Legal News

Investigation

A year of cuts and uncertainty for federally-funded research at AU amid DEI crackdown

By Natalie Hausmann | December 12

Over $3 million in STEM research grants terminated and foreign policy research program to be suspended

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Silver Screen

Frames of a nation: The effects of Soviet and Russian film internationally

By Cliff Vacin | December 12

Exploring the foundation of the Soviet Union’s and Russia’s cinema

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Opinion

Staff Editorial: AU’s rushed core overhaul threatens liberal arts identity

By The Eagle Editorial Board | December 12

 90-day timeline and lack of student input raise questions about University priorities

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Features

At the heart of the Election: Battleground Virginia students see democracy in action

By Caroline Shinney | December 12

AU students gain firsthand experience through their involvement in Virginia’s historical gubernatorial elections

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Campus

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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Guest Columns

Opinion: AU’s unintentional war against racial affinity groups

By Sara Shibata | December 12

Impacted racial affinity clubs should have been consulted in the University’s compliance with anti-diversity orders

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Lifestyle

Songwriters’ Hub: a tight-knit student community for original music on campus

By Alia Messina | December 12

The ensemble offers a multitude of resources for student bands and student songwriters 

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Local

Immigrant businesses in DC share story to success

By Kadie Fishman | December 12

‘It’s only their help and support that’s made it possible’

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Sports

Explosive AU offense delivers Thanksgiving week success, finishing 3-1

By Matthias Jaylen Sandoval | December 11

Simpkins’ team averages over 80 points per game on the week, finishing second in the Capital Thanksgiving Classic.

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Opinion

Opinion: Are we losing our curiosity?

By Adria Liwewe | December 11

We’re forgetting that there should be more to education and life than just job security 

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Art

Local vendors shine at Dupont Circle Holiday Market

By Safia Malhotra | December 11

The new holiday market, only in its second year, features over 30 DC artisans and small businesses in the heart of Dupont Circle

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News

All’s Fair in Love & Wages

By Adaobi Nwatu and Anaha Prabhakaran | December 11

AU Staff Union celebrates wins, but recognizes emotional turmoil it took to get there

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Column

Column: What are athletes at American studying?

By Cameron Harris | December 11

American University offers hundreds of different undergraduate and graduate programs, and Eagle athletes are involved in over 100 of them. From business administration to studio art, athletes take part in all that the University has to offer. As of Spring 2025, American University has 285 student-athletes ...

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Features

The School of Public Affairs celebrates Thanksgiving

By Madeleine Olive Beal Redd | December 11

Annual SPA Thanksgiving and SPA Graduate Council cater dinner and community

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Opinion

Satire: Top 6 reasons to graduate early

By India Siecke | December 11

Everyone is doing it, after all.

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Features

A snapshot of the American University student ‘news diet’

By Natalie Hausmann | December 11

Habits, perceptions and trends for student news consumption

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News

Clubes latinos en AU enfrentan nuevas reglas y mayor supervisión

By Alejandra Mora Ortega and Nicole Eisner | December 11

‘Se siente como si nos estuviesen censurando’.

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