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American University student struck by car

By Courtney Rozen and Dilpreet Raju · Friday, March 30, 2018

Freshman Kenneth Clarke is in critical condition

Civil rights leaders address voting rights, mass incarceration at WCL event

By Sarah Katherine Dolezal · Friday, March 30, 2018

Wade Henderson and Nicole Austin-Hillery discuss challenges facing black Americans

Student activists, leaders size up state of campus activism in the Trump era

By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton · Wednesday, March 28, 2018

LULAC, Muslim Student Association have been driven to act in recent months

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Incoming freshmen organize school walkouts protesting gun violence

By Nazli Togrul | March 27

AU admissions said pending applications would not be affected

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Longtime Dean of Students Robert Hradsky leaves AU

By Matt Holt | March 27

Traci Callandrillo of the Counseling Center is serving as interim assistant VP

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Senate votes to hold referendum on student activity fee increase in spring election

By Maria Carrasco | March 26

At a special meeting last week, the American University Student Government (AUSG) Senate voted to hold a referendum in the SG spring elections that would ask students whether or not to increase the student activity fee by $11.50 per semester.

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AU students join calls to end gun violence at March for Our Lives

By Maria Carrasco , Brianna Crummy , Kimberly Cataudella and Sophie Austin | March 24

As hundreds of thousands gathered outside the U.S. Capitol Saturday to call for an end to gun violence, American University student organizations protested in the March for Our Lives.

Haley Samsel, The Eagle's incoming editor-in-chief.

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Haley Samsel named The Eagle’s 2018-2019 editor-in-chief

By Courtney Rozen | March 23

Samsel is The Eagle’s current managing editor for news

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‘What can I do now?’: Students, alumni prepare for March for Our Lives

By Haley Samsel | March 23

Students connected to Parkland, Florida take action on gun violence

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Jewish activist Yavilah McCoy speaks about forging relationships through diversity

By Kimberly Cataudella | March 22

“The power of proximity” will eventually enable equity, McCoy said

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Fanta Aw to lead AU diversity efforts as Vice President of Campus Life and Inclusive Excellence

By Haley Samsel | March 19

Aw to hire new staff member to assist on diversity issues

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Six female American University professors denied tenure, accuse provost of discrimination

By Julia Gagnon | March 19

Allegations have resulted in lawsuits, formal complaints

Graduate student speaks to The Eagle after he was arrested by AU Police Tuesday night

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Students protest arrest of graduate student

By Maria Carrasco | March 11

SG launches website section dedicated to AUPD policies

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Graduate student speaks to The Eagle after he was arrested by AU Police Tuesday night

By Lydia Calitri | March 8

Graduate student Benjamin Brumer returned to campus Wednesday morning after being arrested by American University Police for unlawful entry Tuesday night.

Students meet outside of Hillel's office in Kay Spiritual Life Center.

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University holds anti-Semitism seminars following appearance of anti-Semitic posters

By Courtney Rozen and Maria Carrasco | March 7

This is different from the University’s previous responses to white supremacist postering

American University Police officers arrest graduate student Benjamin Brumer outside the School of International Service building Tuesday night.

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Graduate student arrested by American University Police Department for unlawful entry

By The Eagle Staff | March 6

Officers escorted Benjamin Brumer from East Quad Building and placed him inside police van

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What’s the most important issue facing college campuses? Six students answer

By Riddhi Sarkar , Maria Carrasco , Elyse Notarianni , Ashley Oviedo , Giovanna Diez and Morgan Antonez | March 6

Racial inclusion, college affordability and mental illness are all important, students say

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KPU to host Jewish activist Yavilah McCoy

By Haley Samsel | March 6

McCoy will lead event on developing multi-faith and multicultural alliances

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Campus organizations co-host panel of black journalists

By Sophie Austin | March 5

“Stick to what it is that you believe,” one panelist advised students

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Provost Scott Bass to step down after 10 years

By Haley Samsel and Courtney Rozen | March 2

Bass will transition to SPA faculty position

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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