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

By Sophie Austin · Thursday, April 23, 2020

This year had the most applicants in AU history

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

By Alec Branch and Ezekiel Cohen · Thursday, April 23, 2020

Teams face canceled championships, practices and trainings

AU community shows support for furloughed food service workers

By Kelsey Cartelli · Wednesday, April 22, 2020

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

Coronavirus

The perfect playlist for all your quarantine feels

By Devika Knafo | April 17

Your musical guide to keeping busy while also staying six feet apart

News

On The Record: “We are...all in this together”

By Brianna Crummy | April 17

The Eagle shares how we’re all united as we continue through the coronavirus pandemic

Guest Columns

Letter from the editor: My AU journey is over, but my legacy lives on

By Lydia Calitri | April 17

Outgoing editor-in-chief Lydia Calitri reflects on her time at AU despite having her last semester cut short

News

Jok, Saldanha, Pillai and Levine elected to 2020-2021 Student Government executive board

By Kelsey Cartelli and Nina Heller | April 16

Turnout increased by 16.5 percent this year, with 2,265 students voting

Coronavirus

Petition circulating on social media calls for a universal pass grading system

By Kelsey Carolan | April 16

University says students should not expect the optional pass/fail system to be changed

Coronavirus

AUSG takes action in response to coronavirus disruptions

By Kelsey Cartelli | April 16

Under state of exception, SG aims to provide relief to struggling students

News

Jok campaign accuses Eric Brock of campaign violations

By Nina Heller | April 15

Ethical questions, election violations raised in Judicial Board inquiry

Guest Columns

Opinion: AU needs more women of color in AUSG

By Analyza Jenkins and Chase Vincent | April 15

We need more Black and Brown women in AUSG; here’s how we can start

News

Meet your 2020-2021 Student Government candidates

By Kelsey Cartelli and Nina Heller | April 14

Voting ends on April 16 at noon

News

Online SG president and comptroller debate interrupted by anonymous harassment

By Dan Papscun and Kelsey Cartelli | April 9

Despite disruption, moderators say the discussion was worthwhile

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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