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SG allows student vote on new constitution

By Maddi Pariser · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

The Student Government Senate bypassed the Judicial Board’s rules, declaring that the student body would vote on the new constitution, regardless of previous rules requiring two-thirds of the student body to vote.

Kerwin’s salary increases by about $31,000 annually

By Paige Jones · Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

Kerwin’s salary has increased by almost $31,000 from fiscal years 2009 to 2011.

First Costco in D.C. opens

By Suzanne Gaber · Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012

Located on Market Street NE, the opening of the store attracted many D.C. residents, among them Vice President Joe Biden.

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University Center: new system will speed up, simplify event-scheduling process

By Kierstyn Schneck | December 4

The UC has upgraded the event scheduling tool R25 to 25Live, which will go into use on Dec. 7.

$Egyptian-born Salam Tarek protests outside Egypt\'s embassy in Van Ness on Nov. 28 against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi.$

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AU students protest Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi's new power

By Jared Angle | December 3

The three protests culminated in a demonstration outside the White House on Dec. 2.

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Students stage protest during speaking event with Israeli Defense Forces reservist

By Rachel Karas | November 30

Nearly half the audience at a speech given by Sgt. Benjamin Anthony of the IDF staged a walk-out in protest of Israeli military action in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

$Tenley Wine and Liquor\'s liquor license was suspended from Nov. 25 to Nov. 29.$

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Tenley Wine and Liquor reopens

By Suzanne Gaber | November 30

After a five-day suspension of their liquor license, Tenley Wine and Liquor reopened today.

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Video: Army Corp of Engineers demolishes AU-owned house in Spring Valley

November 29

The bricks finally fell at 4825 Glenbrook Rd. this morning, as the Army Corps of Engineers began demolition of the vacated residence that sits on top of a formerly used World War I defense site.

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18 local students sent to area hospitals after Nebraska Avenue bus crash

By Amber Cohen and Tori Dalcourt | November 28

A bus with 18 middle and high school students collided with two other vehicles on Nov. 26, resulting in multiple injuries.

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Public Safety kicks funnel cake truck off campus

By Peter Seremetis | November 27

Reba's was asked to leave Nov. 16 because AU does not have contracts with food trucks.

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“TDR Kevin”: Student action got me my job back

By Amber Cohen | November 27

Several Bon Appétit employees spoke about working conditions at a Student Worker Alliance event Nov. 15.

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Network renovations should increase Internet speed on campus

By Tori Dalcourt | November 26

The AU community should experience a faster Internet connection on campus following the Office of Information Technology’s recent renovations to the campus network.

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Crime Alert: Arson in Asbury Building

November 26

The AU Department of Public Safety reports that the fronts of two vending machines in Asbury Building have been burned.

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SG Senate approves budget recommendations to marginally increase tuition

November 21

The Student Government Senate approved last week’s recommendations on Nov. 18 that advocate for limited tuition hikes and increased financial aid.

$Members of the Student Worker Alliance march through the ampitheater to Provost Scott Bass\' office, chanting for the University to rehire Stacey Lucien, a secretary in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.$

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Students pressure provost to rehire math secretary

By Amber Cohen | November 21

Members of the Student Worker Alliance say Stacey Lucien, a secretary in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, was fired for trying to form a union.

$President Neil Kerwin takes students\' questions about the proposed tuition increase and smoking ban at a town hall in the Ward Circle Building Nov. 15.$

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Kerwin expects tuition increase to be "lowest in memory"

By Heather Mongilio | November 19

At the public town hall on Nov. 15, President Neil Kerwin discussed tuition increase and the smoking ban.

A new bust of author Leo Tolstoy, sculpted by Gregory Pototsky, now sits between Batelle-Tompkins and Kogod.

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AU unveils new bust of Leo Tolstoy on campus

By Suzanne Gaber | November 19

The statue, which sits in the pathway between Battelle-Tompkins Building and the Kogod School of Business, was made possible by AU's Initiative for Russian Culture.

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WCL to hold make-up classes after hurricane cancellations

By Amber Cohen | November 16

The Washington College of Law is holding make-up classes due to cancellations from Hurricane Sandy.

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Lessons from the life of an infamous forger

By Suzanne Gaber | November 16

Frank Abagnale, the inspiration behind the movie and musical "Catch Me if You Can," warned AU students of the guilt childhood crime can bring.

German Ambassador Peter Ammon speaks to students in the School of International Service.

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German ambassador talks Syria, economics

By Jared Angle | November 14

German Ambassador to the United States Peter Ammon assured AU students Nov. 13 that the economic situation in Europe is not as dire as it seems.

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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