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Disabled Student Union petitions AU administrators for frequent, mandatory COVID-19 testing

By Abigail Pritchard · Monday, Jan. 10, 2022

Petition receives over 1,600 signatures and backing of several student organizations

Club Feature: AU Beekeeping Society creates space for students to cultivate sustainability on campus

By Maya Cederlund · Friday, Jan. 7, 2022

Environmentally-conscious students get their hands dirty to make a difference

Opinion: COVID-19 is a challenge. It’s time we accept it

By Jane Caroline Fusco · Friday, Jan. 7, 2022

As we enter the third year of the pandemic, we need to stay vigilant – even if it means making hard choices

Features

Club Feature: About Sex Work AU works to destigmatize the industry through education

By Abigail Turner | January 6

New club on campus informs AU students on the history and proper terminology of sex work

Coronavirus

Students voice concerns about protections for disabled community, logistics of remote operations at student government’s Q&A

By Kate Corliss | January 5

‘It is not the plan for us to stay virtual’ for entire semester, says SG President Brodie

Sports

TV, Films and Food: Lady and the Tramp takes on the ‘veggie ball’

By Patricia McGee | January 4

A lesson from the dogs: They know how to cook

News

DC Exhibit Highlight: ‘Disco to the Go-Go’ highlights the magic and importance of Go-Go music

By Kylie Bill | January 4

Disco DC brings joy to the DC art scene by showcasing local, interdisciplinary art

News

Powerful Pages: Sally Rooney responds to critics in ‘Beautiful World Where Are You’

By Molly Dugdale | January 3

Romance and politics feature in the author’s latest work

News

REVIEW: The best gluten-free bakeries in DC

By Patricia McGee | January 3

DC holds some of the sweetest treats in the land

News

Student workers at AU say jobs should be more accessible

By Abigail Pritchard | January 3

Despite the variety of jobs available on campus, being hired for one is difficult

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU to move classes online for the beginning of spring semester

By Nina Heller | December 29

Classes will resume in-person after Jan. 30, boosters required by Feb. 10

Sports

AU men’s basketball game canceled after multiple players test positive

By Ben Morse | December 28

Tuesday’s game against Siena canceled

Coronavirus

University reports 202 cases during the final week of the semester

By Dan Papscun | December 21

Increase comes as the Omicron variant spreads through the district

News

AU’s a cappella groups host in-person concerts to end the semester

By Weslan Hansen , Hannah Langenfeld and Bailey Hobbs | December 17

On a Sensual Note, Dime a Dozen, TenLi Tunes, Treble in Paradise and Pitches be Trippin’ reflect on an in-person semester of performing

News

Office of Sustainability and School of Communication host conversation on fighting food waste

By Elliott Parrish | December 17

Topics ranged from international regulations to everyday life

News

Department of Performing Arts senior capstone ‘[Working Title]’ portrays struggle of entering adulthood

By Kylie Bill | December 17

The senior capstone comments on navigating personal and systemic struggles in the workforce

Letters

To the fall Class of 2021: A tribute to our graduating seniors

By The Eagle Staff | December 17

Letters of reflection from three veteran staff members

Opinion

Satire: First-year student returns home for Thanksgiving with entirely new personality

By Nora Sullivan | December 16

Family weighs in: Who is Kant, and what has he done with my son?

Podcast

Angle on the Eagles Episode 7: Track and cross country star Russell Sullivan talks season expectations and beyond

By Alex Walulik | December 16

Host Alex Walulik sits down with the junior runner

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