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Student government president Taylor Dumpson resigns

By The Eagle Staff · Friday, Jan. 26, 2018

Special election to replace Dumpson likely to take place in late February

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Venue choice for Founder’s Day Ball sparks strong reactions from students

By Cordilia James · Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018

SG responds to criticism that National Museum of African American History and Culture choice is ‘distasteful’

AU trustee takes voluntary leave from board after sexual misconduct findings

By Brianna Crummy · Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018

Los Angeles Times publisher Ross Levinsohn has been accused of sexual harassment

Opinion

The American University experience is a toss up that no one can predict

By Ryan Shepard | January 24

The undergraduate experience is nothing more than a means to an end

News

American University police release videos showing suspects accused of hanging anti-immigration posters

By Haley Samsel | January 23

Anti-immigration posters discovered Monday

Unjversity President Sylvia Burwell released a statement addressing the anti-immigration flyers found on campus Monday.

News

Burwell addresses anti-immigrant flyers found at AU Monday

By Dilpreet Raju | January 23

In a statement, Burwell emphasized support for targeted communities

News

Latinx leaders frustrated with university response to anti-immigration posters

By Maria Carrasco | January 23

Five groups call for meeting with university leadership

Opinion

Venue selection for Founder’s Day Ball event is racially tone-deaf

By Nickolaus Mack | January 22

For a campus rattled by racial tension, the National Museum of African American History and Culture is not the best venue

News

Eight anti-immigration flyers posted at American University

By The Eagle Staff | January 22

Posters part of far-right, worldwide effort on college campuses

Features

AU alum’s nonprofit helps students tackle climate change

By Julia Gagnon | January 22

RE-volv, founded by alum Andreas Karelas, encourages student environmental activism

The National Museum of African American History and Culture

News

Founder’s Day Ball to be held at National Museum of African American History and Culture

By Maria Carrasco and Katya Podkovyroff Lewis | January 22

Event will celebrate University’s 125th anniversary

Redshirt senior heavyweight Brett Dempsey (red) locks up with Navy's Austin Faunce during the Eagles' 25-9 loss to the Mids. Dempsey was one of three AU wrestlers to earn individual victories.

Sports

Wrestling falls to Navy in home opener

By Vincent Salandro | January 21

Eagles lose final six individual bouts

Sports

Women’s basketball continues Patriot League and home court undefeated streak

By Kimberly Cataudella | January 20

The AU women’s basketball team beat Boston University 66-50 on Wednesday night in Bender Arena with AU President Sylvia Burwell as their guest coach on the sidelines.

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News

AU Photo Collective brings Distressed and Distorted photography to life

By Dilpreet Raju | January 19

Fourth Exhibition introduces depth with every image

News

Politician and AU alum Jason Kander to speak at AU

By Haley Samsel | January 18

Kander will kick off KPU’s spring calendar

News

The news you missed over winter break

By Haley Samsel | January 17

ID cards required to enter MGC, new SPA dean and more

Johnson’s Florist and Garden Centers is near the corner of Van Ness Street and Wisconsin Avenue.

News

Tenleytown florist in AU building to close due to rising rent

By Courtney Rozen | January 9

Residents protest to keep Johnson’s Florist and Garden Centers open on Wisconsin Avenue

International Students Campus Climate Survey

News

International students report high satisfaction with campus environment

By Matt Holt | December 18

63 percent of international students report their peers are committed to creating a welcoming environment

Opinion

Rethinking academic freedom

By Nickolaus Mack | December 18

In September 2015, the Faculty Senate unanimously approved a resolution on academic freedom.

Sports

Embracing college (flag) football culture

By Kimberly Cataudella | December 17

Saturdays at AU aren’t special affairs. The library is only slightly less packed than weekdays, campus coffee shops are buzzing with study groups and the quad is lined with foldable tables.

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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