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Nearly 60 AU faculty and staff members sign letter supporting students protesting after election

By Dan Papscun | November 3

Signatories call on others to join them, will adjust course expectations if necessary

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AU students react to Kamala Harris’ historic vice presidential campaign

By Abbie Veitch | November 2

Students, alumni weigh-in on policy, identity

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Coronavirus

University to lose up to $116 million to coronavirus expenses, raising questions about AU’s future

By Sophia Solano and Nina Heller | October 30

Weeklong furloughs, paused retirement plan contributions spark faculty concerns 

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Fall 2020 Student Government election received a record-breaking number of votes

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | October 29

Beyond Senate races, students overwhelmingly passed an internal reform referendum 

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WAMU moves forward with unionization, despite lack of University recognition

By Skye Witley | October 29

Employees hope to address many issues at the public radio station by gaining a seat at the table 

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU announces spring semester will have some in-person classes, limited housing

By Grace George , Dan Papscun , Jordan Young and Maegan Seaman | October 26

University cites better health and safety protocols and “lessons learned” in decision 

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AU theater freshmen explain what it’s like to be 18 years old through Zoom performance

By Stephanie Mirah | October 25

At the end of September, 20 freshmen discussed critical issues to their age group in a performance titled “Overture 200222020” 

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AU College Republicans endorses all female candidates

By Kelsey Carolan | October 23

The organization hopes to encourage female Republicans on campus to speak out

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Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang to speak at virtual event on Oct. 29

By Sophia Solano | October 22

Yang was the first Asian American male Democratic presidential candidate

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Coronavirus

BREAKING: AU suspends all spring 2021 abroad programs that begin before Feb. 6

By Dan Papscun | October 21

Other programs are still under consideration, Abroad Executive Director Sara Dumont wrote

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News

WAMU editor sues University, student for defamation in $10 million lawsuit

By Kelly McDonnell | October 17

The Eagle’s Editor-in-Chief Sophie Austin and News Managing Editor Kelsey Carolan did not edit this piece because both have a personal affiliation with Sasha Fernandez. A WAMU editor is suing American University for defamation, invasion of privacy and contract interference after an article by Current, ...

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Coronavirus

University announces limited pass/fail option for undergraduate and graduate students

By Ayelet Sheffey and Jordan Young | October 16

Undergraduate students can elect to take two courses pass/fail after final grades are submitted

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AU Sunrise Hub protests outside Sen. Feinstein’s house in response to West Coast wildfires

By Abbie Veitch and Asher Weinstein | October 15

AU, GWU and D.C. Sunrise groups continue to press officials outside of their homes

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Features

Former SG President is set to become a Delaware state senator

By Nina Heller | October 13

Sarah McBride would be the first openly transgender state senator in the U.S.

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Coronavirus

AU will update its spring operating status by end of October, University announces

By Nina Heller | October 12

University to hold off on additional furloughs, hiring freeze to remain in place

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News

AUSG releases results of Fall 2020 Student Survey

By Sarah Mattalian and Ben Johansen | October 8

Student government addressed the calls for reform from students with a summary of issues and plans to move forward

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AU student sued AU over handling of Title IX case, alleges gender discrimination

By Ayelet Sheffey | October 7

Some elements of the case will move forward, but breach of contract claims dismissed

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