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

By Skye Witley · Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020

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

AU alum Sarah McBride speaks at the Democratic National Convention on July 28.

Former SG President is set to become a Delaware state senator

By Nina Heller · Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020

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

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

By Rebeka Rafi · Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

Coronavirus

How members of the Class of 2024 are meeting each other during a pandemic

By Gianna Matassa | October 10

Zoom and social media play a large role in making connections

News

AU students react to Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court

By Jordan Young | October 9

College Republicans endorse the judge, as abortion and LGBTQ+ rights take center stage

Sports

AU top 10 sporting moments in the past decade: #4 and #3

By Spencer Nusbaum and Ezekiel Cohen | October 9

Christine Fingerhuth leads field hockey’s ‘last dance,’ and wrestler David Terao makes cinderella run in NCAA tournament

News

AUSG releases results of Fall 2020 Student Survey

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | October 8

Student government addressed the calls for reform from students with a summary of issues and plans to move forward

Opinion

Satire: Debate fly probably dead by now

By Bobbie Armstrong | October 8

It was fun while it lasted

News

Yamiche Alcindor discusses the 2020 election, being a white house correspondent at KPU event

By Nina Heller | October 8

The Blackprint and the School of Communication co-hosted the event

News

Six coffee recipes for every type of coffee drinker and coffee machine

By Emily Walsh | October 7

Did somebody say homemade pumpkin cream cold brew?

News

AU student sued AU over handling of Title IX case, alleges gender discrimination

By Ayelet Sheffey | October 7

Some elements of the case will move forward, but breach of contract claims dismissed

News

Singers on AU’s campus will not be silenced by COVID-19

By Lizzy Tarallo | October 7

Musical ensembles and student-led a cappella groups are navigating the new territory of virtually creating vocal music

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Lawsuit reminds AU and students of confusion surrounding AUPD, mental health procedure

By The Eagle Editorial Board | October 6

Role of campus police and departments raises significant institutional questions

News

AU will close operations on Election Day

By Nina Heller | October 5

Synchronous class meetings to be canceled, University employees to receive paid day off

News

Activist Bettina Love speaks on anti-racism at virtual SIS event

By Sarah Mattalian | October 5

SIS hosted “Global Abolition and USA Implications: A Conversation with Bettina Love” on Zoom

Podcast

Angle on the Eagles Episode 2: From ‘Nova to AU with men’s soccer’s Ben Severe

By Ezekiel Cohen and Noah Tanen | October 3

Editor’s Note: The name of this podcast series was initially the “Eye on the Eagles,” but The Eagle changed the name after becoming aware that the title was the same as an unaffiliated AU Athletics series. The Eagle staff writer Zeke Cohen talks to junior men’s soccer player Ben Severe, who ...

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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