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Public Citizen's Tyson Slocum advocates clean energy at AU event

By Rachel Shabad · Friday, Oct. 1, 2010

Tyson Slocum fears the U.S. is overusing oil and wants individuals to change their mindset about energy efficiency and clean energy, he said at a speaking event for the AU Roosevelt Institute on Tuesday night.

Public Safety Chief Michael McNair discusses changes to the Conduct Code at a town hall Wednesday. At left is Matthew Kabak, deputy director of the Student Advocacy Center and Rosie McSweeney, director of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution Services.

Conduct Code changes discussed at town hall meeting

By Julia Ryan · Friday, Oct. 1, 2010

Members of the AU administration stressed that new changes to the Student Conduct Code are being made with students’ best interests in mind at a Conduct Code Town Hall Wednesday night.

Bronstein looks to revamp SG Arts Council with new hires, programming

Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010

Student Government President Nate Bronstein is working to revamp the SG’s Arts Council through new hires and new programming.

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GOP 'Young Guns' cancel Wednesday KPU appearance due to votes

By Meg Fowler | September 29

KPU Director Josh Levitt hopes to reschedule the event for later this semester.

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SG unable to offer Health Center referendum

By Allie Mooney | September 29

A Student Government referendum on increasing the operation hours of the Student Health Center was not approved by Student Activities and will not appear on this fall's ballot.

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AU Central still adjusting to high volume of demand

By Leigh Giangreco | September 27

Students complain of long waits and inefficacy at the AU Central office. Created this July, AU Central combines three offices: Financial Aid, the Registrar and Student Accounts. AU Central Director Jonnel Clothier spoke about the center’s efforts to counter these problems; she said the agency was still adjusting to students’ needs.

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Meet Mr. North Side

By Anna Scalamogna | September 27

Freshman in the School of Public Affairs Tyler Sadonis from North Side will run as the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D 02 candidate.

ALL IN THE FAMILY â€“ Board of Trustees Chairman Gary Abramson, a 1968 AU alumnus, is a partner in his family-run real estate business, Tower Companies. Abramsonâ€™s daughter is also a 1997 AU alumna.

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Administrator Profile: Abramson, Board of Trustees Chairman

By Stefanie Dazio | September 27

Gary Abramson may be chairman of the Board of Trustees here, but he’s still second-in-command in his family’s company.

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Police blotter

September 27

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

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Board of Trustees discuss wonks, campus plan and ANewAU

By Stefanie Dazio | September 27

The Board of Trustees assembled Thursday and Friday for their annual orientation and meeting. Chairman Gary Abramson met with The Eagle to talk about what the Board discussed during the closed session and what they plan to do this year.

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Greeks look to gain voice on Conduct Board

By Anna Scalamogna | September 27

The Inter-Fraternity Council hopes to place a member of greek life on the Student Conduct Advisory Board before the spring semester.

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SIS to offer 3-year B.A. program

By Paige Jones | September 27

Next fall, the School of International Service will allow 25 entering freshmen to complete a bachelor’s degree in three years and a master’s in four.

PROBLEMS SOLVED â€” Housing and Dining Programs and 2FIX have been working in the past month to resolve numerous facilities problems in Roper Hall since its opening Sept. 7.

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Newly-opened Roper Hall maintenance problems fixed

September 27

Housing and Dining Programs and 2FIX recently repaired multiple facility concerns in Roper Hall that residents have had since the hall opened on Sept. 7.

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Few upperclassmen choose to run for SG Senate seats

By Allie Mooney | September 27

Fourteen freshmen are campaigning for five class senator spots in this fall’s Student Government election. But towards the bottom of the ballot, only two candidates are listed as vying for the 10 open junior and senior positions.

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New SIS building dedicated in ceremony featuring NBC's David Gregory

By Rachel Karas | September 27

On Thursday, more than 100 students, faculty, staff and alumni came together to celebrate the new School of International Service building.

SOAK UP THE SUN â€” Students battle during a water fight using water guns and 1,000 biodegradable balloons on the quad Wednesday as part of Artemas Ward Weekâ€™s festivities.

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Revitalized Ward Week makes 'splash' with revolutionzed events

By Allie Mooney | September 27

This year’s Artemas Ward Week was successful in bringing together the AU community with the theme, “Revolutionize the Battle,” taking the week to a larger scale than in the past, Student Government Vice President Maia Tagami said.

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SmarTrip-embedded technology to be discontinued soon

By Kelley Siart | September 27

The manufacturer of SmarTrip cards will soon cease the production of the technology embedded in the cards, according to a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority spokesperson.

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SG, greek life plan to increase collaboration

September 27

The heads of the Student Government and greek community groups have decided to increase communication and share resources to strengthen their initiatives.

online alum â€” TBD.com founder and 1989 AU alumnus Jim Brady speaks at Tuesdayâ€™s partnership kick-off in the Katzen Arts Center. TBD and AU will work together to host workshops for TBD employees and to offer students internships. Brady, the websiteâ€™s founder and general manager, is a former executive editor of washingtonpost.com.

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TBD, School of Communication begin partnership featuring workshops and internships

By Samantha Raphelson | September 24

TBD.com and AU celebrated the kickoff of their new partnership with a launch party on Tuesday night in the Katzen Arts Center.

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Sentence handed down: Tavakoli receives 12 months and 1 day for WCL theft

By Stefanie Dazio | September 23

"I just feel so horrible that I've betrayed all my colleagues and the administrators of the University," former Washington College of Law employee Martine Tavakoli said after receiving a sentence of 12 months and one day in prison for her theft of almost $400,000.

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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