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Staff Editorial: Restricting student speech on AU’s campus suppresses its ‘changemakers’

By The Eagle Editorial Board · Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024

The University’s indoor protest ban will not prevent antisemitism or other forms of hate

AU will pay $5.4 million into settlement fund over spring 2020 tuition

By Sofia Thomas · Monday, Feb. 5, 2024

Class-action lawsuit seeking partial tuition refunds reaches preliminary settlement agreement

People stand near the Tenleytown Metro stop in 2014.

Metro station closures this weekend to impact Tenleytown stop

By Abigail Hatting · Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024

Red line will be closed from Van Ness to Dupont Circle

News

BREAKING: AU bans protests inside University buildings

By Penelope Jennings | January 25

Clubs, posters and University events must “promote inclusivity”

News

Jewish advocacy group files complaint with Department of Education Office of Civil Rights against American University

By Tyler Davis and Kathryn Squyres | January 22

Students claim the University has fostered a “hostile environment for Jewish and Israeli students”

News

BREAKING: Arrest made in 2022 Leonard Hall sexual assault case

By Isabelle Kravis | January 19

Suspect was arrested on burglary and attempted sexual misconduct charges

News

BREAKING: AUx2 curriculum to undergo significant changes, partner with PERIL

By Isabelle Kravis | January 17

Antisemitism, anti-Muslim hate to be added to curriculum

News

Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholars program restructured amid push back from students

By Sydney Hsu | January 16

Students raise questions as AU’s most prestigious scholarship faces new

Investigation

Residential assistants express grievances over new policy changes and workplace atmosphere

By Walker Whalen | December 15

“I feel like we just have the housing hanging over our heads and they’re dangling it.”

News

Students and faculty stage die-in outside of University holiday party, led by SJP

By Abigail Pritchard | December 14

Demonstrators called for President Burwell to make statement on Palestinian deaths in Gaza

Sports

The Meltzer Center’s True Cost: Community sports

By Penelope Jennings and Delaney Hoke | December 13

The planned athletic complex will provide new opportunities for student-athletes, but at what cost?

Features

Women in Audio: Fostering support and breaking barriers in the sound engineering field

By Maeve Fishel | December 11

The club is dedicated to uplifting its female audio engineers in a male-dominated industry

News

SIS staff and faculty call for ceasefire in Gaza

By Jordan Young | December 8

“We now call on our governments and campuses to bravely Wage Peace instead.”

Columns

The Eagle’s fall Class of 2023 says farewell

By The Eagle Staff | December 8

Reflections from our seniors

News

BREAKING: MPD investigating armed theft outside New Mexico Ave. building

By Penelope Jennings | December 6

One suspect was armed

Investigation

Term faculty face salary discrepancies and job insecurity

By Abigail Pritchard and Walker Whalen | December 1

How does AU fit into a national trend?

News

BREAKING: Student reports assault, armed robbery at shuttle stop

By Isabelle Kravis | November 28

Incident took place across from Nebraska Hall

News

BREAKING: DPA recital poster vandalized with ‘antisemitic language and symbols’

By Kathryn Squyres and Isabelle Kravis | November 16

Incident follows antisemitic vandalism in Letts Hall

News

Students stage anniversary protest against University inaction on sexual violence

By Walker Whalen and Tyler Davis | November 15

“What we should not be doing is standing here a year later fighting for our rights again.”

News

BREAKING: University announces major renovations to TDR beginning in December

By Kathryn Squyres | November 15

TDR to temporarily close in mid-April for construction

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