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South Asia Classes

SIS administrators respond to student criticism of South Asia regional focus

By Emaan Khan · Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018

Students who desired to focus on South Asia previously complained about lack of course offerings

AUPD officer July 2018

After campus lockdown, administrators announce changes to AU alert protocol

By Maria Carrasco · Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018

After reports of an “armed intruder” near campus on July 18 led to a university-wide lockdown and complaints about the effectiveness of AU’s emergency alert system, administrators say they are now changing AU Alert protocols to send notifications to all current students “regardless of their registration status.” Hundreds of students surveyed by The Eagle in July said they were “upset” and “concerned” that they received either a delayed alert or no alert at all from the American University Police Department about the lockdown.

Metro Boomin Performs at AU

Metro Boomin rocks Bender Arena for kickoff Student Union Board concert

By Dilpreet Raju · Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018

The show also featured performances from rapper Kelow LaTesha and DJ Shiva

Songbyrd Music House

Music

The Eagle’s guide to the DMV’s newest concert venues

By Daniella Ignacio | August 31

From the Wharf to Adams Morgan, check out these eclectic music venues around the District

Sabrina Ho

News

University mourns death of student Sabrina Ho

By Maria Carrasco | August 30

Ho died in late August following an extended illness

Betsy Ashton Gallery

Features

With ‘Portraits of Immigrants,’ AU alumna uses art to tell immigrant stories

By Jessily Crispyn | August 29

Betsy Ashton’s portraits have been shown in galleries and churches across the country

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Sports

AU athletics department to host 'Unity in Our Community' event at men’s basketball game this winter

By Mohamad Hashash | August 28

Event aims to bring “people and communities together” following divisive incidents on campus

AU LA Program

Features

AU’s LA intensive program connects participants to entertainment industry

By Jessily Crispyn | August 27

SOC took 20 students and recent alumni to Los Angeles in May

Othello

News

Student-run groups offer home for visual, performing and literary arts at AU

By Andrew Klabnik | August 25

Find a community of performers, artists or writers to join this semester

Convocation 2017

News

Hey, Class of 2022: Here’s what AU faculty and staff think you should know

By Emily Lytle | August 24

The biggest piece of advice: go to office hours

Graduate student arrest

News

The headlines you should know going into the 2018-19 school year

By Anna Donohue | August 23

Get yourself up to date on last year’s news ahead of the fall semester

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News

The Eagle’s guide to eating affordably in Tenleytown

By Julianne Delia | August 23

Learn where you can expand your palate beyond AU’s dining selections

Fall Sports 2018 Preview

Sports

What to watch out for from AU volleyball, field hockey and soccer this fall

By Kimberly Cataudella | August 22

This season’s games you won’t want to miss

DACA rally main photo

News

Student activists break down how to adjust to AU’s politically active campus

By Anna Donohue | August 22

Whether you’re a seasoned protester or a newcomer, activists say there’s a place for you

Katzen Arts Center Stock Image

Features

Get to know the history behind some of AU’s most prominent buildings

By Brianna Crummy | August 21

Founders, donors recognized in naming of different schools, residence halls

Runs in the District

News

A look ahead at upcoming marathons and 5Ks in the nation’s capital

By Andrew Klabnik | August 21

See more of the District with runs through its neighborhoods

AUx class

News

What you need to know about AU’s new mandatory general education program

By Kelsey Carolan | August 20

The new curriculum and first year experience class are making their official debut this fall

Satire Seagle

Opinion

Satire: Student files roommate transfer request after discovering roommate prefers Georgetown Cupcake to Baked and Wired

By Lauren Patetta | August 20

"I can’t live under these conditions," freshman says

Anderson Hall - Centennial Hall - Summer

Features

Resident assistants share their advice on how to manage dorm life

By Ayelet Sheffey | August 19

Going from living in the privacy of a family home to living in a freshman residence hall with one or two roommates can be a rocky transition.

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News

The Eagle’s guide to 'Welcome Week at Night' events

By Emily Martin | August 17

End summer on a positive note with nightly events all week

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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