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TKE International closes AU chapter amid hazing allegations

By Rachel Karas | April 26

Tau Kappa Epsilon International closed AU's chapter of the fraternity on April 25, effective immediately due to a "demonstrated absence of strong and responsible leadership," according to TKE International Chief Executive Officer Shawn Babine.

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Eagle Rants: April 25, 2013

April 25

• I watched a video of a girl shooting a tiny volleyball out of her butt. I'm pretty sure I just ran out of porn to watch. • The awkward moment when two of the people campaigning the hardest for Reiter Boldt are transferring at the end of the semester and therefore aren't affected by this ...

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Stacks of The Eagle's last weekly issue disappeared

By Zach C. Cohen and Heather Mongilio | April 25

Stacks of the latest issue of The Eagle have disappeared from the stands the morning of April 25. An investigation is ongoing.

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Opinion

Staff Editorial: TKE’s alleged hazing tarnishes University Greek life’s reputation

April 25

Fraternity hazing escalates despite University efforts to control it.

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News

TKE under investigation for hazing

By Rachel Karas | April 25

AU's chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon is the subject of a University hazing investigation for the second time in the past year, according to members of the fraternity. Some of the alleged hazing includes forcing pledges to march 10 miles, drink alcohol and smoke marijuana.

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AU seniors recreate classic tales from the dark side of theater in 'Grimm' capstone

By David Kahen-Kashi | April 25

The student written and produced capstone project called "And They All... Six Grim(m) Transformations" will play in the Katzen Studio Theatre April 25 to 27.

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Opinion

Looking forward, a new era for The Eagle

By Zach C. Cohen | April 25

Goodbye to the last print edition of The Eagle.

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University welcomes first new Panhellenic sorority in 20 years

By Devin Mitchell | April 25

Alpha Xi Delta will be the newest National Panhellenic Council social sorority to start at AU next year, according to Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Curtis Burrill. The sorority is the newest NPC addition to the University since Chi Omega joined in 1993. “This is really exciting,” ...

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AU Chamber Orchestra and Singers perform Handel, Vivaldi in showcase of Baroque period music

By David Kahen-Kashi | April 25

Associate professor Daniel Abraham conducted the chamber orchestra and singers though Handel's "Dixit Dominus" and Vivaldi's "Gloria, RV 589."

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TV Pick: The Americans

By Mark Lieberman | April 25

Ambitious new drama on FX airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m.

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Blockbuster films that should be avoided this summer and what to see instead

By Hoai-Tran Bui | April 25

A guide to which big summer blockbusters to avoid, and what to see instead.

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Opinion

The last meal: final act of dignity for death row inmates

By Samuel Mendelson | April 25

The powerful have endless choices from a bounty of meats, cheeses, exotic fruits and unpronounceable delicacies. The powerless are left with the scraps, the expired and the unwanted. Food is power. The ability to choose what you eat is perhaps the greatest divider between the powerful and the powerless. ...

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Sports

Maher's role on the AD search committee demonstrates value on and off field

By Molly Kepner | April 25

AU lacrosse's Emily Maher has played a key role helping her team against Patriot League opponents while also helping the Eagles find a new athletic director.

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No renewal for Schaler stirs debate

By Leigh Giangreco and Tori Dalcourt | April 25

A group of students protested on April 24 against the University’s decision not to renew the contract of Assistant Professor Jeffrey Schaler. Schaler taught in the Department of Justice, Law and Society starting in 1990, according to his university profile. During this time, he received a mix of ...

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Anita Bonds wins at-large D.C. Council seat amid low turnout

By Lindsay Sandoval | April 25

Interim At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds will keep her seat on the D.C. Council for the next term, beating out five other challengers in a special election on April 23. Bonds, the D.C. Democratic Party chair and former senior government official under former Mayor Marion Barry, assumed the temporary ...

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Second District Records merges business and music, puts students in control of record label

By Julia Martins | April 25

If Alicia Keys says it’s a good idea, then it’s probably worth a try. That was the mindset of AU’s Second District Records after Kogod freshman and member Jade Bernad pitched the idea of a student-run record label to Keys, whom she met while interning at Sirius Radio. With Keys’ seal of approval, ...

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Sports

Lacrosse aims to extend historic season into Patriot League Tournament

By Molly Kepner | April 25

With their best record in conference play since 2008, the Eagles look to take home the first Patriot League Tournament Championship in school history.

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