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235 women rush sororities under new, faster process

By Rob Coy · Monday, Jan. 24, 2011

Nearly 73 percent of women rushing received invitations to a sorority this year, up four percent from last year, according to Curtis Burrill, AU’s coordinator of fraternity and sorority life.

$LET\'S VAMOOSE! â€” AU students can now use their EagleBucks account to purchase a bus ticket to New York City.$

Vamoose accepts EagleBucks for D.C.-area/N.Y. trips

By Elijah Mercer · Monday, Jan. 24, 2011

The Vamoose Bus fleet now accepts EagleBucks to pay for service between New York City and the greater D.C. metro area.

Fraternity rush time reduced, future bros will choose by Feb. 4

By Anna Scalamogna · Monday, Jan. 24, 2011

The Inter-Fraternity Council reduced the rush, or official recruitment, period for new members from three to two weeks this semester, moving rush events to weekends.

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WAMU, Capitol News Connection to cut ties due to station’s growth

By Lauren Landau | January 24

By ending its relationship with Capitol News, WAMU will have full editorial control over the content it broadcasts.

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Campus Brief

January 24

The Bender Parking Garage will feature a vertical axis wind turbine with the ability to provide energy for the Tavern, thanks to the recently announced senior class gift. This first of its kind gift was created from a design by adjunct AU professor Terry Sankar, according to Senior Class President ...

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AU men’s club redefines masculinity

By Stephen Fredericks | January 24

Every Tuesday night, seven AU men talk about issues relating to masculinity as part of a joint effort between the Student Government and Women’s Initiative.

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Asian Flavors to open soon, McDonald’s will close within a year

By Rachel Karas | January 24

McDonald’s will close once its 10-year lease expires Dec. 31.

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Barista brings flavor, favorite drinks to Dav

By Kate Faherty | January 24

The next time you pick up an Americano from the Davenport, take a second to see who’s holding your cup of caffeine. It could be the petite, raven-haired sophomore Sai Kuchibhotla.

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Man breaks into three Avalon apartments

By Stefanie Dazio and Lauren Landau | January 21

A man broke into three unlocked apartments in the Avalon Foxhall building in the 4100 block of Massachusetts Avenue early this morning, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., at AU Wednesday night.

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Rep. Tammy Baldwin speaks on LGBT rights, Arizona shootings

By Leigh Giangreco | January 20

Rep. Tammy Baldwin, the first openly gay woman to serve in Congress, is no stranger to threats.

Sophomores Sabrina Shee and Thomas Cheng paint the walls at the Family Health and Birth Center.

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MLK Day of Service volunteers fight D.C. poverty

By Rachel Karas | January 17

For some international students, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service marked their first chance to experience U.S. history.

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Westboro Baptist Church protests AU campus, faces counter-protest of over 1,000

By Stefanie Dazio , Leigh Giangreco , Allie Mooney and Lauren Landau | January 15

Westboro Baptist Church members said they were disappointed by AU’s counter-demonstration to their protest Friday. Four members of the group protested for 45 minutes on the northwest corner of Massachusetts Avenue, near AU’s Glover Gate. • Video: AU and the Westboro Baptist Church

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Video: AU and the Westboro Baptist Church

By Kira Kalush | January 15

A video of Friday's Westboro Baptist Church protest and counter-protest.

Westboro Baptist Church member Sara Phelps, 29.

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Westboro Baptist Church tries to educate AU

By Stefanie Dazio and Lauren Landau | January 15

Students here and across the country are getting the wrong education, according to members of the Westboro Baptist Church.

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19-year-old among Westboro protesters

By Stefanie Dazio | January 15

Zach Phelps-Roper stood on one side of campus yesterday and AU students stood on the other.

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Undergraduate Senate passes resolution against Westboro protesters

By Allie Mooney | January 14

The Undergraduate Senate denounced the activities of the Westboro Baptist Church in a Jan. 12 resolution.

CROSSING THE LINE? â€” The Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kan., travels across the country condemning homosexuality, including protesting at soldiersâ€™ funerals.

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AU readies for Westboro Baptist Church protest

By Stefanie Dazio | January 10

AU students are mobilizing to counter-protest the upcoming Jan. 14 visit from a church known for protesting soldiers’ funerals. The Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, Kan., will protest the “fag-infested, pervert-run” school between 4 and 4:45 p.m on Friday.

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AU not Westboro Baptist Church’s only target

By Lauren Landau | January 10

The Westboro Baptist Church is an independent Baptist church founded by Pastor Fred Phelps in 1955. The group is based out of Topeka, Kan., but travels nationwide to spread their messages condemning homosexuality, among others.

STANDING AT ATTENTION â€” ROTC cadets wait for instructions during their morning physical training at Georgetown University. This semester, AU cadets will be able to use fitness facilities here.

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After 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal, opposition to SG ROTC bill erodes

By Allie Mooney | January 10

The repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" has changed the opinion of Queers and Allies about allocating more resources to ROTC.

THEFT CASE â€” Deandrew Hamlinâ€™s court case moved from the Rockville District Court to the Montgomery County Circuit Court. Hamlin is charged with the theft of the late AU Professor Sue Marcumâ€™s vehicle.

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Marcum theft suspect’s case moves through Montgomery County courts

By Stefanie Dazio | January 10

Deandrew Hamlin is considered a “person of interest” in the murder investigation of the late AU Professor Sue Marcum.

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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