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Women in Politics organizes run to encourage female representation

By Ryan Migeed · Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011

AU's Women in Politics Institute is organizing a 5K race to raise awareness about the lack of female representation in government.

Alumni expand AU chapters to Midwest, West Coast cities

By Kierstyn Schneck · Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011

Alumni recently formed AU alumni groups in Honolulu, Kansas City and San Diego.

AU connects a “World of Wonks” with new interactive website

By Rebecca Zisser · Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011

AU’s new World of Wonks website, americanwonks.com, is another component of AU’s effort to expand the WONK campaign’s reach in D.C. and across the country.

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WAMU marks 50th anniversary by reflecting on rich history

By Lois Nam | November 1

AU FM radio station celebrates their 50th anniversary this year.

D.C. college students marched from McPherson Square to Pennsylvania Avenue to protest high student loan debt.

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D.C. students rally against student debt at Sallie Mae headquarters

By Zach C. Cohen | November 1

AU students joined other D.C. area students to protest high rates of debt at Sallie Mae's headquarters on Oct. 28th.

$The ArmyCorps will raze the AU-owned property at 4825 Glenbrook Road near the Kreeger building parking lot. Chemical material deemed unsafe are thought to be under the home\'s foundation.$

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Army Corps votes to tear down AU-owned house on munitions site

By Sylvia Carignan | November 1

A house adjacent to the Kreeger building parking lot will be razed due to unsafe chemical materials.

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McBride vetoes SG civic engagement scholarship

By Heather Mongilio | November 1

SGA president vetoed a bill that would have financed a Student Government Scholarship valued up to $2,000 per year.

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SG Senate calls for gender-neutral housing

By Heather Mongilio | November 1

The Undergraduate Senate passed a bill that calls for AU to make gender-neutral housing the norm for freshman and transfer students.

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NYC Site Trip creates competitive application to meet rising demand

By Patrick Burnett | November 1

In order to better serve students, the Site Trip has moved from first-come-first-serve to an application process.

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D.C. AIDS Walk sees large turnout despite the rain

By Iulia Gheorghiu | November 1

AU once again brought the largest college congregation at the annual AIDS Walk.

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AU, Hillel differ on calculations of Jewish student population

By Linda Benesch | November 1

Differing results show that AU's Jewish population is somewhere between 12 and 25%.

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AU named "military-friendly school" in national rankings

By Alex Greco | November 1

AU receives recognition from G.I. Jobs magazine for the second straight year.

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Experts discuss importance of female entrepreneurs

By Jessica Liu | November 1

A panel discussion about the potential for female entrepreneurship highlighted the potential of the untapped market of women at work.

Public Safety reported a robbery near campus on Monday, Oct. 24.

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Near campus robbery crime alert Oct. 24

October 26

A female victim left Bender Library and was punched in the face by a male suspect who took her cell phone.

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President Obama calls for unity at MLK dedication

By Nicole Glass | October 25

During his speech at the official dedication of the MLK memorial, President Obama challenged Americans to follow MLK's example.

Students protested outside of Hurst Hall Oct. 20 and delivered a letter of grievances to the Presidentâ€™s Office.

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"A New AU" students rally for reform of administration policies

By Steven Murphy | October 25

Campaign hopes to organize to change university policies relating to democracy, accountability, and transparency.

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SG Senate votes against return of police blotter

By Heather Mongilio | October 25

A resolution to work with Public Safety and The Eagle to bring back the police blotter was rejected by the Undergraduate Senate.

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Poehls starts work as new registrar

By Kate Froehlich | October 25

New registrar settles into her position and prepares for class registration season.

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Dashboard site shows energy use on campus

By Katie Fiegenbaum | October 25

The Office of Sustainability has created a new website that makes it easier for students to track campus energy consumption.

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RHA celebrates diversity on campus

By Iulia Gheorghiu | October 25

Residence Hall's Diversival exposed students to the diverse organizations and groups at AU.

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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