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Students left confused due to changes to University health insurance

By Abbie Veitch and Sophie Austin · Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019

Administrators work to ease the waiver process

AU community mourns loss of student Jayme Schlenker

By Brianna Crummy · Monday, Aug. 19, 2019

Schlenker was active in Jewish LGBTQ organization

Exhibit in Bender Library displays AU’s history of slavery

By Sophia Solano · Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019

Working group on slavery shows findings from first report

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Former SG President receives over $700,000 in judgment with neo-Nazis

By Brianna Crummy | August 10

Taylor Dumpson awarded damages after being targeted by online trolls

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School of Education separates from the College of Arts and Sciences

By Leanna Faulk | June 30

Separation to take effect on July 1

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SOC Dean Jeff Rutenbeck steps down, professor Laura DeNardis to serve as interim SOC Dean

By Abbie Veitch | June 19

Rutenbeck will become provost at Arcadia University

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Water to be shut off on AU’s main campus after pipe breaks

By Sophie Austin | June 17

Pipes will shut off from midnight to 5 a.m.

News

Maria Butina, former student, sentenced to 18 months for conspiracy

By Brianna Crummy | May 8

Russian operative sentenced after pleading guilty to acting in Russia’s interest

News

Former SG president Taylor Dumpson seeks $1.5 million in damages from neo-Nazi website founder

By Sophie Austin | May 6

Dumpson filed a lawsuit against the founder in April 2018, following a hate crime

Features

The Works AU aims to spark advocacy through information

By Asher Weinstein | May 2

Group aims to spearhead renewed workers’ rights advocacy among AU students

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Hall of Science offers STEM programs chance to grow, diversify

By Evan Margiotta | May 1

Internal data shows that students, faculty do not think departments are “representative”

Features

Student organizers to launch ‘Civics in the Capitol’ education program

By Vincenza Belletti | April 30

Group is pairing up with D.C. charter schools to offer government classes

News

Opening a new chapter in university’s fight against food insecurity

By Nazli Togrul | April 30

Student leaders call for more steps beyond on-campus pantry

Podcast

Beyond the Byline Episode 9: Aramark, Alcohol and AUx

By Sasha Jones and Evan Margiotta | April 29

Discussing changes in AU's food provider, SG referendum and student criticism of freshman transition course

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AU Project HEAL chapter founded to fundraise for eating disorder treatments

By Sophie Austin | April 26

AU students and faculty carry discourse to raise awareness about eating disorders

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In its first full year, AUx confronts questions of identity and community

By Kelsey Carolan | April 26

Freshman transition course has been target of petition, student criticism

News

Actress Jackie Cruz speaks to students about Latinx representation in Hollywood

By Ben Foster | April 25

The “Orange is the New Black” star shares her life story and challenges she faced in the entertainment industry

Anderson Hall - Centennial Hall - Summer

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Students call for changes to the conduct code to address racist incidents

By Abbie Veitch | April 24

AUSG passes a resolution that calls for a stricter interpretation of the conduct code

News

University releases a request for new dining vendors

By Dan Papscun | April 23

Administration sets goal to find new food providers by the beginning of the fall semester

News

Results are in for RHA executive board election

By Kelsey Carolan | April 21

Wong, Robins and Schutt elected to serve for 2019-2020 academic year

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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