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American University releases plans for new Student Thriving Complex

By Sara Winick and Connor Sturniolo | April 7

Construction to begin in 2024 for new athletic facilities, renovations to Mary Graydon Center

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‘Change can’t wait’: Sunrise Movement demands Green New Deal at campus rally

By Patricia McGee | April 7

Sunrise Movement calls on administration to hear student body concerns over University’s environmental impacts

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Student Government presidential candidates discuss advocacy, campus issues and goals at debate

By Kendall Thompson and Owen Auston-Babcock | April 7

American University Student Government president candidates discuss advocacy, campus issues and goals at debate  presidential debate

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Sports

Duane Simpkins announced as men’s basketball head coach

By Delaney Hoke | April 7

Simpkins shared vision for program at press conference

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Edwin Santos, primer candidato Latino a la presidencia de gobierno estudiantil en AU

By Camila Rodriguez Termini | April 6

Santos habla con El Águila sobre sus planes de campaña para mejorar comunidad, seguridad y representación en AU

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'We will not be erased’: Protesters gather on Capitol Hill to demand protections for LGBTQ+ youth

By Maeve Fishel | April 5

The protest organized by Queer Youth Assemble offered stories of hope, calls on lawmakers to fight anti-transgender legislation

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AU ANC’s one-vote tie raises concerns over lack of student engagement in local politics

By Abigail Hatting | April 5

 Numerous barriers limit students from voting and running for office in DC

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Meet the 2023-2024 Student Government executive board candidates

By Kendall Thompson | April 5

Voting opens April 5 at noon

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Opinion

Opinion: DeSantis’ Florida is American education’s event horizon

By PJ Cunningham | April 4

Policies such as Florida’s ‘STOP WOKE’ Act represent a threat to the integrity of America’s most important formative institution: its education system

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AU launches new meal plans based on student feedback

By Kathryn Squyres | April 4

Updates to meal plans include unlimited meal swipes for TDR, limited retail meal exchanges, dining dollars, mobile ordering credit and guest meals

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Meet Ward 3’s newest councilmember: Matthew Frumin

By Kendall Thompson | April 3

Frumin hopes to improve housing issues and education system 

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Undergraduate Senate passes sexual assault survivors’ bill of rights

By Owen Auston-Babcock | March 31

Students urging University to adopt it into official policy

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Kennedy Political Union hosts scholar and activist Angela Davis

By Tyler Davis | March 31

The political activist discussed the goals of Black liberation and her work in movements such as prison abolition

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Guest Columns

Opinion: Identity politics in Student Government elections won’t save us, it never has

By Kayla Kelly | March 31

When we heavily indulge in these identities, our ability to recognize their shortcomings and effectively critique their work as representatives of the people falls short.

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AU’s Creative Writing Club builds community through creativity

By Maria Tedesco | March 30

The Creative Writing Club wants all students to find inspiration to be creative

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Sports

With men’s basketball in the spotlight this season, fans and community express hope for increased attention to women’s basketball

By Delaney Hoke | March 29

Women’s basketball remains in the shadows with lower attendance and less buzz

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The Drip: Change up your Dav order with unique combinations and new flavor

By Marina Zaczkiewicz | March 29

Dav employees dish about popular drinks and off the menu items

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