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BirdieLight founder and mother of former AU student addresses harm reduction strategies and the fentanyl epidemic

By Nina Heller · Thursday, March 3, 2022

‘We have to be bold in our solutions’

February DEI Update: The Eagle hosts roundtable discussion with student organizations

By Jordan Young · Thursday, March 3, 2022

Feedback will be used to inform story ideas and reporting processes

UMBC Retrievers fetch 17-9 victory over AU lacrosse

By Marco Gacina · Thursday, March 3, 2022

In a blowout loss, the Eagles are the ones left chasing the ball

Sports

American University 61, Lehigh 52: Eagles win second straight game

By Alex Walulik | March 3

AU wins their second straight behind a combined 21 points from Jade Edwards and Riley DeRubbo

Podcast

District of Cinema Episode 21: A Chaotic Character Study

By Olivia Kozlevcar , Tristan Au and Spenser Hoover | March 2

The hosts slightly roast each other by revealing what movie characters they remind them of

News

Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses 1619 Project and democracy at Founders Week event

By Abigail Turner | March 2

‘It is not the sign of a healthy society when you start banning books’

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News

Food for Thought: Turkish Coffee Lady encourages connection and cultural exchange

By Layla Nath | March 2

How the Turkish Coffee Lady is changing the way we think about coffee

News

Staff Editorial: New traditions for Founders Week mark a step in the right direction

By The Eagle Editorial Board | March 2

Student Government should continue momentum of centering existing campus communities year-round

News

SG Senate passes resolution urging University to include three-ply surgical masks under KN95, N95 and KF94 mandate

By Vera Tsang | March 2

Resolution sparks debate within Undergraduate Senate

News

Burwell salary increased by more than 9 percent in 2019, new report says

By Nina Heller | March 2

AU ranks in top 25 percent of private schools for presidential compensation

Podcast

Play by Play Episode 2: Deep Dive Into Lacrosse

By Ben Morse and Alex Walulik | March 1

A season preview of AU's lacrosse team

News

BREAKING: Board of Trustees approves tuition increase by 5 percent each year for the next two years

By Nina Heller | March 1

Financial aid will increase, housing and dining fees to go up

Sports

Spurs edge out Wizards in double-overtime thriller

By Sophia Rocha | March 1

Over 300 combined points make this the highest-scoring regular-season game in February

News

Disability rights activist Imani Barbarin on the systemic obstacles facing the disabled community

By Maeve Fishel | March 1

The writer discussed social media and the effects of the pandemic at virtual event

Sports

Terrapins take out Eagles 31-12

By Ben Morse | March 1

Terrapins take out Eagles 31-12

News

Office of Sustainability celebrates annual sustainability basketball game

By Patricia McGee | February 28

A night of fun and a win for the environment at Bender Arena

Music

Maude Latour is putting on her ‘Headphones’ and entering an era of stardom

By Olivia Kozlevcar | February 28

The graduating college senior speaks on getting a record deal and growing up

News

'I’m you': Rev. Wendy Hamilton speaks to AU students about identity, politics and voting rights

By Mina Allen | February 28

Student Government hosts Hamilton in the School of International Service

Coronavirus

BREAKING: American University to end Saturday COVID-19 testing

By Clare Mulroy and Phoebe Damsky | February 28

University cites low testing numbers on weekends

Sports

American University up to 17-8 with a 64-45 win over Lehigh

By Alex Walulik | February 28

After a 8-0 run in the second half, AU never looked back

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