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Two Coca-Cola vending machines in Asbury were seen vandalized with black spray paint on Nov. 25.

Vandals strike more Coke machines in Asbury

By Samantha Hogan · Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Two vending machines were vandalized on the first floor of Asbury Hall on March 28.

'Malicious' fire set on Tenley campus

By Devin Mitchell · Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Getting to know your candidates for RHA

By Devin Mitchell · Tuesday, April 2, 2013

The Residence Hall Association serves as a community government for residents at AU. RHA advocates on behalf for residents, programs events for them, and seeks to create a sense of community among those living in the residence halls.

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Student Government Elections: Candidate Profiles

By Kierstyn Schneck and Chloe Johnson | April 2

Student Government elections began April 2 for the next academic year. SG serves as the chief advocate for students to the administration. Here's a round-up of every candidate on the ballot.

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SG polling tent up on campus

By Kierstyn Schneck | April 2

The SG Board of Elections will set up a polling place tent for the first time in recent memory to encourage more students to vote, BOE chair Douglas Bell said. The polling place tent will be on the Quad on April 2 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and April 3 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The tent will include ...

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Crime Alert: Malicious burning on Tenley Campus

April 1

The Department of Public Safety reports that a bathroom stall in Capital Hall was damaged by fire on March 31.

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Calendar of Easter Events

March 29

March 29 Good Friday • Methodist / 2 p.m. / Meditate on the last words of Jesus Christ with AU Methodists. / Kay Spiritual Life Center Chapel • Catholic / 2:15 p.m. / Stations of the cross. / Kay Spiritual Life Center / Fr. Carlos Quijano / chaplain@aucatholic.net • Catholic / 3 to ...

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Student forms Race for Hope team to raise money for brain cancer research

By Alex Seibel | March 28

This article has been updated with a correction. The final quote was originally published incomplete. While most AU students will be focused on their potential exam scores during finals week, Jeremy Smith will be focused on a different number: $50,000 and how many lives it could save from cancer. Smith ...

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LIVE: ATV/Eagle SG Presidential Debate

March 28

Watch the live stream of the 2013 Student Government Presidential Debate, co-hosted by ATV and The Eagle.

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Exploring AU's alert, security policies

By Heather Mongilio | March 28

How well is AU prepared for an emergency situation like the recent gun incident on campus?

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WCL students circulate online petition to oust dean following drop in rankings

By Tori Dalcourt | March 28

Washington College of Law students and alumni have started a petition on Change.org for the removal of Dean Claudio Grossman and a complete overhaul of the Office of Career and Professional Development.

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The Eagle joins Student Media Board

By Suzanne Gaber | March 28

The Student Media Board voted unanimously March 17 to accept The Eagle as an official member.

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Manager fired for selling Girl Scout cookies at Eagle’s Nest

By Amber Cohen and Tori Dalcourt | March 28

Bon Appétit Retail Service Manager Tracy Lewis was fired from her position on Feb. 18 for selling Girl Scout cookies for her 12-year-old daughter in Eagles Nest.

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McKinley construction progressing faster than expected

By Steven Murphy | March 28

Renovations to the McKinley Building that will house the School of Communication will be completed two months earlier than originally planned.

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Students weigh in on Supreme Court Proposition 8 case

By Suzanne Gaber | March 28

Students speak out about the Supreme Court Proposition 8 case.

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Single BOE member will oversee spring SG elections, accept write-in candidates

By Kierstyn Schneck | March 28

Elections Trusteeship Council Disbands, BOE Chair Takes over Elections

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AU Dems ballot recount reveals tie, winner unchanged

By Tori Dalcourt | March 28

AU College Democrats said that there was a ballot counting error after announcing the new executive director as Tripp Frank.

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Fossil fuel divestment to move to student referendum vote

By Kierstyn Schneck | March 28

Students will be able to vote on University divestment from fossil fuel stocks on April 2 and 3 after the Undergraduate Senate approved the “Referendum on a Fossil Free American University” on March 24.

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Leonard Hall entrance to temporarily close for construction

By Steven Murphy | March 28

Due to Cassel Hall construction, Leonard Hall students will be banned from using the main entrance to the building.

$MPD and Secret Service vehicles sat outside of Eagle\'s Nest as police officers investigated the crime.$

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Police: Man with gun on campus may be part of love triangle

By Stefanie Dazio , Heather Mongilio and Jared Angle | March 22

Both MPD and Secret Service officials responded to the scene at around 7:04 p.m.

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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