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Students react to second presidential debate before candidates go head-to-head again

By Emaan Khan · Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016

As the election cycle comes to an end, AU students are filling out absentee ballots and following the presidential debates in the hopes of seeing their candidate win the election this November.

Sex-ed programs lead to greater awareness and consent on campus

By Nora Turner · Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016

The University has made great strides in improving campus culture around sexual assault during its first year of official mandatory Empower AU sessions, with the participation of over 2,400 students in 2016.

Uniting for Aramark workers

By Nora Turner · Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016

At a rally on Oct. 12, students and workers call for respect and justice in new contract

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Fire safety report shows drop in incidents

By Sophia Salganicoff | October 18

Fire-related incidents fell more than 50 percent last year

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Kris Schneider appointed as new SG secretary

By Jonathan Bergman | October 17

Schneider has served as interim secretary since Rokowski resigned

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District Taco opens Tenleytown location

By Arielle Weg | October 16

Students can head to Monday’s grand opening on Wisconsin Ave.

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College Democrats and Republicans gear up for election day

By Emaan Khan | October 14

Club representatives share how they’re getting candidates elected

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Faculty members frustrated over lack of action concerning racial discrimination

By Elise Metcalf | October 12

Many professors believe the University’s faculty diversity and inclusion training is insufficient

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KPU hosts discussion with CNN commentators

By Maria Carrasco | October 11

CNN commentators Ana Navarro and Patti Solis Doyle discussed how women and minority groups are dealing with the current political climate during a talk hosted by the Kennedy Political Union on Thursday.

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Rev. Mark Schaefer hired as permanent University chaplain

By Isabella Le bon | October 10

Schaefer replaced Rev. Joe Eldridge as interim University chaplain in June

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Student celebrates birthday with 30 days of service

By Riddhi Sarkar | October 7

Melissa Sullivan completed the project for the second year this September

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Fitness trail unveiled on campus

By Elise Metcalf | October 7

The trail is part of AU’s partnership with Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign

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Spreading thanks to Aramark employees during #WorkerAppreciationDay

By Nora Turner | October 3

Members of the Student Workers Alliance (SWA) hosted the first Worker Appreciation Day on Sept.

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Controversy re-emerges over Faculty Senate's opposition to mandated trigger warnings

By Zoe Morgan | October 1

AUSG launches campaign opposing Faculty Senate’s stance

The members of the original SG 2016-2017 executive board. Rokowski, second from right, resigned from her post as secretary in August. Left to right: Devontae Torriente, Shannon McDermott, Faith Rokowski, and Sam Vervaeke.

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SG Senate: Torriente and executive board “suggested/encouraged” former Secretary Rokowski to resign

By Maria Carrasco and Jonathan Bergman | September 30

Student Government’s Undergraduate Senate voted on Sunday to mandate that President Devontae Torriente and the rest of the executive board, including Comptroller Shannon McDermott and Vice President Samantha Vervaeke, issue an apology for suggesting that former Secretary Faith Rokowski resign from her post.

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Kerwin speaks on the current campus climate

By Kate Magill | September 27

University President Neil Kerwin said he wants to reassure the community of administrators’ commitment to ensuring all students feel safe and included, a week after news of racist attacks against black female students on campus first surfaced.

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Red Line shuttle route changes

By Alec Schemmel/THE EAGLE | September 27

The bus line now travels through main campus instead of directly to Spring Valley

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Students and administrators gather for town hall to discuss diversity and inclusion on campus

By Katherine Saltzman | September 26

Approximately 150 people gathered as students spoke about the need for greater University action

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Political commentators Ana Navarro and Patti Solis Doyle to speak at AU

By Ellie Hartleb | September 26

Their panel discussion will focus on women and minorities in today’s political climate

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Roosevelt Institute forum stresses the need for collaborative solutions to campus issues

By Shannon Scovel | September 23

Students encouraged each other to be allies and work for change

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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