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News

Pollsters, journalist size up major issues in upcoming midterm elections at American Forum event

By Dan Papscun | October 31

Seung Min Kim, Celinda Lake and David Winston were on hand to discuss millennial vote, impact of Kavanaugh

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Sports

Swimmers seek to improve AU’s environment for LGBTQ athletes

By Mohamad Hashash | October 30

Athletes feel athletic department needs to “directly get involved” when it comes to LGBTQ issues

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News

AU Dining implements changes to Dining Dollar policies, meal plans

By Grace George | October 28

 Campus dining office also facing ongoing issues with EagleBucks system

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News

Referendum to increase student activity fee fails in fall election

By Dan Papscun and Asher Weinstein | October 25

About 1,100 students cast votes in election

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News

Former attorney general Loretta Lynch tells AU audience that ‘truth is under assault’

By Evan Margiotta | October 24

Lynch spoke about power of civil discourse, her path to success

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News

American University found responsible for age discrimination in former professor’s tenure case

By Julia Gagnon | October 24

Loubna Skalli-Hanna was awarded over $1.3 million in damages

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Sports

Soccer forward Jerry Zouantcha’s second year is already yielding fruit

By Justin Wise | October 24

The Cameroon native’s tying goal against Bucknell was met with much celebration

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Who benefits most from a student activity fee increase and to what end?

By The Eagle Editorial Board | October 21

Starting Monday at 12 p.m. through Oct. 24, Student Government will hold a student-wide referendum on a proposed raise of the student activity fee by $11.50.

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News

‘It’s about getting ‘effed up,’ but it’s also about working hard’

By Abbie Veitch | October 19

Rise in alcohol transports reflects “normalization” of binge drinking on campus and off, students and staff say

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Podcast

Beyond the Byline, Episode 1: Welcome to The Eagle's Podcast

By Sasha Jones and Evan Margiotta | October 19

On this week's inaugural episode of Beyond the Byline, host Evan Margiotta talks with Eagle reporters about their print stories on AU's alcohol culture, changes to Dining Dollar policies and the special relationship between AU's women's basketball coaches. Plus, Evan discusses the University's construction projects with columnist Samantha McAllister.

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Features

In Trump era, more students are being drawn to journalism program, student media

By Evan Margiotta | October 18

Attacks on fake news and the media galvanize a new wave of student journalists

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News

AU alumni win five Cannes Festival Lions

By Morgan Bluma | October 17

Pair worked with Kesha for same-sex marriage music video

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News

AU says it’s already making progress on ‘Inclusive Excellence’

By Anna Donohue | October 16

In interview, administrator says university has been focused on training, improving campus climate

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News

How AU students and local restaurateurs feel about the overturned Initiative 77

By Will Schick | October 15

D.C. Council repealed initiative that would have raised minimum wage for servers who rely on tips

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News

Parkland student activists speak out on voting, gun control efforts at AU event

By Julia Gagnon | October 13

Activists on gun control: “This is a public health issue”

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News

Search continues for AU’s next provost

By Kelsey Carolan | October 10

Committee has narrowed down candidates to four

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News

Following eco-friendly trend, Davenport Coffee Lounge goes strawless

By Anna Donohue | October 6

Students returning to campus this fall might have noticed a new offering in the the Davenport Coffee Lounge: strawless lids for iced beverages.

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