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Act 2: Theatre students call for systemic action from the DPA, beyond current efforts

By Hannah Langenfeld · Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023

‘It starts with a mindset change’

Act 1: Theater students allege incidents of racism and ignorance in the Department of Performing Arts

By Hannah Langenfeld · Monday, Oct. 9, 2023

The Theatre Program works to take action on increasing diversity and addressing student concerns

BREAKING: Fall 2023 Student Government election results

By Anna Peed and Jordan Young · Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023

Students voted to pass referendum calling for student representative on Board of Trustees to be given voting power

News

BREAKING: University considers arming AUPD

By Penelope Jennings | October 4

Morgan State shooting prompts question

Features

Wesley Lowery ushers in a new era for SOC’s Investigative Reporting Workshop

By Phillip Kulubya | October 3

The new executive editor of the workshop walked students through the writing process for his new book on America’s racial issues

News

Jamie Raskin talks impeachment, the future of democracy and a Republican ‘cult’ at SOC town hall

By Isabelle Kravis | September 20

‘We need to stand up for democracy and freedom, and people can’t be afraid.’

News

Students scrambled to find COVID-19 tests as vending machines were out of service, one for nearly two weeks

By Ella Rousseau , Kathryn Squyres and Owen Auston-Babcock | September 15

AU most recently restocked the machines with new tests on Sept. 11

News

What’s new with dining at AU?

By Kathryn Squyres | September 11

An overview of new dining options and the decisions behind them

News

REVIEW: Top restaurants offer discounted prices for Restaurant Week

By Clair Sapilewski | September 5

Restaurant Week makes upscale restaurants more accessible

News

As her presidency comes to a close, Sylvia Burwell reflects on her time at the University

By Abigail Pritchard | September 1

Burwell reflects on promoting students’ mental health in her time at AU

News

Resourcefulness and luck: the Class of 2024 talks finding community despite an online start

By Ella Rousseau | August 28

Incoming seniors completed freshman year through a screen. What are the long term effects of such a nontraditional start to college?

News

BREAKING: Burwell to step down as University president at the end of coming year

By Abigail Pritchard | August 8

Burwell announced Tuesday that her seventh year as president will be her last

Sports

Mimi Watts represents AU at Phillips 66 National Championships

By Connor Sturniolo | August 3

Swimmer brings Eagle pride to Indianapolis

News

American University to end race-conscious admissions post Supreme Court ruling

By Kathryn Squyres | July 18

The AU community analyzes the court’s decision

Features

We Are Artistic creates a supportive environment for young artists across the globe

By Tyler Davis | July 14

Membership spans from D.C. to India and Sri Lanka

News

AU dining workers win new contract after months of negotiations

By Abigail Hatting | July 12

New contract includes $20 minimum wage, free healthcare and paid parental leave

News

The Board of Trustees meet for the last time in the 2022-23 school year

By Samantha Skolnick | July 6

New chair and vice chair named

News

DC Pride festival and parade builds support for the LGBTQ+ community

By Hannah Langenfeld | July 3

Pride celebration was largest ‘to ever take place’ in the District, Capital Pride says

News

AU Library honors prints by famous Japanese artist of The Great Wave

By Maria Tedesco | June 22

The prints, on display at AU, have a special connection to Japanese history and culture

News

AU’s Methodist affiliation leaves students with something to be desired

By Ella Rousseau | June 16

University chaplain says Methodist affiliation promotes inclusivity at AU, but some Methodist students don’t feel University support

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