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Green Eagles audit more than 1,000 pounds of AU garbage

By Laura Beck | October 14

Green Eagles staff members and other volunteers sorted through over 1,000 pounds of garbage for a waste audit Oct. 5, hoping to gain an understanding of how much waste students produce.

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AU nominated for vegan-friendly college contest

By Julia Ryan | October 14

AU is in the running for a PETA-sponsored competition, the Most Vegan-Friendly Colleges this year.

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Professor describes millennial generation's politics as optimistic, apathetic

By Paige Jones | October 13

Professor James Thurber discussed the lack of involvement in politics by the millennial generation in a speech at the Roosevelt Institute’s event, “Millennial Generation’s Impact on Elections” on Oct. 12.

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AU alum sentenced for misusing diplomatic license plates

By Julia Ryan | October 13

An AU alum convicted of misusing diplomatic license plates in November regrets the decision to do so and is worried about its effect on his career plans.

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CAS commemorates life of alumnus killed in traffic accident

By Idia R. Aisien | October 12

Friends and family celebrated the life of 2009 AU alumnus Andrew Wolf in a memorial service Oct. 12.

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AU considers stricter smoking policy

By Anna Scalamogna | October 11

Director of Sustainability Chris O’Brien drafted a policy that would launch the campus towards LEED certification but would limit smokers’ rights by banning them from smoking within 25 feet of buildings. Signage outside of some entrances already enforce this.

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Bon Appetit renews, expands liquor license

By Stefanie Dazio | October 11

Bon Appétit received an extended liquor license that now covers all of campus, despite local government’s disapproval.

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University incurs thousands of dollars in theft

By Stefanie Dazio | October 11

Recent thefts of University property amounted to over $7,000 in replacement costs, according to AU officials.

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Profile: Aramark employee shares how she came to AU

By Stefanie Dazio | October 11

Alba Vigil, originally from El Salvador, fled to California 20 years ago to escape the civil war in her home country. She came to D.C. a year later and has worked at AU since.

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Alliance of local students organizes D.C. service day

October 11

The D.C. Student Alliance is planning a community service initiative called Students Serve on Oct. 23.

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Anthony Dunham elected RHA president

By Allie Mooney | October 11

Anthony Dunham was elected president of the Residence Hall Association Thursday.

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Eric Reath re-elected as Undergraduate Senate speaker

By Allie Mooney | October 11

Eric Reath was unanimously re-elected as speaker of the Undergraduate Senate in the first session of the Sixth Undergraduate Senate last Sunday.

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Police blotter

October 11

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

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Student Government, Student Activities often at odds

By Allie Mooney | October 11

In light of recent strain on their relationship, SG is considering a resolution that would invite more conversation with Student Activities.

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Some clubs struggle with new AUCC system

By Julia Ryan | October 11

Recent changes to the budgeting system of the AU Club Council have left some student groups wondering how they will manage to finance their events for the rest of this school year.

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ANC questions AU's Campus Plan

By Meg Fowler | October 11

Neighbors and local commissioners told AU administrators they were not satisfied with changes being made to the Campus Plan at an Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting Thursday night.

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Students, faculty form Lions Club

By Zach C. Cohen | October 11

Members of the AU community are working to establish an AU chapter of the Lions Club, an organization dedicated to local and global service.

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