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

By Abigail Hatting · Wednesday, April 5, 2023

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

Meet the 2023-2024 Student Government executive board candidates

By Kendall Thompson · Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Voting opens April 5 at noon

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

By PJ Cunningham · Tuesday, April 4, 2023

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

News

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

News

Meet Ward 3’s newest councilmember: Matthew Frumin

By Kendall Thompson | April 3

Frumin hopes to improve housing issues and education system

News

Undergraduate Senate passes sexual assault survivors’ bill of rights

By Owen Auston-Babcock | March 31

Students urging University to adopt it into official policy

News

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

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.

News

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

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

News

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

News

Looking to amp up your sustainability shopping game? Try these local options

By Kathryn LaLonde | March 28

The Eagle’s recommendations for some of the best DC stores for environmentally-conscious consumers

Opinion

Opinion: Another ‘That ‘70s Show’ abuser bites the dust

By Allie Grande | March 28

And Demi Lovato’s new song ‘29’ had my jaw on the floor

News

Abigail Pritchard named The Eagle’s 2023-2024 Editor-in-Chief

By Nina Heller | March 27

Pritchard is The Eagle’s current administration editor

Opinion

Satire: American University introduces new ‘Eagle Light’ service

By Jasmine Shi | March 27

Giant Eagles will begin replacing campus police when an alarm in the ‘Blue Light’ station sounds

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Survivors at AU deserve better

By The Eagle Editorial Board | March 27

Breaking the law is no small feat. The Title IX Office is in desperate need of improvements.

News

Check out these events at the National Cherry Blossom Festival

By Abigail Hatting | March 24

This year’s annual festival hosts a variety of performances, celebrations and food

News

Duo multi-factor authentication expansion to Canvas is just one of many steps in University-wide push for cybersecurity

By Abigail Pritchard | March 24

Multi-factor authentication will eventually be used for staff and Eagle Service, officials say

News

Spring glow-up essentials

By Jensen Bird | March 24

A foolproof list to becoming your best self for spring

Features

A legacy three decades in the making, Fanta Aw says adieu to AU

By Clair Sapilewski | March 23

The AU vice president leaves to become CEO of NAFSA

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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