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AlcoholEdu reports half of new students don’t drink

By Lauren Landau · Monday, April 4, 2011

For the second year in a row, about half of AU’s freshmen and new transfer students reported in an online survey that they do not drink alcohol.

WALKING FOR A DREAM â€” School of International Service senior Kirk Acevedo prepares for his 450-mile trek across Myanmar to raise money for a Myanmar woman to attend college.

Acevedo to raise money for Myanmar student with 450-mile walk

By Leigh Giangreco · Monday, April 4, 2011

Last week Kirk Acevedo woke up at 7:30 a.m. and walked 20 miles around D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

AU replaces some dorm showerheads, composts paper towels

By Paige Jones · Monday, April 4, 2011

Some residence hall showerheads are being replaced after AU technicians noticed over spring break that some of them were not the ones originally installed.

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Sen. Durbin talks deficit, internships at AU

By Leigh Giangreco | March 30

Even though Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., went to Georgetown University, the AU students in Ward 1 Tuesday night didn’ t seem to hold it against him.

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AU will not apply for sexual assault grant

By Nancy Lavin | March 30

AU will not submit a grant proposal that would provide $300,000 to fund sexual assault education programs and support services.

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Students brave cold temps to participate in RHA's Diversival

By Nicole Glass | March 29

Students climbed up a rock wall and dropped down into a dunk tank at Tuesday’s Diversival. The Diversival, sponsored by the Residence Hall Association, took place on the quad and featured dunk tanks, a “moon bounce for equality” and “rock climbing for change,” according to RHA Vice President ...

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Police blotter: March 29

March 28

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

CLEANING UP â€” The temporary laboratories on campus were so contaminated with chemicals that the Army had to burn them down.

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1919: Army operations leave behind toxic reminders of war

By Sylvia Carignan | March 28

This story is the fourth in a series investigating World War I-era chemical weapons and equipment buried under AU’s campus and in the Spring Valley neighborhood.

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University’s endowment grows $48M

By Paige Jones | March 28

AU’s endowment increased by 14.6 percent, or $48 million, from last December.

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Greek Week open to all students

By Scott Marturano | March 28

This year’s Greek Week will be open to the entire AU community and not restricted to just greek members. This year’s Greek Week will include an eight-day festival to commemorate the philanthropic efforts by those involved in greek life at the University, according to members of the Greek Programming ...

DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY â€“ AUâ€™s bhanga team performs as part of the Stay-Awake-a-Thon on March 25. More than 100 students attended the event, raising more than $2,000 for charity.

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Students pull all-nighter for D.C. charity, raise more than $2k

By Elijah Mercer | March 28

Alpha Phi Omega’s sixth annual Stay-Awake-a-Thon raised more than $2,000 for the D.C. Family Health and Birth Center March 25.

KNOW YOUR LEADER â€” Tim McBride takes over the Student Government May 1 as AUâ€™s newest SG president. The School of Public Affairs sophomore hopes to look into the AU budget as part of his agenda.

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Meet McBride: AU’s next Student Government prez

By Zach C. Cohen | March 28

On paper, School of Public Affairs sophomore Tim McBride looks like the stereotypical Student Government president: involved in the SPA Leadership Program, College Democrats and the Undergraduate Senate.

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SIS gets LEED Gold rating for green building

By Kate Froehlich | March 28

The School of International Service building has achieved a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold rating, higher than the silver rating that was originally planned, according to AU officials.

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Asian Flavors restaurant booming after first week open

By Nicole Glass | March 28

Asian Flavors opened its doors to more than 1,000 customers during its first week, according to owner Tom Gera.

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'Humans versus Zombie' game invades campus

March 28

The zombie apocalypse is coming to AU— but don’t worry, it’s for a good cause.

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AU clubs receive $12,000 more than last year

By Kate Froehlich | March 28

The AU Club Council has allocated $119,046 to student clubs for the 2011 fiscal year — a $12,000 increase from what was distributed during the previous fiscal year, according to AUCC Chair Katelyn Hurley.

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Residence Hall Association: Guests should check into dorms

By Zach C. Cohen | March 28

Non-AU guests visiting residence halls would be required to sign into dorms and submit identification information under a proposed Residence Hall Association resolution.

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All welcome at Greek Week events

By Scott Marturano | March 28

This week’s Greek Week will be open to the entire AU community, and not restricted to only Greek members, according to members of the Greek Programming Board. Greek Week will include an eight-day, 11-event festival to commemorate the philanthropic efforts by those involved in Greek life at the University. Lisa ...

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Reifsnyder elected RHA president

March 25

The Residence Hall Association's new executive board was elected this week, with several contested races – some for the first time in two years.

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WCL ranks 50th in U.S. News' list of best law schools

By Paige Jones | March 25

AU’s Washington College of Law ranked 50th in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2011 list of best law schools.

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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