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University mishandled multiple disability accommodations, students allege

By Alisha Chhangani · Tuesday, April 12, 2022

‘It felt like I was being dismissed’

BREAKING: American University to reinstate indoor mask mandate in all campus buildings Tuesday

By Zoe Bell · Monday, April 11, 2022

Officials cite increase in levels of COVID-19 transmission in DC region in decision

Disabled students raise concerns about ADA violations on AU shuttle bus, campus buildings

By Zoe Bell · Monday, April 11, 2022

Service dog handlers and wheelchair users cite inadequate administration response

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Over a year in the making, SPA is launching a race, justice and politics minor

By Grace Harman | April 8

The new minor is the first of its kind in the US and will be available this fall

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Burwell nominated for election to board of directors of paper product company Kimberly-Clark

By Nina Heller | April 8

If elected, Burwell expected to receive about $290,000 in various annual compensation

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Rep. Adam Schiff discusses the state of American politics, offers advice for aspiring public servants

By Vera Tsang | April 7

Event is latest installment of the Thurber Dialogues on Democracy

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Nebraska Avenue sidewalk will soon expand between AU and Tenleytown

By Gabe Castro-Root | April 6

The project aims to give cyclists and pedestrians enough space to share the sidewalk and stay out of the road

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Spring Valley shuttle bus stop moves locations

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | April 6

Moving from the 48th Street to Massachusetts Avenue, the bus will share the stop with metro buses

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BREAKING: Chyna Brodie elected to second term as student government president

By Abigail Turner | April 4

Undergraduate Senate reverses decision after CSI involvement, certifies the presidential race

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Student activists call on The Bridge Cafe to return to cultural hub for BIPOC community

By Zoe Bell | April 4

Members of The Bridge Takeover host sit-in to resurrect ‘graveyard of Black pride’ in the space

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DC teachers, students react to wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation amid Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’

By Clare Mulroy and Abigail Pritchard | April 1

‘I think of my prospective classroom as one that’s a safe space for all my students,’ education majors say

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Student government referendum finds 1,100 voting students do not support presence of social Greek life

By Abigail Turner | March 31

Majority of voters expressed support for more community-building alternatives to social Greek life

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BREAKING: Student government presidential election decertified by undergraduate senate

By Abigail Turner and Vera Tsang | March 30

Durham, Maxwell and Galimi elected to executive board, elections commission to hold new election for president

Sports

Analysis: Even after an NCAA Tournament appearance, the AU women's basketball team has more to look forward to

By Alex Walulik | March 30

The women’s basketball team is already preparing for what’s next

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Student Government pushes to revive football at American University

By Ben Morse | March 29

University not interested in adding a football team, officials say

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Meet the spring 2022 student government executive branch candidates

By Abigail Turner and Vera Tsang | March 28

SG elections begin Monday at 12 p.m.

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‘I don’t think we should be hiding from our students’: Faculty and staff union members discuss working conditions with classes

By Mina Allen | March 25

Adjuncts connect with students outside of class about their wages

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AU community shows support for adjunct, graduate student and staff unions amid negotiations

By Abigail Turner | March 24

Tenured faculty address letter to Burwell advocating for union negotiations

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Student Government president suspended for one week after reelection campaign sanctioned by Judicial Board

By Weslan Hansen | March 24

Brodie campaign faces sanctions after being found guilty of violating codes in the Elections Policy Book

Sports

AU’s season concludes in the first round of the NCAA Tournament: ‘It’s always rewarding getting here’

By Alex Walulik | March 21

The Eagles couldn’t dig themselves out of a 26-point hole in the second half, losing to Michigan

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