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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

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BREAKING: American University places Students for Justice in Palestine chapter on disciplinary probation

By Owen Auston-Babcock · Monday, April 8, 2024

Probation follows a Feb. 8 silent walk through University buildings

Free speech privatized

By Walker Whalen , Lydia LoPiccolo and Jordan Young · Friday, April 5, 2024

Students and faculty are confused following new policies and pattern of free speech suppression on campus

BREAKING: Former AU student sentenced to almost six years in prison for secretly recording women in campus bathrooms, possessing child sexual abuse material

By Owen Auston-Babcock · Thursday, April 4, 2024

Kyle Blanco pleaded guilty to D.C. and federal criminal charges in August

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Ranked-choice voting initiative may appear on D.C. ballot

By Connor Gillette | April 4

Initiative 83 promises change but faces opposition

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DC’s cherry blossoms hit peak bloom one week early

By Abigail Hatting | April 2

Environmental scientists discuss impact of global warming

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Traffic complications predicted for commutes from Baltimore after bridge collapse

By Izzy Fantini | April 1

The Key Bridge was struck by a container ship in the early morning of March 26

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BREAKING: Tunnel and campus street named after Lydecker family

By Penelope Jennings | March 28

Lydeckers’ donation supports Student Thriving Complex

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TDR closes for renovations Friday: Here’s what you need to know

By Kathryn Squyres | March 26

Temporary dining hall to open in MGC 128

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Abigail Turner named The Eagle’s 2024-2025 Editor-in-Chief

By Abigail Pritchard | March 25

Turner is The Eagle’s current news managing editor

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Freedom of speech policies are on the ballot this election: Here’s what you need to know

By Payton Anderson | March 25

Student Government referendum results will go to the University administration for consideration

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BREAKING: Seth Grossman, vice president of administration, to step down at end of April

By Kyle Galvin and Anthony Gasowski | March 22

Departure marks fourth administration member to exit in last year

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BREAKING: Jonathan Alger named 16th president of American University

By Abigail Hatting | March 18

James Madison University president to take over July 1

Investigation

D.C. police have named the student charged with attempted sex abuse and burglary in 2022 Leonard Hall incident, newly obtained court documents show

By Owen Auston-Babcock | March 8

Technology was central to identifying the suspect

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BREAKING: University to increase tuition by 4 percent, average financial aid by 4.9 percent

By Abigail Pritchard | March 4

Housing will increase 4.5 percent and dining costs will increase 8 percent

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AU student arrested with Sunrise Movement protesters at Biden campaign headquarters

By Abigail Hatting | March 1

“Everything is at stake right now”

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BREAKING: AU extending safety review to fall 2024

By Samantha Skolnick , Margo Buchanan and Mackenzie Konjoyan | February 26

“To be clear, there have been no decisions to change our current practices.”

People stand near the Tenleytown Metro stop in 2014.

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Tenleytown-AU Metro station closed this weekend for construction

By Owen Auston-Babcock | February 23

Free shuttle buses will stop at every station from Medical Center to Van Ness

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FIRE calls on AU to reform new protest policy in letter to Burwell

By Margo Buchanan | February 22

The organization will “ramp up publicity” if the University does not respond by Feb. 23

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Metro faces deficit in proposed budget that may cause changes to rider experience

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | February 21

Fares expected to increase and service frequency reduced on select days and times

Investigation

AU working with Huron Consulting, faculty and staff express concern at group’s reputation

By Abigail Pritchard and Jordan Young | February 19

Huron previously recommended mass layoffs at multiple universities

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.

Solutions by The State News