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AU reports 177 COVID-19 cases for the spring semester among nearly 29,700 tests

By Dan Papscun and Clare Mulroy · Monday, Feb. 1, 2021

The University updated its testing dashboard, which now breaks down faculty, staff and student cases and testing

Comfort Foods: Las conchas son postres para compartir con toda la familia

By Melissa Howell · Monday, Feb. 1, 2021

Para Melissa Howell, las conchas son un recuerdo de su hogar

AU to modify operations on Monday due to inclement weather

By Nina Heller · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021

In-person classes, COVID-19 testing canceled

Opinion

Staff Editorial: University’s COVID-19 testing plan needs clarification

By The Eagle Editorial Board | January 31

Administration should focus on better communication with AU community

News

The Eagle releases its staff diversity report for the spring semester, prepares to recognize Black History Month with special coverage

By Gabriel Ferris | January 31

The paper’s staff is younger and more racially diverse than in the fall semester

Sports

Women’s and men’s basketball upcoming games against Lafayette postponed

By Spencer Nusbaum and Alec Branch | January 29

AU basketball programs up to 10 postponements on the season

News

AU student becomes first ROTC Cadet from D.C. to enter Space Force

By Zoe Kallenekos | January 29

“I am really looking forward to creating something that’s very different than what’s ever been done before.”

News

IFC announces two reform plans to combat systemic, institutional barriers within Greek life

By Zoe Bell | January 28

AU students reflect on the effectiveness of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts

Coronavirus

New COVID testing procedures part of ‘containment mitigation’ strategy

By Nina Heller | January 28

Implementation of surveillance testing part of lessons learned, University says

News

Biden’s inauguration featured simple, yet iconic fashion looks

By Cecilia Markley | January 27

Here are the inauguration’s best fashion moments

Guest Columns

Opinion: Helping Xinjiang and Tibet through divestment and self-government

By Fatima Bamba , Katie Engsberg , Mitchell Macheske and Sarah Salkowski | January 27

These regions cannot go ignored by the international community

News

AU Undergraduate Senate elects sophomore Ishita Jamar as speaker

By Ben Johansen | January 25

Jamar held the positions of senator for the class of 2023 and senator for the campus-at-large

News

Sen. Cory Booker to speak at Jan. 29 virtual event

By Kate Corliss | January 25

Conversation will be the first in a series of dialogues moderated by SPA professor

Sports

Women’s basketball beats Loyola Maryland and completes the weekend sweep

By Cameron Fisher | January 25

Back in Bender for the first home game of the 2021 season

Sports

Harris sinks game-winner from the Loyola ‘L’ to hand Loyola L of its own in 3OT

By Owen Dunn | January 25

Men’s basketball moves to 2-2 on the season after longest AU game in 20 years

Music

‘Celebrating America’ inauguration concert caps off a historic day

By Thomas Recchio | January 25

Inauguration concert hosted by Tom Hanks features many prominent acts and remarks from Biden and Harris

Coronavirus

Spring 2021 COVID-19 testing for students, explained

By Nina Heller | January 24

AU announces test schedule for Jan. 25 through Feb. 5

Sports

Women’s basketball extinguishes Loyola offense in a decisive 19-point win

By Spencer Nusbaum | January 23

Post players Vres and Johns come up big for AU’s offense

Sports

Eagles claw their way to first win of the season over Loyola in home opener

By Alec Branch | January 23

Steady scoring from Jamir Harris helps keep the Greyhounds at bay

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Capitol insurrection requires greater response by University administration

By The Eagle Editorial Board | January 23

The University must balance dealing with immediate consequences and looking to the future

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