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

By Anagha Srikanth · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014

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.

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

By Cuneyt Dil · Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014

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

Photo of Kenneth Clayton. Courtesy of Slyvia Lane, Department of Corrections.

Update: Suspect snuck out during transport to Psychiatric Institute of Washington

By Freddy Rodriguez · Monday, Nov. 3, 2014

Students are advised to call 911 if they see the man.

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Nation’s capital inching closer to marijuana legalization

By Cuneyt Dil | November 3

Ballot measure would legalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana

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New cinema fraternity on campus

By Jillian O'Donohoe | October 31

AU is now home to a new chapter of the national cinema fraternity Delta Kappa Alpha through the School of Communication.

Melissa Bell, who co-founded Vox Media with Ezra Klein in early 2014.

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Founders of news site Vox speak at AU

By Merdie Nzanga | October 31

Melissa Bell and Yuri Victor discuss how their site helps journalists tell stories in the digital age

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SOC professor moves forward with lawsuit against AU

By Kate Magill | October 31

Maria Ivancin says her legal team has new evidence of age discrimination at AU

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AU Zero Waste aims to broaden student knowledge on organic composting

By Freddy Rodriguez | October 28

The Zero Waste program is a University program under facilities management that aims to stop sending waste from AU to landfills and incinerators by 2020.

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Budget will constrain Dav to only federal work study students

By Samantha Hogan | October 28

Students who lost their aid allotment let go to keep prices low at the Davenport Coffee Lounge.

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Journalists, ambassador debate ISIS at panel in SIS

By Suzanne Gaber | October 27

Students and professionals discuss how U.S. approaches terrorist threat.

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Washington Post blogger Chris Cillizza analyzes midterm elections at KPU event

By Mark Lieberman | October 25

The founder of The Fix answered student questions and tackled political issues on Oct. 23.

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Sex offense reported in North Side residence hall

By Kate Magill | October 24

Offense marks third on campus incident since the start of the semester

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Election Panel says women will be important in midterm elections

By Kim Szarmach | October 22

Approximately 100 students, faculty and members of the community met on Oct. 15 for a pre-election panel.

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Student Worker Alliance protests claims of Aramark worker rights abuse

By Samantha Hogan | October 21

Students speak up for dining service employees who are potentially being harassed at AU.

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Actress Geena Davis promotes women in media at All-American Weekend

By Kate Magill | October 21

Davis discussed her institute and the need for more female roles in T.V. and movies.

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For 83 percent of prospective students in 2013, GW had edge over AU

By Jillian O'Donohoe | October 21

A New York Times report says 83 percent of accepted students chose to attend GW over AU in 2013.

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SIS student dies after being hit by bus

By Freddy Rodriguez | October 21

AU student Lorena Gimenez passed away Sept. 25 after being hit by a bus at Huntington Metro station in northern Virginia.

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SG offers funding to clubs who participate in sexual assault prevention training

By Alexandra Morrison | October 20

The Student Government Undergraduate Senate passed two pieces of legislation on Sept. 7 continuing their focus on the prevention of sexual assault on campus.

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Alpha Chi Omega sorority hosting events to raise awareness of domestic violence

By Antoinette D’Addario | October 20

Alpha Chi Omega has plans for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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King’s College student arrested, alleged to have plotted terrorist attack

By Tori Dalcourt | October 19

A student was arrested in alleged terrorist plot at an AU study abroad location this week.

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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