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Classes to start a week later, make room for ‘special programming’

By Geoffrey Beebe · Monday, Nov. 8, 2010

Next year’s academic calendar will shift a week later, according to Phyllis Peres, vice provost for undergraduate studies and interim dean of academic affairs.

Smith complaint to BOEE may never be settled

By Stefanie Dazio · Monday, Nov. 8, 2010

The complaint filed by Tom Smith Oct. 22 challenging Tyler Sadonis’ eligibility for election to an Advisory Neighborhood Commission seat may not come to a Board of Elections and Ethics hearing.

Police blotter

Monday, Nov. 8, 2010

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

CLOSE OF BUSINESS â€” Kogod Dean Richard Durand plans to continue his legacy by giving back to his profession through non-profit work. He will retire in spring 2011.

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Richard Durand, Kogod dean, to retire at end of academic year

By Lauren Landau | November 8

After serving as dean of the Kogod School of Business for nearly six years, Richard Durand said he will retire from his position at the end of spring 2011.

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Conduct board now includes greeks

By Anna Scalamogna | November 8

A member of AU greek life will now serve as a representative on the Student Conduct Advisory Board to provide input from the greek community on conduct policy issues.

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Consumer Report: Housing

By Meg Fowler | November 8

When it comes to housing costs, AU ranks among the top 20 most expensive schools in the U.S.

Threeâ€™s a crowd? â€” Students often end up staying in their triples because of money saved and friends made, according to Director of Housing and Dining Chris Moody.

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Almost half of students in triples opt to keep rooms

By Rhys Heyden | November 8

The number of students choosing to stay in tripled dorm rooms has generally increased since 2000. About 300 will remain tripled this spring.

Professor Next Door â€” Professor John Richardson is the faculty-in-residence for Anderson Hall. He is available to Anderson residents for advice, dinner, tea and the occasional cup of sugar.

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Professor Profile: Richardson, Anderson’s faculty-in-residence

By Kate Faherty | November 8

Anderson Hall is home to over 700 students and only one professor, John Richardson.

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New Asian restaurant to open in tunnel

By Leigh Giangreco | November 8

AU students’ cravings for Asian cuisine on campus will be satiated by a new restaurant opening next to the UPS store in the tunnel.

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AU receives B+ on College Sustainability Report Card

By Anna Scalamogna | November 7

AU outranked all other D.C. area colleges and received its best grade ever in this year’s College Sustainability Report Card. AU received a B+ grade on its 2011 sustainability report card, released Oct. 27.

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AU lawyers: 'Unsubstantiated' rumors of voter intimidation on Election Day

By Stefanie Dazio | November 6

AU lawyers said they have heard “unsubstantiated” rumors of complaints concerning possible student voter intimidation on Election Day.

DEMOCRACY IN ACTION - ANC 3D 02 and 07 candidates Tyler Sadonis and Deon Jones cast their votes in the 2010 election. Local polling stations included the Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church (Precinct 9) and the Horace Mann Community Center (Precinct 10).

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Student ballots challenged at election Tuesday

By Rachel Karas | November 3

More AU students voted in D.C. Tuesday, and more ballots have been challenged this year than in recent memory, according to Precinct 9 Captain Lawrence Williams. Williams estimated that roughly 35 ballots were challenged throughout the day. Voters with challenged ballots as well as same-day registrants must cast a provisional ballot and provide legal proof of D.C. residence to the BOEE within 10 days.

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Preliminary results for local ANC elections posted

By Meg Fowler | November 3

Winners cannot be determined officially until 10 days after the election, however.

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AU mulls changes to General Education program

By Kay Dakin | November 1

Proposed changes to the General Education Program would mean fewer restrictions for students, including the freedom to receive credit for a course regardless of its cluster.

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Increased thefts prompt Public Safety crack-down

By Lauren Landau | November 1

To prevent further theft, Public Safety will implement a baiting operation according to Chief Michael McNair.

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AU ranked among ‘best value’ U.S. schools for 2010

By Stefanie Dazio | November 1

AU ranked number 52 on Kiplinger’s list of Top 100 Best Values in Private Colleges in its October issue of Personal Finance magazine.

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Department of IDEAS moves student proposals forward

By Zach C. Cohen | November 1

The Student Government’s Department of IDEAS is helping four students work to install printers in dorm lobbies, push for conflict-free minerals in the University’s electronics and bring awareness to the Trevor Project.

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Obituary: Sue Marcum: A friend, mentor outside the classroom

November 1

The AU community, friends and family remember beloved Professor Sue Marcum.

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Students, faculty make plans to honor Sue Marcum

By Julia Ryan and Meg Fowler | November 1

A memorial service for Professor Sue Marcum will be held next Tuesday in Bender Arena at 8 p.m.

ELECTION DAY â€“ ANC 3D candidates (from left) Tyler Sadonis, Tom Smith and Deon Jones await the final vote count in the Nov. 2 midterm elections for ANC 3D 02 and 07 commissioner. Sadonis and Smith are running for ANC 3D 02; Jones is running for ANC 3D 07.

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Voters' guide to ANC elections: questions for ANC 3D candidates

November 1

Tues., Nov. 2, 2010 marks the day of very important elections for Washington, D.C. No, we’re not talking about the midterm elections of senators — we at The Eagle will be watching the races for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner in ANC 3D 02 and ANC 3D 07. Our voter guide offers the scoop on those in the running, straight from the candidates themselves.

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