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University Chaplain Joe Eldridge looks back at 19 years at AU

By Ellie Hartleb · Monday, April 25, 2016

Eldridge will retire in May after a tenure that included the creation of alternative breaks and many lifelong friendships

The Tenleytown Metro station was evacuated Saturday night after reports of smoke in the tunnel (Zach Ewell/The Eagle).

Tenleytown, Friendship Heights Metro stations shut down after reports of smoke

By Cuneyt Dil and Jillian O'Donohoe · Saturday, April 23, 2016

The Tenleytown and Friendship Heights Metro stations shut down on Saturday night, after reports of a train filling with smoke.

A system under fire

By Ellie Hartleb and Haley Samsel · Friday, April 22, 2016

An Eagle investigation unveils a sexual assault reporting process that is complicated and confusing for survivors

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AU evaluates new requirements for degree in Music

By Riddhi Sarkar | April 14

The faculty has been working to develop a new system that is “fully integrated.”

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Camille A. Nelson to serve as dean of Washington College of Law

By Cuneyt Dil | April 1

She will be the first woman to serve in this position since 1947

AU President Neil Kerwin sat down with The Eagle to discuss issues of race on campus. Kerwin published an op-ed in the paper on Nov. 4, pledging to hold discussions on inclusion.

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President Kerwin to step down in May 2017

By Kate Magill and Jillian O'Donohoe | March 28

After serving in his post for 12 years, Kerwin will return to the AU faculty after a sabbatical leave

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Town halls held with candidates for Vice Provost of Undergraduate Studies

By Deanna Mudry , Brooke Evans and Patrick Haggerty | March 26

The position is currently held by Associate Professor Virginia Stallings

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University, Student Government respond to new Title IX complaint

By Casey Wexler | March 25

Administration says confidentiality agreement does not prevent victims from discussing their allegations with others.

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Aramark employee allowed to return to campus

By Brooke Evans | March 7

Josselyn Ebanks, who was removed from campus by Public Safety on Jan. 28, is now allowed back on campus.

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Policy changes at the Berkshire Apartments catch AU off-guard

By Jillian O'Donohoe and JILLIAN O'DONOHOE / THE EAGLE | March 4

The building's management informed residents via email of changes in the building’s roommate release program and allegations that three AU students will be expelled for marijuana possession

Photo illustration of AU on the Title IX list. Photo illustration by Chloe Johnson.

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AU welcomes full-time Title IX Coordinator

By Theresa Maher | February 26

Title IX job is no longer lumped under the role of the Dean of Students

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Former AU professor passes away

By Jillian O'Donohoe | February 21

Charles Bartfeld passed away on Feb. 18

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New professor evaluations will begin this spring

By Riddhi Sarkar | February 21

An online system will be used instead of scantrons

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg delivers keynote at unveiling of new Washington College of Law

By David Lim | February 15

The Supreme Court Justice was one of several speakers at the official opening of the school’s new Tenley campus

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East Campus: ready in time?

By Courtney Rozen | February 12

Construction delays could lead to student housing headaches

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Spring Valley Building to house some academic programs

By Ellie Hartleb | February 11

The building is set to open in fall 2016, and the red route shuttle will continue to run

TO TENLEY - Students board the AU shuttle at the North side stop to Tenleytown. The shuttle drivers are currently attempting to unionize.

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University reinstates limited red route shuttle service

By David Lim | January 22

Administration responds to student discontent over sudden end to route

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BREAKING: Stabbing near Tenleytown AU shuttle stop

By Theresa Maher | January 20

Juvenile male stabbed at 3:27 pm

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Students, faculty discussed ideas for new general education curriculum at a town hall Wednesday

By Ellie Hartleb | January 15

The General Education Task Force co-chairs discussed plans to recreate AU’s general education program via a new core curriculum that will emphasize capitalizing on the college experience, bringing discussions on diversity to the classroom and renewing the focus on learning outcomes at a student town hall on Jan.

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Hoverboards temporarily banned on campus

By Austin Sternlicht | January 15

Due to several reports of accidents and explosions, the popular Christmas toy has been banned until further notice

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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