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AU students engage in journalism and politics in new experiential learning course Battleground Virginia

By Jake Schlanger · Friday, Nov. 19, 2021

The course provided students a front-seat in the Virginia gubernatorial election

Purses for a Purpose opens their first DC chapter

By Mackenzie Konjoyan · Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021

AU sophomore brings her nonprofit to DC to help end homelessness

In the wake of ongoing Metro shortages, students face difficulties in commutes

By Riley Gillis · Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021

Reduced service causing frustration, added commute time

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Centennial Hall houses its first class of freshmen after extensive summer 2021 renovations

By Kate Corliss | November 17

Remodeled suite bathrooms, lounge spaces stand out to first-year students

Coronavirus

BREAKING: DC will lift current indoor mask mandate on Nov. 22

By Nina Heller | November 16

Masks still required in certain circumstances

Features

After publishing opposing opinion articles on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, professor and student start friendship

By Nina Heller | November 16

‘Speaking to each other is the best way of building bridges’

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CBS senior White House correspondent speaks about covering presidential administrations

By Abigail Turner | November 15

Kennedy Political Union and the School of Communication host Weijia Jiang

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‘We’ll be back!’: American University staff once again protest for improved wages and working conditions

By Mina Allen | November 12

After October negotiations, staff expressed the necessity for urgent changes

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SG launches annual yearbook initiative

By Abigail Turner | November 12

Initiative to utilize $56,000 of student money for 1,700 students

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American University dining partners with Grubhub

By Grace Harman | November 11

Students can now order their food ahead of time at some on-campus dining spots

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‘Defending the AU Dream Initiative’ works toward undocumented student community-building with DACA event

By Clare Mulroy | November 11

Undocumented students advocate for greater University support

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SG postpones State of the Union gala until January

By Jake Schlanger | November 10

Inclusiveness and accessibility cited as primary reasons for postponement

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Health Promotion and Advocacy Center hosts Narcan training event

By Maeve Fishel | November 10

The training included teaching the history of opioids and identifying an overdose

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Video circulates of AU shuttle bus driver closing door on passenger’s arm

By Zoe Bell | November 10

University responds that incident is ‘under review’

Features

American University professor debuts an immersive installation at the Kennedy Center

By Phoebe Damsky | November 9

Britta Joy Peterson fused dance and design in ‘already there’

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University announces holiday travel guidance

By Fariha Rahman and Olivia Kozlevcar | November 8

Testing before and after travel, outdoor celebrations among recommendations

Features

Magnolia Mead is taking the fight for climate justice to the top

By Gabe Castro-Root | November 8

The freshman activist is pushing for a sustainable future with an ever-growing coalition on her side

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Tuberculosis experts from the DC Department of Health join AU health officials after student tests positive

By Kate Corliss | November 4

Majority of TB infections are noncommunicable “latent” infections, DC Department of Health officials say

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SG to host State of the Union gala at Katzen Arts Center

By Fariha Rahman | November 3

Event on Nov. 17 to offer 250 student tickets

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On the Record: What do we know, how did we know and when did we know it?

By Nina Heller | November 2

Taking a closer look at what makes something ‘newsworthy’

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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