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On Stands Now: They said no

By Suzanne Gaber · Friday, Dec. 5, 2014

After two years of student activism against fossil fuels, the Board of Trustees announced Nov. 21 that AU will not divest from fossil fuel investments.

Students gather in MGC basement during tornado warning.

On Stands Now: AU Alerts questioned

By Kimberley Szarmach · Friday, Dec. 5, 2014

Students are questioning the efficiency and comprehensiveness of AU’s emergency procedures and AU’s Alert System following a series of alerts this semester.

About 200 students marched around campus in "The Darkening," a rally in solidarity with the nationwide "Black Lives Matter" movement.

Over 200 students march to support Black Lives Matter movement

By Samantha Hogan · Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014

Students advocate for more administrative reaction to national race issues.

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Amid unrest in Ferguson, AU student journalist arrested and detained

By Mark Lieberman | November 25

Trey Yingst is covering the protests for his multimedia news operation News2Share.

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Divestment struck down

By Cuneyt Dil | November 21

The Board of Trustees decided against divesting from fossil fuels at its Nov. 21 meeting.

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SG Undergraduate Senate approves rollover fund allocation

By Emily Bader | November 20

The Student Media Board and AUCC will each receive $11,000.

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Undergraduate Senate elects another new speaker

By Emily Bader | November 17

Mike Wang has been removed as speaker after three weeks in office.

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Student task force rolls out sexual assault policy recommendations

By Kate Magill | November 14

AUSG President unveils recommendations, including mandatory student sexual assault education.

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AU helps Carry That Weight

By Jacquie Lee | November 14

Students Against Sexual Violence lead campus fight against sexual and domestic violence.

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Panel on ISIS discusses causes, effects of terrorist group

By Matthew Barry | November 14

Professors and writers discuss global terrorism in Delta Phi Epsilon hosted event.

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D.C. chief of police Cathy Lanier speaking at AU on Nov. 24

By Mark Lieberman | November 11

KPU’s latest event will be a discussion of the police’s role in the community.

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ON STANDS NOW: Effectiveness of smoking ban in doubt

By Kimberley Szarmach | November 11

A year after AU implemented its campus wide smoking ban on Aug. 15, 2013, administrators are evaluating the outcome of the new policy with many students questioning its effectiveness.

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ON STANDS NOW: AU mobilizes for looming flu season

By Jillian O'Donohoe | November 11

As the weather starts to get colder, the AU community will be mobilized on all levels in order keep as many people as healthy as possible during the impending flu season.

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ON STANDS NOW: Women's rugby looks ahead to bright future

By Kimberley Szarmach | November 11

On the corner of Van Ness Street and Nebraska Avenue, amid the impatient beeping of car horns and the passing baselines of pop radio songs, the AU women’s club rugby team practiced in a small, triangular expanse of grass that serves as their pitch. Rush hour’s distractions didn’t impair the focus of the team members as they transitioned from drill to drill.

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Flipped car stops traffic on Massachusetts Avenue

By Cuneyt Dil | November 5

A vehicle flipped before landing near the curb on Massachusetts Avenue.

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Muriel Bowser wins race for D.C. mayor, Initiative 71 passes

By Cuneyt Dil | November 4

Councilmember and AU alumnus, Muriel E. Bowser (D) won the race for D.C. mayor Tuesday night, overcoming a competitive challenge from councilmember David A. Catania

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Live results from the D.C. election

November 4

Check here for results on Initiative 71, which is the ballot measure on marijuana legalization, and the D.C. mayoral debate.

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Get to Know the Arab Student Association

By Freddy Rodriguez | November 4

ASA brings Arab culture and politics to campus

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ON STANDS NOW: AU students continue to study abroad despite risks

By Anagha Srikanth | November 4

In recent years, the world that Americans see through the news has become increasingly scary. Yet year after year, students flock to AU with the intent of studying abroad in many of these areas.

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Live-Blog: Polls open for D.C. voters

By Cuneyt Dil | November 4

Follow this post throughout the day for live updates on the election.

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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