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Ruth Bader Ginsburg delivers keynote at unveiling of new Washington College of Law

By David Lim · Monday, Feb. 15, 2016

The Supreme Court Justice was one of several speakers at the official opening of the school’s new Tenley campus

Student Worker Alliance kicks off semester of advocacy

By Maria Carrasco · Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016

The group is partnering with another group, Exploited Wonk, to form a coalition to support Aramark workers

The Darkening hosts second annual teach-in

By Maria Carrasco · Friday, Feb. 12, 2016

Workshops featured education on topics including mental health, white privilege and the non-heteronormative community.

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East Campus: ready in time?

By Courtney Rozen | February 12

Construction delays could lead to student housing headaches

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SOC to host Eco-Comedy video contest

By Matthew Klucher | February 12

Participants aim to educate and entertain viewers with short films on the topic of clean water.

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PostSecret Project founder to speak at AU

By Kate Magill/THE EAGLE | February 12

Mental health advocate Frank Warren will address students on Feb. 22

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AU RecFit launches weight-loss club

By Sara Winegardner | February 11

The program’s goal is to create a safe space for everyone to start living healthier lives

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Spring Valley Building to house some academic programs

By Ellie Hartleb | February 11

The building is set to open in fall 2016, and the red route shuttle will continue to run

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Bill Nye talks climate change, space exploration at KPU event

By Jillian O'Donohoe | February 10

The science guy warned that climate change will be the greatest problem facing this generation

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Sabrina Schaeffer brings conservative feminism to AU

By Haley Samsel | February 10

Schaeffer spoke to students as part of an event co-hosted by the Network of enlightened Women and Kennedy Political Union

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AU RecFit launches Student Step Challenge

By Ivy Kaplan | February 8

The program’s goal is to help students increase fitness and fight depression during the cold winter months.

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DarkMatter to perform at AU

By Kate Magill | February 5

The performance art duo will appear in Kay Spiritual Center on Feb. 19

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AU renews contract with composting facility

By Riddhi Sarkar | February 4

After more than a year of sending its compostable waste to landfills, AU will begin composting again this April after renewing its contract with the Prince’s George’s County composting facility in Maryland. The facility suspended its contract with the University in November 2014 after receiving contaminated waste.

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AU bookstore adopts textbook price match policy

By Casey Wexler | February 4

Students can get a discounted price for their books, but it isn’t an easy process

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Karl Rove to speak at AU

By Jillian O'Donohoe | February 1

The former White House senior advisor will address students on Feb. 16

Sabrina Schaeffer, executive director of the Independent Women's Forum, will speak at AU on Feb. 8 Photo Courtesy of the Kennedy Political Union

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Director of the Independent Women’s Forum to speak at AU

By Kate Magill | January 27

Sabrina L. Schaeffer will speak in the MGC University Club on Feb. 8.

TO TENLEY - Students board the AU shuttle at the North side stop to Tenleytown. The shuttle drivers are currently attempting to unionize.

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University reinstates limited red route shuttle service

By David Lim | January 22

Administration responds to student discontent over sudden end to route

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Panhellenic sororities see high turnout during annual recruitment weekend

By Theresa Maher | January 22

Four hundred fifty students registered for recruitment

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Campus prepares for record-breaking blizzard

By Deanna Mudry | January 22

Public Safety and Facilities Management have been getting ready to keep the AU community safe during the storm

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BREAKING: Stabbing near Tenleytown AU shuttle stop

By Theresa Maher | January 20

Juvenile male stabbed at 3:27 pm

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.

Solutions by The State News