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AU administration, SG welcome freshmen at opening convocation

By Zach C. Cohen · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

Freshman students were welcomed to AU with pomp and circumstance Aug. 26, as they processed into Bender Arena for the Convocation ceremony accompanied by bagpipes, the AU pep band and school deans in their academic robes.

A global mentality: post-9/11 beyond our own backyard

By Conor Shapiro · Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, it's time to analyze the impact of the attack on a global scale.

Op-ed: Student rights: what all new and returning students should know

Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011

Students can turn to the Student Advocacy Center to know their rights and avoid conflict with University staff.

Sports

AU men’s soccer ties No. 15 Ohio State

By Tyler Tomea | August 30

AU men's soccer tied with the Ohio Buckeyes in Pennsylvania on Saturday.

News

AU student heads to where East meets West

By Madeline Wolfson | August 30

A columnist finds herself at a crossroads while studying abroad in Istanbul, Turkey.

Starting strong - Carleigh Morba and the Eagles have won two of their first three games. A junior forward, Morba has one goal on the season for AU.

Sports

Mulhern’s first career goal leads AU past Wildcats

By Tyler Tomea | August 30

The Eagle's Women's Soccer soared past University of New Hampshire's Wildcats in Vermont.

News

SOC, SPA deans to step down at end of school year

By Julia Ryan | August 30

School of Public Affairs Dean William Leogrande and School of Communication Dean Larry Kirkman are stepping down from their positions at the end of the school year, according to announcements released by Provost Scott Bass this week. In a memo sent to the AU community on Tuesday, Bass said Leogrande, ...

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One-third of freshmen identify as racially diverse

By Zach C. Cohen | August 30

In light of University efforts, the Class of 2015 brings racial diversity to AU.

Opinion

Hurricanes, earthquakes and hyperbole, oh my!

By Francesca Morizio | August 30

As mother nature makes her presence felt in DC, overreactions drown out the true story.

DRIVE ON - Yearly resident parking rates were increased to $988 in May, up from $964 in May 2010. One-semester parking rates were raised to $494, up from $482 last year.

News

Main campus parking rates rise again

By Paige Jones | August 30

A breakdown of parking costs on campus and guide to getting a parking permit

News

Student Government updates its website for second time in two years

By Anna Scalamogna | August 30

Au Student government hopes to give students an easier time managing their website with a new re-design focused on ease of use.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: SG VP promotes Ward week

August 30

SG Vice President looks back on AU traditions.

Rising up - Sara Rishell prepares for a spike in Fridayâ€™s Bender Blue Out against George Washington. Rishell had a team-high 14 kills in the season opening loss.

Sports

Volleyball splits weekend games

By Michael Gardner | August 30

Volleyball team fell to George Washington in front of a record-setting Blue Out crowd, then beat Georgetown in following match.

Rising up - Freshmen heard from Center for Community Engagement and Service Assistant Director Robin Adams (left) and D.C. Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services Beatriz Otero at the FSE closing ceremony Aug. 25 in Bender Arena.

News

Freshmen ‘shake things up’ with service in D.C. during Welcome Week

By Julia Ryan | August 30

Incoming freshmen make an impact during welcome week through the Freshman Service Experience, volunteering across DC.

Opinion

Eagle rants

August 30

An abbreviated version of your Eagle rants! Want more rants? Pick up a copy of the paper in print around campus.

News

Honors program to be updated

By Paige Jones | August 30

Interim Honors Director Michael Manson has big plans for the Honors Program.

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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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