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Students clash with officials while protesting a speaking event by Karl Rove in April 2007.

From Vietnam to Ladner, AU has rich history of protests

By Leigh Giangreco · Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011

A look back at some of AU's biggest protests.

Openly gay Rep. Jared Polis, D-Colo., spoke about gay representation in Congress and the Republican partyâ€™s â€œanti-gayâ€ bias Dec. 1.

Congressman Polis criticizes GOP's stance on LGBT issues

By Alex Greco · Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011

Openly gay Representative Jared Polis, D-Colo., spoke about LGBT issues and immigration reform at an AU speaking engagement.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to investigate student debt

By Ryan Migeed · Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011

The CFPB is currently working on a report on the private student loan industry to be presented to Congress.

Indian-American journalist Atul Singh is the founder and editor of the global magazine Fair Observer.

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News editor Atul Singh pushes for stronger education system

By Jenni Muns | December 6

Editor of the global magazine Fair Observer highlighted the differences between INdian and American education and the consequences of this difference.

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AU’s top dogs bring ‘puppy love’

By Paige Jones | December 6

AU resident directors are permitted to bring their furry companions into residence halls.

David Gregory, an AU alum and host of NBCâ€™s â€œMeet the Press,â€ spoke to students about his experiences in journalism in the SIS atrium Dec. 5.

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NBC’s David Gregory urges students to expand horizons

By Leigh Giangreco | December 6

David Gregory of NBC news visited AU's SIS on Dec. 5th to talk to students.

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Class of 2012 picks emergency fund donation as senior gift

By Zoe Crain | December 6

AU's class of 2012 will donate to the institution by donating to the Emergency Relief Scholarship Fund for students who face sudden financial need.

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Occupy AU evicted from Main Quad

By Zach C. Cohen | December 6

Occupy AU was ushered off the quad on Dec. 5th while trying to pass out flyers.

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AU adjunct professors move to join local labor union

By Paige Jones | December 6

Some AU professors have filed a petition become an official union.

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Crime Alert: Letts Hall Laptop Burglary Nov. 27

December 1

An unknown male took a laptop from a Letts Hall room Nov. 25.

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AU fights mice in Hughes Hall

By Katie Fiegenbaum | November 22

A pesky little problem has been creating trouble in AU's residence halls.

Of the 2,029 tickets that Public Safety issued in 2010, only 17 percent of those tickets were paid. Over 43 percent of the tickets were first offense warnings.

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Most Public Safety parking tickets go unpaid

By Alex Greco | November 22

Of the 2,029 tickets issued by Public Safety in 2010, only 17% were paid.

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Students 'plug in' to track appliances' energy usage

November 22

"Kill-A-Watt" energy readers, available for rent in Bender LIbrary, allow students to track the amount of energy they use.

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Adjunct professors consider joining union

By Paige Jones | November 22

Some AU adjunct faculty may unions to create job security in the shaky economy.

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Kerwin pledges better AU business practices

By Paige Jones and Patrick Burnett | November 22

AU's President Niel Kerwin makes steps to evaluate the ethical practices of AU business partners, starting in the spring 2011 semester.

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College dating site offers hope for lovelorn students

By Rhys Heyden | November 22

A new dating social networking site has reached out to include single American University students.

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Occupy AU considers campus sit-ins

By Patrick Burnett | November 22

Occupy AU discusses the options they might take to have their demands met.

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Jessica Steel shares secrets to Pandora's success

By Linda Benesch | November 22

Executive VP of popular internet radio company, Pandora, came to Kogod School of Business to share her secrets for success.

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Student sells jewelry to help African villages

By Samantha Hogan | November 22

AU student takes a stand against African conflicts by selling jewelry for Ugandan communities.

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SG advocates for diversity training program

By Zoe Crain | November 22

AU creates a new diversity forum that may be mandatory next semester to teach students about cultural and ethnic minorities.

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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