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Students walk out of convocation in support of Staff Union strike

By Sarah Mattalian and Abigail Turner · Friday, Aug. 26, 2022

Students left Bender Arena as Burwell spoke

As union members strike, frustrations with contract and wage increases causes tension with University

By Sarah Mattalian and Abigail Turner · Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022

Union members, University unable to agree on contract

wheelinâ€™ in â€” D.C. is planning to increase its bike lanes from 45 to 80 miles. A section of Pennsylvania Avenue running from the White House to the Capitol will even ban cars from its middle lane.

As bike safety remains a prevalent issue in the district, students and faculty look to advancements in infrastructure and incentive programs

By Abigail Pritchard · Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022

Biking in Ward 3 is often uncertain due to a lack of bike lanes, but incentives and safety tips encourage bikers

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American University launches the Center for Well-Being Programs and Psychological Services

By Sarah Mattalian | August 18

The new center will combine the services of the Counseling Center and the Health Promotion and Advocacy Center

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AU’s staff union announces strike ahead of first week of classes

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | August 11

‘We are at the end of the rope with the administration’

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Student email accounts to transition to outlook starting next week

By Grace Harman | July 29

OIT plans to provide resources and support for students

Features

SOC graduate students part of Pulitzer Prize winning team

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | July 27

Eight recent graduates from the School of Communication’s master’s program in Journalism and Public Affairs contributed to work with the Washington Post about the January 6th riots that won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service in 2022. The students were part of AU’s Washington Post practicum ...

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University receives $10M donation for new athletic center

By Kate Corliss | July 26

Second-largest naming gift in AU history is part of “Change Can’t Wait” fundraising campaign

Features

SPA students receive award for poster project addressing the status and history of Roe v. Wade

By Maya Cederlund | July 19

Students talk about how group project provided details on how to help protect abortion access

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American University names David Marchick as new dean of Kogod School of Business

By Ben Johansen | July 18

Marchick will assume the position August 15

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American University opens investigation into eight Washington College of Law students, concerning free speech advocates

By Weslan Hansen | July 11

At least one student cleared after students investigated for sentiments expressed about Roe v. Wade in class group chat

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Prospective educators prepare to teach amid country’s mass shooting crisis

By Eliza Schloss | July 6

‘I'm an educator, I understand all of what that involves’

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Progressives and incumbents triumph in DC primary elections

By Olivia Alafriz | July 5

Bowser expected to win third term, newcomer Frumin to represent Ward 3

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Office of Campus Life lays out updates to COVID-19 health and safety protocols

By Ben Johansen | June 30

Masks remain optional, antigen test distribution to continue during rest of summer

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Capital Pride Parade returns to celebrate DC’s LGBTQ+ community

By Riley Gillis | June 30

This year’s celebration is the largest since before the COVID-19 pandemic

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DC shows support for abortion rights after Supreme Court decision

By Nina Heller and Olivia Alafriz | June 28

‘I’m here in rage’

Coronavirus

I was hospitalized for COVID-19 while in isolation housing

By Jordan Young | June 24

Here is what the AU community should know

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DC community rallies at March for Our Lives event

By Ben Johansen | June 22

Gun control activists and politicians spoke out against recent shootings and gun violence

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Students, faculty reflect on University's efforts to support students of color on campus

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | June 21

A closer look at how students, faculty and administration address racism through activism and policy

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AUPD takes pledge to increase female representation in law enforcement

By Olivia Alafriz | June 8

36 percent of the department’s officers are female, triple the national level

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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