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Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026

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As DC rents soar, AU students’ pockets tighten

By Daniella Jimenez · Wednesday, March 22, 2023

How AU students are coping with skyrocketing rent prices in the DMV area

Opinion: The best years don’t have to be behind us

By Anna Gephart · Wednesday, March 22, 2023

To create the community so many recent college graduates lose, we must value and invest in communal spaces

Lacrosse comes back against Lafayette to win Patriot League opener

By Penelope Jennings · Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Eagles outscored Leopards 8-2 in second half

Music

On A Sensual Note expands policies to be more gender inclusive

By Hannah Langenfeld | March 21

‘We’re not just for male identifying people’

Opinion

Identities: Hesitation to try new cultural foods is disrespectful

By Genesis Magpayo | March 20

Food is the connection between various cultures and should be treated with respect

News

School of Communication hosts panel discussion on transgender life in higher education

By Zoe Bell | March 10

Panelists discussed challenges of being trans in higher education, cisgender normativity and lack of representation

News

AU students work with women’s group Task Force Nyx to highlight voices of Afghan women

By Maeve Fishel | March 10

Participants created panel, other events to amplify and support activists’ voices

Sports

Wrestler Jack Maida advances to NCAA Championships

By Penelope Jennings | March 10

Sophomore finished fifth in his weight class at EIWA Championships

Sports

Women’s basketball season ends in loss to Holy Cross

By Penelope Jennings | March 10

Lauren Stack shined in a tough game

Sports

Mike Brennan to depart as men’s basketball head coach

By Penelope Jennings | March 9

In each of Brennan’s last three seasons with the team, American finished under .500

Podcast

Wrestling with Max Leete

By Delaney Hoke and Penelope Jennings | March 9

Wrestling, yoga, and social justice with Max Leete

News

Students gather to honor Disability Day of Mourning at candlelight vigil

By Sarah Mattalian | March 9

Members of the AU community and Disabled Student Union recognized and mourned victims of filicide

News

DC activists and lawmakers call for action to prevent gun violence

By Ella Rousseau and Abigail Hatting | March 9

“We know that what deters crime and creates healthy communities isn’t stiff penalties: it’s sufficient support and resources.”

News

American University installs period product dispensers across campus

By Katie Mass | March 9

All 330 dispensers will be installed and stocked by March 14

News

Seth Goldman spills the tea on social impact at Kogod’s Gamechangers in Sustainability series

By Patricia McGee | March 9

Goldman brewed up a batch of positivitea

Podcast

Episode 15: Sexism in Sports Media

By Liah Argiropoulos and Delaney Hoke | March 8

For International Women's Day, Liah and Delaney trade stories and hot takes about the way women are treated in sports media and fandom

Sports

Powerhouse Zeynep Uzen set to return to AU for a fifth season

By Morgan Brodgen | March 8

How the outside hitter made a lasting mark on American University volleyball

Sports

Lacrosse falls to Mercer in a close game

By Penelope Jennings | March 8

Annabelle Jackson and Maddy Spratt led with four goals each

Sports

Eagles fall short in a double overtime heartbreaker

By Delaney Hoke | March 8

AU’s Patriot League Tournament run ends at Lafayette

News

American University to end COVID-19 vaccine mandate and PCR test distribution in May

By Jordan Young | March 7

Vaccines and boosters will be strongly recommended and rapid tests will be available

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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