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AU students reflect on a chaotic and historic transfer of power

By Rebeka Rafi · Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021

Biden’s inauguration comes weeks after political violence at the Capitol

Months before Inauguration Day, AU students drove 30 hours to vote

By Maegan Seaman · Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021

Two AU juniors made the drive from D.C. to Texas

Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholars make history as first all-Black female cohort

By Alisha Chhangani · Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021

“FDDS is a reminder that I deserve to be here and that I am smart and capable.”

News

Following US Capitol insurrection, AU reacts to DeVos resignation

By Dan Papscun | January 19

Changes to Title IX, trans student protections and school reopenings were widely criticized

News

AU moves spring and summer 2021 alternative breaks online

By Asher Weinstein and Sarah Mattalian | January 19

Online experience reduces risk of spreading COVID-19 to local residents, leader says

News

Spring 2021 plan leaves students fighting to reinstate spring break

By Gianna Matassa | January 19

AU replaced spring break with “Wellness Week”

News

AU launches virtual 2021 Martin Luther King Day of Service Challenge

By Daniella Ignacio | January 18

Program leader and volunteer with the Center for Community Engagement and Service discuss MLK’s legacy, importance of giving back

News

AU community calls for reflection and accountability following Capitol insurrection

By Kelsey Carolan , Dan Papscun , Sophia Solano and Ben Johansen | January 18

“I was worried … that democracy had just died.”

Sports

Women’s basketball loses to Navy after a tough night of turnovers

By Lee Clarke | January 18

Despite a late push, AU couldn’t overcome the deficit

News

Chief Financial Officer Doug Kudravetz to retire after over 35 years at AU

By Fariha Rahman | January 18

Announcement comes as the pandemic presents set of challenges

Sports

Eagles gunned down by the Midshipmen for the second time, but freshman “Johnny O” shines

By Ben Morse | January 17

Turnovers and poor shooting sealed the Eagles fate, fall to 0-2

Music

AU’s songs from memory

By Zoe Bell | January 17

These songs evoke childhood memories for AU students

Sports

AU men’s basketball comes up just short in first game, losing by one in overtime to Navy

By Alec Branch | January 16

Career-high 30 points from Stacy Beckton Jr. and an impressive debut from Johnny O’Neil not enough in season-opener

News

AU selects policy analyst and journalist as new SOC dean

By Sophia Solano and Ben Johansen | January 13

Sam Fulwood III will take over in May

Coronavirus

AU and WCL move in-person meetings and classes online through Jan. 24

By Dan Papscun | January 12

Officials are concerned about security threats following Capitol insurrection as inauguration nears

Sports

Women’s basketball drops second game despite Edwards’ career-high 31 points

By Liah Argiropoulos | January 12

Lehigh ties Patriot League record for 3-pointers made in a game

News

AU advises students to avoid downtown around Inauguration Day

By Sophie Austin | January 11

Fanta Aw warns of the risk of violence and COVID-19 spread

Sports

AU women’s basketball drops opener despite a late push

By Spencer Nusbaum | January 9

Eagles play first of two against Lehigh with a steady offense, faltering defense

Sports

AU spring and fall sports will return to 2021 competition

By Spencer Nusbaum | January 8

All AU sports scheduled to return

Sports

AU’s men’s basketball opener postponed again due to positive COVID test in the AU program

By Alec Branch | January 7

Following two postponements to start the year, the Eagles are now scheduled to begin their season on Jan. 16 and Jan. 17 against Navy

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