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Coronavirus

University to lose up to $116 million to coronavirus expenses, raising questions about AU’s future

By Sophia Solano and Nina Heller | October 30

Weeklong furloughs, paused retirement plan contributions spark faculty concerns 

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News

Fall 2020 Student Government election received a record-breaking number of votes

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | October 29

Beyond Senate races, students overwhelmingly passed an internal reform referendum 

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News

Washington College of Law hosts conference discussing social and political issues impacting the Latinx community

By Kelsey Carolan | October 29

A panel discussed the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus on Latinx people 

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News

WAMU moves forward with unionization, despite lack of University recognition

By Skye Witley | October 29

Employees hope to address many issues at the public radio station by gaining a seat at the table 

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News

Sense of Play: Department of Performing Arts embraces virtual learning

By Kelly McDonnell | October 29

Professors and students have struggled to connect to their collaborative craft online, but there’s still a sense of community

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News

AU community explores alternatives for a coronavirus-free Halloween

By Sarah Fahn | October 28

Trick-or-treating during the pandemic proves challenging for DC students and professors

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News

The Eagle’s editor-in-chief announces discussion session about reporting on marginalized communities, initiative to publish articles in Spanish

By Gabriel Ferris | October 27

The Eagle announces new initiative to publish articles in Spanish, Q&A with Amy Eisman and Sherri Williams and more

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News

Review of AU’s theatrical Zoom production of ‘The Women’

By Hannah Shows | October 27

 Reckoning with the contradictions of Zoom theatre

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Opinion

Public health education is more important now than ever

By Therese Wilson | October 27

 COVID-19 proves that public health requires education 

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU announces spring semester will have some in-person classes, limited housing

By Grace George , Dan Papscun , Jordan Young and Maegan Seaman | October 26

University cites better health and safety protocols and “lessons learned” in decision 

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Sports

New AU lacrosse coach Lindsay Teeters ready to lead burgeoning program

By Alec Branch | October 25

With most of last year’s core returning, Eagles head coach has eyes set on Patriot League championship 

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News

AU theater freshmen explain what it’s like to be 18 years old through Zoom performance

By Stephanie Mirah | October 25

At the end of September, 20 freshmen discussed critical issues to their age group in a performance titled “Overture 200222020” 

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News

How AU students are staying grounded with music this fall

By Zoe Bell | October 24

Through playing instruments, listening while studying or curating new playlists, students rely on music to adapt to this year 

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Guest Columns

Dear President Burwell: AU’s international students are struggling. It’s high time to help us.

By Gaspard Delaoustre | October 23

The unique challenges of being an international student right now must be addressed

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Opinion

Satire: AU commits to announcing spring 2021 plans when they feel like it

By Owen Boice | October 23

Decision to be based on mounting financial losses

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Opinion

Pass/fail option for fall 2020 and spring 2021 brings some relief to students

By The Eagle Editorial Board | October 23

While this change allows for flexibility, AU must do more to help students with new reality

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News

AU College Republicans endorses all female candidates

By Kelsey Carolan | October 23

The organization hopes to encourage female Republicans on campus to speak out

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