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Students protest at Dept. of Education

By Paige Jones and James Boone · Tuesday, March 6, 2012

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

College insurances required to cover contraception costs

By Anna Scalamogna , Hannah Blatt , Sam Jackson and Amanda Muscavage · Tuesday, March 6, 2012

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

Undergrad Senate backs voting rights for D.C.

By Heather Mongilio · Tuesday, March 6, 2012

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.

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Pro-Palestine students go on hunger strike

By Emma Jackson | February 28

AU students fasted to end Israel's indefinite detention policy, and to support Khader Anan, a Palestinian currently being detained under the policy.

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Students struggle with paperless classes

By Samantha Hogan | February 28

Some students are finding that "green" courses lead to a lot a printing at home.

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Ready to vote? How to register in surrounding states

By Alex Greco | February 27

If you're from NY, DC, MD, VA or NJ, learn important dates and required documents for registering to vote

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Despite AU’s high rankings, LGBT student community still faces challenges on campus

By Lorin Eleni Gill | February 27

LGBT students continue to choose AU for its excellent LGBT reputation and accepting student body, in spite of rare occurrences that reflect the opposite.

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Washington Development Program renames, revamps

By Jessica Marsala | February 27

Program gets new name to better reflect its evolving offers to students.

Governor Jan Brewer gives her insights on politics and the issues facing the nation. Event hosted by the American University College Republicans. Friday, February 24, 2012 in Mary Graydon Center 4.

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Students protest Brewer's speech

By Lindsey Anderson and Rebecca Zisser | February 24

Students protest Ariz. Gov. Jan Brewer's speech at AU Feb. 24 after the governor spoke briefly about the state budget, immigration and Obama.

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Students walk for eating disorder awareness

February 21

Several AU students participated in the National Eating Disorders Association Walk on the National Mall over the weekend.

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Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity forms colony at AU

By Joe Ste.Marie | February 21

Frat targets "the good guys," "the boyfriend who's totally faithful."

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Italian restaurant to open near AU campus

By Katie Fiegenbaum | February 21

La Forchetta will open in the next two weeks next to Chef Geoff's.

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Gay Jews meet for AU conference

By Zach C. Cohen | February 21

LGBT Jews from near and far came to AU to discuss being a minority among a minority.

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Adjuncts vote to join SEIU Local 500 union

By Paige Jones | February 21

With a 379-284 vote, the adjunct faculty voted to unionize.

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AU Students for Liberty rally against business influence in government

By Z.P. Moore | February 21

AU Students for Liberty tabled on the Quad with a national nonprofit group to advocate against “crony capitalism”.

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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