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AU alum Ki'tay Davidson passes away

By Kim Szarmach | December 17

The disability justice activist passed away in his sleep on Dec. 2.

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Removal of chemical munition on AU property continuing this month

By Samantha Hogan | December 11

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers resumed work on Dec. 1 to clean up and remove possible chemical munition on AU’s property.

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AU completes severing of ties with unsafe factories in Bangladesh

By Samantha Hogan | December 11

The University will no longer carry apparel manufactured by JanSport.

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On Stands Now: AU Debate Team stretches mind, promotes diversity

By Samantha Hogan | December 5

Weekly competitions keep students on their toes and promote quick, intelligent thinking.

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On Stands Now: They said no

By Suzanne Gaber | December 5

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.

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On Stands Now: AU Alerts questioned

By Kimberley Szarmach | December 5

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

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Over 200 students march to support Black Lives Matter movement

By Samantha Hogan | December 3

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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