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The (Com)Post: The Eagle goes thrifting and shares sustainable shopping tips

By Delilah Harvey and Ziyi Yuan · Thursday, April 25, 2019

Secondhand shopping can be a budget-friendly way to help the environment

Anderson Hall - Centennial Hall - Summer

Students call for changes to the conduct code to address racist incidents

By Abbie Veitch · Wednesday, April 24, 2019

AUSG passes a resolution that calls for a stricter interpretation of the conduct code

University releases a request for new dining vendors

By Dan Papscun · Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Administration sets goal to find new food providers by the beginning of the fall semester

News

Graduate student workers unionize for better working conditions

By Ayelet Sheffey | April 20

Union formed to improve pay, access to student health services

Sports

'Leave everything out there on the court': Star forward Cecily Carl reflects on four years with AU women’s basketball

By Mohamad Hashash | April 17

After winning top Patriot League honors, Carl looks to the future

Podcast

Beyond the Byline, Episode 8: Inside the fight for AU’s financial future

By Sasha Jones and Evan Margiotta | April 15

Breaking down the University's financial challenges and the departure of a women's basketball star

News

Students call for black spaces, housing following viral video of student using n-word

By Kelsey Carolan | April 12

Petition earned over 700 signatures within two days, creator says

News

Students speak out against rape culture at annual Take Back the Night event

By Suzanne Harrison | April 11

Amid drizzle, Women’s Initiative hosted annual march and speakout for survivors

News

American University accepts 35 percent of applicants for the class of 2023

By Julia Gagnon | April 10

Admissions rate rises for first time in several years

News

Viral video of AU student using n-word prompts outrage from student body

By Haley Samsel | April 7

Incident took place Saturday night in Anderson Hall

News

The Eagle staff try Bleecker Street

By Sasha Jones and Phoebe Jessup | April 5

Staff members sample sandwiches and soups from East Campus P.O.D.'s cafe

Sports

AU men’s basketball’s Sam Iorio to enter NCAA transfer portal

By Jon Kolodny | April 4

Forward will look to transfer after two seasons at American

AU professor Doug Hecox performed at a comedy club in Berlin in August.

News

Adjunct professor facing criticism for tweets joking about school shootings, abortion

By Ayelet Sheffey | April 4

AU says it does "not condone" the tweets posted by communications instructor Doug Hecox

News

University’s commencement speakers include politician Stacey Abrams, writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

By Evan Margiotta | April 3

AU’s commencement ceremonies will take place on May 11 and 12

Opinion

Beyond the Byline, Episode 7: The Seagle takes over

By Chris Whitbeck , Sasha Jones and Evan Margiotta | April 1

While Evan's away, the satire crew comes to play

News

Professors lead discussion on images “of concern” found in AU yearbook review

By Sophie Austin | March 28

Experts share historical context of blackface and other photos at sparsely attended event

News

Chen, Burgess, Kwon and Zitzmann elected to 2019-2020 Student Government executive board

By Dan Papscun and Asher Weinstein | March 27

Turnout increased by 44.5 percent over last year, with 1,944 students voting

News

At Latinx-focused forum, Student Government candidates address funds for multicultural organizations, intersectionality

By Dan Papscun | March 27

Election results will be announced Wednesday night

News

Presidential candidates debate affordability, accountability within Student Government

By Dan Papscun and Asher Weinstein | March 26

Angela Chen and Joshua Dantzler took part in debate, town hall Monday night

News

Student Government candidates address diversity, dining and classroom bias at first Black Caucus debate

By Dan Papscun and Asher Weinstein | March 25

Event was hosted by black student organizations, which voted to endorse four candidates

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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