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American University accepts 29 percent of applicants for the class of 2022

By Julia Gagnon · Friday, April 20, 2018

The acceptance rate stayed steady with last year’s rate

Three Title IX complaints filed against University remain unresolved

By Brianna Crummy · Wednesday, April 18, 2018

This year, the University marked the first month of March in three years without a new Title IX complaint. In March 2015, 2016 and 2017, the University announced that a complaint had been filed against them for their handling of a Title IX investigation. Now, more than three years after the first complaint was publicized, there have been few updates on the state of the investigations from the Department of Education.

Defining ‘family’: Women’s basketball travels to players’ hometowns

By Kimberly Cataudella · Tuesday, April 17, 2018

In her nearly four years at AU, women’s basketball senior guard Emily Kinneston has only had one Thanksgiving dinner at home.

News

Student-run clubs highlight dance forms from around the world

By Anna Donohue | April 17

On a Sunday morning in the Cassell Fitness Center studio, the American Bhangra Crew rehearses their routine for their upcoming performances this semester.

Features

Professor, service dog travel world to compete in agility competitions

By Laura Romero | April 16

AU professor Chip Gerfen never expected his service dog, Trudi, to take him across the globe, winning numerous awards in national and international agility competitions.

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A new era: New administrators, increased visibility and inclusion strategy mark Burwell’s first year

By Lydia Calitri | April 12

Next, she’ll craft a five-year vision for the school and fundraising campaign

Andre Ingram was a two-time First Team All-Patriot League Selection and the 2004 Patriot League Rookie of the Year. Ingram made his NBA debut Tuesday night with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Sports

Alum signed to play in NBA

By Kimberly Cataudella | April 11

Andre Ingram is a former men’s basketball team captain

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Ongoing construction outside McKinley building has end goals: new heating system, Hall of Science

By Emily Lytle | April 11

More disruptions in sidewalks and roadways are expected

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MPD arrests person for hanging anti-Semitic posters near Katzen Arts Center

By Courtney Rozen and Anna Donohue | April 9

Flyers display image of Adolf Hitler, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School gun control advocate

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Despite rain, annual Take Back the Night march and speakout draws crowd

By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton | April 9

Marchers carried posters condemning sexual assault before heading to ‘speakout’

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Fernández, Najafi, Gladden and Behle elected to 2018-2019 SG executive board

By Haley Samsel , Maria Carrasco and Laura Romero | April 6

1,345 students voted in election, a major drop from last year

Kenneth Clarke was a freshman in the School of International Service, pictured here.

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American University student struck by car has died

By Courtney Rozen | April 6

Memorial service for Kenneth Clarke scheduled for Sunday

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Delaney campaign accuses Sam Rogers of using position as RHA president to send campaign email

By Haley Samsel | April 5

Rogers: “Accusations are completely baseless”

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At debate and town hall, presidential candidates address diversity, improving relationship with AU police

By Maria Carrasco | April 3

At a debate and town hall hosted by ATV Monday night, the student government presidential candidates presented their ideas on diversity, inclusion and improving communication between AU police and students, in addition to other topics.

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Meet your 2018-2019 AUSG candidates

By Maria Carrasco and Laura Romero | April 2

Meet the candidates running for the 2018-2019 student government executive board. The candidates and their campaign Facebook pages or websites are listed below in alphabetical order.

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Former presidential candidate Carly Fiorina to speak at AU Thursday

By Haley Samsel | April 2

KPU will host Fiorina in Kerwin Hall

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American University student struck by car

By Courtney Rozen and Dilpreet Raju | March 30

Freshman Kenneth Clarke is in critical condition

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Student activists, leaders size up state of campus activism in the Trump era

By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton | March 28

LULAC, Muslim Student Association have been driven to act in recent months

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Incoming freshmen organize school walkouts protesting gun violence

By Nazli Togrul | March 27

AU admissions said pending applications would not be affected

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Senate votes to hold referendum on student activity fee increase in spring election

By Maria Carrasco | March 26

At a special meeting last week, the American University Student Government (AUSG) Senate voted to hold a referendum in the SG spring elections that would ask students whether or not to increase the student activity fee by $11.50 per semester.

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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