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At virtual Black Lives Matter rally, alumni share thoughts and experiences with racism and activism

By Ayelet Sheffey · Monday, June 29, 2020

Rally was designed to be accessible for those who couldn’t protest in-person

BREAKING: AUSG President Nikola Jok resigns, citing mental health concerns and allegations against fraternity

By Dan Papscun and Sarah Mattalian · Saturday, June 27, 2020

Announcement comes less than a month into Jok’s term

SPA professor wins Republican Virginia Senate primary

By Dan Papscun · Friday, June 26, 2020

U.S. Army veteran and disability rights advocate hopes to unseat Democrat Mark Warner in general election

Features

AU alumnus offers advice to struggling students and financial support to interns

By Sophia Solano | June 19

Pay Our Interns is providing funds to students economically impacted by the pandemic

Coronavirus

American University will use all revenue from increased 2020 tuition for financial aid

By Kelsey Carolan and Dan Papscun | June 19

President Burwell announces additional budget measures to mitigate impact of economic downturn

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AU alumni describe lack of closure, struggles after being evacuated from the Peace Corps

By Nina Heller | June 19

‘It was a lot of painful goodbyes and soul searching’

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU cancels all fall study abroad programs

By Kelsey Carolan , Dan Papscun and Fariha Rahman | June 12

Spring 2021 abroad plans still moving forward

Coronavirus

Students consider taking fall semester off as they await American University’s decision

By Sophia Solano and Amelia Reuben | June 11

Some worry about increased risks, others are concerned about challenges online classes could present

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TDR staff member dies at 32, after 15 years at American University

By Kelsey Carolan | June 9

Anthony Johnson remembered as passionate and kind by co-workers and family

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American University alumni will join students for virtual Black Lives Matter rally

By Ayelet Sheffey | June 9

Speakers hope to expand University’s role in addressing racism and providing a safer space for Black students

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At a virtual service, AU chaplain mourns deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others

By Ayelet Sheffey | June 9

‘We despair of the violence done by white privilege and racism,’ Oskvig said

Ibram X. Kendi, the founding director of the new Anti-Racist Research and Policy Center at AU.

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Ibram X. Kendi will leave AU and join Boston University faculty to develop antiracist research center

By Lizzy Tarallo | June 4

Kendi is leaving AU after almost three years as a faculty member

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Third student sues American University over tuition and fee refunds

By Dan Papscun | June 3

Lawsuit alleges the University failed to provide services that students agreed to by going online

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On The Record: Covering George Floyd protests and underrepresented communities

By Kelsey Carolan | June 3

As a newspaper, we must amplify voices that need to be heard

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Student organizations call on AU to end all relations with the Metropolitan Police Department

By Sarah Mattalian | June 2

AU NAACP, BSU and AU Democrats release formal statements

Coronavirus

First-generation students looked forward to graduation for years. Then the pandemic hit.

By Kelsey Carolan | June 2

‘I am paving the way for both of us’

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Burwell, AU community address racism and police violence

By Abbie Veitch and Nina Heller | May 31

Recent email calls on AU community to ‘combat racism and foster inclusive excellence’

People stand near the Tenleytown Metro stop in 2014.

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Businesses in Tenleytown respond to COVID-19

By Sarah Mattalian | May 31

Restaurants change practices and still remain hopeful

Coronavirus

Petition circulating on social media calls for extending academic forgiveness

By Nina Heller | May 30

AU says existing policies won’t change

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Ibram X. Kendi testifies in House hearing on COVID-19’s impact on communities of color

By Ayelet Sheffey | May 28

The SIS professor called on politicians to implement ‘antiracist’ policies

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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