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

Napolitano urges immigration enforcement 'reality check'

By Lois Nam · Friday, Oct. 7, 2011

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.

AU Negotiating with potential Tunnel vendors

By Steven Murphy · Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011

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

WMATA discontinues local N8 bus line

By Patrick Burnett · Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011

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.

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AU ranks first for internships in nationwide report

By Paige Jones | October 3

Over 85 percent of AU seniors, or about 1,515 students, interned before graduation in May 2010, according to the report.

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Fall 2011 Student Government Elections

October 2

All results of the fall 2011 Student Government Senate and Council elections.

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AU falls three spots in national college rankings

By Jenni Muns | September 29

AU dropped to 82 from 79 in the 2012 U.S News and World Report’s college rankings. AU has risen 20 spots since 1991, from 99 to 79, according to the Washington Post. U.S. News ranks colleges by undergraduate reputation, retention, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources and more. ...

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Student leaders call for better collaboration

By Tori Hyndman | September 27

AU student leaders met on Sept. 21st in the Mary Graydon Center to share their various plans for the school year.

SOC will begin renovations on McKinley in 2012 to move the school out of MGC in 2014.

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School of Communication plans move to McKinley in 2014

By Kierstyn Schneck | September 27

The Mckinley building will be home to AU's school of communications by 2014, according to the SOC dean.

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AU puts on 12th Annual Human Rights Film Fest

By James Morice | September 27

The Center for Social Media hosts AU’s 12th Annual Human Rights Film Series which focuses on documentaies on human rights issues between Sept. 22 to Oct. 20.

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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