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Club sports teams’ frustration grows over field use policies

By Chloe Johnson · Friday, Oct. 25, 2013

Recent construction has made getting practice time on AU-owned fields a challenge for most club sports teams.

Cooper gives his speech to a packed audience in Bender Arena during All American Weekend on Oct. 19.

Anderson Cooper accepts AU award, unsure if he is a 'wonk'

By Suzanne Gaber · Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper was honored with AU’s “Wonk of the Year” award in front of a massive crowd in Bender Arena on Oct. 19.

Q&A with two alums

By Amber Cohen · Friday, Oct. 18, 2013

EXTENDED VERSION: An extended version of the print edition in whichThe Eagle chatted with four AU alumni about their post-graduation lives from career successes to advice for current students.

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Law professor by day, gubernatorial candidate by night

By Tori Dalcourt | October 18

ON STANDS NOW: After serving as Attorney General of Maryland for the past seven years, an adjunct professor at WCL is running for governor.

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Gay in Russia

By Alex Seibel | October 18

ON STANDS NOW: LGBT students who study abroad in Russia do not have the same legal protections and social comforts provided in the United States.

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SOC professor takes AU to court

By Heather Mongilio | October 18

ON STANDS NOW: A professor is suing AU for breach of contract and age discrimination after she was denied tenure.

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AU warns against rabid raccoons

By Samantha Hogan | October 14

Two racoons with confirmed cases of rabies were sighted near University grounds on Oct. 2 and 3, according to an Oct. 10 University-wide memo from Dean of Students Rob Hradsky.

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Student Health Center begins offering free flu shots

By Molly Morabito | October 12

A guide to the different types of flu shots offered this year to the AU community.

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AU professors back Yellen’s federal appointment

By Sadie Ruben | October 10

Twelve economics professors sign a letter in support of Janet Yellen’s appointment as the chair of the Federal Reserve .

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McKinley walkway to stay blocked

By Katherine Saltzman | October 10

Closure of walkway between the McKinley Building and Bender Library will last at least another week.

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Forcible sex offenses and alcohol violations rise in 2012

By Suzanne Gaber and Heather Mongilio | October 9

The number of forcible sex offenses rose from two in 2011 to seven in 2012, according to the Annual Security Report that was released on Oct. 1.

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Internships, class credit put on hold after government shutdown

By Sonia Ledwith | October 8

Many students’ internships have been put on hold following the government shutdown on Oct. 1, possibly jeopardizing class credit for some.

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IT problems delay SG elections

By Rebecca Zisser | October 8

Student Government elections were delayed following technology issues that prevent students from voting.

Jack Cassell (left) speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Cassell Hall with Stafford Cassell Jr. (right) on Sept. 27.

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Q&A: Jack Cassell

By Suzanne Gaber | October 7

Cassell Hall’s new, buzzworthy donor chats with The Eagle about his time at AU.

ANC Commissioners Rory Slatko (left) poses with Joe Wisniewski (right) for a picture in 2012.

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More students take on local DC politics

By Sonia Ledwith | October 7

Eight D.C. students ran for office in 2012, an increase from three years prior.

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Anderson Cooper tickets sell out in 15 seconds

By Alex Greco | October 7

Tickets to the KPU event featuring Anderson Cooper sold out in less than a minute.

Fiona Decaudin leads an early morning PT session in 2010.

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ROTC students' pay, training halted for government shutdown

By Mary Perez | October 7

Training and compensation for members of AU’s Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program came to a halt because of the Oct. 1 government shutdown.

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WMATA considers changing 96 Metrobus

By Katherine Saltzman | October 4

The 96 metrobus may stop running between Tenleytown and Capitol Heights.

Paul Tergat (third from right) competes in a race for Kenya.

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Olympic medalist to speak at AU

By Alex Greco | October 4

Olympic medalist Paul Tergat will speak in the School of International Service Founder’s Room on Oct. 10.

College students regularly consume large amounts of caffeine daily.

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Fact or fiction: caffeine addiction on college campuses

By Rain Freeman | October 3

The term addiction, as opposed to dependence, is incorrectly used to describe students’ use of caffeine.

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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