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AU Club Feature: ZARON club feels effects of being moved online, but looks to future
ZARON centers around Asia-Pacific cultures and studies Published in The Eagle Members of the club ZARON : Student Research Institute on the Asia-Pacific , have felt the effects of American University’s virtual operations ripple throughout their club, according to sophomore Glenn Wilson, the club’s public relations director. ZARON , which is a combination of two Japanese words that translates to “sit” and “talk,” strives to promote Asia-Pacific cultures and studies througho
Cecilia Markley
Apr 22, 20213 min read


AU will replace spring break with ‘Wellness Week’
Synchronous classes will continue, but assignments and exams are canceled for the week Published in The Eagle American University will replace spring break with a week aimed at promoting student well-being, according to an email Acting Provost Peter Starr sent to students on Tuesday. Wellness Week will take place from March 7 through March 13, and Starr said the University hopes the week gives students relief from stress caused by the pandemic. “Classes will still meet synch
Cecilia Markley
Apr 22, 20213 min read
Pennsylvanians face challenges voting by mail with less than a week before Election Day
Published in Advanced Reporting Times While Election Day is less than a week away, voters across Pennsylvania have been returning mail-in ballots for several weeks. Over 2 million mail-in or absentee ballots have been cast as of Thursday, according to a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Department of State. Some Pennsylvanians who requested mail-in ballots saw delays in receiving them and, in more than 4,200 cases , even received two. Joan Rappold decided to vote by mail in
Cecilia Markley
Apr 22, 20214 min read


House Subcommittee holds hearing to investigate alleged conflicts of interest
Members and witnesses spar over allegations of business conflicts, straw donations and financial corruption Published in Advanced Reporting Times The House Subcommittee on Government Operations discussed allegations of corruption and straw donations against Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in a hearing last Monday. DeJoy, who was appointed by the United States Postal Service Board of Governors on May 15 and assumed office June 15, has been steeped in controversy since the begi
Cecilia Markley
Apr 22, 20215 min read
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