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Hundreds participate in campus walkout calling for AU divestment from Israel

By Olivia Wood and Sophie Milner-Gorvine · Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Protest follows University rejection of Student Government resolution

day 4 encampment - COVER? very end of the night before barricade take down

Day four of GW encampment ends with protesters breaking down barricade that encased University Yard

By Kyle Galvin , Olivia Wood , Cara Halford , Kathryn Squyres , Sophie Milner-Gorvine , Sydney Hsu , Maya Cederlund and Gabrielle McNamee · Monday, April 29, 2024

D.C. area community supports students as protesters receive food, water and medical supplies

The Eagle’s spring Class of 2024 bids farewell

By The Eagle Staff · Monday, April 29, 2024

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BREAKING: Protesters tear down barricades around GW’s University Yard encampment

By Olivia Wood , Cara Halford , Kathryn Squyres , Sophie Milner-Gorvine and Sydney Hsu | April 29

Fourth day comes to a close as protesters clash with police

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‘While you dine, people die’: White House correspondents’ dinner attendees met with protesters

By Lydia LoPiccolo and Owen Auston-Babcock | April 28

Chants criticize U.S. journalists for dining with Biden amid Israeli siege on Gaza

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GW encampment extends into H Street on rainy Saturday

By Olivia Wood , Cara Halford , Kathryn Squyres , Sophie Milner-Gorvine and Gabrielle McNamee | April 27

Demonstrators clarify demands of DMV universities

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BREAKING: ‘Dangerous subject’ arrested on campus

By Isabelle Kravis | April 27

A subject is in custody after allegedly threatening students on AU shuttle

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Day two of encampment at GW hosts speakers, students and space for community

By Samantha Skolnick , Kathryn Squyres and Sydney Hsu | April 26

Students within encampment receive support from peers amid warnings from administration

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GW encampment continues into Thursday night with no police intervention

By Walker Whalen and Abigail Hatting | April 26

Encampment active after GW’s 7 p.m. deadline to disperse

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Solidarity encampment continues amid statements from AU and GW

By Abigail Hatting and Kathryn Squyres | April 25

AU administrators announce ‘no camping activities are permitted’

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AU joins Hillel International’s Campus Climate Initiative to address claims of antisemitism

By Cara Halford | April 25

Campus torn on administration’s response to Israel-Hamas war

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Student Government passes resolution condemning University for SJP disciplinary probation

By Payton Anderson | April 25

Resolution calls for University transparency over its decision and speech policies

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Student Government receives notice of potential conduct violation from University

By Vanessa Felipe Brum and Payton Anderson | April 23

Notice follows indoor protest at President-designate Alger event

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AU Hillel honors Holocaust victims during annual 24-hour name reading

By Luna Jinks | April 22

Student leaders brought together over 25 campus organizations for Holocaust Remembrance Week event

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BREAKING: President Burwell condemns Undergraduate Senate resolution calling for University divestment from Israel

By Vanessa Felipe Brum and Payton Anderson | April 21

Resolution calls for University to “cut all ties with … ongoing genocide in occupied Palestine”

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Campus organizations host forum to discuss Huron Consulting

By Sofia Thomas | April 18

Coalition demands transparency and communication about Huron’s recommendations

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Student Government welcomed new Eagles to campus with second policy protest

By Margo Buchanan , Olivia Wood and Sophie Milner-Gorvine | April 16

‘Who has the power? New Eagles have the power’

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President-designate Jonathan Alger welcomed in traditional AU fashion: Protest

By Margo Buchanan , Sophie Milner-Gorvine and Owen Auston-Babcock | April 12

Student Government delivered letter asking Alger to rescind indoor protest ban

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AU’s SSI chapter holds balloon release as part of Bring Them Home campaign

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | April 12

Sunday marked six months of captivity for the over 100 remaining hostages in Gaza

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BREAKING: American University Board of Trustees announces reduced budget for fiscal year 2025

By Penelope Jennings and Luna Jinks | April 11

Budget reduced $34 million from previous year, following deficit

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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