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The AU shuttle that struck a utility pole is towed from the scene.

AU shuttle hits Nebraska Avenue utility pole

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An AU shuttle hit a pole on Nebraska Avenue around 8:00 a.m. this morning, causing delays in the AU shuttle routes and blocking traffic on Nebraska Avenue. The crash caused officials to shut down a portion of Nebraska Avenue into the afternoon. Traffic was directed to go down Van Ness Street to circumvent the accident. The driver of the bus was taken to the hospital, but no other injuries were reported.










Police investigate the death of Kogod professor Sue Marcum in front of her house in Bethesda, Md.
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Police arrest driver of Sue Marcum's stolen Jeep

An arrest has been made in connection with the death of AU Professor Sue Marcum. Deandrew Hamlin, 18, was arrested Monday night in the District and charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and felony fleeing. Hamlin has not yet been in connection with Marcum's death, and police are continuing their investigation Tuesday.


Police investigate the death of Kogod professor Sue Marcum in front of her house in Bethesda, Md.
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Kogod Professor Sue Marcum found dead in apparent homicide

Sue Marcum, an executive in residence and an accounting and taxation professor in the Kogod School of Business, was found dead in her home Monday morning by Montgomery County Police. Police said there were signs of forced entry at her home, and are treating her death as a homicide. Students said Marcum was a beloved professor, and left the 2:10 p.m. class she was to teach in tears.






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AU releases its first fire report

The South side residence halls accumulated $1,394.00 in fire-related damages, and North side dorms incurred $180.19 worth of damages in 2009, according to a recently release fire safety report.




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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