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Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026

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Students grapple with the impact and confusion of student loan forgiveness

By Samantha Skolnick · Monday, Dec. 11, 2023

American colleges are “incredibly expensive”

Students and faculty respond to worsened air quality over the summer

By Katie Mass · Monday, Dec. 11, 2023

Daily Air Quality Index values spiked during Canadian wildfires as climate change threats rise

Harm reduction in DC: what it is, where to access it and why it’s of life-or-death importance

By Ella Rousseau · Monday, Dec. 11, 2023

As overdoses climb, advocates weigh in on the accessibility of harm reduction at AU

News

Student Government President Edwin Santos reflects on his role: ‘I hope that more students feel encouraged’

By Anna Peed | December 11

The University’s first Latino SG president looks to the future as his term comes to an end

News

SIS staff and faculty call for ceasefire in Gaza

By Jordan Young | December 8

“We now call on our governments and campuses to bravely Wage Peace instead.”

News

Comedian Jordan Klepper brings humor and advice to KPU’s final 2023 event

By Phillip Kulubya | December 8

Klepper gave students a look into the world of political humor and advice on how to enter it

News

Beekeeping Society at American University buzzes back to life

By Kathryn Squyres | December 8

The club partners with other student groups and the DC Beekeepers Alliance

News

National Portrait Gallery ‘Forces of Nature’ exhibit sparks discussion of environmental diversity

By Caleb Ogilvie | December 7

“It’s far from extensive”

News

National Park Service hosts the 101st national Christmas tree lighting

By Tyler Davis | December 7

Ceremony featured address from President Biden and holiday performances

News

Frederick Douglass comes back to life in new exhibit

By Samantha Skolnick | December 7

National Portrait Gallery exhibit showcases Frederick Douglass’ life and legacy

News

Part II: AI: Artificial intelligence or academic integrity?

By Kathryn Squyres | December 7

Professors grapple with new AI tools as they try to preserve academic integrity

News

BREAKING: MPD investigating armed theft outside New Mexico Ave. building

By Penelope Jennings | December 6

One suspect was armed

News

Sunrise Movement hub demonstrates to demand professors reject funding from fossil fuel executives

By Gabrielle McNamee | December 6

Students gathered in SIS and on the quad

News

Students for Reproductive Justice protests for emergency contraceptive vending machines on campus

By Payton Anderson | December 6

Organizers say their goal is for the University to provide cheaper, easily accessible emergency contraceptives for students

News

Part I: AI: Artificial intelligence or academic integrity?

By Kathryn Squyres | December 6

The University’s new Office of Academic Integrity is rewriting the Academic Integrity Code

News

BREAKING: Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy announced as fall 2023 Commencement speaker

By Isabelle Kravis | December 5

Murthy served as surgeon general under both Obama and Biden

News

College of Arts and Sciences launches new Linguistics minor following longtime student demand

By Ella Rousseau | December 5

“Understanding language as essential to humanity, diversity and society is key to building the world that we want to see”

News

Metro fully re-opens Tenleytown-AU station two months earlier than expected, on budget

By Owen Auston-Babcock | December 4

Local transit leaders cut the ribbon to celebrate seven new escalators

Investigation

Term faculty face salary discrepancies and job insecurity

By Abigail Pritchard and Walker Whalen | December 1

How does AU fit into a national trend?

News

Voters of AU looks to increase student voting

By Tyler Davis | November 30

The organization seeks to educate students about their voting options

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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