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How student groups used style to support primary presidential candidates

By Lizzy Tarallo · Sunday, May 3, 2020

Before Biden was the presumptive nominee, students sported campaign pins and t-shirts

Coronavirus has caused international upheaval in the film industry

By Kelly McDonnell · Saturday, May 2, 2020

Box offices stand to lose almost $33 million every day that theaters remain closed

SOC junior turns his hobbies into a clothing brand

By Stephanie Mirah · Friday, May 1, 2020

Gabe Hultberg gets inspiration from his grandmother

Opinion

Satire: Professor actually conducts class competently online

By Owen Boice | April 30

Students are not the only ones struggling to adapt to remote instruction

Coronavirus

New restrictions change how District farmers markets can operate

April 30

Markets have limited vendors and stopped food sampling

Mary Clark served as interim provost in 2018.

News

Deputy Provost Mary Clark leaves position after 18 years at AU

By Abbie Veitch | April 29

Clark is set to become the provost at the University of Denver

Guest Columns

Opinion: We need to do more to help our veterans

By Marshall Child | April 27

Supporting veteran-focused organizations should be a priority

News

SPA and WCL professor dies from COVID-19 at 66

By Sophie Austin and Kelsey Carolan | April 25

Joseph Kaplan was a ‘consummate mentor’ to students, SPA colleague says

Coronavirus

Despite professors’ best efforts, students struggle with online classes

By Dan Papscun | April 24

Lack of motivation, connection and community makes participation difficult

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: An open letter to the class of 2020

By Rob Johnson | April 23

Alumni know your anxieties and are here to help

News

American University accepts 38 percent of applicants for the class of 2024

By Sophie Austin | April 23

This year had the most applicants in AU history

Sports

How athletes and coaches are grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic

By Alec Branch and Ezekiel Cohen | April 23

Teams face canceled championships, practices and trainings

Coronavirus

AU community shows support for furloughed food service workers

By Kelsey Cartelli | April 22

Many have been left without source of income

News

BREAKING: AU announces full financial divestment from fossil fuel stocks

By Dan Papscun and Nina Heller | April 22

Decision comes after a decade of student outcry

News

Henry Louis Gates Jr. is the commencement speaker for class of 2020

By Kelsey Carolan | April 21

May commencement ceremony will be online

News

Bruce Hornsby performs with yMusic at the Strathmore music center

By Thomas Recchio | April 21

Rock legend delivers performance for hundreds of fans

Coronavirus

Ten podcasts to pass the time in quarantine

By Stephanie Mirah | April 21

List of podcasts to get you out of a daze while you stay inside

News

AU’s performing arts classes adapt to a new digital shared space in light of COVID-19

By Daniella Ignacio | April 20

Theater, dance, music and audio production programs explore online learning

News

SG referendum supporting divestment from fossil fuel industry passes

By Kelsey Cartelli and Nina Heller | April 17

Student body shows support for potential future Board of Trustees action

Coronavirus

University projected to lose $27 million due to the COVID-19 response

By Kelsey Carolan and Dan Papscun | April 17

In email to AU community, executive team outline changes to staffing, payment, long-term projects

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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