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Senate denies SG judicial board chair nomination

By Maria Carrasco and Lydia Calitri · Wednesday, April 19, 2017

SG Senate voted majority to reject Ballester

SPA dean leaves behind legacy of success

By Emily Martin · Monday, April 17, 2017

SPA Dean Barbara Romzek raised SPA’s rankings and fostered a community among the faculty and students

Free condom dispensers installed in three dorms

By Grace Bird · Monday, April 17, 2017

Male latex condoms available at four locations across campus in pilot program

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KPU will not host Wonk of the Year in spring semester

By Haley Samsel | April 17

The Kennedy Political Union will not host a Wonk of the Year speaker this semester due to scheduling difficulties with Bender Arena and the previously selected speaker, KPU director Valeria Ojeda-Avitia said on April 12. Ojeda-Avitia pointed to the lack of campus venues that can hold at least 500 people as a reason for the cancellation of the event, which she said was originally set for April 10.

The first No Lost Generation gala held to raise money and awareness for refugees. The club is hosting their second annual gala this Saturday.

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No Lost Generation hosts inaugural AU gala

By Maxim Zaino | April 12

Community members gathered at the School of International Service to support refugee rights.

Musician and actor Common speaks to American University students at Bender Arena.

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Common comes to AU for KPU’s last event of the year

By Brianna Crummy | April 12

For the Kennedy Political Union’s last event of the year, rapper and actor Lonnie "Common" Lynn spoke at an event in Bender Arena on April 5.

Murray Bessette, Adela Lan, Larry Liu, Burton Wides and Ning Xianhua take their seats as they discuss the recent events in China.

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Uncensoring China panel held at AU

By Nazli Togrul | April 11

Scholars, activists and a former political prisoner discuss life under Chinese regime

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AU proposes new dance major

By Nazli Togrul | April 10

The department looks to diversify its curriculum

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Despite rain, Take Back the Night draws crowd

By Anna Donohue | April 7

Annual march allowed sexual assault survivors to reclaim safe space on campus

Professor Jane Hall interviews CNN anchor Jake Tapper at an event hosted by the School of Communication and Kennedy Political Union.

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KPU and SOC host CNN’s Jake Tapper

By Maria Carrasco | April 7

Tapper discussed journalism under Trump’s administration

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JFK actor speaks at American University

By Jonathan Bergman | April 3

President John F. Kennedy delivered four important speeches to audience members at AU on March 8 – almost.

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Dumpson, Self, Machovec and Schneider elected to SG executive board

By Maria Carrasco and Lydia Calitri | March 31

Junior Taylor Dumpson will serve as the next Student Government president and AU’s first black female SG president during the 2017-2018 academic year, winning 45.7 percent of the total unofficial vote count, according to SG Elections Commissioner Luis Ballester. “I’m ecstatic,” Dumpson said.

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The Darkening hosts town hall for SG candidates

By Maria Carrasco and Lydia Calitri | March 31

The Darkening hosted a town hall for all SG executive board candidates this past Tuesday.

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AU College Democrats hosts town hall for SG candidates

By Lydia Calitri | March 28

Lickstein, Fedasiuk, Pancotti and Schneider earn endorsement

Dr. Michael James presents a lecture as a guest of the Political Theory Institute.

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Visiting political theorist: borders undermine equality

By Maxim Zaino | March 27

Michael James presented his new lecture as a guest of the Political Theory Institute

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AU hosts conference on cybersecurity

By Maxim Zaino | March 27

Experts gathered to answer questions regarding current state of cyber policy

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University accepted 82.6 percent of Early Decision applicants

By Anna Donohue | March 27

Admissions notifications released for class of 2021

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Jake Tapper to speak at AU

By Courtney Rozen | March 27

The CNN journalist will appear on April 4

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Highlights from SG presidential debate and town hall

By Maria Carrasco and Lydia Calitri | March 26

Here’s what you missed from Thursday’s events

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KPU to host musician and actor Lonnie “Common” Lynn

By Courtney Rozen | March 24

Common will speak in Bender Arena on April 5

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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