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AU sees improvements in diverse faculty hires

By Emily Lytle · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018

Some students say diversity efforts won’t come fast enough to impact them

Pollsters, journalist size up major issues in upcoming midterm elections at American Forum event

By Dan Papscun · Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018

Seung Min Kim, Celinda Lake and David Winston were on hand to discuss millennial vote, impact of Kavanaugh

Young Americans For Liberty chapter hosts controversial event with Daily Caller editor

By Nazli Togrul and Aneeta Mathur-Ashton · Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018

Daily Caller editor Amber Athey spoke to American University students about due process in terms of sexual assault allegations on Oct.

Features

How AU’s ‘most politically active campus’ is preparing for the midterms

By Maria Carrasco and Julia Gagnon | October 29

New and familiar political clubs gear up for election season

News

AU educates students on dating violence, healthy relationships during month of October

By Kelsey Carolan | October 29

Events included a “Know Your Rights” clinic and Twitter chat

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President’s diversity council adds student advisory board this fall

By Kelsey Carolan | October 28

Fifteen students will provide council with “pulse of the community”

News

Referendum to increase student activity fee fails in fall election

By Dan Papscun and Asher Weinstein | October 25

About 1,100 students cast votes in election

News

Former attorney general Loretta Lynch tells AU audience that ‘truth is under assault’

By Evan Margiotta | October 24

Lynch spoke about power of civil discourse, her path to success

News

American University found responsible for age discrimination in former professor’s tenure case

By Julia Gagnon | October 24

Loubna Skalli-Hanna was awarded over $1.3 million in damages

Features

Women’s Initiative launches new publication ‘Elbowroom’

By Miranda Baumann | October 23

Publication is part of organization’s art-centric push

Features

AU students and faculty launch D.C.’s first NAHJ student chapter

By Sophie Austin | October 22

Chapter hopes to help Hispanic students pursue journalism careers

Features

Headed by AU, D.C. Space Grant Consortium helps to support development of STEM students

By Emily Seymour | October 20

Organization supports faculty research and student scholarships at AU

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‘It’s about getting ‘effed up,’ but it’s also about working hard’

By Abbie Veitch | October 19

Rise in alcohol transports reflects “normalization” of binge drinking on campus and off, students and staff say

Podcast

Beyond the Byline, Episode 1: Welcome to The Eagle's Podcast

By Sasha Jones and Evan Margiotta | October 19

On this week's inaugural episode of Beyond the Byline, host Evan Margiotta talks with Eagle reporters about their print stories on AU's alcohol culture, changes to Dining Dollar policies and the special relationship between AU's women's basketball coaches. Plus, Evan discusses the University's construction projects with columnist Samantha McAllister.

Features

In Trump era, more students are being drawn to journalism program, student media

By Evan Margiotta | October 18

Attacks on fake news and the media galvanize a new wave of student journalists

Features

ReJEWvenate offers space for Jewish and queer students

By Kelsey Carolan | October 16

Club discusses intersections of faith, identity and life

News

AU says it’s already making progress on ‘Inclusive Excellence’

By Anna Donohue | October 16

In interview, administrator says university has been focused on training, improving campus climate

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How AU students and local restaurateurs feel about the overturned Initiative 77

By Will Schick | October 15

D.C. Council repealed initiative that would have raised minimum wage for servers who rely on tips

News

AU plays host to “Thinking Trans // Trans Thinking” conference

By Kelsey Carolan | October 15

Conference, co-organized by AU professor, focused on exploring trans philosophy

News

Parkland student activists speak out on voting, gun control efforts at AU event

By Julia Gagnon | October 13

Activists on gun control: “This is a public health issue”

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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