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AU students organize support for Texas senate candidate Beto O’Rourke

By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton · Friday, Oct. 5, 2018

Students size up O’Rourke’s chances against incumbent Ted Cruz

Student government to hold referendum on student activity fee increase later this month

By Anna Donohue · Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018

Club council, SG support increase from $88.50 to $100 per semester

#TheFoodMove: The Smith

By Zak Bedrosian and Aylon Berger · Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018

The American bistro is perfect for All-American Weekend with nearly-perfect mac and cheese

News

SG president adds permanent cabinet positions for diversity, low-income students

By Jessily Crispyn | October 3

Fernández says she also hopes to improve relationship between AU police and student body

News

Ahead of midterm elections, AU launches voter registration initiative Eagles Elect

By Asher Weinstein | October 3

Initiative has already reached over 1,000 students

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Parkland student activists to speak about gun violence at AU this month

By Maria Carrasco | October 1

David Hogg, Jaclyn Corin and Samantha Fuentes to visit on Oct. 9

News

Electrical fire near Hughes Hall leads to evacuation of all main campus buildings

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco | September 29

Fire burned for over two hours before being extinguished around 10 a.m.

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American University facing subpoena from accused Russian agent Maria Butina

By Haley Samsel and Brianna Crummy | September 28

Former classmates are fighting Butina's request for class rosters

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Burwell and Corker talk bipartisanship, midterm elections at Sine Institute launch

By Maria Carrasco | September 27

Corker: "Both parties are pretty bankrupt"

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University announces new institute focused on creating bipartisan policy solutions

By Maria Carrasco | September 24

The Sine Institute of Policy and Politics will officially launch Tuesday with Newseum event

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Students mourn the death of former AU student and activist Isaiah Young

By Haley Samsel and Brianna Crummy | September 21

Young, known as Zay to friends, was at the forefront of activism at AU

Sports

Meet the new faces of AU’s men’s basketball

By Mohamad Hashash | September 21

Brennan sees potential for improvement this season with the “hard-working” recruitment class

News

New rules for club spending, fundraising spark dissent from student organizations

By Julia Gagnon | September 20

Groups can no longer charge admission fees if they use club council funding

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University adds permanent section to Terrace Dining Room dedicated to halal food

By Grace George | September 19

Change comes after Muslim students advocated for more on-campus halal food options

Features

Former AU student crowdfunds thousands to pay off balance at AU after being cut off from parents

By Ayelet Sheffey | September 17

After coming out as transgender to his family, student has not been able to continue his education

News

Loretta Lynch to speak on campus for All-American Weekend

By Anna Donohue | September 17

Former U.S. attorney general to speak on “empowering the next generation of change agents”

Pitches by Trippin' Final Spring Concert 2017

Music

AU's a cappella groups kick off fall season with preview concert

By Daniella Ignacio | September 14

AU's a cappella groups kick off fall season with preview concert

News

University prepares for Hurricane Florence as D.C. mayor declares state of emergency

By Haley Samsel | September 11

Storm is currently forecasted to hit East Coast on Thursday

Features

DCist moves back into the neighborhood

By Emily Lytle | September 9

WAMU gives local news site a second life after November shutdown

Features

New club aims to support underrepresented students in STEM

By Emily Seymour | September 6

Underrepresented Students in STEM (USS) started at AU this fall

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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