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The Eagle is looking for a diverse group of interested students to apply for the spring semester by Dec. 21

By Gabriel Ferris · Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020

There are openings in all of The Eagle’s seven departments, and bilingual students looking to jumpstart a new initiative are also encouraged to apply

Lonnie Bunch, AU alum and Smithsonian secretary, works to capture tumultuous time in US history

By Sarah Mattalian · Monday, Dec. 14, 2020

Bunch hopes to find "the right tension between tradition and innovation"

Despite Senate stall, DC statehood advocates in the AU community continue efforts

By Eliza Schloss · Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020

The House passed a bill in favor of D.C. statehood over the summer

Opinion

Satire: What your horoscope is for finals season

By Aliza Schuler | December 9

We all need a little hope right now

News

The DC student guide to your end-of-year closet cleanout

By Mary Kett | December 9

How to sustainably donate, sell or upcycle old clothes in the D.C. area

Opinion

Opinion: America is a failing state

By Samantha Margot | December 7

To make change, we need to reconstitute our republic

Features

CAS professor correctly predicts 2020 presidential election

By Ben Johansen | December 7

Allan Lichtman helped create a “13 keys” system to forecast elections

News

AUSG encourages students to report professors who require on-camera participation

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | December 6

SG president also urges professors to accommodate international students dealing with time differences

News

Amid Biden health secretary candidate reports, Burwell plans to concentrate on AU

By Sophie Austin and Dan Papscun | December 6

Burwell served as health secretary under Obama

Sports

American University lacrosse is all about family

By Ben Morse | December 5

The women’s lacrosse team has two families on the roster, with another on the way

News

Say hello to sweater weather

By Emily Walsh | December 4

Five style tips for your closet to welcome in the cooler weather

News

WAMU employees vote unanimously to unionize

By Dan Papscun and Nina Heller | December 3

Vote comes after lack of University recognition

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Music

Bruce Springsteen releases new material after decades out of the spotlight

By Thomas Recchio | December 3

The singer surprises fans with previously unreleased music

News

AU students battle stress amid tense political climate

By Jordan Young | December 3

Counseling center expands services and professors enact more lenient policies in order to help students cope with stress

News

ANC commissioners-elect encourage students to become involved in local politics

By Grace Newton | December 3

AU sophomore Christian Damiana will serve in the 3D07 seat

Opinion

Wellness Week replacement of spring break falls flat

By The Eagle Editorial Board | December 2

Losing spring break still a problem that this initiative does not address

News

Comfort Foods: Smithfield ham is a signifier of the holidays and Southern roots

By Eliza DuBose | December 2

Life staff writer Eliza DuBose’s dad only brings his Southern cooking around during the holiday season

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Sports

AU receives $4.5M in donations for new athletics building, leadership academy

By Spencer Nusbaum and Jordan Young | December 2

$3 million to go toward Center for Athletic Performance, $1.5 million for the AU Athletics’ Eagles Leadership Academy

News

AU’s SASA hosts annual Jalwa Show

By Alisha Chhangani | December 2

“Zoom Machale” celebrates South Asian diaspora virtually

News

Bob Woodward discusses his reporting process, the media’s influence on politics at KPU event

By Kate Corliss | December 1

School of Communication co-sponsored the event

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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