Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer.

Delivering American University's news and views since 1925

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Support The Eagle

Legal News

The (Com)Post: A guide to zero and low-waste gift-giving

By Mary Kett · Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020

How to choose sustainable gifts instead of Amazon this holiday season

BREAKING: AU announces that the U-Pass program will not run in the spring

By Daniella Ignacio and Sarah Mattalian · Monday, Nov. 30, 2020

WMATA previously suspended the program for the fall

Amid rising COVID-19 case numbers, students plan for holiday travel

By Nina Heller · Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020

Holidays “something to look forward to” amid pandemic fatigue

News

Comfort Foods: Bake and saltfish is a Guyanese dish that reminds Josh Evans of home and his grandma

By Stephanie Mirah | November 25

Student Josh Evans views bake and saltfish as a personal delicacy with family memories and cultural reminders in every bite

Podcast

Beyond the Byline Episode 15: The 2020 Election

By Chloe Irwin | November 25

Interviews with members of the AU community regarding the 2020 election

Sports

AU women’s basketball announces 2021 recruiting class

By Spencer Nusbaum | November 25

Jordyn Meunier and Bailey Garbee add shooting, athleticism to Eagle’s future

News

University groups to provide free Thanksgiving meals for students in the DC area

By Lizzy Tarallo | November 24

Students can receive free hot meals in MGC on Thursday

Sports

AU men’s basketball signs two recruits to Class of 2021

By Alec Branch | November 24

Elijah Stephens and Matt Delaney sign National Letters of Intent after verbal commitments

News

Five easy dinner and dessert recipes to start the holiday season

By Sara Winick | November 24

Looking for a switch from traditional appetizers and holiday meals? We’ve got you covered!

Features

AU student launches petition calling for Yom Kippur to become a non-instructional day

By Maegan Seaman | November 24

Petition collected over 500 signatures

News

CDI and students secure affinity stoles for virtual graduation in December

By Clare Mulroy | November 23

CDI announces pick up and delivery logistics for December graduation affinity stoles after being unable to provide stoles for May 2020 graduates

News

AU’s Humanities Truck brings food to DC communities

By Grace George | November 23

Since the summer, two professors have been using the Humanities Truck to alleviate hunger during the pandemic

Opinion

Satire: Easy TDR meals you can make from home

By Aliza Schuler | November 23

For those who are just missing TDR a bit too much

Opinion

Campus plan draft raises questions about funding and priorities

By The Eagle Editorial Board | November 23

While updates are necessary, lack of transparency is an issue

News

The Eagle announces the opening of staff applications for the spring semester, as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group implements a new recruitment strategy

By Gabriel Ferris | November 21

Updates on staff recruitment and applications for spring 2021, community-building and more

News

Pro-Trump rallies draw far-right groups, counterprotesters following Biden victory

By Skye Witley | November 20

AU College Republicans and AU SPA professor react

News

Andrea Mitchell announced as commencement speaker for virtual December ceremony

By Sara Winick and Gloria Li | November 20

American University announced Tuesday that journalist Andrea Mitchell will be the commencement speaker for the online graduation ceremony for summer and fall 2020 graduates. Mitchell, NBC News’ chief foreign affairs correspondent and host of MSNBC’s “Andrea Mitchell Reports,” will be a ...

News

Clubs find ways to create community virtually

By Isabella Goodman | November 20

From virtual concerts to lobbying from bedrooms, students stay connected through clubs

Coronavirus

Resident assistants reflect on online semesters, lack of campus housing

By Rebeka Rafi | November 20

Resident assistants reflect on online semesters, lack of campus housing

News

AU implements a new resource for virtual mental health services

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | November 19

Students can use YOU@American to assess and track their quality of health

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