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MLK Library's sleeping ban disrupts safe haven for homeless community

By Silas Gaughran Bedell · Friday, Nov. 15, 2024

Sleeping ban enforcement forces D.C.’s homeless community to relocate

Students say experiences with American University’s Office of Equity & Title IX exposes severe flaws

By Sydney Hsu and Maya Cederlund · Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024

Students, advocates point to lack of communication as an ongoing issue

AU professor Terry Szuplat publishes his first book, ‘Say It Well’

By Kadie Fishman · Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024

Former White House speechwriter shares his experience, advice and tips on public speaking

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BellRinger bike ride raises millions of dollars for cancer research

By Soumya Sahay | November 13

More than 1,000 riders participated in the Oct. 25-26 event

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BREAKING: School of Education to undergo ‘massive restructuring’ according to dean

By Gabby Landis | November 12

American University will restructure the School of Education following the departure of Dean Cheryl Holcomb-McCoy in January 2025, according to an email from Holcomb-McCoy to SOE majors and minors obtained by The Eagle. This restructuring comes on the heels of the University’s rising budget deficit, ...

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‘Kamala, what do you say? We won’t vote on Election Day!'

By Cara Halford and Gabrielle McNamee | November 12

Protestors call for arms embargo, no vote at Harris’ Ellipse rally

Features

‘Democracy is not a spectator sport’: Jonathan Alger puts civic engagement at the core

By Abigail Turner | November 12

AU’s 16th president lays out vision to transform University into hub for civic leaders and dialogue

Campus

Annual Lincoln Scholars event welcomes reflections on civic life

By Ridha Rayani | November 11

Peter Levine encourages more healthy discourse within the community

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KPU hosts bipartisan election watch party

By Kyle Galvin and Soumya Sahay | November 6

Students gather to watch the ongoing race for presidency unfold

Local

Election Day 2024 through the eyes of The Eagle

By Luna Jinks , Tyler Davis , Sydney Hsu and Richa Sharma | November 5

Reactions from voters and election officials in the DMV area on Election Day

Local

AU students run for local office with the goal of amplifying student voices

By Sofia Thomas and Gabrielle McNamee | November 5

Lizzie Graff, Adah Nordan hope to serve on D.C.’s Advisory Neighborhood Commission

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Vice President Kamala Harris asks voters to ‘turn the page’ on Donald Trump

By Kyle Galvin | November 4

American University students among the 75,000 attendees at the Ellipse rally

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Union members show support for Kamala Harris

By Tyler Davis | November 1

‘This is a fight we’re doing with our members’

News

American University administration removes Gaza Solidarity Sukkah

By Kyle Galvin and Gabrielle McNamee | November 1

Administration credits University Facilities Use policy in decision

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University will release decision on whether to arm AUPD in early 2025

By Cara Halford | October 31

Administrators say they are in “feasibility assessment” phase

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BREAKING: Arrest made in second AU sign vandalism

By Gabrielle McNamee | October 31

AUPD located a graduate student who was arrested

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BREAKING: AUPD identifies individual with gun on campus

By Matthias Jaylen Sandoval | October 30

No injuries reported, AU working with local law enforcement to arrest individual

News

Death Penalty Information Center executive director urges students to deepen death penalty dialogue

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | October 29

Elected officials interacting with the death penalty means the power to make change lies with voters

News

Students offered input at community forums on potential arming of University police

By Hope Fronczek , Jackson Decker and Sofia Thomas | October 29

Many expressed desire for new option — one that reduces police weapons

Local

The 51st steps up to provide local news to DC residents

By Tyler Davis | October 28

Organization founded by former DCist, WAMU employees

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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