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AU home to almost 300 clubs

By Aly Seidel · Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014

With almost 300 clubs, AU has a spot for everybody.

People stand near the Tenleytown Metro stop in 2014.

How to get around Washington, D.C.

By Kate Magill · Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014

Check out some of the most widely used forms of transportation to navigate D.C.

East Campus construction is underway

By Jordan-Marie Smith · Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014

The former Nebraska parking lot is fenced off and developing an underground garage to be part of the new East Campus.

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Repercussions vary in D.C. with marijuana decriminalization

By Samantha Hogan | August 18

AU will make no changes to its drug policies despite slightly relaxed D.C. laws

AU’s Tenley Campus is being renovated and expanded to house the Washington School of Law.

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Tenley construction has minor delays, still to open August 2015

By Samantha Hogan | August 18

Permitting, construction and logistical challenges cause remodeling hiccups at Tenley Campus.

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Eagle alum promoted to new position at Washington Post

By Jacquie Lee | August 18

Cailtin Moore to become new digital editor for pop culture team.

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Campuswide memo outlines new sexual assault prevention measures

By Lindsay Sandoval | August 15

AU overhauls student education program in wake of alleged sexual misconduct by disbanded fraternity

The AU-owned property at 4825 Glenbrook Road pictured in 2011, before it was demolished in 2012.

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Cleanup at Spring Valley extended to 2017

By Samantha Hogan | August 14

Army Corps of Engineers extends deadline to return 4825 Glenbrook Road back to AU

A construction sign at the former entrance to the Nebraska Avenue parking lot.

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Changes coming to parking permits at AU

By Kate Magill | August 14

The administration will maximize more limited campus parking spaces.

Current Political Communication students surround former SOC professor Dotty Lynch.

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SOC Professor Dotty Lynch passes away

By Jordan-Marie Smith | August 12

The influential executive in residence leaves behind a legacy steeped in politics.

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Tenleytown Safeway scheduled to close in 10 months

By Jordan-Marie Smith | August 11

The Whole Foods alternative is slated to close its doors in 10 months

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New Student Activities director to begin this fall

By Emily Clapp | August 6

Northwestern’s Dominic Greene joins AU as director of student activities for the fall 2014 school year.

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AU PhD candidate receives Fulbright-National Geographic Fellowship

By Tori Dalcourt | August 5

Erin Moriarty Harrelson will study the emerging culture of deaf Cambodians.

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Israel Study Abroad programs to continue despite conflict

By Aly Seidel | July 24

AU will continue its fall study abroad programs to Israel, despite escalating violence.

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DC raises minimum wage

By Jacquie Lee | July 22

Some students’ wages will rise thanks to the new legislation.

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Malicious burning in south side residence halls prompts investigation

By Samantha Hogan | July 16

Public Safety investigates unattended burners in two lounges, $500 reward for information

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Victim advocate added, AU to release common locations of illegal activities to DC Police

By Samantha Hogan and Kate Magill | July 15

Hanson updates campus community on continued efforts to address sexual violence.

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Alum Sarah McBride wins another award for LGBT activism

By Freddy Rodriguez | July 3

Alum Sarah McBride was awarded Metro Weekly’s ‘Next Generation Award’ for LGBT work

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Politico and School of Communication team up for journalism institute

By Jordan-Marie Smith | June 30

__The Politico Journalism Institute will begin its collaborative journalism institute with SOC in late July.

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National Association of Black Journalists adding AU chapter

By Amber Cohen | June 30

National Association of Black Journalists adding AU chapter

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.

Solutions by The State News