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

Former Sen. Olympia Snowe to speak at AU

By Amber Cohen · Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013

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.

State Dept. activist talks youth empowerment

By Tori Dalcourt · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

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

New master’s program teaches sustainable business management

By Patricia Yacob · Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013

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.

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Man locks himself in University dark room

By Amber Cohen and Heather Mongilio | February 10

A man was apprehended by Public Safety after locking himself inside the University darkroom.

A student snapped this picture of a chair on fire in the LA Quad on Feb. 7 at 9:56 p.m.

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Crime Alert: Malicious burning on the LA Quad

By Hoai-Tran Bui | February 8

The Department of Public Safety reports that two individuals set a chair ablaze Feb. 7 at approximately 10 p.m. on the Letts/Anderson Quad.

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First snow dustings excite freshmen

By Alex Seibel | February 6

For some AU Students, this winter was the first time they saw snowfall.

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Financial troubles have plagued The Eagle since 2010

By Suzanne Gaber | February 6

After 88 years of printing, The Eagle plans to slowly transition to a Web-only publication. “The Eagle will build towards a stronger Web presence next semester to ensure it remains a force for journalism on campus” Eagle Editor-in-Chief Zach Cohen said. The newspaper has struggled financially ...

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Upperclassmen receive more housing opportunities

By David Lim | February 6

AU Housing & Dining Programs will allocate an additional 100 on-campus housing spaces for upperclassmen in the fall 2013 semester. The University anticipates an increased demand for on-campus housing with the completion of Cassell Hall and the additions to Nebraska Hall for the fall 2013 semester, ...

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SG committee to explore University investments

By Kierstyn Schneck | February 6

SG creates committees that let students see where their tuition dollars are going and encourages students to participate in this investigation.

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AU keeps close eye on flu

By Amber Cohen | February 6

Housing and Dining Programs searching for more ways to prevent the flu and keep students healthy.

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College Democrats and Republicans join to fight national debt

By Peter Seremetis | February 6

Educating AU students on the national debt crisis is a task AU College Democrats and College Republicans have taken upon themselves.

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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