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Women’s Initiative donates $32,350 to charity

By Nancy Lavin · Monday, April 25, 2011

Women’s Initiative raised more than $32,350 this year for various local charities focusing on women’s issues and successfully implemented many of its programming goals, according to Director Quinn Pregliasco.

Kerwin discusses Aramark, Campus Plan at town hall

By Stefanie Dazio · Monday, April 25, 2011

Presiding over his last town hall meeting, Board of Trustees Chairman Gary Abramson listened as students asked questions about Aramark’s relationship with AU, the Campus Plan, the General Education program, off-campus misconduct and faculty evaluations.

Historically black sorority chapter celebrates 35th anniversary

By Lauren Landau · Monday, April 25, 2011

Delta Sigma Theta’s Nu Alpha chapter celebrated its 35th anniversary with a reunion weekend for past and present sisters April 22-23.

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SIS revamps IR research class

By Kimberly Healy | April 25

The mandatory School of International Service class “Introduction to International Relations Research” now incorporates a voluntary poster presentation component for students to exhibit their semester-long research.

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Current SG president to appoint new SG comptroller

April 23

Students can apply for the position of Student Government comptroller starting midnight tonight.

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Reath will apply for SG comptroller

By Stefanie Dazio | April 23

Eric Reath is taking a leave of absence from his position as the speaker of the Undergraduate Senate in order to apply for the now vacant comptroller position.

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Donna Brazile encourages female students to get involved with politics

By Silvia Weko | April 21

Democratic National Committee Chair Donna Brazile has worked in 58 congressional campaigns in 48 states.

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Kogod announces new dean

By Kate Froehlich | April 20

Michael Ginzberg will take over as the new Kogod School of Business dean this summer, coming to AU from his current position as associate provost and dean at Yeshiva University in New York.

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Public Safety patrols neighborhood, gathers social media ‘intelligence’

By Stefanie Dazio | April 18

AU is investigating misbehavior stemming from a house on Upton Street in an effort to curb misconduct in the neighborhood and improve community relations.

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Faculty Senate votes to reform General Education program

By Paige Jones | April 18

The General Education program will no longer include clusters and tiers, the divisions that separate each General Education area, starting in fall 2012.

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American Banquet now open to women

By Elijah Mercer | April 18

Female contestants were allowed to compete for the first time in this year’s American Banquet April 8.

A student watches as demonstrators march towards South Side.

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More men participate in Take Back the Night

By Silvia Weko | April 18

More male students participated in this year’s Take Back the Night than years past, a Women’s Initiative-sponsored rally for AU students to speak out against sexual assault.

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Chemical remnants of war scattered across campus, Spring Valley neighborhood

By Sylvia Carignan | April 18

In a photograph dated 1918, a World War I Army sergeant stands over a row of ceramic jugs and wooden barrels, lined up near a gaping hole in the ground.

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Housing and Dining to hold campus-wide garage sale

By Kimberly Healy | April 18

Housing and Dining Programs will hold its first Project Move-Out Community Sale this week in an effort to reuse goods and eliminate waste in AU residence halls and offices.

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Debate team places seventh in nation

By Paige Jones | April 18

The AU Debate Society was ranked No. 7 in the country, the highest ranking in the club’s history.

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Sexual assault health educator becomes full-time position

By Nancy Lavin | April 18

The part-time sexual health educator position in the Wellness Center will become a full-time position May 1 with additional duties for sexual assault services.

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AU commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Week

By Scott Marturano and Lena Shareef | April 18

Manya Friedman was 13 years old when the Nazis invaded Poland in 1939.

Freshman Tyler Sadonis protests the cuts to student aid at the Capitol on Friday.

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Pell Grant cuts to affect even non-Pell AU students

By Leigh Giangreco | April 18

Congressional cuts to the year-round Pell Grant program could have a ripple effect for American students even if they are not eligible for Pell Grants.

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Undergraduate senate approves cabinet appointments

By Zach C. Cohen | April 18

The Undergraduate Senate confirmed next year’s executive branch April 17.

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AU students abroad in Syria return to U.S.

By Rachel Karas | April 18

All six AU students studying abroad in Syria have safely returned to the U.S. following their evacuation April 15.

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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