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AU alumni describe lack of closure, struggles after being evacuated from the Peace Corps

By Nina Heller · Friday, June 19, 2020

‘It was a lot of painful goodbyes and soul searching’

Recent AU alumna sells WONK merchandise for coronavirus relief and Black Lives Matter movement

By Lizzy Tarallo · Friday, June 19, 2020

All proceeds from merchandise will go toward COVID-19 relief and organizations supporting racial justice

BREAKING: AU to hold hybrid classes for fall semester, limit dorm occupancy

By Ayelet Sheffey and Dan Papscun · Tuesday, June 16, 2020

On-campus housing will be offered to freshmen and some sophomores

News

Black-owned businesses that support beauty and self-care

By Emily Walsh | June 16

These businesses all have a unique aspect to encourage you to include Black businesses in your daily routines

Opinion

Opinion: Attacks on free press during protests are detrimental

By Samantha Margot | June 16

In order to have a functioning democracy we need press coverage

Sports

Athletes and coaches speak out on race and BLM at home and at AU

By Alec Branch | June 15

Many discuss their experiences with race inside and outside of sports

Sports

AU announces a new women’s lacrosse head coach

By Alec Branch | June 12

Lindsay Teeters’ hiring comes on the heels of team-record 7-0 season

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU cancels all fall study abroad programs

By Kelsey Carolan , Dan Papscun and Fariha Rahman | June 12

Spring 2021 abroad plans still moving forward

Coronavirus

Shakespeare and quarantine: the expectation of creation

By Stephanie Mirah | June 12

Literature professor shares perspective on Shakespeare’s work and the pandemic’s influence on creativity

Coronavirus

Students consider taking fall semester off as they await American University’s decision

By Sophia Solano and Amelia Reuben | June 11

Some worry about increased risks, others are concerned about challenges online classes could present

News

TDR staff member dies at 32, after 15 years at American University

By Kelsey Carolan | June 9

Anthony Johnson remembered as passionate and kind by co-workers and family

News

American University alumni will join students for virtual Black Lives Matter rally

By Ayelet Sheffey | June 9

Speakers hope to expand University’s role in addressing racism and providing a safer space for Black students

News

At a virtual service, AU chaplain mourns deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others

By Ayelet Sheffey | June 9

‘We despair of the violence done by white privilege and racism,’ Oskvig said

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Silver Screen

‘The High Note’ is a sweet but unremarkable story about the music industry

By Isabella Goodman | June 8

Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross star as two leading women navigating the music industry

Silver Screen

Rewatching “Paris Is Burning” helps define contemporary moments of history

By Kelly McDonnell | June 5

Watching “Paris Is Burning” today feels like watching a contemporary artifact, a paradox created by an old camera about people and culture that are distressingly recognizable. The grainy handheld camera of the late ‘80s that was used to film 70 hours of footage directed by Jennie Livingston, who’s ...

Guest Columns

Opinion: Expressing humility while advocating for racial justice is imperative

By Adit Roy | June 5

How to do our best as allies in the movement for change as non-Black students

Ibram X. Kendi, the founding director of the new Anti-Racist Research and Policy Center at AU.

News

Ibram X. Kendi will leave AU and join Boston University faculty to develop antiracist research center

By Lizzy Tarallo | June 4

Kendi is leaving AU after almost three years as a faculty member

Opinion

Letter from the editor: Being a black college editor covering the George Floyd protests

By Sophie Austin | June 4

The Eagle welcomes the feedback of the AU community to make our reporting fairer

News

Third student sues American University over tuition and fee refunds

By Dan Papscun | June 3

Lawsuit alleges the University failed to provide services that students agreed to by going online

News

On The Record: Covering George Floyd protests and underrepresented communities

By Kelsey Carolan | June 3

As a newspaper, we must amplify voices that need to be heard

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.

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