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

By Julia Ryan · Friday, Oct. 14, 2011

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."

Number of fire-related incidents on campus drops in 2010

By Patrick Burnett · Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011

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

Burglary rates decrease, other crime rates increase on campus

By Paige Jones · Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011

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.

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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.

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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