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Campus Security Report shows an increase in reported sex offenses, liquor law violations in 2014

By Deanna Mudry · Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015

The report detailing recorded campus crime was emailed to students on Oct. 1

Berkshire Apartments evacuated after oven fire

By Cuneyt Dil · Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015

The first floor filled with smoke as residents were ordered to leave around 6:30 p.m.

No word from AU on death of well-liked TDR worker

By Ariel Alexander Gomez · Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015

Students are asking administration to recognize Saunders's death with a formal statement to the community.

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Combined SOC/SPA course allows hands-on experience during primaries

By Megan Yoder | September 30

The course requires an application due Oct. 9

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SG bill to raise awareness of Student Advocacy Center services fails

By Alexis Cooney | September 29

Senators worried promoting SAC services would distract students from services provided by the Wellness Center and OASIS.

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After AU: Alumna Kathy Patalsky, author and professional food blogger

By Ellie Hartleb | September 29

Patalsky discusses blogging about what you love and her two cookbooks

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Mental health symposium addressed mental health as a social justice issue

By Jill O'Donohoe | September 28

Speakers and panelists discussed microaggressions and D.C.'s stress culture.

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Students attend rally during pope’s speech to Congress

By Elli Bloomberg | September 25

A group of AU students joined climate justice advocates on the National Mall Thursday morning for the Moral Action on Climate Justice Rally, an environmental justice gathering organized around Pope Francis’ address to Congress. Between 60 and 80 AU students attended, according to Audrey Irvine-Broque, a senior and organizer for Fossil Free AU.

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Muslim Student Association invites Muslim and non-Muslim students to Eid celebration tonight

By Riddhi Sarkar | September 25

The celebration is the organization’s biggest event of the year.

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SIS professors discuss the effects of climate change at teach-in Monday

By Elli Bloomberg | September 23

The teach-in was held in anticipation of the Pope’s speech on climate justice on Thursday.

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Former Treasurer Bay Buchanan to speak Oct. 7

By Chloe Johnson | September 23

Buchanan was U.S. Treasurer from 1981 to 1983, under President Ronald Reagan.

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Mental health as a social justice issue to be discussed at upcoming symposium

By Jill O'Donohoe | September 22

The event aims to unify the AU community around an issue that affects 25 percent of college students.

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SG passes a bill to expand on campus jobs for work-study students

By Alexis Cooney | September 22

SG members hope more federal work study jobs will help ease financial burden on students, but implementation faces hurdles.

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Faculty Senate passes resolution supporting free speech in wake of trigger warnings debate

By Cuneyt Dil | September 22

The resolution said “the academy must stand firm” for free expression.

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Forums held to discuss changes for first floor of Mary Graydon Center

By Katherine Saltzman | September 22

Marketplace to undergo redesign and renovation

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AU PhD student helps discover new species

By Anagha Srikanth | September 22

Becca Peixotto will speak about the discovery at a Social Justice Colloquium on Sept. 28

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Retired AU professor charged with committing child rape in the 1970s

By Deanna Mudry | September 18

Former professor Elliott McGinnies had previously been charged with fondling a minor in 1986.

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Spam emails flood inboxes of University community

By Megan Yoder | September 16

Spammers often try to steal money or personal information with links to malicious websites.

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New Greek life administrator wants to empower students, correct misconceptions

By Theresa Maher | September 15

Assistant Director of Greek life Colin Gerker hopes to promote service and grow the Greek community through his new position.

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New SG fund offers money to students for extra class costs

By Elli Bloomberg | September 14

The $1,000 fund will help finance expenses like art supplies, but excludes textbooks.

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