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Hurricane power outage cancels WCL classes Monday

By Paige Jones · Monday, Aug. 29, 2011

A WCL power outage from Hurricane Irene cancels law school classes Monday.

McDowell Hall replaces dorm room keys with smart-chip ID cards

By Kay Dakin and Kate Froehlich · Monday, Aug. 29, 2011

McDowell Hall's summer renovations included smart-chip enabled IDs and locks that replace mechanical dorm room keys.

Fire trucks and police cars sit outside the Tenleytown Metro station after responding to reports of a smoking escalator.

Smoking Tenleytown Metro escalator causes stir

Friday, Aug. 26, 2011

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Students react to D.C. earthquake

By Zach C. Cohen | August 23

American University evacuated all on- and off-campus buildings for a short period of time following a 5.9 magnitude that rocked the eastern United States Tuesday. No one on campus was injured in the earthquake and there was no apparent damage to any AU buildings, according to emails from the University. The ...

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DPS reports higher transport, theft rates during Welcome Week

By Anna Scalamogna | August 23

Welcome Week may be known for its parties and celebrations, but all the fun may come at a cost for new and returning students. There are about twice the weekly average number of transports and alcohol and drug violations during the first week of the semester, according to Adam Cooper, AU’s Public ...

$McDonald\'s on AU\'s campus is closing after its lease expires in December.$

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AU updates dining options on and off campus

By Rachel Karas | August 23

From increased seating in TDR to new vendors in Tenley, AU is expanding options for diners. Read the full fall guide including exploring the music scene, explanations of AU's administration and the low-down on student leaders.

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A guide to student leaders on and around campus

By Leigh Giangreco | August 23

From recruiting captivating speakers to planning festivals to rallying and educating students, here are some Eagles you’ll see flying around campus making it happen.

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AU ranks as fifth most politically active college

By Julia Ryan | August 23

Once ranked most politically active campus in the country, AU has fallen to number five on that list.

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Protests to political speakers: spring 2011 in review

By Nicole Glass and Rachel Karas | August 23

From protests to fundraisers, spring semester was packed with news and events.

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Dining Dollars offers food discounts to students

By Rachel Karas | August 23

Students can now purchase food and receive discounts with a program similar to EagleBucks.

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Getting to know AU administration

By Paige Jones | August 23

Freshman, transfer and even returning students can be overwhelmed and confused in the face of AU's large administration.

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Getting to know AU administration branches

By Nicole Frederica | August 23

For Eagles young and old, the branches of AU administration can be overwhelming. Here are a few campus offices and departments that everyone should know:

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Best of the Spring 2011 Police Blotter

August 23

Each week, The Eagle prints the best and worst of incidents to which the Department of Public Safety responded. Here are a few fan favorites from last semester.

Greg Saperstein worked at the White House Office of Correspondence, where he responded to mail sent to President Obama.

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AU Interns: Inside the White House

By Zach C. Cohen | August 13

While many AU students complete internships before graduation, few perform their posts at the White House.

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SG presidents question debt ceiling deal

By Zach C. Cohen | August 12

Student government presidents from across the country have expressed concerns with the debt ceiling deal passed by Congress.

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One student channels President Neil Kerwin

By Zach C. Cohen | July 22

One SOC junior has a unique summer hobby: pretending to be University President Neil Kerwin

The illustration shows a proposed buffer between the proposed East Campus buildings and the existing Westover Place town homes.

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D.C. Zoning Commission's extensive review of AU Campus plan extends into fall

July 15

The D.C. Zoning Commission hearings on the AU Campus Plan will continue into the fall, as cross-examination of the Office of Planning’s report on the plan took up the entire July 14 hearing.

$Tenley\'s Z-Burger really got things cooking this Independence Day weekend with their burger eating competition. One of AU\'s own placed fourth after scarfing down 17 burgers.$

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AU's 'Gor Monster' takes fourth place in Z-Burger eating contest

By Lauren Landau | July 7

Two AU students competed in Tenley Z-Burger's eating competition this Independence Day weekend.

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New Public Health major offered to undergrads this fall

By Paige Jones | July 5

CAS will offer a Public Health major this fall. It will be open to all students, including the incoming class of 2015.

The map above shows the most-recent AU East Campus plan.

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D.C. Zoning Commission continues disputes over AU Campus Plan

June 24

Noise and traffic were again the focus of the second D.C. Zoning Commission hearing on the AU Campus Plan June 23.

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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