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New parking law targets AU students

By Alex Greco · Tuesday, July 10, 2012

The D.C. Council now requires students to change their vehicles' registration to park in certain residential neighborhoods.

$AU students took to the Quad on April 9 in the annual \"Take Back the Night\" event to raise awareness of sexual assault.$

Orientation features sexual assault prevention

By Rebecca Zisser · Monday, July 9, 2012

Two years after AU denied applying for funds from the Violence Against Women Act, incoming students now attend sexual assault preventing sessions at New Student Orientation.

This branch came off of a tree on the AU Quad during the storm June 29. Repairs across D.C., Maryland and Virginia could take days.

Storm repairs in D.C., surrounding states could take days

By Zach C. Cohen · Saturday, June 30, 2012

AU was spared significant damage from the June 29 storm, but the situation in surrounding areas is more dire.

$The original Armand\'s Chicago Pizzeria on Wisconsin Avenue closed as rent and increased competition put it out of business.$

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Original Armand's closed last weekend

By Emma Jackson | June 29

Rising costs and increased competition has prompted the owners of the original Armand's Chicago Pizzeria to shutter their doors.

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Metro encourages use of SmarTrip cards

By Jacqueline Ho | June 29

Metro hopes to cut costs by encouraging riders to switch their paper farecards to SmarTrip cards.

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Tornado warning issued for AU

By Alex Greco | June 1

Tornado watch continues for all of the D.C. area until 2 a.m. following tornado warnings at AU earlier today.

Construction on North Side.

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AU begins Campus Plan construction

By Paige Jones and Alex Greco | May 26

AU began construction near the president's office and Nebraska Hall this summer.

Sam Miller, right, proposed to Sarah Cooper at SPA commencement ceremonies on May 13.

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2012 grad proposes to his girlfriend at commencement

By Rebecca Zisser | May 21

Two AU graduates got diplomas and wedding rings on the same weekend.

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Surprise marriage proposal at Commencement

May 16

"As American University School of Public Affairs graduates walked across the stage to accept their diplomas, graduate Sarah Cooper got the surprise of a lifetime." – American University

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Highlights from AU's 2012 Commencement ceremonies

May 16

American University's 126th Commencement in Washington, DC. Once an eagle, always an eagle! #graduation

University Librarian Bill Mayer will leave AU to work at the National Archives in June. He has worked at AU since 2007.

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University Librarian accepts job at National Archives

By Alex Greco | May 11

University Librarian Bill Mayer will leave AU in June to work at the National Archives. He has worked at AU since 2007.

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Safety Advisory: Suspicious Activity Near Campus

May 4

Public Safety warns of suspicious activity near campus

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SG advocates smartphone app, ROTC priority registration

By Heather Mongilio | May 1

Updates on last-minute SG business before the semester ends.

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AU strides to decrease carbon footprint by 2020

By Samantha Hogan | May 1

Reduction of paper consumption in classes, administration and the library will make a big impact.

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D.C. approves WCL move to Tenley campus

By Katie Fiegenbaum | May 1

Aims to address an expanding student population and current lack of public transportation.

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Student Governement Senate shifts legislation focus to student advocacy

By Heather Mongilio | May 1

“We are changing and there is credible evidence that showcases this shift,” -Senator At-Large Joe Wisniewski

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AU lobbied Congress for Spring Valley cleanup

By Alex Greco | May 1

Spending on a lobbying firm saved money and time for AU's cleanup project over the long run.

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New tool on AU portal to help students view finances

By Samantha Hogan | May 1

The Student Snapshot of the AU Portal will begin showing more financial information in June.

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Adjunct union begins negotiations with AU

By Paige Jones | May 1

Contract negatiations between AU and the union representing ajunct faculty members began on April 16.

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Obama advocated for lower interest rates on student loans

By Nicole Glass | May 1

Political battle between Obama, House Republicans intensifies with interest on student loans set to double on July 1.

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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