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AU students open Etsy shops during COVID-19 pandemic

By Cecilia Markley · Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020

Students take advantage of time at home during pandemic to cultivate their businesses

Angela Davis calls for justice, not just diversity and inclusion, at virtual AU event

By Sarah Mattalian · Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020

Event was part of Black Lives Matter speaker series

Yamiche Alcindor of PBS NewsHour will join KPU virtual event in October

By Kelly McDonnell · Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020

SOC and The Blackprint are co-hosting the Oct. 1 conversation

News

At virtual discussion, former presidential candidate Julián Castro talks voting, 2020 election prospects

By Sophia Solano | September 22

“We need to speak up for accuracy and the truth,” Castro said

Coronavirus

AU announces a change to employee furlough plan

By Abbie Veitch and Nina Heller | September 21

Employees making more than $40,000 a year will undergo five-day furlough between November and March

Guest Columns

Opinion: Mental health during the coronavirus pandemic presents new challenges

By Georgina DiNardo | September 21

Students need an outlet for this mounting stress

News

AU junior publishes new book of poetry

By Isabella Goodman | September 19

“Into the Orange Grove” by Grace Hasson debuted July 28

News

On National Dance Day, five AU dancers reflect on what dance means to them

By Stephanie Mirah | September 19

Members of the AU Dance Team, American Bhangra Crew, AU Dance Company and AU in Motion reminisce about dancing with their teammates and friends

Opinion

Satire: Wonk Cat takes semester off to backpack through Europe

By Owen Boice | September 19

Campus’s only feline resident defers for a semester after classes go online

Sports

AU top 10 sporting moments in the past decade: #10 and #9

By Spencer Nusbaum and Ezekiel Cohen | September 18

Kristen Largay becomes all-time leader in career digs, while Sa’eed Nelson scores 41 points in PL tournament exit

News

Bring The Fire: antiracism and BLM resource brand created by two AU seniors

By Stephanie Mirah | September 17

Students combine their backgrounds to create widely circulated Google Doc and Instagram infographics of resources

Coronavirus

Burwell draws on HHS experience at AU to deal with COVID-19

By Nina Heller | September 17

“Pandemic more challenging in a university setting,” Burwell says

Sports

AU Athletics community holds roundtable to discuss racial injustice

By Cameron Fisher | September 16

Wrestler, head coach and law professor speak on the state of race and athletics

News

AU students impacted by changes to USPS through voting and more

By Eliza Schloss | September 15

USPS head suspended controversial measures in August

News

DC art scene veteran hosts gallery in her own home

By Grace George | September 15

While many are social distancing, one District resident is inviting more people into her home-turned-gallery

News

AU community gathers for virtual 9/11 vigil

By Dan Papscun | September 14

Speakers highlight the importance of educating younger generations in the lessons learned since the 2001 attacks

News

DC’s first deaf-owned-and-operated restaurant opens on H Street

By Clare Mulroy | September 14

Mozzeria debuted its handcrafted Neapolitan-style pizza on Sept. 4

News

During the online semester, AU’s food pantry offers items to students in need

By Kelsey Carolan | September 14

Students with emergency housing have automatic access to The Market

News

Residents celebrate Adams Morgan Day with virtual and in-person activities

By Kelly McDonnell | September 13

Live-streamed performances, discounts on drinks and virtual games occur on Sunday

Opinion

Staff Editorial: The Patriot League Social Justice Coalition demands more of us all

By The Eagle Editorial Board | September 12

Student-athlete activism deserves campus-wide acknowledgement and support

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