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Students left confused due to changes to University health insurance

By Abbie Veitch and Sophie Austin · Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019

Administrators work to ease the waiver process

AU community mourns loss of student Jayme Schlenker

By Brianna Crummy · Monday, Aug. 19, 2019

Schlenker was active in Jewish LGBTQ organization

Exhibit in Bender Library displays AU’s history of slavery

By Sophia Solano · Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019

Working group on slavery shows findings from first report

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School of Education separates from the College of Arts and Sciences

By Leanna Faulk | June 30

Separation to take effect on July 1

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SOC Dean Jeff Rutenbeck steps down, professor Laura DeNardis to serve as interim SOC Dean

By Abbie Veitch | June 19

Rutenbeck will become provost at Arcadia University

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Water to be shut off on AU’s main campus after pipe breaks

By Sophie Austin | June 17

Pipes will shut off from midnight to 5 a.m.

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Hall of Science offers STEM programs chance to grow, diversify

By Evan Margiotta | May 1

Internal data shows that students, faculty do not think departments are “representative”

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Opening a new chapter in university’s fight against food insecurity

By Nazli Togrul | April 30

Student leaders call for more steps beyond on-campus pantry

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AU Project HEAL chapter founded to fundraise for eating disorder treatments

By Sophie Austin | April 26

AU students and faculty carry discourse to raise awareness about eating disorders

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Actress Jackie Cruz speaks to students about Latinx representation in Hollywood

By Ben Foster | April 25

The “Orange is the New Black” star shares her life story and challenges she faced in the entertainment industry

Anderson Hall - Centennial Hall - Summer

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Students call for changes to the conduct code to address racist incidents

By Abbie Veitch | April 24

AUSG passes a resolution that calls for a stricter interpretation of the conduct code

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Results are in for RHA executive board election

By Kelsey Carolan | April 21

Wong, Robins and Schutt elected to serve for 2019-2020 academic year

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Graduate student workers unionize for better working conditions

By Ayelet Sheffey | April 20

Union formed to improve pay, access to student health services

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AU Facilities creates internship opportunities for students

By Jessily Crispyn | April 20

New initiative in partnership with Smithsonian Gardens encourages community involvement

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Orange is the New Black star Jackie Cruz to speak at AU

By Abbie Veitch | April 16

Actress will speak about Latinx representation in the entertainment industry

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Students call for black spaces, housing following viral video of student using n-word

By Kelsey Carolan | April 12

Petition earned over 700 signatures within two days, creator says

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Students speak out against rape culture at annual Take Back the Night event

By Suzanne Harrison | April 11

Amid drizzle, Women’s Initiative hosted annual march and speakout for survivors

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Viral video of AU student using n-word prompts outrage from student body

By Haley Samsel | April 7

Incident took place Saturday night in Anderson Hall

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Lydia Calitri named The Eagle’s 2019-2020 editor-in-chief

By Haley Samsel | March 28

Calitri is currently the paper’s online managing editor

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Chen, Burgess, Kwon and Zitzmann elected to 2019-2020 Student Government executive board

By Dan Papscun and Asher Weinstein | March 27

Turnout increased by 44.5 percent over last year, with 1,944 students voting

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.

Solutions by The State News