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SG presidents question debt ceiling deal

By Zach C. Cohen · Friday, Aug. 12, 2011

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

One student channels President Neil Kerwin

By Zach C. Cohen · Friday, July 22, 2011

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.

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

Friday, July 15, 2011

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.

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Students, staff come out for Capital Pride celebration

By Sarah Parnass | June 13

Volunteers from the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transexual and Ally Resource Center at AU were invited to march in this week's Capital Pride Parade and table at the Capital Pride Festival. AU students also came out to spectate at these events. To some, they represent an unusual opportunity to celebrate their identities.

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AU athlete drafted for Major League Baseball

By Tyler Tomea | June 12

Men's basketball forward Stephen Lumpkins is trading in his basketball shorts for a bat and cap. Lumpkins will postpone his graduation from AU to join the Kansas City Royals' rookie team in Arizona this summer. Last season, he was the Eagles' second-leading scorer after Vlad Moldoveanu, who graduated in May. The hardest thing for Lumpkins to do, he said, was tell his teammates about his choice to leave.

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Neighbors, Zoning Commission question Campus Plan

By Julia Ryan | June 11

University officials met with campus neighbors and the D.C. Zoning Commission to discuss potential campus expansion.

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Police issue warrant for arrest of suspect in Marcum murder

By Paige Jones | June 7

Montgomery County Police are working with Mexican officials to arrest a suspect in Professor Sue Marcum's murder.

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Facilities management considers new shuttle route, adds banners to shuttles

By Zach C. Cohen | June 7

A new shuttle route on Massachusetts Avenue could help students get home safely after dark.

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ANC opposes new Nebraska Avenue light

By Julia Ryan | June 6

The ANC 3D voted against adding a new light, though some feel it is needed for safety.

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AU neighbors protest University's proposed expansion

By Julia Ryan | May 26

A group of American University neighbors demonstrated against the University's proposed Campus Plan Thursday morning.

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Rainn Wilson talks faith and spirituality, still funny

May 26

NBC's Rainn Wilson brought up some pretty heavy topics in the Kay Spiritual Life Center on Tuesday. He outlined the tenets of the Bahá'í faith and his own spiritual journey. Despite the serious subject matter, he still cracked up the crowd.

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GW Professor James Goldgeier named as new SIS dean

By Paige Jones | May 24

James Goldgeier intends to take the School of International Service to the top when he assumes the position of dead this August.

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Phyllis Peres promoted to senior vice provost, dean of academic affairs

By Paige Jones | May 20

Phyllis Peres becomes the senior vice provost and dean of academic affairs June 1. Virginia Stallings took over Peres’s former position as interim vice provost for undergraduate studies May 25.

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18-year-old found guilty for driving stolen Marcum car

By Julia Ryan | May 18

The 18-year-old found driving late Professor Sue Marcum’s Jeep was sentenced to probation in D.C. Superior Court May 13.

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Video: D.C. students celebrate Osama Bin Laden's death at White House

By Kira Kalush and Diana Bowen | May 2

After President Barack Obama announced that U.S. forces had killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, throngs of D.C. university students celebrated outside the White House.

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Bronstein appoints comptroller

By Stefanie Dazio | May 1

Eric Reath was appointed Student Government comptroller-designate April 28. His term begins May 1.

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Senate clears Bronstein to make comptroller appointment

By Zach C. Cohen | April 26

The Undergraduate Senate approved Student Government President Nate Bronstein’s ability to appoint a comptroller-designate during an emergency session April 25.

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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