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Burglary rates decrease, other crime rates increase on campus

By Paige Jones · Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011

On-campus vehicle theft, hate crimes and alcohol and drug abuse violations increased from 2009 to 2010, while burglary and sexual assault rates decreased, according to the Department of Public Safety’s annual security report. All Tenley Campus crime rates decreased.

Audiophile 10.11.11

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011

Check out WVAU's new album recommendations and take a listen for yourself.

D.C. Chillin': Eastern Market

By Chelsea Clays · Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011

A user-friendly guide to a Sunday stroll in Eastern Market.

News

Teach For America to hold panel at AU on D.C. public

By Mishiel Ayub | October 11

Teach For America will host a panel at AU, to speak about the current state of the U.S. public education system.

$Ryan Gosling in \"Ides of March\".$

News

Film Reviews: Ides of March

By Meghan Bousquet | October 11

A review of the film "The Ides of March" based of the play "Farragut North" by Beau Willimon.

Opinion

Pandas must die: a humorless appeal for empathy

October 11

Ire is likely to convince few people in a debate, so tell them they're wrong in the right way.

Invisible Children was started by amateur filmmakers Jason Rusell, Bobby Bailey and Laren Poole. They brought their latest film, â€œTony,â€ to AU.

News

AU hosts screening of Invisible Children documentary on Uganda

October 11

The Au One World Initiative brought members of Invisible Children as well as a Ugandan refugee to screen their new documentary.

Opinion

Occupy Brasilia?

By Julia Greenwald | October 11

Columnist hopes that the spirit of Occupy Wall St. and Occupy D.C. spreads to Brazil's capital.

Sports

Field hockey remains unbeaten in Patriot League

By Jack Kernochan | October 11

AU women's field hockey defeated College of the Holy Cross 4-0, and continued their 4 game winning streak.

News

Public Safety hires former Capitol Police officer as new director

By Rebecca Zisser | October 11

The Department of Public Safety announced the appointment of Daniel R. Nichols as the new Director of Public Safety on Oct. 10.

News

AU expands grad programs to meet growing student demand

By Shannon Rice | October 11

There si a rise in graduate school applications at AU.

News

Rep. Tom Price talks health care, jobs

By Heather Mongilio | October 11

Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., spoke at AU.

Seth Goldman and the AU menâ€™s soccer team are on a roll to begin Patriot League play, as the Eagles have started 3-0 in the conference after Saturdayâ€™s 3-0 victory against Army.

Sports

Three second-half goals propel men’s soccer past Army in shutout victory

By Michael Gardner | October 11

The men's soccer team scored three goals in the finial minutes of a game against the Army Black Knights.

AU students joined the occupy D.C. protests on Oct. 6 in McPearson Square. The event was held to raise awareness about economic injustice.

News

AU students march in Occupy D.C. protests in McPherson Square

By Katie Fiegenbaum | October 11

Many AU students joined crowds at McPherson Square and Freedom Plaza as part of Occupy D.C.

Sports

A look back at Al Davis’ final years with the Oakland Raiders

By Ben Lasky | October 11

In memorial of Al Davis, longtime Oakland Raiders owner Ben Lasky reviews the highs and lows of this controversial figure.

News

AU students pitch in to clean up trash on nearby streets

By Kierstyn Schneck | October 11

AU students will clean up trash around AU Oct. 22.

Evan Petroneâ€™s YouTube video of himself playing the piano backwards went viral, getting over half a million views.

News

AU sophomore performs unique talent on ‘Tonight Show with Jay Leno’

By Katie Castellano | October 11

AU sophomore Evan Petrone's unique talent landed him a gig on national television.

News

Academic-themed pillowcases help students ‘sleep on it’

By Zach C. Cohen | October 11

AU student Barry Weinstein created a new business called Pillowcase Studies to sell pillowcases printed with the basic tenets of some of AU’s most popular majors.

News

ANC 3E does not support Washington College of Law move, approves North Hall and MGC expansion

By Paige Jones | October 11

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission has approved parts of AU's campus plans but is still reluctant to approve WCL move.

News

Knowing what to eat for every college occasion

By Olivia Stitilis | October 11

What to eat when you're prepping for an exam, recovering from a night out or pulling an all-nighter.

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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