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

By Ivy Kaplan · Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017

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.

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

By Haley Samsel · Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017

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

Kerwin signs letters committing to protect undocumented students

By KATHERINE SALTZMAN/ THE EAGLE · Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016

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.

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University moves forward with strategy on diversity and inclusion

By Katherine Saltzman | October 23

Administrators say they are carrying out several plans of actions in and outside the classroom

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Uniting for Aramark workers

By Nora Turner | October 18

At a rally on Oct. 12, students and workers call for respect and justice in new contract

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Fire safety report shows drop in incidents

By Sophia Salganicoff | October 18

Fire-related incidents fell more than 50 percent last year

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District Taco opens Tenleytown location

By Arielle Weg | October 16

Students can head to Monday’s grand opening on Wisconsin Ave.

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Faculty members frustrated over lack of action concerning racial discrimination

By Elise Metcalf | October 12

Many professors believe the University’s faculty diversity and inclusion training is insufficient

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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