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AU purchases two clean-diesel shuttles, and Public Safety now offers a Pay-by-phone feature for some AU parking.

KEEP IT SHORT — The SIS building is one of many buildings on campus mostly know by its acronyms. But don\'t confuse with the former SIS building, which is now known as the East Quad Building.

Guide to AU's many abbreviations

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Those in SPA and KSB may not know, but The Eagle office is across from the SIS building, inside MGC and up from TDR, below SOC. If you find yourself saying, ‘OMG, too many acronyms!’ this guide to all slang AU is for you.


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Get down to serious work with these quiet, or not-so-quiet study spots

It's Sunday morning. The clock reads 11:00 a.m., and you've hit the snooze button too many times to remember. Slipping out of your grogginess, you realize you've accomplished less than half of the schoolwork you need to have done for Monday. For these times when you are in search of the best location to do some damage control, here are some spots on campus that may serve you well.



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2010-11: Your guide to AU sports

This year, AU is stacked with sports teams that are eager to become NCAA Champions. Becoming a fan of these teams and joining the Blue Crew is beneficial for you, the university and your athletic peers.



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Reasons to love the Nationals

The Nationals are a last place team. At least that’s where they’re heading for the 2010 campaign. That should not come as a surprise to people that have been following baseball as the Nationals have been basement dwellers for a few years. After losing over 100 games in 2009, how much getter could they get? But don’t let the past give you hang ups about D.C.’s baseball club. Here are some reasons you should love the Nationals.


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The stories behind AU's buildings

Have you ever walked through Mary Graydon Center and wondered who Mary Graydon is? The Eagle went to AU Archivist Susan McElrath to find out "who's who" in regard to some prominent AU buildings.



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Meet the president: Kerwin still loves AU, 40 years later

For Dr. Cornelius Kerwin, running AU is a family affair. Kerwin met his wife Ann — who graduated with an art history major in 1971 — in the spring of their junior year, and married her about a year after graduation. Their elder son Michael, a 2005 graduate, met his wife, Kara, here as well.











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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