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Bridget Trogden named new dean of undergraduate education and academic student services

By Abigail Turner · Thursday, May 4, 2023

Trogden will follow Dean Jessica Waters, who is stepping down from the role

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Beyond the Byline Episode 19: Behind the Big Desk

Thursday, May 4, 2023

An interview with the Eagle's new editor-in-chief, Abigail Pritchard, following her first week in the position.

Opinion: AU must update its emergency preparedness plans

By Alice Still · Thursday, May 4, 2023

In light of the recent shootings on college campuses, AU students raise questions on campus safety

Opinion

Opinion: Improving DC’s student governments begins with a study of their faults

By Rebeca Samano | May 4

True improvement is unlikely to be met without thorough analysis of their failures

Opinion

American University’s opciones de menú problemáticas

By Paige Craig | May 4

¿Por qué asociamos uno de los únicos alimentos Latinos en el menú con la frontera?

News

Profs and Pints: Evento sobre la crisis en Brasil y Perú

By Aline Behar Kado | May 4

Profesor adjunto de American University, Fulton Armstrong expusó sobre las crisis políticas en Latino America, enfocándose en Brasil y Perú

Music

Pitches be Trippin’ celebrates 10-year anniversary

By Maria Tedesco | May 4

The a cappella group honored alumni and graduating members with songs old and new

News

Rompiendo estereotipos en las artes

By Ava Agostinelli | May 3

American University y DC encabezan un abundante representación de perspectivas

News

El futuro de la inmigración a los Estados Unidos y como la lucha sigue

By Sophie Cazares and Sarai Batallas | May 3

Con cambios recientes al programa de DACA, estudiantes y activistas comparten sus reacciones

Sports

Morgan’s Message and The Hidden Opponent advocate for student-athlete mental health at AU

By Penelope Jennings | May 3

AU athletes raise awareness and fight for mental health support

Sports

From wrestling for fun to becoming a Division I athlete, Max Leete tackles his dreams

By Lauren Andreala | May 3

“The wrestling program has a rich history and has a great network of support, alumni and brand new coaching staff supporting me in the journey so far."

Sports

Riley DeRubbo is one of the Eagles’ greatest assets on and off the court

By Marco Gacina and Silas Gaughran Bedell | May 3

The Eagles' do-it-all guard has improved every season of her career

News

Environmental Justice colloquium series commemorated “research and action for a more just and sustainable world”

By Patricia McGee | May 3

Center for Environment, Community, and Equity celebrates its first inaugural year

American University students walkout to protest University's response to sexual assault | The Eagle

News

American University’s Community Working Group on Preventing and Responding to Sexual Harassment and Violence holds their final meeting

By Tyler Davis | May 2

Final recommendations are expected to be submitted to President Burwell within the next month

News

Members of AU’s art department want more program opportunities for growth and community building

By Marina Zaczkiewicz | May 2

“Leaning into the community that is so special in AU is something that I wish I had done a lot sooner."

News

AU students create the Edible Campus Initiative to deepen knowledge about plants on campus

By Marina Zaczkiewicz | May 2

The project includes an interactive map where students can find various plant species on campus

News

SOC’s IDEAS Institute uses science fiction technology to complement filmmaking

By Samantha Myers | May 2

“It changes how you think about directing your actors in what they do."

Music

Music Library creates community for music students

By Maria Tedesco and Sydney Hsu | May 2

Used by students and professors, the library is for more than checking out music scores

News

Sunrise AU proposes Green New Deal to increase transparency with sustainability efforts

By Jenna Schwartz | May 2

From campus decarbonization to fair wages for University staff, AU activists demand more from the administration

News

AU’s Model UN team reflects on rise to fame and what the future holds

By Samantha Skolnick | May 1

"What made us get here is what’s going to keep us here."

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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