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Hundreds rally against Trump’s deployment of troops and officers in D.C.

By Olivia Wood and Rachel Novick · Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025

From Dupont Circle to the White House, protesters declare Trump’s administration is ‘fascist’

American University settles with DC Attorney General over workers rights violations

By Kyle Galvin · Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025

Staff in multiple departments allegedly not compensated for off-the-clock work

AU announces Jay Gruber as new AUPD chief beginning Aug. 25

By Yuri Perelman · Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025

Statement publicly acknowledges increased law enforcement presence in D.C.

Local

2D Noodles opens in Tenleytown as first DC location

By Kadie Fishman | August 21

Employees hope to provide safe space for AU students

News

Tanks, flags, and fury: Military parade reflects national divide

By Brittany McAlister | August 20

Nation’s capital sees clashing messages during Army 250th Anniversary Parade

News

AU joins 23 other universities in filing court brief supporting Harvard lawsuit

By Olivia Wood | July 3

Universities oppose Trump’s freeze of federal research funds to Harvard

Local

Pro-democracy rally at Fort Reno Park brings community and joy on day of Trump’s military parade

By Abigail Hatting | July 2

‘I hope it rains all over his parade’

Investigation

AU quietly laid off around 40 employees across the University in early June

By Kyle Galvin and Owen Auston-Babcock | July 2

Participation in voluntary retirement program fell short of goal, leading to layoffs

Local

World Pride weekend takes DC by storm

By Brittany McAlister and Gabrielle McNamee | July 1

Celebrations, rallies highlight resilience of LGBTQ+ people

Campus

Judge keeps Kris Estrada’s ban from AU campus, tightens probation

By Owen Auston-Babcock | July 1

Court ordered additional therapy, granted electronic device monitoring

Local

New Metrobus routes started Sunday. Here’s what the AU community needs to know

By Owen Auston-Babcock | June 30

‘Better Bus’ network overhauled system for first time in 50 years

Campus

Investigative Reporting Workshop moving forward after Wesley Lowery allegations

By Cara Halford | June 27

Three articles in Columbia Journalism Review first reported former editor’s alleged misconduct

Local

Campus mourns AU alumna killed in Capital Jewish Museum attack

By Matthias Jaylen Sandoval | June 13

Sarah Lynn Milgrim graduated AU in 2023

News

Transgender students, faculty uncertain if AU will protect them from Trump

By Norah Aycock | June 11

University’s plan for compliance with anti-transgender executive orders unclear

News

BREAKING: Man who scaled campus radio tower for 62 hours has died

By Owen Auston-Babcock | June 10

“Tragic outcome” after three days of emergency response

News

BREAKING: University launches Campaign for the Future of Jewish Life at AU

By Cara Halford | May 21

Campaign will include permanent center for AU Hillel in Hughes Hall

News

Almar Latour reflects on time at AU and gives graduates advice for future

By Cara Halford | May 11

Publisher of The Wall Street Journal sits down with The Eagle to talk journalism and changing industries

News

AU earns a ‘B’ on the Anti-Defamation League’s yearly antisemitism report card

By Sophia Cooper | May 9

The University worked during their grace period to make changes

Investigation

AU faculty concerned about attacks on academic freedom amidst national decline in tenure hiring

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | May 8

Faculty, staff call for University to meet the moment and resist compliance

Local

Trump wants DC ‘Safe and Beautiful.’ What does that mean?

By Kyle Galvin and Neil Lazurus | May 7

Breaking down executive order’s effect on homelessness

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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