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AU hopes to move WCL to Tenley Campus

By Nicole Glass · Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

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.

Students protest at Egyptian Embassy, White House

Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011

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

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

By Kate Froehlich · Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011

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.

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235 women rush sororities under new, faster process

By Rob Coy | January 24

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.

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

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

By Elijah Mercer | January 24

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

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

By Anna Scalamogna | January 24

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.

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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