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

By Ayelet Sheffey and Jordan Young · Friday, Oct. 16, 2020

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

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

By Abbie Veitch and Asher Weinstein · Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020

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

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

By Skye Witley · Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020

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

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AU will close operations on Election Day

By Nina Heller | October 5

Synchronous class meetings to be canceled, University employees to receive paid day off

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Activist Bettina Love speaks on anti-racism at virtual SIS event

By Sarah Mattalian | October 5

SIS hosted “Global Abolition and USA Implications: A Conversation with Bettina Love” on Zoom

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SG passes legislation addressing the spring semester

By Kelsey Cartelli | October 2

The bill is intended to get students involved in spring semester planning

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AU moves to dismiss joint lawsuit over spring tuition and fee refunds

By Dan Papscun | October 1

Three students sued the University during May and June

News

The Antiracist Research and Policy Center’s new interim leaders look to strengthen engagement

By Sarah Mattalian | October 1

Leaders continue Kendi’s work and set new plans in motion

Features

After first year at Sine Institute, Amy Dacey looks toward future

By Nina Heller | September 30

More diverse programming, new fellows both goals for moving forward

Features

Students launch organization to advocate against child marriage in the US

By Asher Weinstein | September 29

Student Against Child Marriage was created in the spring

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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