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AU announces commencement speakers for spring 2014 ceremonies

By David Lim · Thursday, April 3, 2014

AU announced commencement speakers for the 2013-2014 academic year on April 1 on the AU commencement website. SOC – Katie Couric Katie Couric is a journalist who has hosted numerous programs throughout her career, including NBC’s “Today Show” and her own show “Katie”. AU will award Couric with a honorary doctorate of humane letters degree. Kogod – Paul J.

Sophia Wirth wins presidency in first all-female SG executive board

By Simbi Ntahobari and Kate Magill · Thursday, April 3, 2014

Sophia Wirth wins election with 38.4 percent of the vote and the student activity fee referendum passed.

AU alumnus runs for mayor

By Lindsay Sandoval · Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Reta Jo Lewis seeks Democratic nomination in D.C. Mayoral race.

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KPU to bring US Senator Richard Blumenthal

By Sadie Ruben | March 28

AU will welcome Senator Richard Blumenthal to campus as the next Kennedy Political Union speaker on March 31 at 7:30 p.m.

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TEDx to debut at AU

By David Lim | March 28

Only 100 tickets are available for a day of speaking events on innovation and globalization.

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Student Activity fee referendum amended for margin of error

By Simbi Ntahobari | March 28

The new changes may result in a distribution of 56 percent to SG and 22 percent each to AUCC and the Student Media Board.

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Dick Cheney denies war criminal allegations at KPU event

By Simbi Ntahobari | March 28

Former Vice President Dick Cheney spoke about his reputation as a war criminal, Syria, Crimea and the NSA’s surveillance during a KPU event.

Carlo Chavarría, '15, holds a sign as part of a protest against former Vice President Dick Cheney.

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Students gather outside of Bender Arena to protest Dick Cheney

By Kate Magill | March 28

SG Comptroller and other students hold a demonstration to protest former Vice President’s “war crimes.”

Top row, from left: Alex Hoffman, Sophia Wirth, Tyler Bowders, Poulami Banerji
Bottom row, from left: Abby Dunn, Caroline Ladzinski, Molly Kepner, Sarah Preston

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Meet your Student Government candidates

By Simbi Ntahobari and Kate Magill | March 27

Find out more about the candidates running for next year’s Student Government executive board and more.

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AU space expert shares award with Carl Sagan, Walter Cronkite

By Aly Seidel | March 27

The American Astronautical Society awarded Professor Howard McCurdy the JFK Astronautics Award.

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SG Senate Speaker to receive higher salary next year

By Kate Magill | March 27

SG will raise the speaker’s yearly stipend by $500 starting next year.

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Former Clinton press secretary reveals biggest regret

By Simbi Ntahobari | March 25

Mike McCurry discussed his regrets as press secretary and advice for students during a class talk.

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SG approves GEM fund for remainder of semester

By Kate Magill | March 21

President Pat Kelly approved the $4,000 fund to support multicultural programming for next seven weeks.

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Lilly Ledbetter emphasizes issues with gender wage gap

By David Lim | March 20

Advocate discusses her experiences with gender discrimination in the second KPU event of the semester.

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Q&A: Lilly Ledbetter

By David Lim | March 20

The Eagle sat down with Kennedy Political Union speaker Lilly Ledbetter to chat about equal pay, women in the workforce and advice to students.

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Dick Cheney to speak at AU

By Alejandro Alvarez | March 19

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney will deliver a speech at AU on March 27.

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AU closes for fifth snow day

By Suzanne Gaber | March 17

AU will be closed on March 17, according to an AU alert sent out at 5:20 a.m. Monday morning.

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Boil-water advisory lifted

By Zach C. Cohen and Kate Magill | March 7

Almost two days later, D.C. Water lifted the boil-water advisory for the Northwest region.

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Survey shows majority of AU graduates are employed

By Hannah Baber | March 7

A look at the 2012 census data shows that employment rates were high.

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Kerwin’s total compensation rises above $1 million

By David Lim | March 6

AU President Neil Kerwin received a total compensation of roughly $1.3 million in part due to deferred compensation.

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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