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Tony Goldwyn talks “Scandal,” politics and criminal justice reform at KPU event

By Riddhi Sarkar · Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016

The actor encouraged students to vote in the 2016 election

‘Coming Out on the Quad’ event celebrates National Coming Out Day

By Anna Donohue · Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016

A black doorway covered with rainbow flags and handwritten notes of positivity stood in the middle of the quad on Oct.

Students react to second presidential debate before candidates go head-to-head again

By Emaan Khan · Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016

As the election cycle comes to an end, AU students are filling out absentee ballots and following the presidential debates in the hopes of seeing their candidate win the election this November.

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Sex-ed programs lead to greater awareness and consent on campus

By Nora Turner | October 18

The University has made great strides in improving campus culture around sexual assault during its first year of official mandatory Empower AU sessions, with the participation of over 2,400 students in 2016.

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Kris Schneider appointed as new SG secretary

By Jonathan Bergman | October 17

Schneider has served as interim secretary since Rokowski resigned

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College Democrats and Republicans gear up for election day

By Emaan Khan | October 14

Club representatives share how they’re getting candidates elected

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KPU hosts discussion with CNN commentators

By Maria Carrasco | October 11

CNN commentators Ana Navarro and Patti Solis Doyle discussed how women and minority groups are dealing with the current political climate during a talk hosted by the Kennedy Political Union on Thursday.

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Spreading thanks to Aramark employees during #WorkerAppreciationDay

By Nora Turner | October 3

Members of the Student Workers Alliance (SWA) hosted the first Worker Appreciation Day on Sept.

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Controversy re-emerges over Faculty Senate's opposition to mandated trigger warnings

By Zoe Morgan | October 1

AUSG launches campaign opposing Faculty Senate’s stance

The members of the original SG 2016-2017 executive board. Rokowski, second from right, resigned from her post as secretary in August. Left to right: Devontae Torriente, Shannon McDermott, Faith Rokowski, and Sam Vervaeke.

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SG Senate: Torriente and executive board “suggested/encouraged” former Secretary Rokowski to resign

By Maria Carrasco and Jonathan Bergman | September 30

Student Government’s Undergraduate Senate voted on Sunday to mandate that President Devontae Torriente and the rest of the executive board, including Comptroller Shannon McDermott and Vice President Samantha Vervaeke, issue an apology for suggesting that former Secretary Faith Rokowski resign from her post.

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Students and administrators gather for town hall to discuss diversity and inclusion on campus

By Katherine Saltzman | September 26

Approximately 150 people gathered as students spoke about the need for greater University action

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Political commentators Ana Navarro and Patti Solis Doyle to speak at AU

By Ellie Hartleb | September 26

Their panel discussion will focus on women and minorities in today’s political climate

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Roosevelt Institute forum stresses the need for collaborative solutions to campus issues

By Shannon Scovel | September 23

Students encouraged each other to be allies and work for change

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Elizabeth Warren discusses US economy in talk at AU

By Ivy Kaplan | September 23

The senator encouraged students to demand more out of elected representatives

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U.S. Senator Susan Collins talks to students about current political climate

By Riddhi Sarkar | September 20

U.S. Senator Susan Collins of Maine encouraged AU students to get involved in politics and public service at an event hosted by the Kennedy Political Union and AU College Republicans on Sept.

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Hundreds gather to protest racism on campus

By Katherine Saltzman and Nora Turner | September 20

Over 300 students, faculty and staff gathered on the steps of MGC on Monday for the “Solidarity with Our Sisters” rally, an event organized by the Black Student Alliance in light of recent racially charged events on campus.

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Reports of racist attacks in Anderson Hall prompt student outcry

By Katherine Saltzman | September 17

University condemns attacks and holds emergency town hall in response

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“Daily Show” correspondent asks our generation to join the discussion at KPU event

By Emily Martin | September 16

Hasan Minhaj uses his personal experiences and his time spent on the Daily Show to encourage college students to speak up.

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Student Jobs Board revamped after security scare

By Nora Turner | September 15

Access to the Jobs Board has been reinstated to make it safer for students to access local jobs.

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Search for new SG secretary underway

By Meghan Howie | September 13

Senate committee also opens investigation into why Faith Rokowski resigned from the post

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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