Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer.

Delivering American University's news and views since 1925

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Support The Eagle

Legal News

Opinion: Eliminating the term “queer” encourages harmful narratives

By Samantha Margot · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020

Quitting use of the term snubs LGBTQ+ history and isolates our community

AU Style Diaries: Finding style at the thrift store

By Tasneem Osman · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020

AU student Tasneem Osman shares her style evolution from her hijab to her mom’s closet

Comfort Foods: Naomi Greengold connects to her Nigerian heritage through jollof rice

By Clare Mulroy · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020

The spicy dish is a reminder of family and childhood

Sports

Harris and Beckton ready to form a new identity for the AU men’s basketball team

By Ezekiel Cohen | November 11

Senior duo confident in their chances for the upcoming season

Sports

Club Sports’ fall and spring seasons in state of uncertainty

By Alec Branch | November 11

Leadership adapts to keep everyone prepared and energized for when they can return

Coronavirus

With spring semester looming, students struggle to search for housing

By Rebeka Rafi | November 11

Many feel pressured to find housing in D.C. despite lack of preparation

News

The Eagle’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group looks to a new recruitment strategy for the spring semester while furthering ongoing initiatives

By Gabriel Ferris | November 10

The Eagle hosted conversations with John Watson, Amy Eisman and Sherri Williams, focuses on first-year staffers in recruitment and more

Kenneth Clarke was a freshman in the School of International Service, pictured here.

News

University says SIS professor who sued for age discrimination was terminated for misconduct

By Abbie Veitch | November 10

Lawyers for AU and professor agree to protective order

News

AU’s Center for Advocacy and Student Equity announces changes to their policy

By Sarah Mattalian | November 10

During a time of difficulty and confusion among students, CASE has adapted to new online circumstances

Opinion

Staff Editorial: AU's budget losses are concerning for the long-term future

By The Eagle Editorial Board | November 10

With a tuition-dependent budget and the depletion of available endowment funds, what comes next?

Sports

BREAKING: Patriot League announces men’s and women’s 2021 basketball schedules

By Alec Branch | November 9

Both teams will play a 16-game season beginning Jan. 2, face just five opponents

Screen Shot 2020-11-02 at 1.29.40 PM.png

News

On Election Day, AU community worked at the polls and on campaigns

By Nina Heller | November 9

“I feel like I'm doing a small part of supporting everyone's right to vote and making sure that everyone's voice is heard,” staffer says

Features

White House Historical Association, Antiracist Research and Policy Center launch fellowship

By Kate Corliss | November 9

Historical Association explores the history and legacy of slavery in D.C.

News

New language museum had its inaugural opening in D.C.

By Thomas Recchio | November 9

Planet Word opened its doors through a virtual ceremony on Oct. 22

Sports

When it comes to swimming, Eleanor Felton has a regal presence

By Ben Morse | November 8

AU swimmer looks back on her record breaking times, and forward on the season that may come

News

American University community reacts to news of Biden’s victory

By The Eagle News Staff | November 7

“AU students have their work cut out for them.”

News

Comfort Foods: Youvetsi is a Greek dish with remnants of family gatherings

By Annmarie Melsheimer | November 7

American University senior Anastasia Matlin finds comfort in her Greek heritage

News

AU professor sells 400 masks through Etsy shop SewJusticeSewPeace

By Stephanie Mirah | November 7

Jane Palmer sews social justice-themed and patterned masks for toddlers to adults

Opinion

Opinion: Normalize making folks with disabilities a priority.

By Kayla Kelly | November 7

Stop making learning platforms a one-size-fits-all model, whether online or not.

News

AU community reflects on White House’s coronavirus outbreak

By Grace Newton | November 6

“This was a disaster waiting to happen from the beginning,” professor says

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