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AU Dem takes in Trump inauguration

By Deanna Mudry and Jenny Evans · Friday, Jan. 20, 2017

Standing in a sparse crowd of red “Make America Great Again” ballcaps was School of Public Affairs freshman Anthony Kuykendall, the AU College Democrats deputy chief of staff.

AU requires new residence hall registration process for inauguration weekend

By Shannon Scovel · Friday, Jan. 20, 2017

In response to the high number of tourists and visitors traveling to Washington this weekend for the presidential inauguration, AU Housing and Dining has mandated a new guest registration and visitor policy for on-campus residence halls.

Vice President of Campus Life Gail Hanson to retire

By Katherine Saltzman · Friday, Jan. 20, 2017

Vice President of Campus Life Gail Hanson will retire on March 31 following 20 years of service at AU, President Neil Kerwin announced in a memo to the campus community on Tuesday. Hanson, a leading administrator at AU, will retire a few months before Kerwin steps down as the University president in May.

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Two armed robberies occur near campus

By Anna Donohue | January 19

Armed men robbed at least two people in two separate incidents near campus Monday night. At least one of the victims was an AU student.

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Preview: Inauguration weekend events

By Maria Carrasco | January 17

With the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump on Friday, there are multiple events students can go to across campus and D.C.

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Straight from print: New “damp” campus policy goes into effect

By Ivy Kaplan | January 10

This article originally appeared in The Eagle’s December 9 special edition. For many AU students over the age of 21, not being able to consume alcohol on campus may have been a turnoff from living in a residence hall.

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AU employee put on administrative leave for actions at anti-Trump protest will keep job

By Haley Samsel | January 3

Scott O’Beirne’s return has prompted plans for a protest calling for his termination

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Kerwin signs letters committing to protect undocumented students

By KATHERINE SALTZMAN/ THE EAGLE | December 7

President Kerwin has signed onto three statements circulating among university leaders across the country, committing to protecting undocumented students under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and urging President-elect Trump to take a more forceful stance against hate, harassment and violence.

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Dunkin' Donuts to open Tenleytown location

By Emaan Khan | December 6

*Correction appendedDunkin’ Donuts is set to open a new location in the space formerly occupied by Bloo Moo Yogurt in Tenleytown in early 2017. Construction at the location has begun and will continue leading up to the opening, according to Leigh Catherine Miles, the executive director of Tenleytown ...

Senior Moira Nolan addresses a group of students outside the Mary Graydon Center on Wednesday.

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AU trustee’s meeting with Trump sparks calls for resignation

By Haley Samsel | December 4

Gary Cohn’s meeting with the president-elect prompted Wednesday protest

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AU employee placed on administrative leave for actions at anti-Trump protest

By Haley Samsel | November 18

Scott O’Beirne told staff he will likely lose his position after altercation with student

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Kerwin condemns flag burning on campus

By Katherine Saltzman | November 17

The University president released a statement calling last Wednesday’s protest “troubling”

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2Amys awarded spot on Michelin Guide’s cheap eats list

By Arielle Weg | November 14

The pizzeria was one of 19 DC restaurants named on the Bib Gourmand List

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Hundreds counter-protest Westboro Baptist Church

By Nora Turner | November 11

Students, staff show support for transgender rights

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Swastika drawing found in Ward Circle Building

By Kate Magill | November 11

The symbol with the words “Go Trump” found drawn on classroom wall

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AU’s political experts reflect on 2016 election

By Ellie Hartleb | November 11

Professors give their takes on what happened and what’s to come

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AU professor explains how he correctly predicted election outcome

By Ellie Hartleb | November 9

Allan Lichtman says Americans need to be “weaned” off of polling

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AU plans to build new science building

By Riddhi Sarkar | November 2

The University is in the planning stages to build a new center for the sciences which will include 75,000 square feet of space and is expected to cost $40 million, with an opening slated for fall 2019.The facility, pending approval from the city planning commission, will house the biology, environmental ...

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Metro to enact new operating hours plan

By Emaan Khan | October 31

Public to vote on our new proposals in the hopes of selecting one

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Straight from print: Tuition likely to rise next year

By Riddhi Sarkar and Ivy Kaplan | October 25

This article originally appeared in The Eagle’s special edition on Oct. 21. University administrators are in the process of developing a budget that will fund the school for 2017-2019 after its implementation this coming May.

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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