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Identities: That is not my name.

By Sara Shibata · Monday, April 15, 2024

It’s time for professors to start getting our names right

Kitten heels are here to stay

By Ines Daguillard · Monday, April 15, 2024

The fashionable mini heels stand the test of time and prove they’re always fashionable

Course Reserves and joining the “cult” of saving money

By Samantha Skolnick · Monday, April 15, 2024

15 years of providing AU students with necessary learning materials

News

Inside the growing hit genre from Latin America

By Ben Cunningham | April 15

Reggaeton is more than just Bad Bunny

News

President-designate Jonathan Alger welcomed in traditional AU fashion: Protest

By Margo Buchanan , Sophie Milner-Gorvine and Owen Auston-Babcock | April 12

Student Government delivered letter asking Alger to rescind indoor protest ban

News

The accessory that keeps on giving: the bow

By Ines Daguillard | April 12

The bow increased in popularity recently but has centuries of history behind it

News

SOC’s Communication Collaborative for Change highlights diverse Gen Z voices with fourth cohort

By Phillip Kulubya | April 12

The integrated communications agency spent the spring semester working with Aldi

Sports

AU men’s basketball head coach Duane Simpkins hopes to build on his first season

By Noah Peretz | April 12

Simpkins is optimistic about the future of the program despite AU’s loss in the Patriot League tournament

Guest Columns

Guest Column: An open statement of resignation

By Julia Norman | April 12

I will not work for a university that condones genocide

News

AU’s SSI chapter holds balloon release as part of Bring Them Home campaign

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | April 12

Sunday marked six months of captivity for the over 100 remaining hostages in Gaza

News

BREAKING: American University to end distribution of free masks and COVID tests May 10

By Penelope Jennings | April 11

Community members can still get tested in health center for small fee

News

BREAKING: American University Board of Trustees announces reduced budget for fiscal year 2025

By Penelope Jennings and Luna Jinks | April 11

Budget reduced $34 million from previous year, following deficit

News

KPU hosts NPR national political correspondent Mara Liasson

By Cara Halford | April 11

Liasson talked politics and the future of journalism amid polarization

Column

Opinion: Are you morally obligated to vote for Joe Biden?

By Quinn Volpe | April 11

Either way, we must see this election as an opportunity to fight for people that Biden and Trump aren’t helping

Local

La iniciativa de votación por orden de preferencia puede aparecer en la boleta electoral de Washington D.C.

By Connor Gillette | April 10

La Iniciativa 83 promete cambios, pero enfrenta oposición

Local

Local nonprofit strengthens connections with DC residents

By Richa Sharma | April 10

How addressing underlying issues can help improve public space in Columbia Heights

Sports

Peak Performance: Refining sports training with technology

By Richa Sharma | April 10

AU athletes wear activity trackers to maximize performance and minimize risk

News

A Conversation with Chase Strangio: The importance of storytelling and community-driven advocacy

By Kathryn Squyres | April 9

Students for Change hosted ACLU lawyer and activist to honor International Transgender Day of Visibility

News

Stumpy the Cherry Tree has its last bloom this season

By Jessica Ackerman | April 9

The iconic cherry blossom tree opened its flowers to one last set of visitors

Silver Screen

El Festival de Cine de Lengua Materna: La exploración, celebración y preservación de diversidad lingüística por parte del Smithsonian

By Alfie Pritchard | April 9

El noveno año del festival anual es otra muestra conmovedora

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