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AUSG hosts its fourth annual presidential debate

By Unity Jirkovsky-Gual | March 5

The presidential candidates for American University Student Government took the stage to debate key topics and answer questions from their constituents on Feb. 26 for the fourth annual presidential debate.  Hosted in partnership with the Kennedy Political Union and moderated by The Eagle, the three ...

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LAC laundry system will switch to One Card payment

By Ella Altman | March 5

Following investigations into stolen devices and damaged hardware on laundry machines in Letts, Anderson and Centennial Halls, the Housing and Residence Association announced on Feb. 18 that it would switch from digital payment via the Speed Queen application to students’ One Card IDs.  Issues ...

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Meet the AUSG spring 2026 presidential candidates

By Ella Altman | March 3

American University Student Government Executive Board elections are right around the corner. This election, three candidates are running for president, four for vice president, three for comptroller and one for secretary. Students are invited to cast their ballots between Monday, March 2 and Friday, ...

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‘It’s fierce!’ Drag Icon Katya talks identity, fame and drag culture

By Natalie Hausmann | March 3

Katya doesn’t want you to be a drag queen. Over 1,200 American University students signed up, but only a few hundred made it past the line that snaked around Grossman Hall to see the drag superstar speak at the Washington College of Law on Monday, Feb. 23. Many wanted to know one thing: How can I ...

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National peace initiative emphasises long-term conflict resolution strategies

By Safia Malhotra | February 26

The Peaceworks Foundation’s Emerging Leaders program hosted a masterclass at American University on Feb. 11, encouraging students to engage in constructive dialogue and long-term conflict resolution surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Peaceworks Foundation is a nonprofit organization that ...

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AU community shows out in solidarity at ‘Abolish ICE’ walkout

By Isabella Polak | February 25

Students and professors joined thousands in a nationwide classroom walkout to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement at 2 p.m. on Feb. 6 outside the Kay Spiritual Life Center.  The walkout, organized by Latinos En Acción and American University’s chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists ...

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Students accuse American University of hypocrisy over Students for Justice in Palestine suspension

By Sela Quiniones | February 25

Following previous suspensions and a cease-and-desist, American University’s Students for Justice in Palestine club is on suspension until 2027, according to an Instagram announcement on Feb. 5, leaving several students angry. After the post, students and alumni responded in the comments that they ...

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Student government calls for transparency in University review of unconfirmed allegations against SIS professor

By Ella Altman | February 17

American University’s Student Government Undergraduate Senate voted to pass Resolution 21-009, advocating for transparency from the administration regarding unconfirmed allegations against School of International Service Professor Earl Anthony Wayne on Feb. 7. Wayne’s name was identified within ...

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Buddhist monks pass through campus during “Walk for Peace”

By Sydney Hemmer | February 17

Nearly two dozen Buddhist monks arrived at American University on Tuesday morning, Feb. 10, marking one of the final stops of their months-long pilgrimage.   According to Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara, who led the group, the Walk for Peace is rooted in the belief that peace begins within oneself ...

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AUSG votes to provide 21-plus spaces on campus

By Ella Altman | February 16

As the spring election season approaches, American University’s Student Government Undergraduate Senate will present students with the chance to vote on establishing 21-plus spaces on the University’s campus.  AUSG voted to pass Resolution 21-007 and approved a referendum on Saturday, Jan. ...

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Students protest amid unconfirmed allegations found in Epstein files

By Safia Malhotra and Owen Auston-Babcock | February 6

University reviewing claims against SIS professor and former ambassador to Mexico Earl Anthony Wayne

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Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema gives students a glimpse into her political career

By Sela Quiniones | February 2

On Jan. 22, former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema, a Democrat-turned-Independent from Arizona, spoke at American University about her career accolades, political friendships and future ambitions. The event, hosted by the Kennedy Political Union and the Sine Institute of Policy and Politics, included Sinema’s ...

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Meltzer Center unveils Well-Being Corner for all students

By Sela Quiniones | January 30

The shiny new doors of American University’s Meltzer Center, the premier athletic facility on campus, have officially opened.  Located between Reeves Field and Bender Arena, the center opened on Jan. 16 as part of the $500 million investment to the AU Change Can’t Wait campaign. The Meltzer ...

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Community members protest one year of President Trump’s second term

By Yuri Perelman | January 27

A small crowd convened on American University’s quad on Jan. 20 to protest President Donald Trump one year after his second inauguration. The demonstration was one of several Free America walkouts taking place across the country that day and began at 2 p.m. in front of the Mary Graydon Student Center. ...

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Dialogue around new AU Hillel center reveals tension running far deeper

By Rachel Novick | January 27

The American University administration’s establishment of a new, on-campus Hillel center ignited polarizing reactions among AU’s Hillel and an anti-Zionist Jewish student group, spotlighting divisions within the campus’ Jewish community.  AU’s Anti-Zionist Jewish Student Front — named ...

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Post-grad plans shift amid federal research and government cuts

By Siobhan Stubbe | December 16

As the fall semester comes to a close, some seniors are completing their time at American University and forging ahead into an uncertain future and unprecedented job market. Following the recent government shutdown and federal research cuts, the current job market presents instability and a shift in ...

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What is The Civic Life Initiative?

By Sophia Cooper | December 12

A Deep Dive into President Alger’s vision for AU

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