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Students to End Abortion Stigma makes presence known on campus

By Brianna Crummy · Friday, March 10, 2017

New student organization creates space for women’s reproductive rights

Students protested an anticipated tuition increase ahead of the Board of Trustees meeting in March 2017.

Education Not Debt members protest against tuition hikes

By Nora Turner · Friday, March 10, 2017

Club members hoped Kerwin would fight for a tuition freeze

SPA dean to step down

By Courtney Rozen · Friday, March 10, 2017

School of Public Affairs Dean Barbara Romzek will step down from her position, effective July 1, according to a memo released by Provost Scott Bass on Thursday. Romzek will transition to professor in the SPA Department of Public Administration and Policy.

News

Life After Hours: March 10-12

By Emily Martin | March 10

Kick off spring break with a movie, exhibits, a concert, expo or festival

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Senator Russ Feingold discusses government legitimacy at dean’s discussion

By Maxim Zaino | March 10

Feingold to be SIS Distinguished Executive in Residence this semester

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Patagonia repairs students’ worn clothing

By Jack Reilly | March 10

The outdoor clothing company taught students sustainability practices and screened a documentary on climate change

News

Ambassador Susan Rice joins School of International Service

By Brianna Crummy | March 10

Rice to serve as distinguished visiting research fellow

News

KPU and Women and Politics Institute host panel on “Women on the Run”

By Brianna Crummy | March 10

Candy Crowley questions writers about their efforts to debunk myths about women

News

LASO presents “Latino Voices: A Night of Poetry”

By Adena Maier | March 10

The Latino and American Student Organization (LASO) organized a night of poetry on March 7 featuring Latino poets Elizabeth Acevedo and Carlos Andrés Goméz, in an effort to elevate the voices of people of color and increase the visibility of Latinos on AU’s campus, LASO executive board member Ariel Gomez said.

News

Unarmed carjacking in Tenleytown latest in a string of crime

By Ellie Hartleb | March 9

A pizza delivery man was the victim of an unarmed carjacking outside of Domino’s Pizza in Tenleytown Thursday afternoon, the Metropolitan Police Department said.

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Dr. Fanta Aw named interim Vice President of Campus Life

By Anna Donohue | March 9

President Neil Kerwin announced in an email sent to the campus community Wednesday morning that Dr. Fanta Aw, Assistant Vice President of Campus Life, will be the interim vice president of Campus Life effective April 1, 2017.

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Posters targeting women found on campus on International Women’s Day

By Maria Carrasco | March 9

Posters that “denigrate” and “target” women were posted in several buildings on campus late Tuesday night, the eve of International Women’s Day, AU police said.

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Concert Preview: Regina Spektor

By Griffin Rowell | March 9

The beloved singer-songwriter comes to DAR Constitution Hall on March 14

Music

Obama vs. Trump: The value of musical literacy in a president

By Adena Maier | March 9

AU students and faculty weigh in on Obama and Trump’s relationships with the arts

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AU participates in national recycling competition, “Recyclemania”

By Grace Bird | March 9

Sustainability Office urges students to use the correct trash cans

Guest Columns

Op-ed: Giving Zero Facts

By Jack Williams | March 8

Remember when politicians were honest before the rise of Donald Trump’s alternative facts and fake news?

News

New core curriculum set for 2018-2019 academic year

By Brianna Crummy | March 8

Faculty senate approves revamped general education program

Sports

Straight from print: Diving in head first

By Haley Samsel | March 8

How Fiona Caulfield became one of the Patriot League’s premier divers

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Straight from print: Inside AU’s Board of Trustees

By Katherine Saltzman and Anna Donohue | March 8

This article originally appeared in The Eagle's Feb. 24, 2017 special edition. Following a year-long search, Chairman of AU’s Board of Trustees Jack Cassell announced in January that former Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell will become AU’s next president.

Features

Straight from print: Decades of dedication

By Ellie Hartleb | March 7

This article originally appeared in The Eagle's Feb. 24, 2017 special edition. Dr. Gail Hanson will retire from her post as Vice President of Campus Life in March, leaving behind 20 years of leadership at AU, and what her colleagues describe as a legacy of vision, dedication, composure and an uncanny sense of humor.

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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