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Award-winning costume designer speaks about designing costumes for prominent Black films at virtual event

By Abigail Turner · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021

Women’s Initiative and the Student Union Board hosted Ruth E. Carter as a part of their ‘Creating Your Reality’ series

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Updated campus mail services prove ineffective, many students say

By Phoebe Damsky · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021

University recently consolidated mailroom to Smart Lockers in Letts Hall

Are DC’s incentives getting more kids vaccinated? Experts aren’t sure.

By Gabe Castro-Root · Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021

Some public health experts say the district’s vaccine awards program isn’t working well enough, but it may be too early to tell

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Human rights advocate and Yazidi survivor Nadia Murad on seeking justice for her community

By Maeve Fishel | October 26

SIS holds virtual event featuring the Nobel Peace Prize laureate

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Student-run meme accounts take off in followers, student interaction

By Ellie White | October 25

‘Nobody knows who’s running it and they just interact with it anyways.’

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Students protest College Republicans event speaker for comments on lynching

By Clare Mulroy and Nina Heller | October 22

Rep. Chip Roy spoke at Oct. 21 event

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American University students eager to get involved after more than a year of remote learning

By Grace Harman | October 22

Interest in club involvement is high, but COVID regulations are still impacting membership

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Facing increased cybersecurity risks, AU technology team acts proactively

By Jake Schlanger | October 21

Chief information security officer discusses University cybersecurity plans

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Club Feature: Sister Sister AU offers a space for networking and community for Black women on campus

By Michele Wong | October 20

Co-president Keana Brooks stresses the importance of a support system for Black students

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Desk receptionists petition University for better working conditions

By Michele Wong | October 19

In a letter to administrators, student employees raise concerns about pay and safety

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Activist Beverly Gooden promotes domestic violence awareness, speaks out against victim blaming

By Kate Corliss | October 15

Kennedy Political Union and Women’s Initiative co-host virtual event featuring the creator of the #WhyIStayed movement

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Freshman Isabell Sliwinski’s nonprofit makes art accessible

By Abigail Pritchard | October 14

Culturally Arts promotes art that dismantles the 'aura of elitism' in the arts

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Mutual aid organization holds Narcan training on campus with focus on harm reduction strategies

By Zoe Bell | October 13

Event teaches education about opioid overdoses, destigmatizing drug use

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Graduate student charged with assault granted curfew extension to take classes on campus

By Clare Mulroy and Sarah Mattalian | October 8

The student was charged in attack on gay Asian man and family in August

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Peace advocate Bernice King talks family legacy, activism and political strategy

By Maeve Fishel | October 7

Kennedy Political Union holds virtual event featuring the minister and daughter of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Double eagle Bronté Burleigh-Jones joins Burwell’s cabinet as chief financial officer

By Jake Schlanger | October 7

Her predecessor, Doug Kudravetz, departed Monday

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‘Accept this challenge’: American University staff demand fair wages and safe working conditions in a labor protest on campus

By Mina Allen | October 6

Protest was organized by union representing staff, adjunct faculty, graduate students

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AU research team compiled initial data on Afghan refugee crisis

By Michele Wong | October 5

While the Afghan crisis remains relevant, SIS professor says many other crises require the attention of the AU community

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Protesters mobilize for DC Women's March

By Ellie White | October 4

Thousands march nationwide to defend reproductive rights, abortion access

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New DC law requires all riders to lock scooters and dockless bikes after use

By Zoe Bell | October 1

Effective today, riders must lock scooters to bike rack, signpost or bike/scooter corral

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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