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Meet Mr. South side, freshman Deon Jones

By Anna Scalamogna · Monday, Oct. 4, 2010

Meet Deon Jones, also known as Mr. South Side. Jones, a freshman in the School of Public Affairs, was chosen by the A Voice 4 U campaign to represent ANC 3D 07, where 90 percent of residents live in AU’s South side residence halls. • ANC candidates canvass, rally support

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SmarTrip cards to be sold at Campus Store

By Paige Jones | October 4

AU and the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority are expected to approve a contract this week to install a machine to refill SmarTrip cards in the AU Campus Store, according to Metro Information Specialist Angela Gates.

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AU assembles largest college AIDS Walk team for fifth time

By Sommer Brugal | October 4

For the fifth year in a row, the “AU Fights AIDS” team was the largest university team at the annual AIDS Walk Washington Saturday. This year’s team had the largest number of students to date, with over 400 registered participants. The team raised over $12,000 this year, while last year’s participants raised nearly $15,000, according to Liz Bayer, the director of Women’s Initiative’s HIV/AIDS Taskforce.

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Breastival 2010 events

By Sarah Parnass | October 4

Women’s Initiative will set up tables and activities promoting women’s reproductive and breast health. Students can participate in a dunking booth, condom crafts, Coca Cola giveaways and cookie decorating, among other projects. Also, feminist icon Gloria Steinem will speak to students about her experiences fighting for equality. In addition to gender issues, Steinem studies race caste systems, conflict resolution and indigenous culture.

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Turnout low for fall SG elections

By Paige Jones | October 1

The Student Government announced the fall election results on Wednesday night, including the contested positions of Class Council for the Class of 2014, senators for each AU school and senators at-large.

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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