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Former Comptroller Walker says Americans should focus on economy on Election Day

Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012

Stopping at AU as part of his "$10 Million a Minute" bus tour, former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker said the economy and government debt should be the top priority.

Amtrak conductors, engineers fail drug test

By Chloe Johnson · Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012

A new report determined that Amtrak is not doing enough to control substance abuse.

Proposed D.C. bill may require disabled citizens to pay for parking

By Lindsay Sandoval · Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012

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Greek restaurant opens in Tenleytown

By Emily Clapp | October 11

The restaurant is part of a chain that serves healthy food in a timely manner for little cost, according to Brett Schulman, the operating partner for Cava Grill.

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AU alumnus accused of murdering wife, defense seeks further psychiatric evaluation

By Peter Seremetis | October 11

An AU alumnus’ defense attorneys requested Oct. 9 that an independent expert examine their client in the hope that he can be deemed incompetent to stand trial for the alleged murder of his wife in August 2011. The D.C. Superior Court ordered experts from the defense and St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, ...

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Styrofoam use on campus challenges AU's green image

By Samantha Hogan | October 11

Some campus eateries use Styrofoam despite AU's green policies.

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AU chapter of D.C. Statehood ratifies charter

By Andy Lin | October 11

Students for D.C. Statehood will advocate for equal Congressional representation and autonomy for the District’s budget in its ongoing mission of making D.C. a state.

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AU ranked No. 10 for famous faculty by online college guide

By Iulia Gheorghiu | October 11

AU ranked No. 10 in the “Top 10 Famous Faculty” category in the 2013 College Rankings released by Unigo, an online college guide, on Oct. 2.

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Documentary about Egyptian Revolution shown in Human Rights Film series

By Suzanne Gaber | October 11

“1/2 Revolution” focuses on the Egyptian uprising in early 2011 through the view of the documentary’s director, Karim El Hakim.

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Students volunteer at Clinton Global Initiative conference

By Amber Cohen | October 4

Three AU students volunteered at the annual Clinton Global Initiative conference.

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Hughes Hall women’s bathroom closed for four days

By Suzanne Gaber | October 4

The women’s bathroom on the fifth floor of Hughes Hall closed for four days due to flooding.

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Kerwin appointed to US-Pakistan Women's Council

By Jessica Liu | October 4

AU President Neil Kerwin will serve as a co-chair on the newly-founded U.S.-Pakistan Women’s Council with Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer.

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AU implements pilot composting program

By Samantha Hogan | October 4

Starting this month, ten departments on campus will pilot a composting program as a precursor to a campus-wide organic waste collecting program.

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Campus groups emphasize disability rights

By Tori Dalcourt | October 4

The Disability Rights Coalition held an event called "Indivisible" on Sept. 26.

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Tenley campus to be renovated despite ANC opposition

By Steven Murphy | October 4

Although the Tenleytown Advisory Neighborhood Commission voted against plans for Tenley campus renovations, the plans to renovate will move forward with the approval of the D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board.

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McDonald powers AU to win in PL home opener

By Michael Gardner | October 4

Dale McDonald’s 44th-minute goal propelled the Eagles past Bucknell, 1-0, at Reeves Field Sept. 29.

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Smartphone app provides sexual assault resources for D.C. universities

By Jordan-Marie Smith | October 4

New app U ASK DC is the result of eight area universities coming together to provide easier access to sexual assault resources for students.

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Alcohol violations drop, burglaries rise in 2011

By Heather Mongilio and Samantha Hogan | October 4

Drug abuse and liquor law violations dropped at AU in 2011 while burglary increased, according to the University’s Annual Security Report.

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Algae growing in Reflecting Pool despite recent renovation

By Jared Angle | October 4

Update: Oct. 5 at 12:10 p.m. The Reflecting Pool was drained on Oct. 3, and contractors are removing the algae, according to The Washington Post. Original story The National Park Service is working to eliminate the algae growth in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The algae appeared weeks after ...

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Student Government helps students register to vote with new website

By Kenneth Meyer | October 4

TurboVote helps voters to request registration forms, absentee ballots and update voter registration status for free.

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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