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New Center for Diversity and Inclusion opens

By Paige Jones · Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012

AU combined Multicultural Affairs, the GLBTA Resource Center and the Women’s Resource Center under the Center.

Breast-feeding, news judgment under scrutiny after national attention

By Rachel Karas · Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012

An AU professor’s breast-feeding during class and a subsequent student newspaper investigation has launched a firestorm of on- and off-campus debate, culminating Tuesday in a student protest at Ward Circle.

SG proposes plans for new governing body

By Heather Mongilio · Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012

The Student Government senate has started the process of replacing SG with the new AU Student Association.

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More than 200 students caught sharing files illegally

By David Komorowski | September 13

The Office of Information Technology reported 212 cases of suspected illegal peer-to-peer file sharing last year.

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Stolen ceramic sheep returned to library

By Samantha Raphelson | September 13

A ceramic sheep was stolen outside Bender Library on Sept. 6. Public Safety launched a full investigation, but the sheep was voluntarily returned to the library three days later. Two library monitors chased the perpetrator who escaped down the School of International Service parking garage ramp ...

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AU highlights drug policy on student portal

By Steven Murphey | September 13

New message on student portas required new and returning students to agree to the University's drug policy.

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AU professor refutes controversial study

By Travis Williamson | September 13

College of Arts and Sciences Professor Ellen Feder opposed a study on fetal gender manipulation in a paper published in the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry.

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TDR sustainability effort delayed by box shortage

By Jordan-Marie Smith | September 13

Reusable TDR box program was held up by a shortage of the new plastic boxes.

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Students participate in Democratic convention

By Suzanne Gaber | September 13

More than 10 AU College DEmocrats attended the Democratic National Convention in Chartlotte, NC.

CAUS member Jack Kiraly wears a red felt square, modeled after squares worn by Québécois students worn during protest against tution hikes in Canada.

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Student group seeks dialogue with University

By Maris Feeley | September 13

Borrowing a symbol from Quebec students, students of the Coalition of American University Students aims to increase discussion of student issues with administration.

Students create signs for their demonstration on the Quad in solidarity with Palestinian prisoners on Sept. 7.

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Students for Justice in Palestine renews hunger strike

By Rachel Karas | September 13

Members of AU Students for Justice in Palestine have pledged to not eat until Palestinian political prisoners are released or end their own hunger strikes.

$New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof spoke to the AU community in the University Club on Sept. 10 about the \"Half the Sky,\" a book about women\'s empowerment.$

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Q&A with Nicholas Kristof

By Zach C. Cohen | September 11

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof sat down with The Eagle before his Kennedy Political Union-sponsored speech at AU on Sept. 10. He talked about the challenges and opportunities he has faced while reporting abroad.

$New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof spoke to the AU community in the University Club on Sept. 10 about the \"Half the Sky,\" a book about women\'s empowerment.$

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Kristof: women's inequality is the "cause of your time"

By Zach C. Cohen | September 11

Nicholas Kristof admits he is the last person you’d expect to write about women’s issues around the world.

Former SG Comptroller Eric Reath resigned suddenly Sept. 2, citing personal reasons. He was going to be the lead student representative in University budget talks.

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SG speaker replaces Reath as comptroller

By Heather Mongilio | September 10

Student Government President Emily Yu appointed former Speaker of the Senate Joe Ste.Marie on Sept. 9 to be the SG's next comptroller. Eric Reath resigned suddenly on Sept. 2 as comptroller and lead student representative to University budget talks.

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Crime Alert: Sex offense on Massachusetts Avenue

September 7

A sex offense occurred near main campus along Massachusetts Avenue on Sept. 7 at approximately 4:30 a.m. The victim in this case is an AU student.

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New York Times columnist Kristof to speak at AU

By Zach C. Cohen | September 3

New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof will speak at AU on Sept. 10 at 8:30 p.m. in the University Club.

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New service makes it easier to give more information to 911 responders

By Tori Dalcourt | September 3

D.C. released a new service called “Smart 911” on July 12 that will allow residents to give more information to emergency medical personnel. Smart911 is a free service that provides 9-1-1 with additional timely information about a caller. This can help speed up and enhance the effectiveness of ...

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Campus cuts down on plastic bags

By Emily Clapp | August 30

Several locations on campus have eliminated the use of plastic bags altogether.

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Burmese leader to speak at AU

By Leigh Giangreco | August 30

Nobel laureate Daw Aung San Suu Kyi will give a speech to D.C.'s Burmese community from AU.

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Class of 2016 carries on AU's traditions

By Christal Bunch | August 30

The story behind AU's traditions.

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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