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Opinion: Take “Pride” in your choices as a consumer

By Diana Gertsenshteyn · Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Sometimes, “putting our money where our mouth is” can be just as easily done as said

Opinion: Call the Tigray crisis a genocide

By Matthew Holubecki , Alexandra Mathews , Drew Rahme and Benjamin Stevenson · Monday, July 5, 2021

The international community is wasting time playing political theater

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Embassy of Sweden in DC hosts digital talk ‘Rethink Tomorrow’ about photography exhibit

By Hannah Langenfeld · Thursday, July 1, 2021

Helene Schmitz’s photographs communicate the need for environmental awareness and climate action

News

BREAKING: University shares interim faculty and staff travel approval plan set to go into effect on Aug. 14

By Ben Johansen and Kate Corliss | June 30

Guidelines are the latest update in AU’s plan to return to in-person campus operations

News

DC deals with a massive cicada invasion for the first time in 17 years

By Abigail Pritchard | June 30

Cicadas return to campus, bringing loud noise and dead skin with them

Features

AU PRIDE wraps up Pride Month celebrations while looking forward to a new, in-person semester

By Abigail Turner | June 29

Club leadership prepares to develop the group’s focus on community-building, political activism

News

Fitness activities perfect for the summer weather

By Sarah Flakus | June 29

Finding the motivation to get up and work out is always hard, especially when all you want to do is sit around and soak up the sun and 80 degree weather. We’ve compiled a list of great fitness activities to keep you moving this summer, all designed for you to enjoy the outdoors and tailor each workout ...

Opinion

Satire: Greek life loses members as students find out what it actually is

By Owen Boice | June 28

“If you still want to be part of an exclusive club, Kogod is always an option.”

Sports

Garland Bartlett hired as head coach of AU swimming and diving

By Andrew Powers | June 28

Bartlett previously spent five a years as assistant coach

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News

Comfort Foods: Chicken biryani is a traditional South Indian dish that can be made in one pot

By Subhi Pandiarajan | June 24

Life staff writer Subhi Pandiarajan develops a new love for chicken biryani as she ventures off into her first year of college

Opinion

Opinion: Juneteenth: A day for whom?

By Kayla Kelly | June 23

AU administration overlooks the trauma it inflicts upon Black students with performative actions

Music

Olivia Rodrigo’s debut album is anything but ‘SOUR’

By Sara Winick | June 23

From pop-punk tracks to heartfelt ballads, Rodrigo shows off her musical talent and versatility in a debut album made for the ages

Coronavirus

University unveils “AU Forward: Fall 2021 Health and Safety Plan” to go into effect starting Aug. 1

By Ben Johansen and Kate Corliss | June 22

Document provides details on return to in-person campus operations

News

Opinión: El conflicto entre las categorías identitarias y la diversidad individual

By Isabela Linares Uscher | June 21

Los términos que usamos para referirnos a las diferentes identidades omiten y simplifican los rasgos individuales y la diversidad dentro de cada grupo

Opinion

Opinion: No, big corporations are not the only ones to blame for the climate crisis

By Isabela Linares Uscher | June 21

We have a responsibility to change the way we consume

News

American University announces addition of Juneteenth to next year’s academic calendar

By Kelsey Carolan | June 18

The University will be closed on June 19 in 2022 and onward in observance of the new federal holiday

News

Opinión: Después de un año escolar desde casa: dos estudiantes comparten sus experiencias

By Aline Behar Kado and Ronaldo Bolaños | June 18

Otra reflexión sobre el regreso a campus desde la perspectiva de estudiantes lejos de DC

News

Opinión: Una oportunidad para Cataluña

By Pablo Molina Asensi | June 17

A través de los indultos, Pedro Sánchez tiene la opción de fomentar un diálogo y una resolución del conflicto en Cataluña

News

Student petition stirs up questions about Islamophobia within SIS

By Alisha Chhangani and Zoe Bell | June 17

Students and staff reflect on representation and teaching methods in SIS

News

Opinión: ‘Latinx’, por qué la gente debate sobre el uso del término

By Nick Blanco | June 16

¿Somos latinos, hispanos o latinx?

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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