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A Pride Month playlist for all identities

By Kelly McDonnell · Friday, June 22, 2018

June is upon us, which means it's a time for hot weather and Pride. Pride Month celebrates LGBTQ people, their history and their progress through parades, marches and other events.

Surfside set to open Tenleytown location

By Emily Martin · Sunday, June 10, 2018

D.C. taco chain will open two new stores in 2019

Burger Tap & Shake closes in Tenleytown

By Emily Martin and Grace George · Thursday, June 7, 2018

Popular burger joint has one remaining location in Foggy Bottom

News

Senior vice provost Mary Clark appointed interim provost

By Brianna Crummy | May 26

Clark will take over in July following departure of Scott Bass

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Christine BN Chin named dean of SIS

By Maria Carrasco | May 24

Chin has served as interim dean since August

Opinion

Staff editorial: Where AU stands, one year after a hate crime shook university to its core

By The Eagle Editorial Board | May 1

Today marks the unfortunate anniversary of the May 1 hate crime that shook the foundations of American University by targeting our most marginalized community: black students.

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The perfect storm

By Courtney Rozen | May 1

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Wawa location coming to Tenleytown

By Anna Donohue | April 30

Popular convenience store chain will open second D.C. location in old Sears building

Music

Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer win turns heads and alters the image of rap

By Grace George | April 30

Professors, students discuss why Lamar’s milestone hits home

Features

Asian-American Student Union launches new 'family program' to build community

By Daniella Ignacio | April 30

Bigs provide mentorship and friendship for littles

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One year later, Blackprint staff reflects on covering the May 2017 banana incident

By Courtney Rozen | April 30

When someone strung bananas from nooses on American University’s campus last May, Lauren Lumpkin first heard about it from friends at The Blackprint. At the time, the publication was new to AU.

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AU Hawaii Club shares culture through 10th annual luau

By Cordilia James | April 29

Club president: "Hawaii is always our home"

Features

Sophomore selected to represent AU community on advisory neighborhood commission

By Abbie Veitch | April 29

Taylor Berlin represents AU on advisory neighborhood commission

Music

New a cappella group CLEAR Tones aims to teach languages through music

By Daniella Ignacio | April 27

When Sabrina Ortiz Vázquez arrived at AU’s Center for Language Exploration, Acquisition and Research, or CLEAR, with an eight-page arrangement of Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito” in hand on April 8, she didn’t know what to expect.

News

Burwell: ‘All credible leads have been exhausted’ in May 2017 banana incident investigation

By Haley Samsel and Courtney Rozen | April 27

Announcement comes nearly a year since hate crime rocked American University

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Emma Sulkowicz discusses art and activism on college campuses

By Abbie Veitch | April 27

Artist known for Mattress Carrying performance art visits AU

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D.C. Reads’ Kids on Campus introduces elementary schoolers to college life

By Anna Donohue | April 27

Annual event showcases AU to students in the D.C Reads program

Check out events happening this weekend at the American History Museum (above) and elsewhere.

News

Life After Hours: April 27-29

By Liz Holmes | April 26

Take a break from studying this weekend

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The Eagle staff tries P.O.D. originals

By Alyssa Rotunno and Sasha Jones | April 26

Among the options: tuna salad bites and a buffalo chicken wrap

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AU achieves carbon neutrality goal two years ahead of schedule

By Julia Gagnon | April 25

University attributes achievement to solar panel farm, campus-wide efforts

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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