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

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

By Katie Fiegenbaum · Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011

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

AU students pitch in to clean up trash on nearby streets

By Kierstyn Schneck · Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011

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

Academic-themed pillowcases help students ‘sleep on it’

By Zach C. Cohen · Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011

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.

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WMATA discontinues local N8 bus line

By Patrick Burnett | October 4

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is cutting bus service to the N8 bus line, starting in Sept. 26.

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SG mandates Safe Space Training for execs

By Samantha Hogan | October 4

All elected and paid AU government representatives are expected to take a three-hour course on GLBTA issues called, "Safe Space Training".

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Civil rights activists recount Freedom Rides

By Alex Greco | October 4

On Sept. 28, Five Freedom Fighters spoke to AU students in the East Quad Building.

AU shut down part of the Campus Store from Sept. 19 to Oct. 3 for renovations.

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Campus Store reorganizes, remodels

By Jenni Muns | October 4

The Campus Store is undergoing renovations at no cost to AU. The upper floor re-opened Oct. 3, and the lower level will re-open Oct. 10.

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AU wins US-Russia computer competition

By Lois Nam | October 4

Two teams of AU computer science majors came out in the top teams of a 30-hour "Coding Marathon" against Russian students across the globe.

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Office of Sustainability considers carbon offsets for AU programs

By Kierstyn Schneck | October 4

AU is working with the Costa Rican University for Peace to develop carbon-offset programs.

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Students campaign for SG Senate seats

By Heather Mongilio and Marie Zoglo | October 4

Senate elections went by with relatively few snags.

AU Cru set up 100 pink tents on the Quad to air them out before they were donated to Somali refugees in Djibouti.

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AU Christian group airs out tents for Somalian refugees

By Mishiel Ayub | October 4

The AU chapter of international Christian organization Cru dried out tents donated by the Susan G. Komen foundation so they could be sent to refugees in Djibouti.

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SG, Student Activities revive community service scholarship

By Leigh Giangreco | October 4

Students of financial need will again be able to apply for a scholarship that has been dormant for 10 years.

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Students to pursue social justice on Alt Breaks

By Katie Fiegenbaum | October 4

Seven new, predominantly student-led Alt Break trips focus on social justice both at home and abroad.

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Student Government Chief of Staff resigns

By Zach C. Cohen | October 4

After realizing that he can graduate earlier than expected, Student Government Chief of Staff Kent Hiebel has decided to step down.

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Western-themed Breastival rides in to AU

By Bethany Turner | October 3

The Quad was decorated for a Wester themed 'Breastival', to gain awareness for breast cancer on Oct. 3.

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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