Beyond the Byline

Beyond the Byline

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Beyond the Byline episodes

  • Beyond the Byline Episode 19: Behind the Big Desk

    On this week’s episode of Beyond the Byline, host Lydia LoPiccolo sits down with the Eagle’s new editor-in-chief, Abigail Pritchard. They discuss her life as a student, her experiences in journalism, and her hopes for the future of the paper.Follow us on social media:
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    25 min
  • I’m Happy You’re Here

    An interview with staff writer Marina Zaczkiewicz and Valentine’s messages to the staff


    On this week’s episode of Beyond the Byline, host Lydia LoPiccolo sits down with Eagle staff
    writer, Marina Zaczkiewicz to discuss her sustainable date ideas for this love day! Also included
    are a few special messages from editors to their staff.
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    10 min
  • Students Protest Sexual Violence on Campus

    On this week’s episode of Beyond the Byline, host Lydia LoPiccolo sits down with Eagle staff writer, Abigail Turner, to discuss her story about a campus walkout on November 10, in response to sexual violence.

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    Students who have experienced sexual assault or harassment can seek support through confidential resources such as the University’s Center for Well-Being Programs and Psychological Services, the Student Health Center, or the following hotlines:

    • Collegiate Assistance Program: 1-855-678-8679
    • Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network (RAINN) anonymous chat
    • RAINN hotline: 1-800-656-4673
    • DC Rape Crisis Center: 202-333-7273
    • Non-confidential resources include the University’s Title IX Office and AUPD.

      13 min
    • Students React to Historic Inauguration

      In this episode of Beyond the Byline, News Staff Writer Rebeka Rafi talks to students about their reactions to the inauguration of President Joe Biden on Jan. 20. Students weigh in on election disinformation and the pandemic.

      36 min
    • The 2020 Election

      In this episode of Beyond the Byline, host Chloe Irwin sits down with Jordan Young to discuss The Eagle’s election night coverage. The episode features interviews from four members of the American University community, and it accompanies The Eagle’s Live Election Night Blog.

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      31 min
    • Planning Founder's Week

      In this episode of Beyond the Byline, host Evan Margiotta sits down with junior Colin Colchamiro, the director of Founder's Week, to get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into planning all the events throughout the week and how this year's venue was chosen for this year's Founder's Day Ball.

      15 min
    • As DACA Appears Before Supreme Court, AU Community Demonstrates Support For Dreamers

      This week, on a shorter episode of Beyond the Byline, Evan sits down with staff writer Nina Heller to discuss the DACA case in front of the supreme court, how it is affecting students, and what the AU community is doing to support dreamers. 


      Articles to read:

      Nina's story on the students who marched to the supreme court in support of DACA. 


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      5 min
    • Involvement and Investment

      Beyond the Byline returns for the first episode of the 2019-2020 academic year. This week, Evan sits down with Dan Papscun to discuss the roll-out of the Student Involvement Fund. Then, Grace George joins Evan to break down the series of donations that AU has received in the last month.


      Articles to read:

      Dan Papscun's story on the Student Involvement Fund.

      Grace George's story on the $7M Meltzer donation.

      Kimberly Cataudella's story on the $3M Cassell donation.


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      10 min

    About Beyond the Byline

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    Beyond the Byline is The Eagle's podcast for news on American University's campus. It is hosted by audio editor Lydia LoPiccolo. Please email any tips or comments to [email protected].