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Car accident in Ward Circle sends one to the hospital

By Cuneyt Dil · Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014

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

Journalist discusses dangers facing reporters with AU students

By Merdie Nzanga · Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014

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

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas to speak at AU

By Cuneyt Dil · Monday, Sept. 22, 2014

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, filmmaker and immigration activist Jose Antonio Vargas will speak at AU on Oct. 6.

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AU ends licensing agreements due to unsafe work environments

By Kate Magill | September 22

AU has ceased its licensing partnerships with two apparel companies and suspended its partnership with a third.

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D.C. mayoral candidates clash at first debate

By Cuneyt Dil | September 22

D.C. mayoral candidates Muriel E. Bowser (D), David A. Catania (I) and Carol Schwartz (I) took part in a debate Sept. 18 at AU.

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Eagle’s Nest and Starbucks will close at 10 p.m.

By Samantha Hogan | September 18

Water pipe and boiler repair will cut off hot water and close tunnel food options.

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D.C. Mayoral Debate live blog

By Cuneyt Dil | September 18

D.C. mayoral candidates Muriel Bowser, David A. Catania and Carol Schwartz debate at AU for their first general election forum together.

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Almost half of first year students assigned to temporary triples

By Samantha Hogan | September 17

More students accepted AU admissions offers and stress the demand for on-campus housing

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AU commemorates 9/11 with candlelight vigil

By Bryan Park | September 17

Student Government and Kay Spiritual Center join to remember victims

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AU East Campus construction begins

By Bryan Park | September 17

The new addition to campus set to begin construction.

Activists demonstrate in Washington, DC, in support of Michael Brown and Ferguson on Sept. 6.

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Students, professors discuss Ferguson protests

By Cuneyt Dil | September 12

Discussion gives students chance to share own experiences and concerns about Ferguson.

Gallery: David Plouffe, Stephanie Cutter speak at AU

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Plouffe, Cutter open KPU programing for the year

By David Lim | September 11

Pair discuss life after politics, 2016 presidential race

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Fossil Free AU to participate in People's Climate March

By Alex Seibel | September 11

Students headed to New York City to protest for climate change awareness

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AU End Deathtraps Coalition delivers letter to Kerwin’s office

By Kate Magill | September 9

The Coalition hosted a protest outside of AU President Neil Kerwin’s office Sept. 5.

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AU student sexually assaulted in residence hall during Welcome Week

By Samantha Hogan | September 8

Public Safety released its first crime alert of the semester on Aug. 23.

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TDR expanded and renovated for new school year

By Brooke Evans | September 8

Students offered more menu options with partially redesigned dining hall

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AU to host D.C. Mayoral Forum Sept. 18

By Cuneyt Dil | September 7

Bowser to attend her first debate of general election at AU

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Update: Pitts awaiting grand jury hearing

By Suzanne Gaber and Kate Magill | September 4

Video shows fire allegedly started by AU professor David Pitts.

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Man injured in car accident on Nebraska Avenue

By Samantha Hogan | September 4

EMTs attended to a male after a car was rear-ended between Ward Circle and the Nebraska Shuttle Stop.

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Geena Davis to speak at All-American Weekend

By Kate Magill | August 29

KPU will host Academy Award winner Geena Davis in Bender Arena on Oct. 18.

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