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Korean Student Association holds ‘KSAcon’ to discuss anti-Asian violence and fostering community

By Spencer Nusbaum · Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Event brings in students from almost 20 schools as well as guest speakers

AU’s pass/fail policy decision-making process raises concerns among student groups

By Kate Corliss · Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Students call for more transparency, better communication from administration following the announcement of their spring 2021 pass/fail policy

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Entire Class of 2025 falsely admitted to the AU Honors Program

By Rebeka Rafi · Monday, April 19, 2021

AU Undergraduate Admissions apologizes for sending all newly admitted students Honors Program acceptances

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University announces new brand campaign “Challenge Accepted” to replace “WONK”

By Kate Corliss | April 19

New campaign will highlight University community members’ roles in global problem-solving, reshaping higher education

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Black Votes Matter Fund co-founder LaTosha Brown speaks with The Blackprint

By Fariha Rahman | April 15

In the second event for their Women of Color Trailblazers series, The Blackprint hosted a panel discussion with esteemed voting rights activist

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Author Chanel Miller discusses her experiences of healing through art

By Fariha Rahman | April 15

AASU, PHA, WI, and KPU host New York Times bestselling author Chanel Miller

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University to require students with on-campus presence to be vaccinated

By Nina Heller | April 14

Requirement includes full-time, part-time, graduate and undergraduate students

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AU announces in-person commencement ceremonies for all 2020 and spring 2021 graduates

By Kate Corliss | April 14

Graduates to be recognized in Bender Arena following virtual commencement events in May

Features

Center for Israel Studies director is awarded the First Baron Award for Scholarly Excellence

By Alisha Chhangani | April 12

The award is described as the Nobel Prize for the study of Jewish experience

Coronavirus

While students enjoy on-campus residency, some say health guideline enforcement is lax

By Skye Witley | April 12

A month in, students share their ‘mini-mester’ experience

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Brodie, Darrien, Natarajan and Rubin elected to the 2021-2022 executive board

By Ben Johansen and Olivia Higgins | April 11

Turnout decreased significantly from last year’s April election

Features

Club Feature: The Sikh Student Association is forming community without focusing on numbers

By Grace George | April 10

SSA is just about one year old and has fewer than 10 members, but its leaders are excited about their expanding community

Coronavirus

DC residents can now pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine regardless of their eligibility

By Jordan Young | April 10

Pre-registration opens to all residents over 16 starting April 12

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Meet your 2021-2022 Student Government executive board candidates

By Ben Johansen and Olivia Higgins | April 9

Voting closes on April 11 at 12:45

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AU receives second-highest number of applicants during online application season

By Adriana Doria | April 9

University expects to welcome class of around 2,005 first-year students

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AU announces new details about campus return plan for fall 2021 semester

By Kate Corliss | April 8

Information regarding in-person classes, campus housing shared at student media briefing

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Politician Beto O’Rourke speaks about Texas, voting rights and gun control at KPU event

By Sarah Mattalian | April 8

KPU hosted the Zoom webinar in partnership with AU College Democrats and the AU chapter of March For Our Lives

News

On the Record: Addressing The Eagle’s coverage of anti-Asian hate incidents

By Kelsey Carolan | April 7

Apologizing for our lack of coverage, setting concrete plans to improve

Features

AU Club Feature: Undergraduate Women in Business fosters connections and promotes inclusivity

By Rachel Sturm | April 5

The club implements initiatives to help new members and encourage development in all capacities

News

AU unintentionally exposed thousands of students’ data in violation of federal law

By Dan Papscun | April 5

University has since restricted the myAU portal data, which included names, AUIDs and survey results

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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