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Former AU professor passes away

By Jillian O'Donohoe · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016

Charles Bartfeld passed away on Feb. 18

New professor evaluations will begin this spring

By Riddhi Sarkar · Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016

An online system will be used instead of scantrons

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

By David Lim · Monday, Feb. 15, 2016

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

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AU ends relationship with Soapy Joe’s over poor customer service

By Jillian O'Donohoe | January 12

HDP ends relationship with the laundry service after months of student complaints

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Tenleytown Whole Foods evacuated due to bomb threat

By Kate Magill | January 11

The store was evacuated due to a suspicious package call

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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Students of color frustrated with campus climate

By Riddhi Sarkar | December 28

Students say racist social media posts and posters on campus have created a culture of exclusion.

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AU takes months to pay students for canceling housing

By Ellie Hartleb | December 26

Students left waiting for over a month for $500 refunds

Illustration by Claire Holmberg. Photos by Bryan Park and from the University library archives.

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Contracting complications

By Katherine Saltzman and Cuneyt Dil | December 4

An Eagle investigation shows a history of mixed signals between dining contractors, workers and the unions that represent those workers. Now, many workers who have passed retirement age don’t have enough money to support themselves.

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Renovation to MGC first floor to be completed fall 2016

By Mitra Ghadjar | December 1

The University plans to add gaming consoles, Argo Tea and new furniture to the first floor of MGC,

Students hold up signs at a town hall with President Neil Kerwin and other top University officials in late November.

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Workers’ rights, race at forefront of town hall

By Courtney Rozen | November 23

The opportunity to question the Board of Trustees became an important event for advocates on both issues.

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University to trade 8:55 a.m. start time for 8:10 a.m.

By Ellie Hartleb | November 16

The new class times will go into effect for the 2016-2017 school year.

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Man stabbed outside Tenleytown-AU Metro station

By Katherine Saltzman | November 13

The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. and the man was breathing as he was sent to the hospital, police said.

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Avalon apartments now charging for guest parking passes

By Jillian O'Donohoe | November 2

Apartment complex replaces free parking with $10 charge, while Berkshire Apartments and Greenbriar condos continue to offer free guest parking.

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AU worker’s rights activists announce TDR worker’s hours restored after cuts earlier this semester

By Megan Yoder and Riddhi Sarkar | November 2

Hours for some contract workers were restored in response to pressure from student and worker activism.

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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