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Students hold second protest for University response to sexual violence

By Mackenzie Konjoyan and Ella Rousseau · Wednesday, March 1, 2023

For the second time in three months, students protested, addressing what they said was inaction in implementing demands created in response to a sexual assault that took place in Leonard Hall on Oct. 31.

Student Government hosts candlelight vigil in honor of Tyre Nichols

By Tyler Davis · Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023

Students gathered to honor yet another victim of police violence

Three months after AU announced a working group to address concerns about sexual violence, students say it isn’t doing enough

By Walker Whalen · Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023

"It prevents people from getting involved and staying engaged"

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Investigation found person potentially responsible for racist language written on Bender Library whiteboard

By Abigail Turner and Katie Mass | February 20

Office of the Dean of Students determining potential violations of conduct code

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Muslim Student Association joins Cornell students, others in Capitol Hill protest for Uyghur rights

By Maeve Fishel | February 17

Speakers demanded government action to address Uyghur abuses in China

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Students reflect on State of the Union, current political climate

By Kathryn Squyres | February 15

What students at one of America’s most politically active campuses thought about President Joe Biden’s address

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Traveling exhibit from the Anne Frank Center is coming to Bender Library after spring break

By Zoe Bell and Samantha Skolnick | February 15

AU partners with University of South Carolina team to train student tour guides in being ‘upstanders’ rather than bystanders

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University announces search for vice president of student affairs and vice president of undergraduate enrollment

By Nina Heller | February 10

Andrea Felder to be interim vice president of undergraduate enrollment, Sarah Baldassaro to be interim vice president of student affairs and inclusive excellence and Andrew Toczydlowski to serve as interim chief of staff

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Sylvia Burwell discusses the value of free expression on college campuses at Bipartisan Policy Center event

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | February 6

Conversation focused on finding balance between free speech and inclusion

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WCL holds teach-in with outside experts on police violence against Black Americans in wake of the killing of Tyre Nichols

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | February 6

Panelists urge attendees to take state and local action now as Americans fight for bigger changes

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After five rounds of voting, Aly McCormick elected Undergraduate Senate speaker

By Owen Auston-Babcock | February 2

McCormick was elected after two meetings, a ‘historic’ length for the election

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Neighbors weigh in on new athletic center at community forum

By Katie Mass | February 1

New construction will include the Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance and Sports Center Annex

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'There are no downsides to sharing culture': Asian American Student Union collaborates with TDR for Lunar New Year dinner

By Maeve Fishel | February 1

AASU called the event a step in the right direction for representing Asian culture on campus

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The Airlie Center has started cropping up around campus, but what exactly is it?

By Walker Whalen | January 31

A reintroduction to Airlie as the University hopes to engage the community with it

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More health and safety issues found in inspection reports from DC Health and third-party firm

By Clair Sapilewski | January 25

Issues found at Einstein Bros. Bagels, Terrace Dining Room and Mary Graydon Center were addressed and rectified

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AU’s new wellness program criticized for leaving out LGBTQ+ community

By Francine Worsoff | January 23

New Wellness Center scrutinized for its one-size-fits-all, non-extensive approach to LGBTQ+ mental health care

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AU to resume allowing outside guests in residence halls for spring semester

By Nina Heller | January 13

New policy took effect on Jan. 12

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American University freshmen reflect on their expectations for the University

By Weslan Hansen | December 16

Freshman share how perception of the University in the admissions process changed during their first semester

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Graduate students, adjuncts and staff reflect on working for AU, and the future of unions

By Abigail Turner and Maya Cederlund | December 14

All unions at American University have their contracts ratified

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An on-leave professor brings many different disciplines together to solve common problems

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | December 13

Professor Sauleh Siddiqui uses his many outlets of research and elected representation in communities to solve systemic issues facing DC

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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