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FIRE: Harassment policy limits free speech on campus

By Maris Feeley · Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012

The Foundation for Individual Rights for Education called AU a "red light university" when it comes to free speech, citing AU's broad harassment policy.

Reporting dictates social norms

Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012

Publishing an article about Dr. Pine sent a loud message about gender relations on AU’s campus. The message, embodied by our social norms and reinforced by The Eagle, is something we are all accountable for challenging.

Students start Jewish Voice for Peace chapter

By Devin Mitchell · Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012

AU's chapter of the national organization Jewish Voice for Peace, which seeks to use traditional Jewish values to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, will start by the end of the month.

News

Rape Aggression Defense program not just for women

By Jordan-Marie Smith | September 27

Despite being advertised as a program for women, Public Safety's Rape Aggression Defense program is open to all.

News

Unknown vandals defile LGBTQ magazine boxes

By Amber Cohen | September 27

Metro Weekly, the largest LGBTQ publication in the D.C. area has had several of its distribution boxes vandalized across the city.

Sports

Men's soccer ties Colgate in 2011 conference championship rematch

By Michael Gardner | September 27

First game of Patriot League play for men's soccer ended in a draw against Colgate.

News

AU, faculty will meet to discuss childcare, breast-feeding options

By Rachel Karas | September 27

The Provost's office is planning a meeting between administration and faculty members to address issues of childcare and breast-feeding on campus.

News

AU shuttles will switch to biodiesel

By Tom House | September 27

Switch to 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel will make buses cleaner and more environmentally friendly.

News

D.C. resident dies of West Nile

By Tori Dalcourt | September 27

On Sept. 6, a D.C. resident died from the mosquito-transmitted West Nile Virus.

Sports

Women's soccer falls at Richmond, faces challenge at Navy

By Samantha Raphelson | September 27

Loss to Richmond ends two-game winning streak for the Eagles.

Morgan Hendrix, seen here in a Sept. 19 match, totaled 18 kills last weekend.

Sports

AU begins defense of conference crown by starting PL play 1-1

By Josh Paunil | September 27

The Eagle's started their quest for their third straight Patriot League Championship with a loss to Army and a sweep of Holy Cross.

News

New club questions AU's policy on undocumented students, offers safe space for discussion

By Suzanne Gaber | September 27

The American Dream AU is a new club dedicated to preserving undocumented students' right to higher education.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: AU's mixed record on free speech

September 27

With such an ambiguous definition, administrators get to decide what is and isn’t harassment.

Opinion

With food, counting isn't necessary

By Sam Mendelson | September 27

Dieting in America should focus on quality, not quantity.

News

SG Brief: Judicial Board Chair no longer paid position

By Samantha Raphelson | September 27

The Senate unanimously passed a bill making the Judicial Board Chair an unpaid position.

Sports

Field hockey ready for PL opener after loss at Quinnipiac

By Gennaro Farone | September 27

The Eagle's will begin Patriot League play against Lafayette on Sept. 29.

Sports

Enjoy October baseball in D.C.

By Eric Saltzman | September 27

With the first playoff berth in franchise history, the Washington Nationals are set for a high-caliber postseason.

News

TV Pick: How I Met Your Mother

By Matt Sutton | September 27

How I Met Your Mother airs Mondays at 8p.m. on CBS.

News

Take 5: Stars branch out, film looks back

By Mark Lieberman | September 27

"American Idol" and "The Voice" get new judges, Kanye and Carly Rae Jepsen release new albums, The Perks of Being a Wallflower may get a movie adaptation and more in this week's top entertainment headlines.

News

Katzen has "Revelation," hosts avante-garde modern painter Jules Olitski

By Daniel Affsprung | September 27

Third floor of Katzen Art Gallery features work by the first American painter to hold a solo exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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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