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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

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

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

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,” ...


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No renewal for Schaler stirs debate

A group of students protested on April 24 against the University’s decision not to renew the contract of Assistant Professor Jeffrey Schaler. Schaler taught in the Department of Justice, Law and Society starting in 1990, according to his university profile. During this time, he received a mix of ...


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Anita Bonds wins at-large D.C. Council seat amid low turnout

Interim At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds will keep her seat on the D.C. Council for the next term, beating out five other challengers in a special election on April 23. Bonds, the D.C. Democratic Party chair and former senior government official under former Mayor Marion Barry, assumed the temporary ...


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RHA to hold special election after president-elect resigns

Residence Hall Association president-elect Alex McQuade resigned April 21 to accept a position as a resident assistant in Nebraska Hall, according to an RHA press release. This resignation triggered a special election for his replacement that will be held between April 25 and 26. The RHA constitution ...






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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