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Underground lots proposed despite only half spots used

By Kate Froehlich · Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

AU’s draft Campus Plan calls for additional parking at the proposed East Campus and the Tenley Campus, even though parking use is decreasing at a rate of 3.1 percent per year.

Egyptian students react to uprising

By Nicole Glass · Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

Mariam Aziz heard gunshots through the phone as she talked to her best friend in Cairo at 5 a.m. on Jan. 29.

2011 campus plan calls for double square footage of 2001 plan

By Rachel Karas · Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

This year’s Campus Plan is nearly double the size of the 2001 plan, which included designs for the Katzen Arts Center and the new School of International Service building.

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Bob Griffith, AU history professor, dies at 71 from Hodgkin’s lymphoma

By Paige Jones | January 31

Professor Robert “Bob” Griffith was well known for his kindness in the history department and throughout AU.

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Honors director to leave position after 26 years

By Zach C. Cohen | January 31

Professor Michael Mass will step down as director of the University Honors Program at the end of the academic year, after 26 years in the position.

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Officials seek student suggestions

January 31

AU officials are asking students to get involved in the Campus Plan process.

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AU fundraising campaign exceeds goal

By Leigh Giangreco | January 31

The AnewAU fundraising campaign brought in $214,113,000 over seven years, beating its $200 million goal in March 2010.

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Weather cancellations come day of class

By Kate Froehlich | January 31

Weather-related delays will be announced two-and-a-half to three hours before classes are scheduled to start.

THE RIGHT WAY TO WRITE â€” Writing Center Consultants Melissa Wyse, left, and Rose Oâ€™Malley tutor students to improve their their papers for the future. Wyse and Oâ€™Malley are also graduate students here.

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Consultants steer students in the ‘write’ direction

By Kate Faherty | January 31

Every day, Rose O’Malley and Melissa Wyse combat a college student’s worst fear: writer’s block.

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Founders’ Day Ball on target for Feb. 26

January 31

Student Government officials promise Founders’ Day Ball will happen this time around, despite last year’s problems.

DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY â€” AU students jump and jive during the Dance Marathon on Jan. 28. This yearâ€™s event raised funds for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

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Dance Marathon kicks up $2,600 for AIDS research

By Nancy Lavin | January 31

This year’s Dance Marathon raised $300 more than last year’s for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Jan. 28.

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SG briefs

January 31

AU’s ROTC cadets held their physical training on the turf field, track and gym three times this week, their first at AU fitness facilities, according to Brett Atanasio, a Class of 2013 senator and chairman of the SG’s Committee for the Review of University Military Policy.

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Police blotter

January 31

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

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AU hopes to move WCL to Tenley Campus

By Nicole Glass | January 31

AU proposes to move the Washington College of Law from its current location on Massachusetts Avenue to the Tenley Campus in 2013.

Students protest outside the Egyptian embassy.

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Students protest at Egyptian Embassy, White House

January 30

Crowds gathered outside the Egyptian Embassy Jan. 29 to protest President Hosni Mubarak’s regime.

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Former N.M. governor calls for massive cuts in government spending

By Kate Froehlich | January 25

Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson proposes a 43 percent cut of government, part of his “common sense business approach to government.”

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Dan Rather: American journalism is in trouble

By Leigh Giangreco | January 25

Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather is worried about the future of his profession. The increasingly biased media will threaten the U.S. in Rather said at a speech here Jan. 24 as part of a Kennedy Political Union event.

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AU releases Campus Plan for community review

By Stefanie Dazio | January 24

After months of debate, AU released its 10-year Campus Plan Monday detailing the school’s proposed plans for 750,000 square feet of new buildings, additions and renovations.

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SUB $11K over budget after Cee Lo Green show

By Zach C. Cohen | January 24

SUB exceeded its annual budget by about $11,000 due to changes made just days before the Jan. 14 concert.

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Next year’s SG president could get raise

By Zach C. Cohen | January 24

Next year’s Student Government president stands to make $2,500 more for the entire year if the Undergraduate Senate passes a new bill this semester.

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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