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Three teams that could stop the SEC's dominance

By Michael Mcelveen · Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011

Who can dethrone the Southeastern Conference? For five years, an SEC team has taken the BCS National Championship. Could this finally be the year that the SEC is overthrown? If it is, it'll be done by one of these teams.

Facebook meets Foursquare: Spotflag launches at AU

By Sommer Brugal · Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011

A new campus website challenges Facebook's social network monopoly over AU students.

Welcome back--Alumnus Jason Benkendorf returns to AU as the AU Hillel executive director, replacing former director Rabbi Kenneth Cohen.

AU Hillel welcomes new executive director

By Zach C. Cohen · Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011

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Hailfinger steps down as KPU director, Kreger takes over position

By Kate Froehlich | September 13

Alex Kreger was named director of the Kennedy Political Union by unanimous Undergraduate Senate vote Sept. 7, after former Director Danna Hailfinger stepped down Aug. 30 due to schoolwork and personal reasons.

Opinion

Finding reason and purpose in freshman year

By Mana Aliabadi | September 13

The start of college brings on an existential crisis and ultimately a realization that campus can be home.

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North Hall to have fitness center, suite-style dorm rooms

By Paige Jones | September 13

The new residence building, North Hall, will be open to students by fall 2013, according to a presentation by Jorge Abud, assistant vice president for Facilities Development and Real Estate, at the Sept. 7 Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D meeting. North Hall will be located across the road from ...

Opinion

Eagle rants

September 13

Due to a flood of enraged reader responses about our decision to make Eagle Rants print-only, we’ve decided to bring all Rants back online. Enjoy!

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Scott Marturano

September 12

Members of the AU community gathered on the Quad to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11 by placing flags and holding a candlelight vigil.

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AU honors 9/11 victims

By Leigh Giangreco | September 12

Under a full moon on Sept. 11, 2011, about 450 students and AU religious representatives gathered outside Kay Spiritual Life Center for a candlelight vigil in memory of the 9/11 attacks.

Opinion

Quick Take- AU, D.C. and 9/11: 10 years later

September 12

In this week’s Quick Take, columnists and members of the university reflect upon the 10th anniversary of 9/11. What does this tragedy mean to AU students? How did the campus community handle its grief and how does it continue to do so? Should this date remind us of larger implications on U.S. foreign ...

Sports

NFL Week One: five reactions

By Tyler Tomea | September 12

Five perspectives on the first week of the NFL season.

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Clare Teeling

September 12

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Sommer Brugal

September 12

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THIS IS A TEST

September 12

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Ryan Carter

September 12

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Christina Charlery

September 12

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Carlo Fiorio

September 12

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Maxwell Tani

September 12

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Travis McKay- Roberts

September 12

AU students gather on the quad for a candlelight vigil commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

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AU community remembers what campus was like on Sept. 11, 2001

By Zach C. Cohen and Paige Jones | September 11

One professor was driving near the Pentagon on September 11 when he witnessed the third plane crashed into the building. An AU alum remembers the University turning into a campus of walking "zombies." Students and staff describe their remembrances of the World Trade Center attacks.

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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