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AU rolls out new online portal

By Stefanie Dazio · Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010

AU will unveil the newest version of its portal Dec. 7 in a soft launch.

Freshman Deon Jones, right, won election to ANC 3D as a write-in candidate. Incumbent Commissioner Tom Smith, center, edged out Freshman Tyler Sadonis, left, to win re-election to 3D.

Deon Jones wins South side ANC seat, Tom Smith defeats Tyler Sadonis for North side

By Stefanie Dazio · Monday, Dec. 6, 2010

Deon Jones successfully won a seat to ANC 3D, though Tyler Sadonis was defeated by incumbent Tom Smith.

Top police blotter entries of fall 2010

Monday, Dec. 6, 2010

The Eagle's favorite blotter entries from this past semester.

$From left, Reps. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and Eric Cantor, R-Va., are interviewed by Fox News\' Greta Van Susteren prior to holding a town hall at AU Monday night.$

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GOP 'Young Guns' preview 112th Congress at AU town hall

By Paige Jones | November 30

Incoming House Majority Leader Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va., said he wants to cut taxes to create more jobs for graduating college students at a Kennedy Political Union event Monday night.

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Potential Marcum suspect Deandrew Hamlin transported from D.C. to Maryland

By Meg Fowler | November 25

Hamlin had been held in D.C. since Oct. 25.

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AU to provide more resources to ROTC cadets

By Allie Mooney | November 22

AU ROTC will be allowed to use certain campus facilities next semester after simultaneous efforts by the AU administration and Student Government to loosen restrictions on the military program. ROTC cadets will be able to use fitness facilities here and AU will offer military science classes, if space is available.

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CERF low on funds, asks for $10 fee

By Allie Mooney | November 22

A one-time $10 fee may be added onto tuition to help the Clean Energy Revolving Fund raise its goal of $100,000.

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AU area considered ‘high crime’

By Anna Scalamogna | November 22

Sectors around AU have been designated as high crime areas, according to a report released earlier this month.

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Kerwin makes over $700k in 2008

By Stefanie Dazio | November 22

AU President Neil Kerwin made $760,774 in 2008, according to an Internal Revenue Service form filed by the University.

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Delays stall faculty grievance process

By Linda Barnhart | November 22

The Faculty Senate committee that hears grievances held elections months later than normal this year.

CARIBBEAN COUNSEL â€” From left to right, Ambassador Rhoda Jackson of the Bahamas, Ambassador Hubert Charles of Dominica, Minister Counselor Cheryl Gordon of Jamaica and Ambassador Michael Louis of St. Lucia discussed the â€˜brain drain,â€™ the Caribbean economy and sustainability Friday at the third annual Caribbean Circle Ambassador Dinner.

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Caribbean diplomats urge students to share knowledge

By Leigh Giangreco | November 22

A Bahamas government official implored students to bring their education and experience to the islands at Friday’s third annual Caribbean Circle Ambassador Dinner.

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Davenport Lounge composts coffee grounds, works to reduce eco-footprint

By Lauren Landau | November 22

The Davenport Lounge will never trash its used coffee grounds again, thanks to a new composting program.

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Students can track shuttles with GPS

By Kay Dakin | November 22

Students can now check shuttle locations online.

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Students to launch satire website

By Zach C. Cohen | November 22

Colbert Nation better duck. Eagle Droppings, a new satirical website that will take on AU, local, national and global topics, is swooping in to provide a campus-wide chuckle.

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Police blotter

November 22

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

AU President Neil Kerwin, left, and Board of Trustees Chairman Gary Abramson.

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Kerwin, Abramson host town hall meeting

By Paige Jones | November 19

Sustainability concerns dominated Thursday’s Town Hall, featuring President Neil Kerwin and Board of Trustee Chairman Gary Abramson answering students’ questions.

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Santorum speaks at AU, says 2012 bid is possible

By Leigh Giangreco | November 19

Former Republican Sen. Rick Santorum said he is considering a run for president in 2012, but is keeping his family in mind. The former Pennsylvania politician said Thursday at a College Republicans event he might make an announcement sometime next year.

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AU ranks fifth nationally in percentage of students studying abroad

By Stefanie Dazio | November 18

Nearly 60 percent of AU students study abroad, the fifth-highest percentage in a list of the top 40 undergraduate U.S. programs.

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Recent SOC alumni speak of successes during panel discussion

By Rachel Karas | November 17

Less than a year after graduation, several School of Communication alumni have already worked with celebrities like Vince Vaughn and LeBron James.

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Charge dropped against Deandrew Hamlin in theft of Sue Marcum's Jeep

By Meg Fowler | November 16

An extradition hearing is set for Nov. 24.

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.

Solutions by The State News