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WELCOME WONKS â€” AU Ambassador Anj Lum (left), Executive Director of Communications and Marketing Teresa Flannery, President Neil Kerwin, Provost Scott Bass, Executive Director for Enrollment Sharon Alston and AU Ambassador Alisa Morse cut the new Admissions Welcome Centerâ€™s ribbon Feb. 14.

AU to welcome prospective students with new $200,000 admissions center

By Kate Froehlich · Monday, Feb. 14, 2011

In a $200,000 overhaul, AU redesigned its Admissions Welcome Center for the third time in 10 years. The new Welcome Center, still located on the second floor of the Katzen Arts Center, incorporates the “know” part of the “know/wonk” branding campaign AU debuted during the fall semester.

Locals protest Campus Plan meeting

Monday, Feb. 14, 2011

About five people protested a special Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting Feb. 7 to discuss AU’s 2011 draft Campus Plan, wearing red and white “OPPOSE AU Plan” buttons and holding “NO Traffic Gridlock OPPOSE AU Campus Plan” signs.

D.C. law bans ‘unreasonable’ noise after 10 p.m.; Jail or $500 fine possible for violations

Monday, Feb. 14, 2011

The law won’t really affect students living on-campus, Public Safety Chief Michael McNair said.

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Faculty Senate mulls extensive changes to academic regulations

February 14

A Faculty Senate committee recently completed the first major overhaul of the academic regulations in about 25 years.

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AU ups green efforts for recycling competition

February 14

AU is participating in RecycleMania, a 10-week national competition between universities to promote on-campus waste reduction and recycling, from Feb. 6 to April 2.

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From Lincoln to Obama: 11 presidents visit AU for speeches, recreation

By Nicole Glass | February 14

Since President Theodore Roosevelt laid the cornerstone of the McKinley Building in 1902, 11 U.S. presidents have been to AU for various reasons.

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Dorms to be separated by grade next year

By Kate Froehlich | February 14

Housing and Dining Programs plans to organize residence hall floors by class year starting this fall.

STARS OFF THE COURT â€” AU alumni David Aldridge, left, and David Gregory received honorary jerseys from AU. The two stopped by for a tapping of the â€œJeff Jones Weekly Radio Show.â€

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AU alumni Aldridge, Gregory relive glory days

By Leigh Giangreco | February 14

AU alumni David Gregory and David Aldridge have moved up in the world from their days at ATV and The Eagle.

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AU bookstore uses ‘living wage’ employees for clothing supplies

By Sommer Brugal | February 14

Alta Gracia employee Maritza Vargas used to reside in a two-bedroom home with a family of five, sharing a common bathroom with three other families.

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Eagle Endowment doles out record $8,800

By Paige Jones | February 14

The Eagle Endowment will award $1,300 more than last year, due to a record number of applications.

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Sexologist disproves common sex myths

By Nancy Lavin | February 14

True or false: all you need is technique for a good sex life. Sexologist Dr. Debby Herbenick says false.

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A look back at presidential visits to AU

By Nicole Glass | February 14

A look back at AU's presidential visits.

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Police blotter

February 14

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

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Kogod Case Competition winners suggest online model for The Economist

By Shelby Krick | February 14

Five Kogod School of Business sophomores suggested The Economist transition from a print to an online publication over 40 years as part of their winning business plan for the Feb. 12 Kogod Case Competition.

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At AU, Howard Dean predicts 2012 Obama victory

By Leigh Giangreco | February 9

Howard Dean confused AU with a cross-town rival during a Feb. 8 speech.

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Ed Gillespie: 8 to 10 GOP candidates in '12 primaries

By Kate Froehlich | February 9

Former RNC Chair Ed Gillespie spoke at AU Feb. 7 about his own career and the future of his party in what he calls a “center-right nation.”

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Snowpocalypse’s one year anniversary: lessons learned

By Rachel Karas | February 7

After a year of snow and precipitation-fueled puns, AU officials say they are now better equipped to deal with winter’s natural disasters.

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AU remembers snowpocalypse

February 7

For those who have never seen snow before, “Snowpocalypse” came as a shock.

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AU ranks high on Peace Corps list

By Nicole Glass | February 7

AU was ranked as having one of the highest numbers of Peace Corps volunteers in the nation this year.

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STI testing, treatment no longer free for D.C. college students

By Lauren Landau | February 7

The Student Health Center can no longer provide free on-site testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea due to D.C. funding cuts.

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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