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Comptroller impeachment charges dropped

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All charges against SG Comptroller Matt Handverger have been dropped, following an apology issued by Sens. Jared Alves and Josh Rothman early Friday morning. Handverger is set to resign from his position next week, according to a source close to The Eagle.

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News

Former senator: Meiselman, Prescott discussed impeachment before summer

Student Government Secretary Colin Meiselman, Class of 2010 Sen. Steve Dalton and Vice President Alex Prescott discussed removing Comptroller Matt Handverger during finals week last semester, according to former Sen. Jordan Boyd. Boyd, who is on a semester-long leave of absence from AU, informed Handverger of this information via Facebook this morning.


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News

DPS reaches students' phones

The AU Department of Public Safety is promoting its free techniques of updating students about safety concerns on and around campus, according to DPS Chief Michael McNair.


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Opinion

Outrage over sex column confusing

To the amazement of its authors and their editors, an Eagle column this week sparked campus-wide controversy and prompted public pushback. Outraged students debated the piece in their classes. Campus organizations issued official statements of criticism. Simply put, people were peeved.





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Sports

This year's US Open a must-watch

The only surprise about this year's US Open is the lack of storylines. Despite Marat Safin's early curtain call, all of this year's contenders have passed the first round making for another exciting week of tennis in New York City this summer.



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Sports

Favre's legacy threatened

In case you haven't heard, Brett Favre is getting ready to start the regular season as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. Thanks to the good people at ESPN, this off-season has been the most Favre-filled since, well, last year. It is a shame that with the regular season just two weeks away, Favre has captured the headlines again.


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Sports

Florida early NCAA favorite

Thursday marks the kickoff of many football fans favorite part of the year: the beginning of the college football season. Kickoff day is highlighted by a clash between No. 16 Oregon and No. 14 Boise State on blue turf. The season begins this Saturday, with over 60 games scheduled to fill the football fan's appetite.




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News

Choosing sides

In Student Government's first ever impeachment trial, a variety of SG members and AU students have lined up on both sides of the issue. Here is how they break down.


DOWN UNDER -- Works of various Aboriginal artists will be on display at the Katzen Arts Center starting Tuesday, Sept. 8. The above piece, by Trevor \"Turbo\" Brown, is entitled \"Dreamtime kangaroo and bird.\"
News

Extensive art display finds home in Katzen

If you're looking for a bit of culture and artistic uniqueness as a D.C. student, look no further than across the street. AU's Katzen Arts Center is host to both local and world-renowned art exhibits that are free to the public. Four new exhibits covering various mediums and histories will be available to view at Katzen beginning this September.




EAT YOUR GREENS -- The garden EcoSense planted behind Nebraska Hall in May of last year remained healthy throughout the summer. Volunteers enjoy vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplants, pumpkins and carrots they grow themselves. The only crop that did not survive was the broccoli.
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EcoSense garden thrives

The EcoSense community garden has flourished since its ground-breaking on Campus Beautification Day last May, according to EcoSense President Drew Veysey. The garden was created last May and has been cared for by members of the entire AU community. Tomatoes, eggplants, basil, parsley, carrots, banana peppers, pumpkins and sunflowers are all growing in the plot behind Nebraska Hall, according to Kate Pinkerton, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences and the EcoSense garden representative.



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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