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Community Couture Gala brings AU together

By Jensen Bird · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022

Unlikely organizations and artists come together for a one of a kind event

Housing, dignity and a job at Friendship Place

By Gabe Castro-Root · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022

The anti-homelessness nonprofit has spent three decades providing the DMV’s most vulnerable residents with resources to get back on their feet

AU LEA celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con ‘Noche de Bachata’

By Bryan Amador Rivera · Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022

Latinos En Acción organiza un evento lleno de Bachata y comida Latina para la comunidad Latina en AU

News

Muslim, South Asian, Hindu student associations hold flea market for Pakistan flood relief

By Clair Sapilewski | October 11

Four student organizations sold donated and new items to raise money for Helping Hand for Relief and Development

News

AU’s removal of gender-neutral bathrooms sparks anger among transgender, nonbinary students

By Zoe Bell | October 11

Nine new single-stall, all-gender bathrooms are estimated to be fully constructed by July 2023

News

Uncertainty over abortion rights in region persists as midterm elections approach

By Abigail Turner and Olivia Alafriz | October 10

Abortion remains legal in D.C. and surrounding region

Opinion

Opinion: College Education or Capitalist Exploitation?

By Meliha Ural | October 10

Students for profit: the reality behind the US higher education system

News

Student Media Board did not receive student activity fee funding for 2022-23 academic year due to ‘significant amount of rollover’ from previous two semesters

By Kate Corliss | October 7

Decision includes comes as part of CSI structural review of student organizations, which also includes lack of stipends for Student Media Board

News

American University Hillel holds Rosh Hashana services and activities to commemorate Jewish new year, share Jewish culture at AU

By Maeve Fishel | October 7

‘We believe that Jewish tradition, while particular, has a lot to offer the broader world’

Sports

Men’s soccer draws with Loyola in their first rematch since the Patriot League Championship

By Justin Morgan | October 7

Freshman midfielder Troy Elgersma scored his first career goal

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Recognizing hate alone isn’t enough for students

By The Eagle Editorial Board | October 6

Lack of clarity around University past actions in condemning antisemitism shows ineffectivity in maintaining community safety

Sports

Women’s soccer ties Lafayette 2-2 in Sunday’s matchup, marking the sixth tie of the season

By Kyra Benzing-Plourde | October 6

Sophomore Jordan Mahony scores first career goal

News

Student organizations host celebration for AU Staff Union labor contract agreement, encourage solidarity between students and workers

By Maeve Fishel | October 6

‘The university exists because of education, because of students, so it is just as crucial for students to build their own power to resist the administration as it is for us’

News

DC Fashion Week presents designs from around the world and the local D.C. community

By Maria Tedesco | October 5

Designers presented collections that drew inspiration from D.C.

News

Sine Institute holds event with Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert discussing Patagonia’s mission for sustainability

By Kendall Thompson | October 5

Conversation discussed Patagonia's founder's decision to donate his shares of the company to help fight climate change

News

Redistricting gave AU a second ANC seat. Why is nobody on the ballot?

By Gabe Castro-Root | October 5

One write-in candidate is trying to draw attention to the seats, but legal requirements put running for office — or even voting — out of reach for many students

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News

AU undergrad alum and attorney Steven Donziger speaks out about serving 1000 days of arbitrary detention

By Kylie Bill | October 4

Steven Donziger, who sued Chevron for $9.5 billion for environmental damages to the Amazon, travels the world speaking out about global environmental injustice and petitions to the Supreme Court

Sports

A look at the top of the Nationals lineup

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | October 4

Batting .328 and still at the bottom of the National League East

Features

Heal Da Homies utilizes crowdfunding to support DC community member

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | October 4

Raising money and finding volunteers amongst college students have led to successful mutual aid projects

News

‘These Hands Don’t Haze’: AU Phi Mu tables for National Hazing Prevention Week

By Mina Allen | October 3

AU’s Phi Mu chapter hosted events throughout the week to raise awareness for hazing prevention

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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