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BREAKING: AU announces spring semester will have some in-person classes, limited housing

By Grace George , Dan Papscun , Jordan Young and Maegan Seaman · Monday, Oct. 26, 2020

University cites better health and safety protocols and “lessons learned” in decision

AU College Republicans endorses all female candidates

By Kelsey Carolan · Friday, Oct. 23, 2020

The organization hopes to encourage female Republicans on campus to speak out

Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang to speak at virtual event on Oct. 29

By Sophia Solano · Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020

Yang was the first Asian American male Democratic presidential candidate

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU suspends all spring 2021 abroad programs that begin before Feb. 6

By Dan Papscun | October 21

Other programs are still under consideration, Abroad Executive Director Sara Dumont wrote

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WAMU editor sues University, student for defamation in $10 million lawsuit

By Kelly McDonnell | October 17

The Eagle’s Editor-in-Chief Sophie Austin and News Managing Editor Kelsey Carolan did not edit this piece because both have a personal affiliation with Sasha Fernandez. A WAMU editor is suing American University for defamation, invasion of privacy and contract interference after an article by Current, ...

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President Burwell speaks at Council on Foreign Relations virtual report launch

By Kelsey Cartelli | October 16

As co-chair of independent task force, Burwell discusses report on COVID-19 and pandemic preparedness

Coronavirus

Lawyers in spring 2020 tuition lawsuit push back against AU’s motion to dismiss

By Dan Papscun | October 16

Case hinges on whether in-person instruction is seen as part of contract between students, University

Coronavirus

University announces limited pass/fail option for undergraduate and graduate students

By Ayelet Sheffey and Jordan Young | October 16

Undergraduate students can elect to take two courses pass/fail after final grades are submitted

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AU Sunrise Hub protests outside Sen. Feinstein’s house in response to West Coast wildfires

By Abbie Veitch and Asher Weinstein | October 15

AU, GWU and D.C. Sunrise groups continue to press officials outside of their homes

Coronavirus

AU canceled in-person classes. Hundreds of freshmen moved to the DMV anyway.

By Skye Witley | October 14

Almost 100 students elected to stay at the Marriott Residence Inn, with varying degrees of supervision

AU alum Sarah McBride speaks at the Democratic National Convention on July 28.

Features

Former SG President is set to become a Delaware state senator

By Nina Heller | October 13

Sarah McBride would be the first openly transgender state senator in the U.S.

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AU’s new Department of Neuroscience adjusts to a virtual semester

By Rebeka Rafi | October 13

The department launched in July within the College of Arts and Sciences

Features

LGBTQ+ Activist Spotlight: How Alexis Arrington turned her favorite topic of conversation into an educational web series

By Clare Mulroy | October 12

“Everyone’s Gay: A Look into Queer History” tells the story of LGBTQ+ icons across decades

Coronavirus

AU will update its spring operating status by end of October, University announces

By Nina Heller | October 12

University to hold off on additional furloughs, hiring freeze to remain in place

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As COVID-19 cases rise, Fauci warns about the dangers of distrusting science

By Alisha Chhangani | October 11

KPU hosts Zoom webinar as a part of AU’s Family Week

Coronavirus

How members of the Class of 2024 are meeting each other during a pandemic

By Gianna Matassa | October 10

Zoom and social media play a large role in making connections

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AU students react to Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court

By Jordan Young | October 9

College Republicans endorse the judge, as abortion and LGBTQ+ rights take center stage

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AUSG releases results of Fall 2020 Student Survey

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | October 8

Student government addressed the calls for reform from students with a summary of issues and plans to move forward

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Yamiche Alcindor discusses the 2020 election, being a white house correspondent at KPU event

By Nina Heller | October 8

The Blackprint and the School of Communication co-hosted the event

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AU student sued AU over handling of Title IX case, alleges gender discrimination

By Ayelet Sheffey | October 7

Some elements of the case will move forward, but breach of contract claims dismissed

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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