy

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Part II: AI: Artificial intelligence or academic integrity?

By Kathryn Squyres | December 7

Professors grapple with new AI tools as they try to preserve academic integrity

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Part I: AI: Artificial intelligence or academic integrity?

By Kathryn Squyres | December 6

The University’s new Office of Academic Integrity is rewriting the Academic Integrity Code

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Metro fully re-opens Tenleytown-AU station two months earlier than expected, on budget

By Owen Auston-Babcock | December 4

Local transit leaders cut the ribbon to celebrate seven new escalators

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‘Bring them home’: Thousands gather on National Mall to advocate for Israel and release of Israeli hostages

By Izzy Fantini and Gabrielle McNamee | November 28

Attendees from across the country gather to condemn antisemitism and vocalize support for Israel

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The National Museum of Women in the Arts hosts grand reopening

By Walker Whalen | November 16

After closing in 2021 for renovations, the museum reopened to the public in October

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BREAKING: University announces major renovations to TDR beginning in December

By Kathryn Squyres | November 15

TDR to temporarily close in mid-April for construction

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‘We have blood on our hands’: Pro-Palestine protesters call for ceasefire in Gaza

By Abigail Hatting and Zoe Bell | November 13

Thousands of protesters gathered in D.C. for largest U.S. demonstration to support Palestinian people

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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