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Students reflect on State of the Union, current political climate

By Kathryn Squyres · Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023

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 · Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023

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

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

By Nina Heller · Friday, Feb. 10, 2023

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

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A celebrated sculpture will call AU home

By Grace Harman | December 12

‘Marabar’ sculpture given a second life across from Katzen

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SPA Political Theory Institute holds discussion to critique anti-racism as practiced today

By Kathryn Squyres | December 9

Columbia professor said he views modern anti-racism ‘as a religion’ to accept without question

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The people who find, investigate and sue polluters on the Potomac

By Gabe Castro-Root | December 9

With threats to the Clean Water Act looming, the Potomac’s riverkeepers are at risk of losing a key tool for protecting DC’s watershed

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AU Pride teaches LGBTQ+-related sign language at Queer ASL Night

By Kendall Thompson | December 8

LGBTQ+ ASL seminar spreads awareness about Deaf community and culture

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More recent food safety inspections reveal health code violations in Mary Graydon Center and Starbucks

By Jordan Young | December 7

Reports show violations that were previously fixed to be out of compliance with health regulations again

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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