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American University's chapter of STAND marched on the Embassy of Syria in Dupont Circle. Sunday, March 4, 2012.

AU STAND members rally at Syrian embassy over human rights abuses

By Marie Zoglo · Tuesday, March 6, 2012

AU's chapter of STAND protested outside the Syrian Embassy on Wyoming Avenue to draw attention to recent human rights violations by the country's government.

Today@AU gets new Web-based format

By Rebecca Zisser · Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Among a list of new features is the ability for advertisers to choose for their ad to target students, staff, alumni and others.

Halls continue to fight mice infestation

By Patrick Burnett · Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Although complaints about mice have dropped, their presence is still a problem.

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Metro rail and bus fares may increase

By Paige Jones and Mishiel Ayub | March 6

Metro is requesting a bigger operation budget for fiscal year 2013. It will pay for the larger budget in part by raising prices.

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AU Dems meet with U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen

By Iulia Gheorghiu | March 6

Unable to visit campus, Rep. Van Hollen invited several members of the AU College Democrats to his office to discuss fiscal policy.

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New deals site offers D.C. discounts

By Jessica Marsala | March 6

SalesVote will offer discounts to D.C. residents through social networking sites.

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Students lend a hand in neighborhood trash cleanup

By Marissa Cetin | March 6

Students organized a Community Trash Cleanup to combat litter around campus.

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Union reps, faculty discuss adjunct issues

By Elijah Mercer | March 6

Now that adjunct faculty are unionized, they talk about what they'll be advocating for.

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University increases President's Circle donation levels

By Samantha Hogan | March 6

The donation requirement to be considered part of the President's Circle will increase by $1,500 on May 1.

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Bon Appetit adopts animal friendly practices

By Joe Ste.Marie | March 6

Bon Appetit is pledging to avoid meats produced with some of the meat industry's more infamous methods, and is even willing to serve less of a given meat if there are not enough suppliers that meet its new standards.

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DC mayor signs green pledge at AU

By Ryan Migeed | March 6

AU's ongoing sustainability efforts put the goals of a new DC-wide sustainability pledge easily within reach.

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AU considers smoking ban on campus

By Zach C. Cohen and Heather Mongilio | March 6

AU is gauging student opinion on making AU a smoke/tobacco free campus. Roughly half the student body thinks AU should be smoke/tobacco free.

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Students protest at Dept. of Education

By Paige Jones and James Boone | March 6

In front of a wall of police, students shared their grievances with an Aide from the Dept. of Education.

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College insurances required to cover contraception costs

By Anna Scalamogna , Hannah Blatt , Sam Jackson and Amanda Muscavage | March 6

Colleges insurance plans will soon be required to offer free contraception to employees and students.

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Undergrad Senate backs voting rights for D.C.

By Heather Mongilio | March 6

The Undergrad Senate passed a bill introduces by Sen. At-Large Joe Wisniewski voicing support for D.C. statehood.

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Health Center disputes pap smear myths

By Katie Fiegenbaum | March 5

After multiple Eagle Rants claimed that the Health Center requires students to get a pap smear before getting a birth control subscription, the Health Center says this is not true.

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Rahm Emanuel, Bloomberg and others call for high school reform

By Zach C. Cohen | March 5

Among other problems, Chicago high schools are in session 8,000 hours less than schools in NYC.

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Jobs Board returns after surge of scams

By Zoe Crain | February 28

The Career Center's Jobs Board was taken down in the fall due to a large number of fraudulent posts. Now its back up with increased security.

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Student veterans' GI Bill payments delayed

By Rebecca Zisser | February 28

Hold-ups are due to government backlogs and AU's lack of system to calculate funds.

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S&P, Moody's give AU high credit ranking for business practices

By Patrick Burnett | February 28

AU's business practices were given high credit ratings as part of overall good financial news for the university.

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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