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Smaller faith groups suffer from low participation on AU’s campus

By Caleb Ogilvie · Friday, April 28, 2023

“Unless you’re one of the larger faith communities, it’s almost impossible to attract new students unless they search for you.”

BREAKING: AUPD opens investigation into suspicious activity in Kerwin Hall

By Owen Auston-Babcock · Thursday, April 27, 2023

The University is encouraging anyone with information to contact AUPD

Another reason an on-campus ANC race tied 1-1? Incorrect ballots

By Gabe Castro-Root · Thursday, April 27, 2023

Several AU students were accidentally given ballots for the wrong neighborhood commission seat in the November election

Features

AU Students and faculty reflect on threats to higher education

By Samantha Skolnick | April 27

The recent rejection of a potential AP African American Studies course is one example of efforts to exert control over education

Sports

Meet American University’s undefeated tennis team

By Hannah Newlon-Trujillo | April 27

Looking for a club sport with a competitive edge? Then club tennis is the team for you.

Music

AU’s chorus performs ‘On a Canvas of Silence’ for a lively and supportive crowd

By Soumya Sahay | April 27

The ensemble’s third track, ‘A Silence Haunts Me,’ steals the show with its touching lyrics

Opinion

Opinion: There is a mental health resource crisis at DC universities

By Alice Still | April 27

Student Government passes resolution to end the six to eight counseling session limit, illustrating students’ urge for more resources at AU and across the District

News

Organization MuralsDC helps artists paint the city’s history and future

By Clair Sapilewski | April 27

MuralsDC has created nearly 200 murals throughout the District

Guest Columns

Opinion: A former Peace Corps volunteer says: Choose violence

By Connor H. O’Brien | April 27

Why words like ‘diplomacy,’ ‘ceasefire’ and ‘negotiations’ are such rubbish in the context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine

News

The Smithsonian National Zoo opens its Bird House for the first time in six years

By Soumya Sahay | April 26

Nearly 80 species of bird can be found in the new zoo exhibit

News

Non-citizens will be able to vote in DC starting next year

By Abigail Hatting | April 26

A bill finalized last month will allow all permanent residents, including undocumented immigrants, to vote in the city’s municipal elections

Podcast

Play by Play Episode 4: Basketball with Lincoln Ball and Lorenzo Donadio

By Delaney Hoke and Penelope Jennings | April 26

Basketball part two: men's edition

News

Leonard Hall renovation project to begin in May

By Clair Sapilewski | April 26

The renovation includes layout changes to bathrooms and lounges as well as updates to residence hall rooms

News

Tertulias: Uniendo los estudiantes Hispanohablantes y abrazando varias culturas

By Ava Agostinelli | April 26

Una reseña de los varios eventos de idiomas del mundo y cultural este semestre

Silver Screen

Scenes that Stick: The death of Logan Roy

By Sara Winick | April 25

HBO’s hit series ‘Succession’ has created a monument of television history in its recent episode ‘Connor’s Wedding’

News

AU Kitchen workers demand higher wages with UNITE HERE local union

By Abigail Hatting | April 25

Compass workers across DC are organizing to negotiate new contracts with higher wages

Lifestyle

Students speak about how study abroad has influenced their fashion sense

By Marina Zaczkiewicz | April 25

Immersing themselves in a different culture gave these students confidence and inspiration

Opinion

Opinion: We need to interrogate AU’s alcohol culture

By Greta Mauch | April 25

Campus violence and student health cannot be addressed without reducing the prevalence of alcohol

News

Students and advocates aren’t satisfied as University’s Community Working Group on sexual violence nears final recommendations

By Walker Whalen | April 25

Outside organizations levy criticism, students claim they are mistreated at meetings

News

Club Perfil: El Club Cultural Mexicano une a la familia mexicoamericana dentro AU

By Sophie Cazares | April 24

Este nuevo club quiere transformar la imagen de México y ayudar a construir comunidad

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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