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Athletic department refocuses on the mental health needs of student-athletes amid COVID-19

By Cameron Fisher · Thursday, April 1, 2021

In a year like this one, resources across campus address worries athletes have ahead of their seasons

Politician and activist Beto O’Rourke to speak at virtual KPU event

By Sophie Austin · Wednesday, March 31, 2021

The event will take place on April 6

AU Rude Mechanicals reimagined Shakespeare’s Macbeth as an Iron-Age cult on Zoom

By Stephanie Mirah · Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Cast and crew discuss the limitations and successes of crafting the classic tragedy in virtual format

News

Katzen Arts Center continues its Museum@Home efforts with three new spring exhibits

By Gabriella Veseli | March 31

The three exhibits can be viewed virtually

News

STEPing and prepping for college life

By Rebeka Rafi | March 31

Summer Transition Enrichment Program prepares students to join Eagle community

News

Students say AU’s response to anti-Asian violence is not enough

By Kelsey Carolan | March 30

Following Atlanta-area shootings, the AU community reflects on rising anti-Asian hate and bias amid the pandemic

News

Poetry and the past: two poets keep history alive through their work

By Donal Gannon | March 30

Poets Dioreann Ní Ghríofa and Leanne Howe discuss poetry and history at Folgers Library Event

News

Board of Trustees talks 2022 fiscal year budget and Black Affinity Housing

By Grace Newton | March 30

The board’s March meeting came amid backlash over a new appointee

Opinion

Opinion: Freshmen feel more disconnected from AU than ever

By Alexis Bernstein | March 30

The University should be doing more to help freshmen feel a part of the AU community

Sports

Gambling, college sports and the mafia: what does legalized gambling mean for college athletics?

By Ben Morse | March 29

Betting has a love-hate relationship with sports leagues, and no one’s sure how that will affect college athletics

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News

The Department of Performing Arts Class of 2021 reflects on four years of performing

By Stephanie Mirah , Clare Mulroy , Emily Walsh and Rachel Sturm | March 29

Triumphs, joys and losses from freshman year “Overture” to their final virtual show

Music

Playlist: COVID-19 in music, one year later

By Thomas Recchio | March 28

Reflecting on the sound of quarantine and moving forward

Sports

Josh Alexander’s rise from warming the bench to starring for the Eagles

By Alec Branch | March 28

Junior forward’s performance a bright spot in a strange season

Opinion

Opinion: The way you might define America or American is more problematic than you think

By Isabela Linares Uscher | March 27

It is time to realize that America is more than the U.S. and question what it means to be American

Sports

AU Swim & Dive freshmen are making waves this season

By Cameron Fisher | March 26

Large recruitment class helps build competition for both men’s and women’s team

Coronavirus

AU students employed as essential workers reflect on a relentless year

By Gabriel Ferris | March 26

“Mentally, I was just exhausted”

Features

Student experiences during the age of coronavirus

By Abbie Veitch and Sophia Solano | March 26

“There was this overarching sense of anxiety that there was nothing I could do to stop this disease”

Sports

Jamir Harris announces commitment to Seton Hall as a graduate transfer

By Alec Branch | March 25

Harris has two more years of eligibility; commits to Seton Hall alongside younger brother JaQuan Harris

Music

COVID-19 changes collaboration in individual music lessons

By Thomas Recchio | March 25

Students and instructors weigh in on learning during the pandemic

News

Delaware Senator Sarah McBride talks advocacy and the LGBTQ+ community at KPU event

By Sarah Mattalian | March 25

Kennedy Political Union hosted McBride on a Zoom webinar in partnership with AU PRIDE and Visible

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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