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BREAKING: AU to go online through entire spring semester

By The Eagle News Staff · Thursday, March 12, 2020

Announcement on Thursday changes original plan to return to campus in April

BREAKING: AU announces all study abroad programs worldwide are cancelled

By The Eagle News Staff · Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Decision comes after President Trump’s decision to suspend travel to Europe on Friday

BREAKING NEWS: AU to move classes online until April 3

By Dan Papscun and Fariha Rahman · Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Classes will resume March 18 online

Coronavirus

University’s Emergency Response Team explains coronavirus protocols

By Dan Papscun and Fariha Rahman | March 10

Options include online classes and self-quarantine if situation worsens significantly

News

AU takes over the Natural History Museum for Founders Day Ball

By Fariha Rahman | March 6

Founders Week culminates in a ball at the Natural History Museum

Coronavirus

Novel Coronavirus outbreak sends AU students abroad back home

By The Eagle News Staff | March 3

Students from China, South Korea, and Italy have been asked to leave

News

Chris Wallace speaks at Kennedy Political Union event

By Kelsey Carolan | March 2

Wallace and McBride discuss the election, President Trump and journalism

News

On The Record: The Eagle reflects on decisions in recent breaking news coverage

By Brianna Crummy | February 28

Sourcing, confirming facts and deciding what to include when news breaks

Podcast

Beyond the Byline Episode 13: Planning Founder's Week

By Evan Margiotta | February 26

An interview with Founder's Week Director Colin Colchamiro

News

Video circulates on social media of Chi Omega member saying racial slur

By The Eagle News Staff | February 19

Student apologizes, AU community responds with frustration

News

Sigma Alpha Mu removes member over “culturally offensive” party

By Kimberly Cataudella | February 17

Fraternity apologizes, hopes to grow relationship with Iranian Student Association

Features

Students from the Muslim Student Association, AU Dems say the Women’s March has failed to be inclusive

By Dan Papscun | February 14

Members of communities explain their decisions not to attend the fourth year of the March

News

On The Record: The Eagle announces new role aimed at diversifying coverage

By Brianna Crummy | February 14

Community Engagement Editor focuses on expanding our reach with AU

News

Despite calls for change, Founders Ball day budget continues to increase

By Kelsey Cartelli and Nina Heller | February 14

Discussions within SG about Founders prevent progress

News

Ferkat Jawdat talks to students about prosecution of Turkic Muslims in China

By Abbie Veitch | February 13

KPU brings Uighur-American activist to AU’s campus

News

Kogod graduate student killed in car crash

By Kelsey Carolan | February 13

Arik Knapp was a first-term student in the Business Online MBA program

Campus

Jaboukie Young-White of “The Daily Show” comes to AU

By August Clarke | February 3

Daily Show correspondent’s stand-up reflected on the current political and social climate

News

AU’s model UN ranks second in the nation

By Sophia Solano | February 3

Team achieves highest ranking ever after fifth place win last year

News

On the Record

By Brianna Crummy | January 31

The Eagle launches new column to offer transparency with AU community

News

Email from Office of Campus Life creates concern among students

By Abbie Veitch | January 30

AU administration stands by controversial mental health email

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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