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Whether you vote in your home state or in D.C., issues on the ballot impact American University students and our community

By Nina Heller · Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020

Nearly 283,000 people voted early in D.C., which is 90 percent of the entire turnout in the 2016 election

The Eagle Election Night Live Blog

By The Eagle Staff · Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020

Live state updates and professor, student and organization reactions to be posted all night

Nearly 60 AU faculty and staff members sign letter supporting students protesting after election

By Dan Papscun · Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020

Signatories call on others to join them, will adjust course expectations if necessary

Music

The 2020 election brings to light musicians’ struggles against political campaigns

By Thomas Recchio | November 3

Politicians tend to use music to support their campaigns, but it is often done without consent from the artist

Features

AU students go viral on TikTok as ban threat looms

By Eliza Schloss | November 3

Creators and users worried about future of the app

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AU students react to Kamala Harris’ historic vice presidential campaign

By Abbie Veitch | November 2

Students, alumni weigh-in on policy, identity

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Women & Politics Institute discussion explores how voters’ gender and age could influence election

By Jordan Young | October 31

Panelists emphasize the contrast in diversity and values between voters of different ages and genders

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Stumped on costume ideas for Halloween? Fear not.

By Zoe Bell | October 31

Here’s a list of six easy and affordable DIY costumes you can make at home

News

AU students launch climate change education chapter with hopes of empowering others

By Maegan Seaman | October 30

The group hopes to implement waste management campaigns around campus

Coronavirus

University to lose up to $116 million to coronavirus expenses, raising questions about AU’s future

By Sophia Solano and Nina Heller | October 30

Weeklong furloughs, paused retirement plan contributions spark faculty concerns

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Fall 2020 Student Government election received a record-breaking number of votes

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | October 29

Beyond Senate races, students overwhelmingly passed an internal reform referendum

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Washington College of Law hosts conference discussing social and political issues impacting the Latinx community

By Kelsey Carolan | October 29

A panel discussed the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on Latinx people

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WAMU moves forward with unionization, despite lack of University recognition

By Skye Witley | October 29

Employees hope to address many issues at the public radio station by gaining a seat at the table

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Sense of Play: Department of Performing Arts embraces virtual learning

By Kelly McDonnell | October 29

Professors and students have struggled to connect to their collaborative craft online, but there’s still a sense of community

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AU community explores alternatives for a coronavirus-free Halloween

By Sarah Fahn | October 28

Trick-or-treating during the pandemic proves challenging for DC students and professors

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The Eagle’s editor-in-chief announces discussion session about reporting on marginalized communities, initiative to publish articles in Spanish

By Gabriel Ferris | October 27

The Eagle announces new initiative to publish articles in Spanish, Q&A with Amy Eisman and Sherri Williams and more

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Review of AU’s theatrical Zoom production of ‘The Women’

By Hannah Shows | October 27

Reckoning with the contradictions of Zoom theatre

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Opinion

Public health education is more important now than ever

By Therese Wilson | October 27

COVID-19 proves that public health requires education

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU announces spring semester will have some in-person classes, limited housing

By Grace George , Dan Papscun , Jordan Young and Maegan Seaman | October 26

University cites better health and safety protocols and “lessons learned” in decision

Sports

New AU lacrosse coach Lindsay Teeters ready to lead burgeoning program

By Alec Branch | October 25

With most of last year’s core returning, Eagles head coach has eyes set on Patriot League championship

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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