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Alum and activist Sarah McBride headlines College Democrats event

By Maria Carrasco · Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017

McBride spoke about improvements in transgender rights, voting for Democrats

The headlines you need to know going into the 2017-2018 school year

By Haley Samsel · Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017

Frequent protests, the selection of a new university president and a hate crime that shook the student body to its core made last year a whirlwind for AU students, faculty and employees.

A timeline of Devontae Torriente's time as student government president. Graphic by Anna Lefkowitz.

Year in review: The legacy of AUSG’s first black president, Devontae Torriente

By Maria Carrasco · Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017

Three months after leaving office, Torriente shares the successes, failures and racism he saw on the job

A meme from rising sophomore Ryan Marson is posted in the meme group for AU students, Camp Wonkachusetts

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Meme Facebook group builds community, pokes fun

By Lydia Calitri | July 21

The page, called Camp Wonkachusetts, now has more than 3,000 members

Vice President Mike Pence addressed high school students in Kerwin Hall on Wednesday.

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Mike Pence speaks at AU, sparking objections from students

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco | July 14

Vice president appeared at private event Wednesday

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Taylor Dumpson reflects on her first month in office

By Lydia Calitri | June 19

Student government president talks about hate crime and what comes next

Since President Trump's election, there have been multiple rallies throughout D.C. in support of both undocumented immigrants and those affected by the administration's travel ban.

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Straight from print: Straddling borders

By Anagha Srikanth | April 26

New AU club aims to change public opinion of immigrants

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Virginia gubernatorial candidate speaks at AU

By Anna Donohue | April 25

Tom Perriello spoke to students about strengthening the Democratic Party on April 19

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Student Government president launches the Student Involvement Fund

By Lydia Calitri | April 20

Student Government President Devontae Torriente announced the creation of the Student Involvement Fund on April 4 to allocate funds to support students’ involvement in campus organizations.

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SASA hosts annual Holi celebration on the quad

By Emaan Khan | April 20

Organization uses “festival of colors” to expose students to South Asian culture

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Senate denies SG judicial board chair nomination

By Maria Carrasco and Lydia Calitri | April 19

SG Senate voted majority to reject Ballester

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SPA dean leaves behind legacy of success

By Emily Martin | April 17

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

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Free condom dispensers installed in three dorms

By Grace Bird | April 17

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

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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