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Sunrise AU activists fight for the Build Back Better Act with bold action

By Abigail Pritchard and Jenna Schwartz · Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021

From hunger strikes to sit-ins, young activists are working towards climate justice and making strides

AU community remembers 2019 alum, an aspiring opera singer

By Alisha Chhangani · Monday, Nov. 22, 2021

'Her death was preventable, and the D.C. government failed to keep her safe,'

Suspended SIS professor sues University for discrimination

By Abigail Pritchard · Friday, Nov. 19, 2021

Tenured professor alleges that he was discriminated against for being an older, Chinese professor

Coronavirus

BREAKING: DC will lift current indoor mask mandate on Nov. 22

By Nina Heller | November 16

Masks still required in certain circumstances

News

‘We’ll be back!’: American University staff once again protest for improved wages and working conditions

By Mina Allen | November 12

After October negotiations, staff expressed the necessity for urgent changes

News

Video circulates of AU shuttle bus driver closing door on passenger’s arm

By Zoe Bell | November 10

University responds that incident is ‘under review’

Coronavirus

BREAKING: University announces holiday travel guidance

By Fariha Rahman and Olivia Kozlevcar | November 8

Testing before and after travel, outdoor celebrations among recommendations

News

Tuberculosis experts from the DC Department of Health join AU health officials after student tests positive

By Kate Corliss | November 4

Majority of TB infections are noncommunicable “latent” infections, DC Department of Health officials say

News

SG to host State of the Union gala at Katzen Arts Center

By Fariha Rahman | November 3

Event on Nov. 17 to offer 250 student tickets

News

AU student tests positive for tuberculosis, DC Department of Health announces

By Michele Wong | November 1

An undergraduate student is receiving treatment off campus after testing positive for TB

News

Counseling Center unveils expanded services for students

By Jordan Young | November 1

New additions include a 24/7 crisis line, apps and more modality options

News

Students raise health concerns about mold in McDowell Hall

By Jordan Young and Zoe Bell | October 28

Residents demand further action from director of housing

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Students protest College Republicans event speaker for comments on lynching

By Clare Mulroy and Nina Heller | October 22

Rep. Chip Roy spoke at Oct. 21 event

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Desk receptionists petition University for better working conditions

By Michele Wong | October 19

In a letter to administrators, student employees raise concerns about pay and safety

Sports

AU to require spectators at Bender Arena to show proof of vaccination

By Ben Morse | October 18

Starting next week, unvaccinated guests must show recent negative COVID test to enter

News

Graduate student charged with assault granted curfew extension to take classes on campus

By Clare Mulroy and Sarah Mattalian | October 8

The student was charged in attack on gay Asian man and family in August

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‘Accept this challenge’: American University staff demand fair wages and safe working conditions in a labor protest on campus

By Mina Allen | October 6

Protest was organized by union representing staff, adjunct faculty, graduate students

News

AU to lead $15 million research network on wasted food

By Mary Kett | October 4

Five-year project is largest research grant in the University's history and first research network on wasted food in the country

News

AU students lead DC youth climate strike

By Abigail Pritchard , Jenna Schwartz and Gabe Castro-Root | September 30

AU’s Sunrise Movement collaborates with other organizations to protest inaction in Congress

News

AU community responds to antisemitic vandalism and statements from the administration

By Sarah Mattalian , Ben Johansen and Zoe Bell | September 22

Jewish students and organizations took to social media to criticize the University’s response

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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