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Complaints about locker room cleanliness on the rise

By Emma Gatewood · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

Lifeguards and athletes have complained about the hygiene of both the public locker and swim team locker rooms, questioning the University on how it plans to address their concerns.

Increased rat presence attributed to construction

By Amber Cohen · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

Because of the recent construction on campus, students have spotted a growing number of rats. Facilities Management said they have it under control, preventing further infestation.

Students called on President Barack Obama to reject the pipelineâ€™s development.

AU students rally against Keystone XL Pipeline, global warming

By Devin Mitchell · Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013

AU students join the "Forward on Climate" rally on the National Mall to urge President Barack Obama to reject the Keystone XL Pipeline and combat climate change.

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Ward Circle accidents raise concerns about area’s safety

By Steven Murphy | February 20

After a recent string of multiple car accidents, including a shuttle bus crash and a hit-and-run, the AU community has begun to raise awareness of danger at Ward Circle.

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Student Worker Alliance maintains support for adjuncts during contract negotiations

By Devin Mitchell | February 20

“Roses are red, violets are blue. Give our adjuncts a rise, it’s the right thing to do.” The Student Worker Alliance protested on behalf of adjunct faculty working without contracts.

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Spring SG elections might be put on hold

By Kierstyn Schneck | February 20

The spring elections may be delayed due to Student Government postponing the vote on the Board of Election's new spring election policies.

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Rachel Maddow to speak in Bender April 21

By Suzanne Gaber | February 20

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow will speak in Bender Arena April 21 at 3 p.m. at a Kennedy Political Union event.

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Crime Alert: Another malicious burning on the LA Quad

February 20

The Department of Public Safety reports that a stuffed animal was lit on fire on the Letts/Anderson Quad at midnight Feb. 20.

Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, retired last year, citing increased politics on the Hill.

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Former Sen. Olympia Snowe to speak at AU

By Amber Cohen | February 19

Olympia Snowe, a former Republican senator from Maine, will speak in the University Club on Feb. 25 in Kennedy Political Union's first speaker event of the semester.

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State Dept. activist talks youth empowerment

By Tori Dalcourt | February 13

AU students and faculty attend a lecture where the U.S. Department of State informed them on how to be involved in civil engagements.

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New master’s program teaches sustainable business management

By Patricia Yacob | February 13

The Kogod School of Business has created the first interdisciplinary and business-based sustainable management master’s program in the country that focuses on skills that their students can apply to the working field.

The AU College Moderates seek to challenge the schoolâ€™s right-left politics.

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Politics at AU seek shift to center

By Emily Clapp | February 13

A new political club called AU College Moderates seeks to bridge the gap between the polarized views of Democrats and Republicans.

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Tenleytown candidate for D.C. Council outfunds his opponents

By Lindsay Sandoval | February 13

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E Commissioner, Matt Frumin, works hard to raise funds for the Tenleytown area early on in the city councilmember election.

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New committee to examine student activity fee distribution

By Tori Dalcourt | February 13

AU students are forming a committee to evaluate the distribution of student activity fee funds.

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SIS houses foundation supporting study abroad in China

By Devin Mitchell | February 13

SIS encourages students to study abroad to China with the 100,000 Strong Foundation.

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SG Senate calls for ban of “offensive” clothing in University fitness centers

By Kierstyn Schneck | February 13

The Undergraduate Senate passed a resolution on Feb. 10 to ban offensive items in University fitness centers in response to a Phi Sigma Kappa shirt worn in Jacobs Fitness Center encouraging sorority girls not to eat.

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Firelake Grill to replace Ruby Tuesday’s space on Van Ness Street

By Sarah Preston | February 13

A new all- American restaurant in Tenleytown, Firelake Grill, is scheduled to open in April

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Shuttle collides with cement truck near North Side stop

By Heather Mongilio and Samantha Hogan | February 13

No students were injured in the minor crash.

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SG constitutional reform fails

By Kierstyn Schneck | February 12

Student Government’s structure will remain the same after the SG constitutional reform referendum failed to pass Feb. 12.

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Car strikes two students on Massachusetts Avenue

By Samantha Hogan | February 11

Two female students were struck at the same time by a white Prius outside of Katzen Arts Center on Feb. 11.

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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