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Charles Hinkle has help fill the gap in the basketball team after the departures of Vlad Moldoveanu and Stephen Lumpkins, the teamâ€™s top two scorers from a year ago.

Hinkle stepping into spotlight for men’s basketball

By Josh Paunil · Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011

AU men's basketball team's scorer Charles Hinkle is on fire this season.

AU officials debate protestors' claims

By Zach C. Cohen · Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011

AU administration is considering a meeting next semester to address the demands of student protest groups.

News

Occupy AU vs. A New AU

By Paige Jones and Rebecca Zisser | December 6

Occupy AU and A New AU have a lot in common but slightly different goals and methods. Here's how to tell them apart.

Excess water from ineffectively insulated pipes in McDowell Hall dripped onto ceiling tiles throughout the building, staining ceiling tiles.

News

Facilities to replace pipe insulation in McDowell Hall

By Patrick Burnett | December 6

McDowell hall will undergo renovations over winter break to fix manufacturer defects in pipe insulation systems.

News

AU students stir up controversy at Georgetown with fake 'White Students' Union'

By Kate Froehlich | December 6

AU freshman caused controversy at Georgetown by handing out flyers for a fictitious "White Students' Union" as part of a sociology experiment.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: AU term faculty serve an important role

December 6

Term faculty, separate from tenured and adjunct faculty, account for 20 percent of the university faculty.

News

Movie review: Shame

By Oluseyi Segun | December 6

In Steve McQueen’s latest film, “Shame,” he offers a depiction of the life of a sex addict in New York City.

News

Get your gift on

December 6

Check out the Scene staff’s favorite gift ideas and then pretend to pass them off as your own. It’s cool, we don’t mind.

News

Synetic Family Theater in Arlington offers a fresh take on the Cinderella story

By Casey Brand | December 6

Arlington theater gives new life to the worn-out Cinderella story.

News

Former Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating slams US policy toward Native Americans

By Sean Cudahy | December 6

Keating spoke to a "Dissident Media" about the US government's mistreatment of Native Americans.

News

Audiophile 12.06.11

December 6

WVAU DJ's pick their favorite new music, including Drake, The Black Keys, and Lana Del Rey.

Students clash with officials while protesting a speaking event by Karl Rove in April 2007.

News

From Vietnam to Ladner, AU has rich history of protests

By Leigh Giangreco | December 6

A look back at some of AU's biggest protests.

Openly gay Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., spoke about gay representation in Congress and the Republican partyâ€™s â€œanti-gayâ€ bias Dec. 1.

News

Congressman Polis criticizes GOP's stance on LGBT issues

By Alex Greco | December 6

Openly gay Representative Jared Polis, D-Colo., spoke about LGBT issues and immigration reform at an AU speaking engagement.

News

Punk icon Ian MacKaye visits AU to discuss the music industry today

By Kendall Breitman | December 6

Singer, songwriter and label-owner Ian MacKaye discussed the changes in the music industry since his heyday in the 70's.

News

Albums of the Year

December 6

The Scene staff recommends some of our favorite albums of the year. Check it out, your earbuds will thank you.

News

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to investigate student debt

By Ryan Migeed | December 6

The CFPB is currently working on a report on the private student loan industry to be presented to Congress.

News

Giving classic D.C. sightseeing traditions a festive holiday spin

By Chelsea Clays | December 6

Take some time out of your finals to explore D.C. with a winter holiday twist.

Indian-American journalist Atul Singh is the founder and editor of the global magazine Fair Observer.

News

News editor Atul Singh pushes for stronger education system

By Jenni Muns | December 6

Editor of the global magazine Fair Observer highlighted the differences between INdian and American education and the consequences of this difference.

News

Márketa Irglová gives a soft and sweet performance at 9:30

By Michelle Tullo | December 6

Czech star Márketa Irglová teamed up with Iranian singer and drummer Aida Shahghasemi for a low-key, calm show on Nov. 28.

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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