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Alpha Chi Omega and My Sister’s Place raised awareness for domestic violence on ‘Purple Thursday’

By Clair Sapilewski · Monday, Oct. 31, 2022

Alpha Chi Omega offered art and information to students on the quad for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Chief White House correspondents give AU community a behind-the-scenes look

By Abigail Turner · Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022

Kaitlan Collins and Kristen Welker discuss working with elected officials and growing in the industry during Kennedy Political Union and SOC event

'It's literally just about keeping people alive’: Harm reduction advocates push for access to Narcan on campus

By Nina Heller · Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022

University to launch a ‘community-based health initiative’ around Narcan on campus, officials say

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Autumn Rose Williams leads a discussion on Afro-Indigeneity and empowerment at AU

By Thais Carrion | October 25

Williams spoke about her path to building a platform of empowerment and culture amongst Indigenous youth

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AU’s Public Health Association hosts HIV educational seminar

By Ellie White | October 21

Event focused on HIV education, prevention and destigmatization

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Staff Union celebrates ratified contract with series of lunch-ins

By Maeve Fishel , Mackenzie Konjoyan , Grace Harman and Owen Auston-Babcock | October 18

‘We’re still here and we’re still in solidarity with each other’

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Students living on campus voice frustrations with new lockout policies, including limits on temporary keycards

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | October 17

Students living on campus voice frustrations with new lockout policies, including elimination of temporary keycards

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Sister Sister holds ‘Sister Talks’ event on being Black at a predominantly white institution

By Maeve Fishel | October 17

Members emphasized creating safe space, supporting one another

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‘Peaceful Transitions of Power’ panel examines the impact of presidential transitions on democracy

By Kathryn Squyres | October 14

President Burwell moderated the discussion, featuring former presidential chiefs of staff and David Marchick, dean of the Kogod School of Business

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Students, community reflect on Hispanic Heritage Month

By Maeve Fishel and Maya Cederlund | October 14

Programs at AU and around DC brought community together

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University encouraging online classes on Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving break

By Abigail Turner | October 13

Online classes will allow students time to travel for the holiday and recharge, officials said

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‘Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month: Navigating Hollywood & The Stage’ event welcomes TV star Maria Canals-Barrera to campus

By Abigail Hatting | October 13

AU Students for Change hosts conversation with ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ actress to discuss her experiences in Hollywood as a Latina woman

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Office of Development and Alumni Relations holds ‘Change Can’t Wait’ festival

By Walker Whalen | October 13

The campaign hopes to inform AU families about its mission

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Housing, dignity and a job at Friendship Place

By Gabe Castro-Root | October 12

The anti-homelessness nonprofit has spent three decades providing the DMV’s most vulnerable residents with resources to get back on their feet

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Student Media Board did not receive student activity fee funding for 2022-23 academic year due to ‘significant amount of rollover’ from previous two semesters

By Kate Corliss | October 7

Decision includes comes as part of CSI structural review of student organizations, which also includes lack of stipends for Student Media Board

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American University Hillel holds Rosh Hashana services and activities to commemorate Jewish new year, share Jewish culture at AU

By Maeve Fishel | October 7

‘We believe that Jewish tradition, while particular, has a lot to offer the broader world’

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Student organizations host celebration for AU Staff Union labor contract agreement, encourage solidarity between students and workers

By Maeve Fishel | October 6

‘The university exists because of education, because of students, so it is just as crucial for students to build their own power to resist the administration as it is for us’

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Redistricting gave AU a second ANC seat. Why is nobody on the ballot?

By Gabe Castro-Root | October 5

One write-in candidate is trying to draw attention to the seats, but legal requirements put running for office — or even voting — out of reach for many students

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Heal Da Homies utilizes crowdfunding to support DC community member

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | October 4

Raising money and finding volunteers amongst college students have led to successful mutual aid projects

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‘These Hands Don’t Haze’: AU Phi Mu tables for National Hazing Prevention Week

By Mina Allen | October 3

AU’s Phi Mu chapter hosted events throughout the week to raise awareness for hazing prevention

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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