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Legal News

Local vendors shine at Dupont Circle Holiday Market

By Safia Malhotra · Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025

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

All’s Fair in Love & Wages

By Adaobi (Myles) Nwatu and Anaha Prabhakaran · Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025

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

Column: What are athletes at American studying?

By Cameron Harris · Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025

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

Opinion

Satire: Top 6 reasons to graduate early

By India Siecke | December 11

Everyone is doing it, after all.

Features

A snapshot of the American University student ‘news diet’

By Natalie Hausmann | December 11

Habits, perceptions and trends for student news consumption

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’.

Sports

Future is bright for midfielder Troy Elgersma

By Ben Cunningham | December 11

American star is a key player in the recent success of the men’s soccer team

Opinion

Opinion: Your loneliness lines corporate pockets

By Harry Walton | December 11

The wellness industry weaponizes insecurity

News

District Irish Dance offers Tenleytown a taste of Irish culture

By Sasha Dafkova | December 11

The dance studio is full of community, culture and passion

News

Latinoamérica traerá la lucha y la fiesta al Mundial del 2026

By Ben Cunningham , Tobias Monteagudo Jackson and Ben Parr | December 10

Opiniones de los estudiantes y empleados de AU en el Mundial más competitivo del siglo

Silver Screen

Review: ‘Wicked: For Good’

By Safia Malhotra | December 10

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande deliver a beautiful expansion on Act II of Broadway’s ‘Wicked’

News

Familias celebran el Día de los Muertos en The Wharf

By Diana Melgar | December 10

La celebración incluyó danzas folclóricas, actividades familiares y una procesión de luces para honrar la memoria de sus seres queridos.

Opinion

Opinion: We can’t only care about sexual violence on campus when an incident occurs

By Alice Still | December 10

Sexual violence is widespread and underreported;; we must demand University reforms until students’ needs are met

News

The growing influence of AI in American University classrooms

By Jake Mittleman | December 10

New Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence expanding use, particularly in Kogod School of Business

News

A look at DC birds and conservation efforts

By Mina O’Dell | December 10

The issues they face and organizations that make a difference

Sports

Sibling duos make their mark on AU sports

By Richa Sharma | December 10

From childhood rivalries to college competition

Sports

Despite injury and limited playing time, senior field hockey goalie Pauline Gineste is the heartbeat of the team

By Daphne Klose | December 9

Gineste leads the team with voice, vision and unwavering grit

News

Punks, Riot Grrls, and Mosh Pits, Oh My!

By Adaobi (Myles) Nwatu | December 9

Fans pack Battelle-Tompkins atrium to see performances from indie and punk artists at WVAU’s Capitol Boogie

Sports

Wrestling wins tight match against Patriots

By Daphne Klose | December 9

Eagles win 20-18 against George Mason University

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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