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Laptop thefts continue to rise on campus

By Ryan Migeed · Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Nine more laptops were stolen from unlocked classrooms and offices since The Eagle last reported the issue.

Army Corps to demolish Spring Valley property

By Jessica Liu · Tuesday, April 3, 2012

The Army Corp of Engineers is set to demolish an AU-owned house in May to remove munitions and debris buried under the property in 1917-18.

AU appoints new SPA dean

By Samantha Hogan · Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Barbara Romzek, a professor and administrator at the UNiversity of Kansas will become the new dean of the SPA on July 1.

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Students elect RHA executive board

By Patrick Burnett | April 3

Sophomore Fiona Erickson will be the next president of the Residence Hall Association.

The American University College Republicans presented Texas Governor Rick Perry (R) at American University on Friday, March 23, 2012 in the Katzen Recital Hall. Governor Perry discussed politics and issues facing America, but was also greeted by a parade of protestors. The protestors were mostly focusing on the dealth penalty in the state of Texas and the number of those executed while Governor Perry held office.

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Brewer protestors get Student Conduct notices

By Rebecca Zisser | April 3

AU will hold disciplinary conferences for students who participated in the Jan Brewer protests.

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AU students to name alum’s restaurant

By Jessica Liu | April 3

$190 in prizes to the student with a name for the restaurant that serves eggs all day.

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Real World holds casting call in D.C.

By Matt Sutton | April 3

"The Real World" casting for a season in DC, looking to tell stories of adversity.

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Students support independent political party

By Patrick Burnett | April 3

First, there were Republicans and Democrats. Now, there’s Americans Elect. Americans Elect is a nonprofit organization whose website, americanselect.org, allows voters to directly nominate a candidate for president without going through the traditional party system. It allows any registered voter ...

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SG presidents discuss historical lack of diversity

By Nicole Glass | April 3

AU SG reaffirms diversification of the student body as a goal.

AUâ€™s Social Media Club held its second annual Social Learning Summit March 30-31.

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D.C.'s Web-savvy meet for Social Learning Summit

By Lauren B. Neville | April 3

Over 300 people attended the Social Media CLub's second annual Social Learning Summit over the weekend.

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How did they get here: Speakers at AU

By Nicole Raz | April 3

School organizations explain the process of bringing high-profile speakers to campus.

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Meet your new SG president

By Heather Mongilio | April 3

New SG President Emily Yu will focus on student debt, will embrace her sorority roots.

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Crime Alert: Stabbing near Avalon, Berks

April 2

An AU student does not appear to have been involved in the stabbing.

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BOE rules on SG presidential campaign violations

By Heather Mongilio | April 2

AU SG race sets example for entire country with a smooth election campaign in which most disputed were resolved through mediation between candidates.

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College Dems, AUCR work towards reconciliation

By Marissa Cetin | April 2

AU Dems and AUCR forget past disputes, hope to collaborate more next year.

The 2012 Student Government election results

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Emily Yu elected SG president

By Heather Mongilio | March 29

Yu wins the presidency and Palak Gosar the vice presidency. Kevin Sutherland and Eric Reath are to continue their positions as secretary and comptroller for the 2012-2013 school year.

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SG candidates spar over tuition at debate

By Heather Mongilio | March 27

Debate hosted by ATV and The Eagle gave candidates an opportunity to discuss their platforms, respond to other candidates.

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AU student club sounds off on KONY2012 movement

By Ryan Stanley | March 27

In response to the popularity of the KONY 2012 video, AU club One World INitiative have started their own campaign to educate students about the Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda.

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WCL may be sued over grad statistics

By Rachel Karas | March 27

Three attorneys have threatened to sue the Washington College of Law for allegedly fraudulent post-graduation statistics.

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ANC votes to allow alcohol at local eatery

By Katie Fiegenbaum | March 27

New Italian restaurant La Forchetta opens on property near AU and agrees to limit sale of alcohol to students.

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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