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Student activist Helen Abraha, right, speaks during a panel at "Black Lives Matter: A Conversation."

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CAS launches new collaborative with “Black Lives Matter: A Conversation"

By Haley Samsel | April 9

With a crowd that overflowed out of the Battelle atrium, the College of Arts and Sciences celebrated the launch of the Critical Race, Gender, and Culture Studies Collaborative (GRCG) on April 6 with “Black Lives Matter: A Conversation.” The new initiative strives to become “the hub of socially engaged scholarship at AU,” according to Associate Professor of History and collaborative chair Theresa Runstedtler.

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Anita Hill discusses “Confirmation” and its current relevance to college students

By Ivy Kaplan | April 9

HBO’s new movie brings attention to past and ongoing sexual harassment accusations and misogyny

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Syrian dissident to speak at AU

By Kate Magill | April 6

Ahed al Hendi will talk on behalf of Help Syria Now on April 11

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Survivor and Title IX activist Wagatwe Wanjuki shares her story at AU

By Anagha Srikanth | April 4

Wanjuki spoke to students in honor of SG Women’s Initiative’s Women’s History Month

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Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte talks U.S.-Europe relations

By Riddhi Sarkar | April 2

Rutte was in the District for the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit

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Anita Hill to speak at AU

By Kate Magill | April 1

Activist Anita Hill will speak at AU on April 7, according to a press release from the Kennedy Political Union.

Photos Courtesy of Kennedy Political Union; collage created by HALEY SAMSEL/THE EAGLE

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Representatives Roe and McNerney to speak on campus on April 14

By Jillian O'Donohoe | April 1

The Congressmen will talk about veterans affairs as they pertain to AU Vets and ROTC

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California Rep. Mark Takano to speak on campus April 12

By Jillian O'Donohoe | March 30

Congressman Mark Takano (D-CA) will address AU students on April 12 at 8:15 p.m. in MGC 4-5 at an event brought to campus by the Kennedy Political Union. Takano, a representative of California’s 41st District since 2012, is the first openly gay person of color to serve in the United States Congress.

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Donna Brazile accepts "Wonk of the Year" Award

By Riddhi Sarkar | March 26

Brazile discussed the current political climate and encouraged students to become involved in politics in her acceptance speech.

Graphic designed by COURTNEY ROZEN/THE EAGLE. Photo Credits (top to bottom): COURTNEY ROZEN/THE EAGLE, JILLIAN O'DONOHOE/THE EAGLE, JILLIAN O'DONOHOE/THE EAGLE, COURTNEY ROZEN/THE EAGLE

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Torriente, Rokowski, Vervaeke and McDermott elected to SG executive board

By Courtney Rozen and Ivy Kaplan | March 25

Sophomore Devontae Torriente will serve as the next Student Government president, winning 60.5 percent of the total unofficial vote count according to a news release put out by elections commissioner Jamie MacRitchie.

Will Mascaro, pictured at a student government presidential debate in 2016, was fired from his position as CASE director on Oct. 31. Supporters are calling for his reinstatement.

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AUSG Judicial Board finds Mascaro innocent of all coercion charges

By Ivy Kaplan | March 24

Mascaro issued two hour suspension for using SG office space for campaign purposes

Candidates answer questions at the AU Dems debate on March 19.

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AU College Democrats host SG candidate debate

By Ivy Kaplan | March 21

Candidates went head to head for club endorsement on March 19

The three presidential candidates, Will Mascaro, Matt Mullin and Devontae Torriente take questions from students during a town hall on March 17

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SG presidential candidate Will Mascaro accused of ethical violations

By Courtney Rozen and Ivy Kaplan | March 20

Student Government presidential candidate and sophomore Will Mascaro’s campaign was temporarily suspended this past weekend after a series of complaints were filed with the SG Judicial Board, accusing Mascaro of pressuring other candidates to opt out of their races.