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The words “Property is Theft” was found painted near a staircase in the Ward Circle Building.

Graffiti found in Ward

By Samantha Hogan · Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014

Two walls in Ward Circle Building were vandalized with black paint on Jan. 14.

SIS professor loses battle with cancer

By Sadie Ruben · Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014

Professor Robert Pastor fought cancer for three and a half years after he was told he had only six months to live.

The new School of Communication building opened Jan. 6.

New SOC home opens

By Kate Magill · Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014

The new home for SOC had a soft open on Jan. 6, but will be fully functional for classes by the beginning of the spring semester.

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Rep. Elijah Cummings to speak at AU

By David Lim | January 12

The Congressman will speak as part of the Office of University Chaplain’s R. Bruce Poynter lecture program during Dr. Martin Luther King Week 2014.

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Top AU administrator loses battle with cancer at 68

By Jared Angle | January 8

Donald Myers, who served as AU’s chief financial officer, Vice President and Treasurer for more than 30 years, died due to cancer on Jan. 6.

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Missing AU adjunct professor found dead

By Kate Magill | January 5

Family member confirmed the body found was Ph.D. candidate Adel Ait-Ghezala.

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AU responds to Anderson Cooper’s ‘wonk’ blunder

By David Lim | January 2

‘Wonk of The Year’ recipient Anderson Cooper admits he does not understand the meaning of the award during a national television broadcast on Dec. 31.

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Three Africa study abroad programs to close

By Jared Angle | December 22

The study abroad programs in Ghana, Senegal and South Africa will close due to administrative changes and academic quality.

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Former AU grad professor dies at 106

By Kate Magill | December 22

Abolghassem Ghaffari was a renowned mathematician and first Iranian to work for NASA.

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Longtime AU professor and alum passes away

By Samantha Hogan | December 22

Richard Smolka taught political science at AU in SPA for more than 30 years.

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Math professor dies after 20 years of teaching

By Molly Morabito | December 18

Edmund B. McCue taught at AU from 1964 to 1989 in the mathematics and statistics department.

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Local owner asks for help finding missing dog

By Sadie Ruben | December 15

Owner seeks students’ help in finding lost dog named Havoc.

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Starbucks set to open this January

By Sadie Ruben | December 12

Starbucks will open an on-campus location under the tunnel this January.

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Robbery occurs at Greenberg Theater, AU Alert sent out

By Amber Cohen | December 12

No weapons were used in the robbery, according to an AU Alert.

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Student groups hold live tweet-chat about being black at AU

By Lindsay Sandoval | December 12

Students used #BBAU to join a live tweet of what it is like to be a black student at AU.

An AU Public Safety officer stands outside Gray Hall after D.C. police searched the building.

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Gun scare sparks on-campus lockdown

By Amber Cohen and Jared Angle | December 11

After two hours of lockdown, AU Public Safety and D.C. police determined the suspected gunman was an off-duty policeman.

Two police officers stand outside Gray Hall after D.C. Metropolitan Police Department searched the building.

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Campus lockdown cleared after gunman scare

By Amber Cohen and Jared Angle | December 11

A gunman was spotted on the AU campus, according to an AU alert.

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AU closed for snow all day

By Suzanne Gaber | December 10

AU closed Dec. 10 due to inclement weather, causing exams to be delayed until Wednesday.

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NBC to air students’ show in January

By Sonia Ledwith | December 10

Students in a TV Studio Production class have been working to develop a 16 episode show called Operation W.A.T.E.R. that will be aired on NBC.

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AU closed until 11 a.m.

By Chloe Johnson | December 9

AU will be closed until 11 a.m. this morning, disrupting finals schedule and other offices on campus.

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