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AU Dems: SG reform is "not fair to the students"

By Kierstyn Schneck | January 27

AU College Democrats refused to endorse the Student Government constitutional reform in a statement released on Jan. 23.

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Founders' Day Ball to be at Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

By Jared Angle | January 25

SG will give out about 1,200 tickets to this year's Founders' Day Ball starting Feb. 4.

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Spring semester brings challenges for SG

By Kierstyn Schneck | January 23

Early semester challenges for SG include constitutional reform and website issues.

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New GPA system changes student grades

By Devin Mitchell | January 23

Registrar changes have been made to the GPA system, calculating "pluses" and "minuses" differently.

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Students experience inauguration first-hand

By Leigh Giangreco and Sydney Kashiwagi | January 23

AU students braved the cold to experience the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.

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Sarah's back: Out of office but still in the spotlight

By Leigh Giangreco | January 23

After a seven-month stint at the Victory Fund Institute, former student body president Sarah McBride returns to AU.

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New public health major only requires three years to graduate

By David Lim | January 23

AU introduced the Public Health Scholars Program, a new bachelor’s degree major, this year for the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Alumni discuss politics at inauguration party

By Amber Cohen | January 23

An inauguration celebration brought alumni, faculty and students to the Katzen Art Center to participate in a variety of panels, including "Gridlock on the Hill: How Congress Will Work with the President," "The Future of Obamacare" and "The Challenge of Tax Reform."

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Student Health Center sees high demand for flu vaccine

By Tori Dalcourt | January 23

The AU Student Health Center’s limited supply of flu shots is dwindling due to high demand. Approximately 2,300 influenza vaccinations have been administered to students, faculty and staff this season, according to Daniel Bruey, director of the Student Health Center. “With the media reports on ...

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AU creates sexuality and queer studies minor

By Jordan-Marie Smith | January 22

Student will be able to enroll in a minor studying sexuality and queer theory by fall 2013.

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AU's Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert collects money, canned goods

By Tori Dalcourt | January 21

Student groups raised $180 and collected canned goods at a Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert on Jan. 19 to support New Jersey and New York residents affected by the storm.

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AU residence halls prohibit subletting, even for Inauguration

By Suzanne Gaber | January 21

Those who planned to rent out their homes or dorm rooms for Inauguration are facing strict regulations.

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Over 2,000 out-of-state police officers sworn in at Bender Arena

By Samantha Hogan | January 20

The officers came from all over the country and were sworn in as U.S. deputy marshalls for the two days of inauguration events.

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Leave the backpack at home for Inauguration Day

By Lindsay Sandoval | January 20

If you don't want your chairs, food or dog confiscated at Inauguration Day, better leave them at home.

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How to get to the inaugural parade

By Tom House | January 19

Planning on going to inauguration parade? Here’s all the logistics you need to know before you head downtown and nab the best spots.

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North Hall renamed Cassell Hall

By Heather Mongilio | January 15

The building is named after the Cassell family, which donated $3 million in gifts to the University.

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SIS creates online graduate degree program

By Steven Murphy | January 13

The School of International Service and the company 2U, an online education provider, have partnered to create an online international relations masters program.

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