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University projected to lose $27 million due to the COVID-19 response

By Kelsey Carolan and Dan Papscun · Friday, April 17, 2020

In email to AU community, executive team outline changes to staffing, payment, long-term projects

On The Record: “We are...all in this together”

By Brianna Crummy · Friday, April 17, 2020

The Eagle shares how we’re all united as we continue through the coronavirus pandemic

Jok, Saldanha, Pillai and Levine elected to 2020-2021 Student Government executive board

By Kelsey Cartelli and Nina Heller · Thursday, April 16, 2020

Turnout increased by 16.5 percent this year, with 2,265 students voting

Coronavirus

Petition circulating on social media calls for a universal pass grading system

By Kelsey Carolan | April 16

University says students should not expect the optional pass/fail system to be changed

Coronavirus

AUSG takes action in response to coronavirus disruptions

By Kelsey Cartelli | April 16

Under state of exception, SG aims to provide relief to struggling students

News

Jok campaign accuses Eric Brock of campaign violations

By Nina Heller | April 15

Ethical questions, election violations raised in Judicial Board inquiry

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Online SG president and comptroller debate interrupted by anonymous harassment

By Dan Papscun and Kelsey Cartelli | April 9

Despite disruption, moderators say the discussion was worthwhile

News

On The Record: The Eagle decides to no longer endorse SG candidates

By Brianna Crummy | April 3

As a student newspaper, we must inform students, not influence their decisions

Coronavirus

AUSG elections shift requirements in the wake of COVID-19

By Nina Heller | April 2

Deadlines extended, in-person interactions moved online

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU suspends in-person spring commencement amid coronavirus disruptions

By The Eagle News Staff | March 30

Ceremony to take place online with special December option for May graduates

Coronavirus

Bender Library to stop onsite work for two weeks

By Kimberly Cataudella | March 29

Library will reassess reopening in two weeks, ASAC resources remain available online

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Female ambassadors speak at AU about the future of gender equality

By Emily Walsh | March 29

Ambassadors discuss careers and the importance of women in politics

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Title IX program officer to leave role in April

By Kelsey Carolan | March 28

Regina Curran began her position in May 2017

Coronavirus

AU announces pass/fail option for students for remainder of semester

By The Eagle News Staff | March 26

Change comes after thousands of students signed petitions

Coronavirus

Students grapple with loss of housing, finding new living spaces

By Kelsey Carolan | March 26

University and other students are working to make sure students have a place to live

News

District court denies the University’s dismissal of race-based discrimination lawsuit

By Kimberly Cataudella | March 25

Court rejects AU’s arguments from the Jan. 6 motion to dismiss

Coronavirus

54 members of the AU community have tested positive for COVID-19

By The Eagle News Staff | March 25

University has created a web page to track cases

Coronavirus

AU students sign petitions for pass/fail classes in response to the coronavirus outbreak

By Eliza Schloss and Nina Heller | March 23

Hundreds sign online petitions to give students a pass/fail option

Coronavirus

“Operation: Get me back as soon as possible”

By Dan Papscun | March 23

Abroad, alt-break students describe their experiences of returning to the U.S.

News

AUSG declares state of exception in response to coronavirus

By Nina Heller | March 20

Rule suspension will allow unilateral action from SG President and Speaker

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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