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Opinion: Studying on a student visa? Be prepared for debt

By Dylan Lamberti · Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018

The U.S. visa process filters international students based financial ability instead of academic potential

Electrical fire near Hughes Hall leads to evacuation of all main campus buildings

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco · Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018

Fire burned for over two hours before being extinguished around 10 a.m.

American University facing subpoena from accused Russian agent Maria Butina

By Haley Samsel and Brianna Crummy · Friday, Sept. 28, 2018

Former classmates are fighting Butina's request for class rosters

Opinion

Satire: Tour group thrilled by amount of chain link fencing AU has to offer

By Ian Pritchard | September 27

Don’t even get them started on the gases buried in the ground

News

Burwell and Corker talk bipartisanship, midterm elections at Sine Institute launch

By Maria Carrasco | September 27

Corker: "Both parties are pretty bankrupt"

AU alum Sarah McBride speaks at the Democratic National Convention on July 28.

News

AU alum and activist Sarah McBride to speak on campus Thursday

By Cate Longino | September 25

The author and former student government president will discuss new memoir

News

AU Photo Collective will feature student work in Art All Night Tenleytown event

By Delilah Harvey | September 24

WVAU will curate music during event in SEOULSPICE

Features

AU chaplain rides over 500 miles to raise money for Kay Spiritual Life Center

By Emily Seymour | September 24

Rev. Mark Schaefer hopes to use funds to improve center’s programming

News

University announces new institute focused on creating bipartisan policy solutions

By Maria Carrasco | September 24

The Sine Institute of Policy and Politics will officially launch Tuesday with Newseum event

News

Students mourn the death of former AU student and activist Isaiah Young

By Haley Samsel and Brianna Crummy | September 21

Young, known as Zay to friends, was at the forefront of activism at AU

Sports

Meet the new faces of AU’s men’s basketball

By Mohamad Hashash | September 21

Brennan sees potential for improvement this season with the “hard-working” recruitment class

Music

Brooklyn band LVL UP brings headbanging energy to the DMV for the last time

By Brit Abrams | September 20

LVL UP is set to play DC9 Club on Sept. 21

News

New rules for club spending, fundraising spark dissent from student organizations

By Julia Gagnon | September 20

Groups can no longer charge admission fees if they use club council funding

News

AU students launch Alexander Hamilton Society chapter to promote non-partisan policy discussion

By Sophie Austin | September 19

The launch featured a debate on U.S. relations with North Korea

News

University adds permanent section to Terrace Dining Room dedicated to halal food

By Grace George | September 19

Change comes after Muslim students advocated for more on-campus halal food options

Music

Portugal. The Man’s world tour will stop in the DMV on Sept. 21

By Delilah Harvey | September 18

The band will play at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Maryland

Sports

AU women’s soccer ties against Boston in double overtime

By Mohamad Hashash | September 18

Eagles open up Patriot League play with 1-1 tie against BU, led behind Brown’s 15 saves

Features

Former AU student crowdfunds thousands to pay off balance at AU after being cut off from parents

By Ayelet Sheffey | September 17

After coming out as transgender to his family, student has not been able to continue his education

Music

Lenny Kravitz to perform at the Anthem on Sept. 24

By Grace George | September 17

The four-time Grammy winner will play songs from his 2018 album “Raise Vibration”

Opinion

Satire: School of International Service to grant honorary degree to that kid in your World Politics course

By Nickolaus Mack | September 17

His unfailing ability to monopolize class discussion greatly impressed department chairs

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