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Kerwin vs. Burwell: comparing presidents old and new

By Anna Donohue · Monday, Oct. 23, 2017

Just four months into her tenure at AU, University President Sylvia Burwell now has something in common with her predecessor, Neil Kerwin: They’ve both led AU during a racist incident.

Man pleads guilty to killing American University alum Kevin Sutherland

By Haley Samsel · Friday, Oct. 20, 2017

In a D.C. courtroom Thursday, Jasper Spires admitted to stabbing and killing American University alumnus Kevin Sutherland on a Metro train on July 4, 2015.

Thriving underground: The 16-year story of Epsilon Iota, AU’s unrecognized fraternity

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco · Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017

Inside Epsilon Iota, AU's notorious underground fraternity

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Josh Gutmaker confirmed as chair of Joint Committee on Elections Policy

By Misbah Farooqi | October 18

Gutmaker sworn in on 4-2-2 vote

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Students launch new multiplatform magazine

By Jessily Crispyn | October 17

Latest addition to AU's student media landscape debuted last month

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‘We can make a big difference’: SIS junior volunteers at Syrian refugee camp

By Charly Slavick | October 16

It’s 4 p.m. on the Greek island of Chios and the place is swarming with human activity. Parents sip tea.

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Battelle-Tompkins certified as AU’s first Energy Star building

By Abbie Veitch | October 16

EPA gave AU certification after meeting environmental standards

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AU students and their families face life after Irma

By Nazli Togrul | October 9

The impact of Hurricane Irma is being felt by AU students hundreds of miles away from the hurricane’s path.

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Gender neutral multi-stall bathroom added to second floor of Mary Graydon Center

By Julia Gagnon | October 5

Center for Diversity and Inclusion hopes to introduce more in SPA, SIS

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Kogod prepares to launch new case competition after suspending 2016 event

By Emily Martin | October 4

New format will include live cases, digital submissions

Gabrielle Union, an actress and activist, will speak at AU on Oct. 21.

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Gabrielle Union to speak at All-American Weekend

By Haley Samsel | October 4

Actress and activist to visit AU on Oct. 21

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‘Enough is Enough’ rally calls for unity against hate following Confederate flag incident

By Brianna Crummy | October 2

Members of AU community gathered Friday for “Courage Against Terror” rally

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‘I was not surprised’: Students react to Confederate flags hung at American University

By Emily Martin , Brianna Crummy and Laura Romero | September 30

Students of color, Jewish students say University acted quickly, but more campus security is needed

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AU students condemn DeVos decision to rescind Obama-era guidelines on campus sexual assault

By Daniella Ignacio | September 29

DeVos is “perpetuating the stigma” of sexual assault, one student said

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Malala Yousafzai accepts Wonk of the Year award

By Jonathan Bergman | September 28

The Kennedy Political Union, Women’s Initiative and Muslim Student Association awarded Wonk of the Year to Malala Yousafzai at Bender Arena on Sept.

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Public Safety opens brand-new facility on East Campus

By Lydia Calitri | September 28

A 24-hour call center, situation room and camera footage from over 600 security cameras across campus. These are all components of Public Safety’s new building, which sits below the Don Myers Technology and Innovation Building on East Campus.

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American University students and administration speak out at town hall addressing Confederate flag posters

By Haley Samsel , Jonathan Bergman , Lydia Calitri and Kimberly Cataudella | September 27

“I’ve heard a lot of sorries and tears, but no action"

Public Safety released a photo and video of a person suspected of hanging Confederate flag fliers on campus Tuesday night.

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American University police release videos and photos of suspect for hanging Confederate flag fliers

By Jack Stringer , Emily Martin and Abbie Veitch | September 27

Video shows suspect hanging flier on campus

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President Burwell to lead town hall Wednesday after Confederate flags hung at American University

By Courtney Rozen | September 27

Meeting to be held in Kay Spiritual Life Center

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Confederate flag fliers found hanging in four American University buildings

By The Eagle Staff | September 27

Flags found on same night as Ibram X. Kendi’s presentation on new Antiracist Research Center

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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