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Dr. Neil Kerwin sits at his desk during an interview with The Eagle in the fall of 2015.

Straight from print: The end of an era

By Ivy Kaplan · Monday, April 24, 2017

When President Neil Kerwin first stepped foot on AU’s campus as a student, Bender Library was nonexistent and AU was the site of multiple anti-Vietnam war protests.

Straight from print: A reflection on Black leadership

By Devontae Torriente · Saturday, April 22, 2017

As my term as your student body president comes to a close, I can’t help but think about what this time has meant to me. What I found most interesting, and painful, about the year is the role my race played in everything I did.

Tara Palmeri graduated from AU in 2008 and has since traveled the globe as a journalist for Politico Europe. She now covers the Trump White House as a correspondent for Politico.

AU alumna Tara Palmeri has a front row seat to Trump's White House

By Jonathan Bergman · Saturday, April 22, 2017

Politico correspondent discusses her career path and why Sean Spicer sees her as a "threat"

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Life After Hours: April 21-23

By Emily Martin | April 21

Take a break from finals by attending festivals or concerts

Courtesy of Captain Cookie and Nicholas Donner

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Discover DC’s best dessert food trucks

By Cordilia James | April 20

Ah, spring, the time of year that brings the end of Lent, which marks the time of year that brings an end to Lenten fasts and where people around the world celebrate Easter.

The class of 2021 acceptance rate is the second lowest in AU's history.

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AU accepts 29 percent of applicants for the class of 2021

By Deanna Mudry | April 19

2017 saw the second lowest acceptance rate in the University’s history

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KPU will not host Wonk of the Year in spring semester

By Haley Samsel | April 17

The Kennedy Political Union will not host a Wonk of the Year speaker this semester due to scheduling difficulties with Bender Arena and the previously selected speaker, KPU director Valeria Ojeda-Avitia said on April 12. Ojeda-Avitia pointed to the lack of campus venues that can hold at least 500 people as a reason for the cancellation of the event, which she said was originally set for April 10.

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Life After Hours: April 14-16

By Emily Martin | April 14

Spring has sprung! If you don’t want to tan on the quad or hide in the library, venture off campus for yoga, fireworks, art, a festival or a dance party. Cherry BlossOM Yoga in the Courtyard Start your Saturday by stretching your body and soul at this free event.

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Top DC Easter brunch specials

By Anusheh Khan | April 14

For students with friends and family in town for the Easter holiday this weekend, check out these deals in the District for the ultimate brunch experience. 1789 At 1789, the Easter day brunch will have you dining with a special guest -- the Easter Bunny himself.

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Science programs expanding at AU

By Anna Donohue | April 13

When prospective students think of AU, some might picture the School of International Service building or a campus overflowing with political science students.

Musician and actor Common speaks to American University students at Bender Arena.

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Common comes to AU for KPU’s last event of the year

By Brianna Crummy | April 12

For the Kennedy Political Union’s last event of the year, rapper and actor Lonnie "Common" Lynn spoke at an event in Bender Arena on April 5.

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Graduate students form union

By Sarah Katherine Dolezal | April 11

AU’s graduate student workers voted Monday to form the District’s first union for working graduate students, following months of discussion with administrators.

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AU trustee responds harshly to student email

By Katherine Saltzman | April 7

Fossil Free AU members received the email from Alan Meltzer

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Life After Hours: April 7-9

By Emily Martin | April 7

While the semester is coming to a close, make sure to check out these festivals, movies or a great house party before finals start.

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Despite rain, Take Back the Night draws crowd

By Anna Donohue | April 7

Annual march allowed sexual assault survivors to reclaim safe space on campus

Professor Jane Hall interviews CNN anchor Jake Tapper at an event hosted by the School of Communication and Kennedy Political Union.

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KPU and SOC host CNN’s Jake Tapper

By Maria Carrasco | April 7

Tapper discussed journalism under Trump’s administration

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Metro renews U-Pass partnership with AU

By Katherine Saltzman | April 6

90 percent of eligible students used their U-Pass

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New additions to Tenley View coming soon

By Elisabeth Holmes | April 5

Tenleytown will soon offer two new international cuisines and a fitness center

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Title IX complaint filed against AU

By Riddhi Sarkar and Ivy Kaplan | April 4

The University was notified of a complaint filed in August 2016 with the Department of Education

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Bridge Cafe to open above Bender Arena

By Arielle Weg | April 3

The Bridge Cafe will open on April 3 on the second floor of Bender Arena, replacing the second floor of the campus bookstore.

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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