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Satire: AU officials host bourgeois dinner to discuss charging full price meal plans during pandemic

By Ian Thornbrugh · Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022

Students rejoice from the comfort of their parents’ homes

Black men on campus didn’t feel like there was a space for them, so with the help of Sister Sister they created their own

By Rebeka Rafi · Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022

Brother Brother fills a gap by bringing back a Black men’s coalition onto AU’s campus

Spring study abroad students report confusion and lack of communication from the University

By Weslan Hansen · Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022

COVID-19 restrictions and delayed starts complicate students’ study abroad plans

Sports

Lafayette Leopards maul AU Eagles 69-53

By Ben Morse | January 26

AU done in by turnovers and free throws

Podcast

District of Cinema Episode 16: 'Cold War' and our favorite films of 2021

By Olivia Kozlevcar , Tristan Au and Spenser Hoover | January 26

The gang reviews Pawel Pawlikowski's "Cold War," then share their 2021 favorites

Coronavirus

University confirms return to in-person learning, students ‘expected’ to wear KN95 or N95 masks

By Zoe Bell | January 26

Professors must wear masks while teaching, AU says

Opinion

Satire: Students find new strategies to feign attentiveness on Zoom

By Nora Sullivan | January 26

Multitasking meal prep, fake Zoom backgrounds among schemes

Opinion

Opinion: Scholarship displacement: The fallacy of being 'overawarded'

By Jelinda Montes | January 26

AU administration hurts high-achieving students by reducing need-based aid

Opinion

Satire: Handshake recruits under-qualified students for high-ranking positions

By Nora Sullivan | January 25

‘Do they even vet these people?’

Sports

Analysis: What does the MLB lockout mean for the future of MLB?

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | January 25

MLB Talks are stalled while both sides cautiously renegotiate CBA

Sports

American University pulls out win over Loyola Maryland 53-49

By Alex Walulik | January 25

The Eagles are 4-2 in Patriot League play

Opinion

Satire: Campus-wide email blast ghost writer quits: ‘I can’t take the pressure’

By Owen Boice | January 24

Low engagement rate contributes to staffing change

Opinion

Opinion: Students bear the responsibility of the University’s shortcomings in move to online learning

By Anna Gephart | January 24

AU puts return to campus on students with no reduction in housing prices and the coronavirus surging

Sports

American University 80, Army 65: Eagles guards lead the way for win

By Alex Walulik | January 24

After a heartbreaking loss to Bucknell, AU bounced back behind a combined 27 points

News

American University students report ongoing U-Pass issues for spring semester

By Ellie White | January 21

Students express frustration with U-Pass problems and University response

News

First semester of Black affinity housing: Creating a sense of belonging and community for Black students

By Isabella Brown | January 21

‘You know you can always come home to your safe space’

Sports

Game Review: The Wizards beat the Sixers Monday, but the Sixers really lost to themselves

By Liah Argiropoulos | January 21

The Sixers’ structural issues contributed heavily to their downfall

Coronavirus

Students show support for mandatory testing, in-person classes in SG special election

By Abigail Turner | January 20

Majority of voting students also favor current dining safety protocols and increased dining options

News

Students petition to lower cost of spring 2022 semester amid month of virtual classes

By Zoe Bell | January 20

Petition receives nearly 400 signatures and backing from some student government members

Sports

AU alum Keira D’Amato sets American women’s marathon record

By Marco Gacina | January 20

The former Eagle soars to a record-breaking victory in the Chevron Houston Marathon

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