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American University ranks No. 1 for most politically active students

By Maria Carrasco · Monday, Aug. 13, 2018

AU also ranked in most active student government, among other categories

SUB announces Metro Boomin as headliner for Welcome Week show

By Daniella Ignacio · Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018

“The Nightshow” will also feature local rapper Kelow LaTesha and DJ Shiva

Comedy star Bill Burr discusses his career, fatherhood and podcasting

By Dilpreet Raju · Monday, Aug. 6, 2018

The comic will perform two shows at the MGM National Harbor Casino on August 24

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‘We could have died’: After campus lockdown, students speak out on AU alert system

By Haley Samsel , Maria Carrasco and Brianna Crummy | July 26

247 students said they did not receive police alerts about “armed intruder” last week

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After final tenure denial, SOC professor files complaint with D.C. human rights office

By Julia Gagnon | July 24

Carolyn Brown has led a nearly year-long fight against her tenure denial

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Attending AU was Maria Butina’s ‘cover’ while working for Russian official, prosecutors say

By Haley Samsel | July 19

Court filings: Butina used student visa as way to remain in U.S. and act as Russian agent

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Armed intruder reported near American University campus

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco | July 18

Lockdown ended after three hours

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Recent AU graduate charged with acting as Russian agent in U.S.

By Haley Samsel | July 16

Maria Butina, a gun rights activist and Russian citizen, graduated in May

Map highlighting original affected areas of the water advisory created by D.C. Water and Sewer Authority.

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Water advisory lifted from AU campus

By Maria Carrasco | July 13

The D.C. Water and Sewer Authority advised D.C. residents to boil their tap water for drinking and cooking as a precaution in certain D.C. areas.

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How would AU react in an active shooter situation? AU police outline protocol

By Sophie Austin | June 25

AUPD began introducing students to active shooter protocol in 2016

Music

A Pride Month playlist for all identities

By Kelly McDonnell | June 22

June is upon us, which means it's a time for hot weather and Pride. Pride Month celebrates LGBTQ people, their history and their progress through parades, marches and other events.

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Surfside set to open Tenleytown location

By Emily Martin | June 10

D.C. taco chain will open two new stores in 2019

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Burger Tap & Shake closes in Tenleytown

By Emily Martin and Grace George | June 7

Popular burger joint has one remaining location in Foggy Bottom

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Senior vice provost Mary Clark appointed interim provost

By Brianna Crummy | May 26

Clark will take over in July following departure of Scott Bass

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Christine BN Chin named dean of SIS

By Maria Carrasco | May 24

Chin has served as interim dean since August

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The perfect storm

By Courtney Rozen | May 1

Features

Asian-American Student Union launches new 'family program' to build community

By Daniella Ignacio | April 30

Bigs provide mentorship and friendship for littles

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AU Hawaii Club shares culture through 10th annual luau

By Cordilia James | April 29

Club president: "Hawaii is always our home"

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Burwell: ‘All credible leads have been exhausted’ in May 2017 banana incident investigation

By Haley Samsel and Courtney Rozen | April 27

Announcement comes nearly a year since hate crime rocked American University

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The Eagle staff tries P.O.D. originals

By Alyssa Rotunno and Sasha Jones | April 26

Among the options: tuna salad bites and a buffalo chicken wrap

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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