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AU forced to change composting practices, use more energy

By Samantha Hogan · Tuesday, April 10, 2012

After tighter regulations forced AU's previous composter to stop accepting food waste, AU has had to find a new composter.

BOE rules Abby Finn campaign overspent

By Heather Mongilio · Tuesday, April 10, 2012

SG President candidate Abigail Finn went over her budget limit by $3 according to the Board of Elections.

Fluke urges free contraception

By Nicole Glass · Tuesday, April 10, 2012

New law requires universities to provide students with contraceptives.

$Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke recently gained significant media attention after speaking out in support of contraception for college students and being called a \"slut\" by Rush Limbaugh.$

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Sandra Fluke urges free contraception at all colleges

By Nicole Glass | April 7

AU will continue to supply contraception regardless of the Affordable Health Care Act's optional one-year delay.

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Football's Don McPherson discusses feminism, violence against women

April 7

Former Eagles player Don McPherson said violence against women is not just a "women's issue."

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Wal-Mart comes to D.C. amid local concerns

By Alex Greco | April 3

Wal-Mart plans to build six stores in the area in the next year despite resistance from some residents.

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SG Senate calls for vet resource center

By Zoe Crain | April 3

A new center for student veterans will improve grades and increase retention.

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McKinley renovations delayed

By Jessica Marsala | April 3

The renovations of McKinley have been delayed until the start of the summer as they choose between nine possible private contractors.

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Laptop thefts continue to rise on campus

By Ryan Migeed | April 3

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

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Army Corps to demolish Spring Valley property

By Jessica Liu | April 3

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.

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AU appoints new SPA dean

By Samantha Hogan | April 3

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.

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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