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Candidates fill policy gaps in raucous last DC mayoral debate

By Cuneyt Dil · Friday, Oct. 17, 2014

Frontrunner Muriel E. Bowser wins Ward 8 straw poll

Annual Security Report finds rise in aggravated assault

By Kate Magill and Bryan Park · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014

AU saw a sharp rise in the number of aggravated assaults on and near campus in the past year.

AU professors discuss effects of events in Ferguson

By Emily Bader · Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014

About 100 students, faculty and community members gathered for the panel discussion “Ferguson: Race, Law, and U.S. Society.”

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Tenley Campus completion delayed until Spring 2016

By Katherine Saltzman | October 15

Construction delays have pushed back the opening of the new WCL campus.

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Dining administrators take up veganism to help vegan dining option

By Brooke Evans | October 15

University administrators try out new diet to better relate to students

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Metro to begin pilot program for new payment methods

By Rachel Falek | October 14

Passengers will be able to use credit or debit cards as part of the pilot program.

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AU Queers and Allies celebrates LGBT Month with screenings, stories

By Kristen Sorensen | October 13

There will be fewer events to celebrate this year’s LGBT History Month, but it is on purpose.

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SG President advocates for more student space in MGC

By Ashira Naftalia Greer | October 13

The former home of SOC could one day be a student union area.

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For D.C.’s mayoral candidates, the past matters

By Cuneyt Dil | October 13

At their latest debate on Oct. 2 hosted by WAMU 88.5 at NPR, the three mayoral candidates sparred over affordable housing, employment and education, among other topics.

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Washington Post reporter Chris Cillizza to speak at AU

By Mark Lieberman | October 7

KPU and SOC, in association with the Washington Post, will host an American Forum in McKinley on Oct. 23.

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AU Game Design professors participate in White House Game Jam

By Casey Ek | October 6

Three professors invited to create an educational video game at the White House.

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AUSG hosts climate change panel

By Freddy Rodriguez | October 6

President Sophia Wirth led a discussion on increasing AU’s environmental awareness on campus

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Professor hosts first “Perch Talk” for new students

October 3

School of Communication professor Scott Talan hosted the first of his monthly “Perch Talks” on Sept. 17.

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Students can now hire advisors for student conduct cases

By Lindsay Sandoval | October 2

AU implements changes to Student Conduct Code as part of sexual assault prevention efforts.

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Student Government to advocate for greater mental health awareness

By Alexandra Morrison | October 1

The Student Government Undergraduate Senate voted unanimously Sept. 28 to pass a new initiative that advocates for a larger focus on mental health issues and services available to students on campus.

Photo: AU students line up for the People’s Climate March in New York City on Sept. 21.

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AU students journey to NYC for People’s Climate March

By Alejandro Alvarez | October 1

Students join over 300,000 people in attending one of the largest climate change marches in history

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SG, students focus on transparency need in budget process

By Zoe Morgan | September 30

Students and SG members identified financial aid and the endowment as two areas that need to be more public.

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The Talon might fold after financial instability

By Jordan-Marie Smith | September 29

AU’s student-run yearbook faces one last year in its contract

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Car accident in Ward Circle sends one to the hospital

By Cuneyt Dil | September 27

Metropolitan Police Department and Park Police responded to a single vehicle accident on Ward Circle around 1:35 a.m.

Gallery: Courtney Radsch Speaks about the Defense of Journalists

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Journalist discusses dangers facing reporters with AU students

By Merdie Nzanga | September 23

The advocacy director for the Committee to Protect Journalists spoke at AU on Sept. 10.

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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