Top-Story

Coronavirus

American University unknowingly distributed counterfeit KN95 masks during return to in-person class

By Skye Witley | February 4

University is taking steps to provide adequate masks, officials said

---

Coronavirus

BREAKING: American University to implement mandatory surveillance testing

By Nina Heller | February 4

About 1,800 of students will be required to take PCR tests each week

---

Sports

From inside the Georgetown Flea Market, it sure seems like DC is a sports town

By Marco Gacina | February 2

Fans can find retro apparel, memorabilia and good conversation at the weekly market

---

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU shortens isolation period, expanded testing announced

By Olivia Kozlevcar | February 1

University expected to announce surveillance testing guidelines Friday

---

News

University removes decommissioned campus smokestacks over winter break

By Olivia Alafriz | February 1

Removal concludes AU’s transition to a greener heating system

---

News

Discrimination lawsuit against AU by student moves forward

By Mina Allen | January 31

DC federal district court granted discovery in a lawsuit involving a 2019 mental health incident and AUPD

---

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University updates mask requirement: KN95, N95 or KF94 masks now required indoors

By Abigail Pritchard | January 27

Previous guidelines told students KN95 masks were “expected,” but not required

---

Coronavirus

University confirms return to in-person learning, students ‘expected’ to wear KN95 or N95 masks

By Zoe Bell | January 26

Professors must wear masks while teaching, AU says

---

News

American University students report ongoing U-Pass issues for spring semester

By Ellie White | January 21

Students express frustration with U-Pass problems and University response

---

Coronavirus

Students show support for mandatory testing, in-person classes in SG special election

By Abigail Turner | January 20

Majority of voting students also favor current dining safety protocols and increased dining options

---

News

Students petition to lower cost of spring 2022 semester amid month of virtual classes

By Zoe Bell | January 20

Petition receives nearly 400 signatures and backing from some student government members

---

Coronavirus

At-home tests explained: AU students can order free COVID-19 tests to their dorm rooms

By Zoe Bell | January 19

Confused by the household limit? Here's The Eagle's guide to getting your tests today

---

Coronavirus

Students reflect on difficulties with COVID-19 returning from fall study abroad programs

By Nina Heller | January 17

'There was no plan'

---

News

Student petition aims to install vending machines stocked with emergency contraception on campus

By Kate Corliss and Abigail Pritchard | January 14

Movement hopes to increase accessibility and destigmatize sexual health

---

Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU to keep 10-day isolation period for COVID-19 positive community members

By Sara Winick | January 10

University won’t provide tuition or housing discount during month of online operations, among updates

---

News

Disabled Student Union petitions AU administrators for frequent, mandatory COVID-19 testing

By Abigail Pritchard | January 10

Petition receives over 1,600 signatures and backing of several student organizations

---

Coronavirus

Students voice concerns about protections for disabled community, logistics of remote operations at student government’s Q&A

By Kate Corliss | January 5

‘It is not the plan for us to stay virtual’ for entire semester, says SG President Brodie

---