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Students living on campus voice frustrations with new lockout policies, including limits on temporary keycards

By Mackenzie Konjoyan · Monday, Oct. 17, 2022

Students living on campus voice frustrations with new lockout policies, including elimination of temporary keycards

University encouraging online classes on Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving break

By Abigail Turner · Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022

Online classes will allow students time to travel for the holiday and recharge, officials said

Jessica Waters to step down as dean of undergraduate education and vice provost for academic student services

By Zoe Bell · Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022

Waters will step down in June 2023 and will rejoin full-time faculty in School of Public Affairs

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AU’s removal of gender-neutral bathrooms sparks anger among transgender, nonbinary students

By Zoe Bell | October 11

Nine new single-stall, all-gender bathrooms are estimated to be fully constructed by July 2023

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Student Media Board did not receive student activity fee funding for 2022-23 academic year due to ‘significant amount of rollover’ from previous two semesters

By Kate Corliss | October 7

Decision includes comes as part of CSI structural review of student organizations, which also includes lack of stipends for Student Media Board

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Redistricting gave AU a second ANC seat. Why is nobody on the ballot?

By Gabe Castro-Root | October 5

One write-in candidate is trying to draw attention to the seats, but legal requirements put running for office — or even voting — out of reach for many students

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Health inspection of MGC dining facilities shows multiple health code violations

By Jordan Young and Mariana Trujillo | September 30

University says all violations found have since been resolved

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Mayor Muriel Bowser discusses local government and leadership with College Democrats

By Olivia Alafriz | September 29

‘Don’t take your foot off the gas — we have a lot to do as Democrats to promote our values and fight for them every day’

Anderson Hall - Centennial Hall - Summer

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Swastika found on ceiling tile of Anderson Hall bathroom

By Zoe Bell | September 26

University pursuing further information about incident, Burwell said

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University to remove mask requirement in classrooms starting next week

By Olivia Alafriz | September 21

Mask usage will be optional and encouraged, officials said

Coronavirus

American University will no longer provide isolation housing for students living on campus

By Jordan Young and Isabella Brown | September 1

Students residing in on-campus housing expected to isolate in place

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Following weeklong strike, University and Staff Union come to an agreement on contract

By Nina Heller , Sarah Mattalian , Ben Johansen , Zoe Bell , Kate Corliss and Abigail Turner | August 29

AU community responds to Staff Union's strike during Welcome Week

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University will no longer publish weekly COVID-19 case numbers

By Nina Heller | August 29

Dashboard no longer a “critical tool” in pandemic management

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Students walk out of convocation in support of Staff Union strike

By Sarah Mattalian and Abigail Turner | August 26

Students left Bender Arena as Burwell spoke

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As union members strike, frustrations with contract and wage increases causes tension with University

By Sarah Mattalian and Abigail Turner | August 23

Union members, University unable to agree on contract

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American University launches the Center for Well-Being Programs and Psychological Services

By Sarah Mattalian | August 18

The new center will combine the services of the Counseling Center and the Health Promotion and Advocacy Center

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AU’s staff union announces strike ahead of first week of classes

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | August 11

‘We are at the end of the rope with the administration’

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American University announces COVID-19 protocols for fall semester

By Nina Heller | August 11

Masks will be required in classes, COVID-19 tests to be distributed by vending machines

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First presumptive cases of monkeypox identified in AU community

By Ben Johansen | August 9

Risk of on campus transmission is low, officials said

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Student email accounts to transition to outlook starting next week

By Grace Harman | July 29

OIT plans to provide resources and support for students

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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