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Following weeklong strike, University and Staff Union come to an agreement on contract

By Nina Heller , Sarah Mattalian , Ben Johansen , Zoe Bell , Kate Corliss and Abigail Turner · Monday, Aug. 29, 2022

AU community responds to Staff Union's strike during Welcome Week

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AU Latinos hablan sobre sus experiencias dentro la comunidad LGBTQ+

By Sophie Cazares · Monday, Aug. 29, 2022

Dos estudiantes Latinos de AU reflexionan sobre cómo celebran PRIDE anualmente

Opinion: Barriers to ADHD Assistance in colleges are not only impractical, but damaging

By Jelinda Montes · Monday, Aug. 29, 2022

American University and other D.C. school’s stringent rules for undiagnosed students wanting ADHD assistance make seeking care expensive and arduous

News

University will no longer publish weekly COVID-19 case numbers

By Nina Heller | August 29

Dashboard no longer a “critical tool” in pandemic management

News

Students walk out of convocation in support of Staff Union strike

By Sarah Mattalian and Abigail Turner | August 26

Students left Bender Arena as Burwell spoke

The works and stories of iconic Black queer artists including Marlon Riggs, Audre Lorde, and Ron Simmons encapsulate the development of the LGBTQ movement throughout history.

News

National Museum of African American History and Culture releases LGBTQ+ photography collection

By Emily Sohl | August 25

The collection gives the public access to literature and art created by historic Black LGBTQ+ figures

Opinion

Satire: AU Provost issues concise email

By Nora Sullivan | August 24

University committed to increasing length and frequency of emails

News

Roundup: Five stylish small businesses in the DMV

By Jensen Bird | August 24

Unique and eco-friendly places to give your fall style an extra boost

News

As union members strike, frustrations with contract and wage increases causes tension with University

By Sarah Mattalian and Abigail Turner | August 23

Union members, University unable to agree on contract

Music

REVIEW: Joey Bada$$ strikes again with “2000,” but it’s just not “1999”

By Marco Gacina | August 23

Though “2000” isn’t quite as good as its predecessor, it is still one of the year’s best rap records

wheelinâ€™ in â€” D.C. is planning to increase its bike lanes from 45 to 80 miles. A section of Pennsylvania Avenue running from the White House to the Capitol will even ban cars from its middle lane.

News

As bike safety remains a prevalent issue in the district, students and faculty look to advancements in infrastructure and incentive programs

By Abigail Pritchard | August 23

Biking in Ward 3 is often uncertain due to a lack of bike lanes, but incentives and safety tips encourage bikers

Opinion

Opinion: Stand with your striking staff

By PJ Cunningham | August 22

As our adjuncts and staff prepare to go on strike for a fairer contract, we are called to examine labor’s rich past and help fight for its critical future by aiding our educators in their crusade

Sports

Analysis: Juan Soto’s return to D.C. as a Padre

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | August 22

The Padres dominate in a three game series against the Nationals

News

American University launches the Center for Well-Being Programs and Psychological Services

By Sarah Mattalian | August 18

The new center will combine the services of the Counseling Center and the Health Promotion and Advocacy Center

Sports

Analysis: Washington Commanders’ 2022 offseason overview

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | August 17

Here is what fans should know about the Washington Commanders with football season approaching

News

Summer reading list 2022: Books by Indigenous authors

By Kendall Thompson | August 16

The Eagle's summer reading list highlights environmentalism through the lens of Indigenous activism and cultural practices

Sports

Analysis: Nationals trade Juan Soto and Josh Bell to the Padres

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | August 15

Nationals trade big names in order to acquire five prospects

News

AU’s staff union announces strike ahead of first week of classes

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | August 11

‘We are at the end of the rope with the administration’

News

American University announces COVID-19 protocols for fall semester

By Nina Heller | August 11

Masks will be required in classes, COVID-19 tests to be distributed by vending machines

Ha (bottom) discusses how she expresses her passion for cooking with Addie Gayoso (top) and Debora Gaston (middle).

News

National Museum of Women in the Arts hosts virtual talk with graphic novelist Robin Ha

By Maria Tedesco | August 11

The museum highlights a new artist every month

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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