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

Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012

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.

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

By Amber Cohen and Tori Dalcourt · Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012

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

Public Safety kicks funnel cake truck off campus

By Peter Seremetis · Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012

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.

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Demolition date set for Glenbrook house

By Leigh Giangreco | November 14

The Army Corps announced Nov. 13 that demolition on 4825 Glenbrook Rd. will begin the week of Nov 26.

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Survey says students lack quantitative skills

By Tori Dalcourt | November 14

When asked if AU developed students’ “quantitative skills,” 60 percent of students answered “well” or “very well,” according to Maralee Csellar, associate director of media relations.

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Students thank campus staff who worked during Hurricane Sandy

By Peter Seremetis | November 14

The AU UNited Methodist Student Association collected signatures to present to University workers thanking them for working through Hurricane Sandy.

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Students honor late professor with 'Day of Service'

By Suzanne Gaber | November 14

The second annual Sue Marcum Day of Service will be held on Nov. 17.

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SG: AU should marginally raise tuition

By Heather Mongilio | November 12

Student Government is advocating for a "limited" tuition increase to cover necessary University costs.

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Joe Wisniewski wins ANC seat

By Alex Greco | November 11

Wisniewski now represents the Avalon, Berkshire and Greenbriar Apartments in the lowest unit of D.C. government.

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Students campaigned to keep same-sex marriage legal in Washington state

By Samantha Hogan | November 9

AU students campaigned for the continuation of same-sex marriage in Washington state. Washington residents voted in favor of a referendum approving the legislation passed earlier this year that allowed same-sex couples to marry in Tuesday’s election. Students ran a phone-bank to remind Washington ...

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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