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AU will close operations on Election Day

By Nina Heller · Monday, Oct. 5, 2020

Synchronous class meetings to be canceled, University employees to receive paid day off

SG passes legislation addressing the spring semester

By Kelsey Cartelli · Friday, Oct. 2, 2020

The bill is intended to get students involved in spring semester planning

Reports: Patriot League expected to scratch 2020 non-conference basketball schedule

By Jon Kolodny · Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020

Amid pandemic, PL becomes second Division I conference to push back season to 2021

News

AU moves to dismiss joint lawsuit over spring tuition and fee refunds

By Dan Papscun | October 1

Three students sued the University during May and June

Sports

AU grad places second among women in virtual Boston Marathon

By Alec Branch | September 30

Megan Lavins finished only four minutes off from the Olympic qualifying time

News

AU students remember the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

By Dan Papscun | September 28

Students gathered at the Supreme Court to honor her memory after she died from cancer at 87

News

Student who was forcibly removed from her apartment by AUPD in 2019 sues AU

By Dan Papscun | September 25

Lawsuit states Gianna Wheeler was discriminated against based on her race and mental health condition

News

Angela Davis calls for justice, not just diversity and inclusion, at virtual AU event

By Sarah Mattalian | September 23

Event was part of Black Lives Matter speaker series

Coronavirus

AU announces a change to employee furlough plan

By Abbie Veitch and Nina Heller | September 21

Employees making more than $40,000 a year will undergo five-day furlough between November and March

News

On National Dance Day, five AU dancers reflect on what dance means to them

By Stephanie Mirah | September 19

Members of the AU Dance Team, American Bhangra Crew, AU Dance Company and AU in Motion reminisce about dancing with their teammates and friends

Sports

AU top 10 sporting moments in the past decade: #10 and #9

By Spencer Nusbaum and Ezekiel Cohen | September 18

Kristen Largay becomes all-time leader in career digs, while Sa’eed Nelson scores 41 points in PL tournament exit

News

AU students impacted by changes to USPS through voting and more

By Eliza Schloss | September 15

USPS head suspended controversial measures in August

News

During the online semester, AU’s food pantry offers items to students in need

By Kelsey Carolan | September 14

Students with emergency housing have automatic access to The Market

News

AU hires its inaugural assistant vice president for equity and Title IX

By Kelsey Carolan | September 11

The new Office of Equity and Title IX was launched in August

Coronavirus

AU estimates budget loss of up to $116 million for 2021 fiscal year

By Sophie Austin | September 10

Projection is an increase from May estimate of $100 million loss for 2021 fiscal year

Features

Activist Spotlight: “Color of Music Collective” amplifies BIPOC and LGBTQ voices in the music industry

By Clare Mulroy | September 9

Free panels, networking, job opportunities for aspiring music executives

Coronavirus

AU moves December commencement online due to coronavirus spread

By Kelly McDonnell | September 8

Summer and fall graduates will have a virtual ceremony on Dec. 13

News

AUSG and the University Library team up for Ballot Week initiative

By Dan Papscun and Isabelle Kravis | September 4

American University Student Government and the AU Library announced in an email to the student body on Friday that they are teaming up to help students register to vote, check their voter registration and request absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 general election.

Coronavirus

39 COVID-19 cases have been reported during the fall semester

By The Eagle News Staff | September 1

The University relaunched its COVID-19 case tracker, which will be updated weekly

Opinion

Letter from the Editor: Black lives matter, and we must show that they do.

By Sophie Austin | September 1

Egregious isn’t a strong enough word

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