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School of Public Affairs considering SG bill to fund unpaid internships

By Jacquie Lee · Monday, March 2, 2015

The Dean’s Office in SPA is exploring the practicality and funding questions surrounding paying or aiding students with out of pocket expenses required when interning

Committee explains budget process at open forum

By Zoe Morgan · Monday, March 2, 2015

The University Budget Committee spoke with students about how it will determine next year’s budget

A downed tree on Massachusetts Avenue block traffic on March 1.

Fallen tree blocks Massachusetts Avenue

By Anagha Srikanth and Bryan Park · Sunday, March 1, 2015

Two cars crashed into a fallen tree just in front of 4200 of Massachusetts Ave. around 6:15 p.m. on March 1. Police arrived on the scene after the drivers and passengers had evacuated their vehicles and blocked off a section of Massachusetts Avenue.

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Green Teaching program helps professors lessen carbon footprints

By Brooke Evans | February 27

In the last 7 years, 400 professors have gone green.

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Film fraternity settles into new home, recruits first class

By Deanna Mudry | February 26

AU’s film fraternity Delta Kappa Alpha recruited its first class this semester.

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White privilege, jail pipelines to be examined at upcoming student workshop

By John Bassney | February 25

Teach in for Justice will host a second series of workshops and panel discussions as the conversation regarding race on campus and in the U.S. continues, Feb. 25.

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Law students transfer in response to WCL’s fall in rankings

By Tori Dalcourt | February 25

Poor job prospects among graduates injure school’s rankings

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AU student and volunteer EMT hospitalized after car accident

By Jillian O'Donohoe | February 25

Student Sydney Marshall and one other remain in the hospital after being hit while responding to another accident last Sunday

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Humanities Lab offers students an alternative learning experience in a hyper-political science region

By Katherine Saltzman | February 24

Guest lectures and performances related to media and geographies to be offered during the spring 2015 semester

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AU alum suspected in murder-suicide

By Katherine Saltzman | February 24

Wajih Mazloum, ‘08, and his girlfriend found dead on Feb. 1

Former First Lady Laura Bush speaks at a Bush Institute event celebrating International Women's Day.

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Former first lady to accept WONK of the Year award

By Jillian O'Donohoe | February 23

Laura Bush has been announced as 2015’s WONK of the Year.

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Tenley law school campus construction continues on schedule

By Kim Szarmach | February 23

All main building structures have been completed and project set for completion Spring 2016

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Administration may re-examine campus alcohol policy

By Zoe Morgan | February 23

University administration could revisit ban on alcohol with construction of East Campus housing.

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The American dream, not so green

By Kim Szarmach | February 20

As AU's composting partner stops receiving waste, all of University's organic material is being sent to landfills.

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SG to advocate for 2.7 percent tuition increase

By Lexie Morrison | February 20

The Undergraduate Senate passes bill on Feb. 8 to align with a group promoting tuition freeze, but still plans to promote slight increase

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Predicted snow, sleet will not cancel Founder’s Day Ball

By Samantha Hogan | February 20

SG does not plan to cancel the ball despite slick roads and potential snow and freezing rain on Saturday

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SG member resigns for failing to hold himself to “proper standards”

By Jacquie Lee | February 18

Another member of the Undergraduate Senate resigns for the use of offensive language, another member leaves due to external commitments.

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AU closes Tuesday, D.C. declares snow emergency

By Cuneyt Dil | February 17

TDR, Eagles Nest to remain open; traveling in the city discouraged

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After Board of Trustees said ‘No,’ AU students still invested in divestment

By Sam Bermas-Dawes | February 16

Students plan to continue working with AU’s administration to push for the removal of fossil fuel from AU’s investment portfolios

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Munitions report to be released March 10

By Katherine Saltzman | February 16

Kreeger and Watkins Halls to be reviewed for further cleanup of WWI weapons materials.

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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