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BREAKING: Patriot League announces men’s and women’s 2021 basketball schedules

By Alec Branch · Monday, Nov. 9, 2020

Both teams will play a 16-game season beginning Jan. 2, face just five opponents

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On Election Day, AU community worked at the polls and on campaigns

By Nina Heller · Monday, Nov. 9, 2020

“I feel like I'm doing a small part of supporting everyone's right to vote and making sure that everyone's voice is heard,” staffer says

White House Historical Association, Antiracist Research and Policy Center launch fellowship

By Kate Corliss · Monday, Nov. 9, 2020

Historical Association explores the history and legacy of slavery in D.C.

News

New language museum had its inaugural opening in D.C.

By Thomas Recchio | November 9

Planet Word opened its doors through a virtual ceremony on Oct. 22

Sports

When it comes to swimming, Eleanor Felton has a regal presence

By Ben Morse | November 8

AU swimmer looks back on her record breaking times, and forward on the season that may come

News

American University community reacts to news of Biden’s victory

By The Eagle News Staff | November 7

“AU students have their work cut out for them.”

News

Comfort Foods: Youvetsi is a Greek dish with remnants of family gatherings

By Annmarie Melsheimer | November 7

American University senior Anastasia Matlin finds comfort in her Greek heritage

News

AU professor sells 400 masks through Etsy shop SewJusticeSewPeace

By Stephanie Mirah | November 7

Jane Palmer sews social justice-themed and patterned masks for toddlers to adults

Opinion

Opinion: Normalize making folks with disabilities a priority.

By Kayla Kelly | November 7

Stop making learning platforms a one-size-fits-all model, whether online or not.

News

AU community reflects on White House’s coronavirus outbreak

By Grace Newton | November 6

“This was a disaster waiting to happen from the beginning,” professor says

Opinion

Staff Editorial: University spring 2021 plan leaves students in the dark

By The Eagle Editorial Board | November 6

Lacking specificity and ignoring international students, the plan fails

News

At KPU event, Andrew Yang discusses ‘universal basic income,’ while the election takes a backseat

By Nina Heller | November 6

Kogod School of Business, Asian American Student Union and AU College Democrats cosponsored the event

Features

American University students find passion and purpose through working on campaigns

By Sarah Mattalian | November 6

Working for candidates while still being a student has been a fulfilling experience

News

Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Bob Woodward to speak at Nov. 12 virtual event

By Dan Papscun | November 5

Moderated by SOC professor Leonard Steinhorn, event will cover the evolution of investigative journalism

News

AU Fashion Society weighs-in on the role of gendered clothing in 2020

By Mary Kett | November 5

As gender-bending fashion trends become popular, AU students share their thoughts on the impact of gender norms in fashion

News

How AU students are exercising during COVID-19

By Zoe Bell | November 5

Running, swimming and group workouts are keeping these Eagles in shape

Coronavirus

AU students face obstacles trying to view COVID-19 testing results

By Rebeka Rafi | November 5

Some say they’ve received errors on the testing app

News

AU alum self-publishes a book on living an adventurous life with poor eyesight

By Stephanie Mirah | November 4

Ken Brandt’s “Positive Vision: Enjoying the Adventures and Advantages of Poor Eyesight” details his experiences as a person with challenging vision problems

News

Research resumes for students and faculty at the new Hall of Science

By Giovanna Aguilar Chee | November 4

The building houses the biology, chemistry, environmental science and neuroscience departments

Opinion

Senior desperately trying to convince friends her semester abroad in France was inspiration for ‘Emily in Paris’

By Bobbie Armstrong | November 4

There’s a lot of people named Emily that may have been in Paris at some point

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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