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Rep. William Lacy Clay Jr. demands justice for black lives at KPU discussion

By Freddy Rodriguez · Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015

Police brutality, apologies needed to minority communities of Missouri and throughout United States, according to Clay at KPU event.

Hawaii Democratic representative to speak at AU

By Samantha Hogan · Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015

Tulsi Gabbard will speak at KPU event on March 2.

Students protest tuition hikes, told to disband by Public Safety

By Sam Bermas-Dawes · Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015

Protestors told to leave Leonard Hall because they were not organized through Student Activities.

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Several hundred students on Founder’s Day Ball waitlist after tickets sell out

By Jacquie Lee | February 11

Despite largest pool of tickets ever, students are still scrambling to get a ticket for annual ball at Air and Space Museum.

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AU’s female students taking more math and science courses

By Jillian O'Donohoe | February 10

Some STEM-based majors grow in share of female participants

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Alumna publishes book about her senior year struggles with anorexia

By Sam Bermas-Dawes | February 9

Alumna Laura Yochelson published book about anorexia six months after graduating AU.

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Students win $25,000 grant with viral video to send 70 Ugandan girls to school

By Brooke Evans | February 5

AU’s chapter of She’s The First will send Ugandan girls to primary school founded by Arlington woman.

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Police apprehend escapee from Tenleytown psychiatric institute

By Cuneyt Dil | February 5

Man escaped from Psychiatric Institute of Washington next to Greenberg Theatre, had been charged in stabbing incident.

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Kogod grad looks to streamline undergraduate gym experience

By Deanna Mudry | February 4

The launch of ‘Upace’ will allow students to view the occupancy of each gym and book machines before setting a foot through the door

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We KNOW Success shows off AU grads’ 88 percent employment rate

By Iulia Gheorghiu | February 3

AU is one of first schools to make its after-graduation data easily accessible online

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Freshman elected to fill vacant SG Senate Speaker role

By Lexie Morrison | February 3

Will Mascaro will take over as the Speaker of the Undergraduate Senate following Lars Emerson’s resignation last week.

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Arboretum staff works to ensure AU’s trees remain healthy

By Gabe Bichinho | February 3

Two trees on the main quad are in poor condition, but overall arboretum health remains good

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SG to advocate for mental health awareness

By Lexie Morrison | February 3

Chief of Staff William McNamara will organize an Out of the Darkness campus walk.

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AU’s Audio Production program is a “hidden gem”

By Katherine Saltzman | February 2

The program is ranked as one of the best in the country.

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Speaker of the Undergraduate Senate resigns amid “toxic” environment, extreme tensions in SG

By Jacquie Lee and Lexie Morrison | January 30

A student petitioned the Speaker at last meeting to change the “boys’ club” mentality of the Senate.

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Students gain new skills for addressing racial issues at teach-in

By Casey Ek | January 30

Teach-in provides students, faculty and staff with information on white privilege, skills for social change and conflict resolution.

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KPU Speaker William Clay Jr. (D) to speak on Feb. 10

By Freddy Rodriguez | January 28

Kennedy Political Union will bring Rep. Clay, to speak on issues related to Ferguson, Missouri, to campus.

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Fourteen stalking incidents reported to Public Safety since Welcome Week

By Amber Cohen | January 28

Crime reports are included in University disclosures, showing stalking as an “on-going threat” on campus.

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Muriel Bowser inaugurated as mayor of DC

By Cuneyt Dil | January 27

Muriel E. Bowser, SPA ‘00 alumna, is the first woman in 20 years to be mayor of the District of Columbia

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KPU selects speakers from same political family

By Deanna Mudry | January 27

Some students displeased that two members of the Cheney family have spoken at AU within the last 10 months

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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