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Campus Life amends sexual assault policy

By Rebecca Zisser · Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011

Summery of changes to AU's sexual assault policy.

AU updates bathroom stickers, trains sexual assault peer educators

By Alex Greco · Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011

AU updates sexual assault stickers on the back of bathroom stalls for both genders.

AU librarian calls for library reform on the Hill

By Patrick Burnett · Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011

University Librarian spoke in froth of Congress to rally support for elementary and and secondary schools.

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Diversival celebrates diversity at AU

By Iulia Gheorghiu | October 20

The Residence Hall Association hosted the Diversival Oct. 12 despite rain canceling some of the festival's events.

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Students create site for global organizations to work together

By Laura Beck | October 18

Former AU Student Government Presidents Nate Bronstein and Andy MacCracken are starting a new social media venture to help organizations across the globe plan events and projects in easier, more concise ways. Called Cahoots, the venture focuses on student-business interaction. The two friends, Bronstein, ...

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AU to launch WONK ad during 'Meet the Press,' 'Colbert Report' commercial breaks

By Julia Ryan | October 14

Watch the TV advertisement that will appear during commercial breaks on "Meet the Press," "Face the Nation," "The Colbert Report" and "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart."

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Number of fire-related incidents on campus drops in 2010

By Patrick Burnett | October 11

This past year saw a decrease in fire-related incidents, though cooking-related incidents increased.

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Burglary rates decrease, other crime rates increase on campus

By Paige Jones | October 11

On-campus vehicle theft, hate crimes and alcohol and drug abuse violations increased from 2009 to 2010, while burglary and sexual assault rates decreased, according to the Department of Public Safety’s annual security report. All Tenley Campus crime rates decreased.

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Teach For America to hold panel at AU on D.C. public

By Mishiel Ayub | October 11

Teach For America will host a panel at AU, to speak about the current state of the U.S. public education system.

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Public Safety hires former Capitol Police officer as new director

By Rebecca Zisser | October 11

The Department of Public Safety announced the appointment of Daniel R. Nichols as the new Director of Public Safety on Oct. 10.

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AU expands grad programs to meet growing student demand

By Shannon Rice | October 11

There si a rise in graduate school applications at AU.

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Rep. Tom Price talks health care, jobs

By Heather Mongilio | October 11

Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga., spoke at AU.

AU students joined the occupy D.C. protests on Oct. 6 in McPearson Square. The event was held to raise awareness about economic injustice.

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AU students march in Occupy D.C. protests in McPherson Square

By Katie Fiegenbaum | October 11

Many AU students joined crowds at McPherson Square and Freedom Plaza as part of Occupy D.C.

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AU students pitch in to clean up trash on nearby streets

By Kierstyn Schneck | October 11

AU students will clean up trash around AU Oct. 22.

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Academic-themed pillowcases help students ‘sleep on it’

By Zach C. Cohen | October 11

AU student Barry Weinstein created a new business called Pillowcase Studies to sell pillowcases printed with the basic tenets of some of AU’s most popular majors.

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ANC 3E does not support Washington College of Law move, approves North Hall and MGC expansion

By Paige Jones | October 11

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission has approved parts of AU's campus plans but is still reluctant to approve WCL move.

CAS Dean Peter Starr spoke at the dedication ceremony for Jack Child Hall.

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AU dedicates Jack Child Hall for late prof.

By Paige Jones | October 11

The Language and Foreign Studies building has been renamed Jack Child Hall in honor of the late professor.

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NPR correspondent shares insights on 2012 presidential race

By Sean Cudahy | October 11

NPR National Political Correspondent Don Gonye spoke to Adjunct Professor Richard Benedetto’s School of Communication class, “Preparing for the Primaries,” Oct. 6 to share his experiences with SOC students.

Secretary Janet Napolitano discusses illegal immigration and immigration reform in a Kennedy Political Union-sponsored speech Oct. 5.

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Napolitano urges immigration enforcement 'reality check'

By Lois Nam | October 7

Secretary Janet Napolitano discussed the Obama Administraton's immigration enforcement policies and criticized the previous administration for treating every illegal immigration case the same way in a KPU speech Oct. 5.

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AU Negotiating with potential Tunnel vendors

By Steven Murphy | October 4

The McDonald's under Bender Tunnel is being renovated to a new vendor after Dec. 3rd.

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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