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Five book recommendations for every fall day

By Courtesy of Eliza DuBose | October 20

From poetry collections to memoirs, there is a book to match every autumn day

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News

WAMU editor sues University, student for defamation in $10 million lawsuit

By Kelly McDonnell | October 17

The Eagle’s Editor-in-Chief Sophie Austin and News Managing Editor Kelsey Carolan did not edit this piece because both have a personal affiliation with Sasha Fernandez. A WAMU editor is suing American University for defamation, invasion of privacy and contract interference after an article by Current, ...

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News

President Burwell speaks at Council on Foreign Relations virtual report launch

By Kelsey Cartelli | October 16

As co-chair of independent task force, Burwell discusses report on COVID-19 and pandemic preparedness

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Coronavirus

Lawyers in spring 2020 tuition lawsuit push back against AU’s motion to dismiss

By Dan Papscun | October 16

Case hinges on whether in-person instruction is seen as part of contract between students, University

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Coronavirus

University announces limited pass/fail option for undergraduate and graduate students

By Ayelet Sheffey and Jordan Young | October 16

Undergraduate students can elect to take two courses pass/fail after final grades are submitted

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News

AU Sunrise Hub protests outside Sen. Feinstein’s house in response to West Coast wildfires

By Abbie Veitch and Asher Weinstein | October 15

AU, GWU and D.C. Sunrise groups continue to press officials outside of their homes

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Sports

First on the Field: Field Hockey’s Noor Coenen looks to build on last season’s success

By Cameron Fisher | October 15

Senior midfielder looks back on her AU success with one season left

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Opinion

Opinion: Calling women in power by their first names widens the gender gap

By Samantha Margot | October 14

Refusing to address them by their surnames belittles their power and position

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News

The Eagle releases staff diversity report for the fall semester, looks to make further progress

By Gabriel Ferris | October 14

The Eagle releases our first staff diversity report and commits to a strengthened Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group to ensure the Eagle more accurately reflects the AU community

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Opinion

Satire: Lonely Republican student changes Zoom background to ‘I heart capitalism’

By Owen Boice | October 14

Finding other Republicans at AU may be one computer click away

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Coronavirus

AU canceled in-person classes. Hundreds of freshmen moved to the DMV anyway.

By Skye Witley | October 14

Almost 100 students elected to stay at the Marriott Residence Inn, with varying degrees of supervision

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Features

Former SG President is set to become a Delaware state senator

By Nina Heller | October 13

Sarah McBride would be the first openly transgender state senator in the U.S.

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News

AU’s new Department of Neuroscience adjusts to a virtual semester

By Rebeka Rafi | October 13

The department launched in July within the College of Arts and Sciences

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Features

LGBTQ+ Activist Spotlight: How Alexis Arrington turned her favorite topic of conversation into an educational web series

By Clare Mulroy | October 12

“Everyone’s Gay: A Look into Queer History” tells the story of LGBTQ+ icons across decades

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News

Spoon AU x The Eagle: ‘Phone eats first’ photo tips

By Maya Hettleman, Spoon University AU Editor-in-Chief | October 12

Tips for capturing any D.C. meal for your Instagram

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Coronavirus

AU will update its spring operating status by end of October, University announces

By Nina Heller | October 12

University to hold off on additional furloughs, hiring freeze to remain in place

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News

As COVID-19 cases rise, Fauci warns about the dangers of distrusting science

By Alisha Chhangani | October 11

KPU hosts Zoom webinar as a part of AU’s Family Week

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