News

News

Title VI investigation opened over AUx2 Black affinity sections

By Abigail Turner and Abigail Pritchard | January 28

University cooperating with Office of Civil Rights Investigation after external complaint

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: University updates mask requirement: KN95, N95 or KF94 masks now required indoors

By Abigail Pritchard | January 27

Previous guidelines told students KN95 masks were “expected,” but not required

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Features

Black men on campus didn’t feel like there was a space for them, so with the help of Sister Sister they created their own

By Rebeka Rafi | January 27

Brother Brother fills a gap by bringing back a Black men’s coalition onto AU’s campus

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News

Spring study abroad students report confusion and lack of communication from the University

By Weslan Hansen | January 27

COVID-19 restrictions and delayed starts complicate students’ study abroad plans

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Coronavirus

University confirms return to in-person learning, students ‘expected’ to wear KN95 or N95 masks

By Zoe Bell | January 26

Professors must wear masks while teaching, AU says

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News

American University students report ongoing U-Pass issues for spring semester

By Ellie White | January 21

Students express frustration with U-Pass problems and University response

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News

First semester of Black affinity housing: Creating a sense of belonging and community for Black students

By Isabella Brown | January 21

‘You know you can always come home to your safe space’

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Coronavirus

Students show support for mandatory testing, in-person classes in SG special election

By Abigail Turner | January 20

Majority of voting students also favor current dining safety protocols and increased dining options

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News

Students petition to lower cost of spring 2022 semester amid month of virtual classes

By Zoe Bell | January 20

Petition receives nearly 400 signatures and backing from some student government members

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News

Metrobus service cuts leave commuters and students stranded

By Olivia Alafriz | January 20

WMATA temporarily reduces Metrobus service in response to Omicron variant, further straining an already limited transit system

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Coronavirus

At-home tests explained: AU students can order free COVID-19 tests to their dorm rooms

By Zoe Bell | January 19

Confused by the household limit? Here's The Eagle's guide to getting your tests today

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News

Student Government unanimously passes four referendums pertaining to University coronavirus policy

By Abigail Turner | January 18

Students to vote on referendums on Wednesday in special election

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Coronavirus

Students reflect on difficulties with COVID-19 returning from fall study abroad programs

By Nina Heller | January 17

'There was no plan'

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News

Student petition aims to install vending machines stocked with emergency contraception on campus

By Kate Corliss and Abigail Pritchard | January 14

Movement hopes to increase accessibility and destigmatize sexual health

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News

On the Record: Diving into The Eagle’s reporting priorities

By Nina Heller | January 12

New year, same commitment to bringing you the news

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU to keep 10-day isolation period for COVID-19 positive community members

By Sara Winick | January 10

University won’t provide tuition or housing discount during month of online operations, among updates

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News

Disabled Student Union petitions AU administrators for frequent, mandatory COVID-19 testing

By Abigail Pritchard | January 10

Petition receives over 1,600 signatures and backing of several student organizations

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