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Honors may become more selective

By Mishiel Ayub | February 7

In an effort to bring its students closer together, The Honor's program is considering several changes, including accepting less than half as many incoming students and expanding the core curriculum.

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Locals robbed in Northwest D.C.

By Rebecca Zisser | February 7

After recent armed robberies in Northwest DC, Director of Public Safety Daniel Nichols advises students on how they can stay safe.

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SG calls for Nebraska Lot speed bumps

By Heather Mongilio | February 7

Hoping to combat speeding problems in the Nebraska lot, the SG is working on recommending speed bumps.

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Police evict Occupy D.C. protestors

By Nicole Glass | February 7

Occupy protestors were forcibly removed from McPherson Square by National Park Police.

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Green Eagles aim for zero on-campus waste

By Samantha Hogan | February 7

Imagine an AU without trashcans. AU’s Green Eagles are trying to get there, by reaching out to students, faculty and staff to achieve campus-wide zero-waste status this February. The Green Office’s “Zero Waste Month” initiative is part of the University’s goal to reduce its environmental ...

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AU cuts ties with American University of Nigeria

By Katie Fiegenbaum | February 7

After successfully establishing one of the best private universities in Sub-Saharan Africa, AU ends its consultant relationship with American University of Nigeria.

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Vandals burn McDowell card readers

By Zach C. Cohen | February 4

There were no injuries and no suspect has been identified in the incident.

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Students praise Obama education policy at State of the Union watch party

By Zach C. Cohen | January 31

Students at the AU College Democrats State of the Union Watch Party on Jan. 24 were ecstatic about Obama’s condemnations of rising education costs and increasing student loan interest rates.

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International students face hurdles in job search

By Brigitta Kinadi | January 31

For international students, the search for a job in the U.S. is filled with financial and legal obstacles, at times making the job hunt even more challenging than the experience of their domestic counterparts.

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Hughes residents rescue fish abandoned after Delta Gamma sorority recruitment

By Heather Mongilio | January 31

The residents of the fifth floor of Hughes have been taking care of four goldfish used in a Delta Gamma recruitment ceremony and later abandoned in the Hughes Formal Lounge.

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AU professors overcome rain and snow with online learning tools

By Katie Fiegenbaum | January 31

AU's Center for Teaching, Research & Learning wants professors to be able to use online tools such as Blackboard, Wimba, Facebook, and blogs in the case of a snow day, illness, conference, or other emergency.

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SOC begins move to McKinley Building this spring

By Zoe Crain | January 31

AU will begin renovations to McKinley Hall, the new home of the School of Communications, sometime this week, according to University development officials. However, officials have not yet decided on a specific start date.

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Meet your AU Board of Trustees

By Rebecca Zisser | January 31

AU’s Board of Trustees play an essential role in ensuring that the university functions efficiently, yet many AU students have no idea who they are and what they do.

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ANC 3D Chair Tom Smith steps down

By Paige Jones | January 31

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D elected Commissioner Stu Ross as their Chair on Jan. 11, replacing former Chair Tom Smith. Smith served as Chair for the maximum of two terms, a period of two years.

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AU alum explores the world through 'career jumping'

By Iulia Gheorghiu | January 31

Adam Hasler has co-owned a coffeehouse, held an apprenticeship in Buenos Aires and waited tables in Boston while waiting to hear back from MIT for grad school.

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Senate votes against Anthony Dunham impeachment

By Heather Mongilio | January 31

The Student Government Undergraduate Senate declared that Chairman of the Judicial Board Anthony Dunham is not guilty of negligence of duty at their Jan. 30 meeting. Dunham will continue to hold his position as Chairman of the Judicial Board.

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Students, alumni remember earthquake with Haiti Week

By Jessica Marsala | January 31

Students used their hearts, minds and mouths to “Remember, Rediscover, Rebuild, and Reflect” on the 2010 Haitian earthquake at AU’s second annual Haiti Week.

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