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U.S. President John F. Kennedy gives his historic speech entitled \"A Strategy for Peace\" at Reeves Athletic Field during the 49th AU commencement.
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50 years later, groundbreaking JFK speech remembered

June 11

Fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy shifted his administration's policy toward peace as he delivered his commencement speech to AU's graduating class of 1963. Kennedy gave his "Strategy of Peace" address on June 10, 1963 while the United States was in the midst of a stalemate with the Soviet ...

TKE brothers allegedly abandoned blindfolded pledges in Cabin John Regional Park in mid-February.
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TKE under investigation for hazing

By Rachel Karas | April 25

AU's chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon is the subject of a University hazing investigation for the second time in the past year, according to members of the fraternity. Some of the alleged hazing includes forcing pledges to march 10 miles, drink alcohol and smoke marijuana.

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University welcomes first new Panhellenic sorority in 20 years

By Devin Mitchell | April 25

Alpha Xi Delta will be the newest National Panhellenic Council social sorority to start at AU next year, according to Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life Curtis Burrill. The sorority is the newest NPC addition to the University since Chi Omega joined in 1993. “This is really exciting,” ...

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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