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Wonk Cat missing as fall semester starts

By Abigail Turner · Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021

AU’s unofficial mascot disappeared two weeks ago

For the first time since March 2020, Eagles head back to campus

By The Eagle Staff · Monday, Aug. 30, 2021

A look into academics, campus life, vaccines and sports this semester

AU professor Bill Gentile talks conflict coverage in his memoir

By Michele Wong · Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021

The SOC professor discusses his recently published memoir and the importance of diversity in the journalism workforce

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.

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Proposal for new bike lane receives support from students and residents alike

By Nina Heller | August 20

Proposed bike lane would increase safety for cyclists in Glover Park neighborhood

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Black affinity AUx2 is praised as a safe space for Black students

By Isabella Brown | August 13

While there is more work to be done, students call for program continuation and expansion

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University outlines health and safety protocols for fall semester

By Clare Mulroy and Kate Corliss | August 6

Guidelines include indoor masking, vaccine requirements, limited in-person events

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D.C. Zoning Commission approves American University Campus Plan

By Abigail Pritchard | August 4

Years in the making, the plan now awaits official order to begin work

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Two AU security officials tapped as consultants for Capitol Police

By Nina Heller | July 30

Morse, Nichols both formerly served in high roles with the department before joining AU

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University reinstates indoor mask requirement

By Kelsey Carolan | July 30

This update is in accordance with Mayor Bowser’s new indoor mask mandate

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Ex-American University chaplain sued for sexual assault by former student

By Skye Witley | July 21

Lawsuit alleges that University, church failed to investigate

Features

The Women’s Network, dedicated to redefining female ambition, opens American University Chapter

By Abigail Turner | July 19

The national club will begin operations on campus in the fall

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BREAKING: University announces partnership with Pepsi as official beverage provider

By Nina Heller and Kate Corliss | July 16

Five-year deal includes Pepsi products on-campus and event sponsorships

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University remains confident in plan to reopen campus despite increase in delta variant cases

By Ben Johansen | July 14

Health experts believe the available vaccines are effective in fighting the variant

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Housing and Residence Life displaces returning students currently assigned to Leonard Hall

By Zoe Bell | July 13

Increased number of first-year students demands new housing assignments for some

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Kogod professor sues University in gender discrimination lawsuit

By Sophia Solano | July 7

Professor Jennifer Oetzel is alleging she is paid less than male counterparts of equal skill and experience

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BREAKING: University shares interim faculty and staff travel approval plan set to go into effect on Aug. 14

By Ben Johansen and Kate Corliss | June 30

Guidelines are the latest update in AU’s plan to return to in-person campus operations

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DC deals with a massive cicada invasion for the first time in 17 years

By Abigail Pritchard | June 30

Cicadas return to campus, bringing loud noise and dead skin with them

Features

AU PRIDE wraps up Pride Month celebrations while looking forward to a new, in-person semester

By Abigail Turner | June 29

Club leadership prepares to develop the group’s focus on community-building, political activism

Coronavirus

University unveils “AU Forward: Fall 2021 Health and Safety Plan” to go into effect starting Aug. 1

By Ben Johansen and Kate Corliss | June 22

Document provides details on return to in-person campus operations

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American University announces addition of Juneteenth to next year’s academic calendar

By Kelsey Carolan | June 18

The University will be closed on June 19 in 2022 and onward in observance of the new federal holiday

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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