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"Babies and Briefcases" event promotes conversation on working moms

By Jordan-Marie Smith · Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

"Babies and Briefcases" was hosted by a panel of faculty, staff and a student who answered questions about managing the responsibilities of a family and a career.

Presentation describes life for veterans at AU

By Amber Cohen · Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

Veteran Services Administrator Valerie Verra gave her presentation, "American Veterans-- A Growing Student Population with Video," on Feb. 26.

CAUS holds alternative Founders' Day Ball in Tavern

By Jared Angle · Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

The alternative ball was held to accomodate students who did not receive one of the limited amount of tickets distributed for the official ball.

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Rep. Justin Amash calls for more youth involvement in libertarian movement

By David Lim | February 27

Amash, R-Mich., spoke about the role young people play in uniting the libertarian movement and the Republican Party.

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Snowe calls for bipartisan Senate

By Chloe Johnson | February 27

Former Sen. Olympia Snowe spoke at the University Club on Feb. 25 for the first time since leaving office. Much of her speech was focused on the divisions in Congress today and the dangers of uncertainty in legislature.

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Board of Trustees chair's "focus is on growing the endowment"

By David Lim and Tori Dalcourt | February 27

Board of Trustees Chairman Jeff Sine warned in a townhall Feb. 21 that social issues can distract from the University's focus on growing its endowment. "We are not stock pickers," the Chair of the Board of Trustees Jeff Sine said at the meeting. "Our focus is on growing the endowment." "We do not ...

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Adjunct professor selected for Google Journalism Fellowship

By Suzanne Gaber | February 25

Jan Boyles, a professor in the School of Communication, was one of seven winners chosen from more than 2,300 applicants.

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Tuition will increase 2.95 percent next year

By Heather Mongilio | February 24

The Board of Trustees approved AU's budget for the next two years, raising tuition and financial aid as well as investing less in AU's long-term fund.

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CAUS barricades door to Board of Trustees meeting

By Zach C. Cohen | February 22

Eight members of a protest group called the Coalition of American University Students (CAUS) blocked the door to Butler Boardroom Feb. 22 ahead of the AU Board of Trustees' final vote on the University budget for the next two years.

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Housing selection begins today

By Ean Marshall | February 21

Students can now begin to select their rooms if living on campus next year.

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“Bud” Burkhard remembered for dedication to University

By Chloe Johnson | February 21

Funeral services were held on Feb. 10 in Sykesville, Maryland for Fred “Bud” Burkhard, a special assistant to the provost.

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SG offers wait-list for students who didn’t receive Founders’ Day tickets

By Kierstyn Schneck | February 20

Student Government sold the first 100 Founders' Day Ball tickets fast, so they sent out a wait-list, which has already accumulated 400 students.

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Complaints about locker room cleanliness on the rise

By Emma Gatewood | February 20

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.

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Increased rat presence attributed to construction

By Amber Cohen | February 20

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.

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AU students rally against Keystone XL Pipeline, global warming

By Devin Mitchell | February 20

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.

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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