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AU alum sentenced for misusing diplomatic license plates

By Julia Ryan · Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010

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.

CAS commemorates life of alumnus killed in traffic accident

By Idia R. Aisien · Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010

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

LIGHTING UP â€” Russel Krantz, a junior in the School of Public Affairs, takes a smoke break on the steps of the Mary Graydon Center. New signs outside of MGC and the Tavern encourage smokers to stay at least 25 feet away from the entrances of the building.

AU considers stricter smoking policy

By Anna Scalamogna · Monday, Oct. 11, 2010

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.

THE PERFECT DORM FURNITURE? â€“ Among other items, one Tavern high table has been stolen from the Mary Graydon Center this semester. The total cost of replacing the table is $495.

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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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SPA to launch environmental policy center Wednesday

By Paige Jones | October 11

The School of Public Affairs will launch a Center for Environmental Policy Wednesday for students who are interested in exploring local environmental issues through policymaking.

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Senator-at-Large moves to drop Committee for Review of Military Policy

By Allie Mooney | October 11

Emotions escalated at the Undergraduate Senate Sunday when Senator-at-Large Joseph Chmielewski moved to dissolve the Committee for the Review of Military Policy.

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Student Government announces results of fall elections

By Allie Mooney | October 11

After an extended delay in election results due to a technical error, three out of four winning write-in candidates accepted their elected positions Wednesday for this year’s Student Government fall elections.

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TKE wins Up 'til Dawn letter writing contest

By Julia Ryan | October 11

Tau Kappa Epsilon won a competition for letter writing on behalf of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at this year’s Up ‘til Dawn event on Friday night.

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Guyanese president addresses climate change in AU speech

By Danielle Raso | October 11

Bharrat Jagdeo, the president of the Republic of Guyana, told an audience that many world leaders “are on a pathway to destruction” if they continue with their current environmental policies, in a speech Friday afternoon in the East Quad Building lounge.

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Video: An interview with Gloria Steinem

By Sarah Parnass , Leigh Giangreco and Kira Kalush | October 10

An interview with The Eagle's Leigh Giangreco.

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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