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Campus Store to stock clothing from living-wage apparel company Alta Gracia

By Julia Ryan · Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010

The AU Campus Store will soon be stocking apparel from the first certified fair-wage college apparel company, Alta Gracia.

All are safe at Discovery Channel hostage situation, no AU students involved

By Meg Fowler · Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010

No AU students were affected by the situation Wednesday afternoon.

AU considers tearing down house to make way for munitions investigation

By Mitch Ellmauer · Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010

The AU-owned house at 4825 Glenbrook Rd. might be torn down to make way for a broader investigation of the chemical munitions burial pit at the property, according to David Taylor, AU President Neil Kerwin's chief of staff.

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G. I. Jobs magazine names AU 'Military-Friendly School'

By Allie Mooney | September 1

Recently, AU earned the rank of a “Military-Friendly School,” from G.I. Jobs magazine, out of a pool of 7,000 eligible colleges.

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Student enjoy AU-sponsored Six Flags outing despite transportation difficulties

September 1

Over 885 AU faculty, alumni and students braved a confusing two hour commute to Six Flags America in Prince George's County, Md., on Saturday after a ticket promotion offered by Student Activities.

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Senators discuss proposed Blue Crew-SG merger at year's first meeting

By Allie Mooney | August 30

At the Undergraduate Senate’s first meeting of the academic year Sunday, attendees discussed a possible merger of the AU Blew Crew with the Student Government’s Department of Unity and Spirit to make a more centralized entity supporting school spirit and unity.

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Costs and causes: Dollars and sense behind AU's rebranding

By Meg Fowler | August 29

The university spent two years of research and hundreds of thousands of dollars on a campaign to rebrand the university. The results? One word: wonk. • See the breakdown of how much becoming a “wonk” actually costs. • What do current students think of being “wonkified?”

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Library launches website redesign

By Anna Scalamogna | August 29

Bender Library revamped its website and search engine, making good on plans that were two years in the making.

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Neighbor complaints for Welcome Weeks down

By Stefanie Dazio | August 29

The university received only one neighbor complaint during Welcome Weeks this year, according to Dean of Students Robert Hradsky.

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AU students react to the wonk campaign

By Meg Fowler and Anna Scalamogna | August 29

From dirty jokes to Willy Wonka references, AU student reactions to the “wonk” campaign have varied.

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So what does it really cost?

By Meg Fowler | August 29

Cost breakdowns of the wonk campaign.

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AU Central adjusts to large numbers of student inquiries

By Helen Killeen | August 29

The AU Central office has dealt with a high volume of student calls and e-mails since it opened in July, according to Director Jonnel Clothier.

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Police blotter

August 29

Public safety actions reported to The Eagle.

ALWAYS AN EAGLE â€” School of Communication Professor Pallavi Kumar attended AU in the 1990s and decided to return after a stint as a public relations professional.

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Professor Profile: Good times keep rolling for alumna, professor

By Stefanie Dazio | August 29

For Pallavi Damani Kumar, an assistant professor in the School of Communication, some things never change. Like the food in the Terrace Dining Room.

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AU ranks high in two publications

By Stefanie Dazio | August 29

Two publications ranked AU on their lists of top schools — one of national universities and one for great internship opportunities.

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Public Safety tests electronic locks in new residence halls as measure to combat theft

By Stefanie Dazio | August 29

As part of a test program to decrease theft in the residence halls, Clark and Roper Halls have electronic locks on dorm room doors, according to Department of Public Safety Chief Michael McNair.

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Video: AU students react to the wonk campaign

By Kira Kalush | August 29

A video by Kira Kalush.

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Consumer Report: Textbook prices vary by condition, seller and timing

By Meg Fowler | August 29

After somehow footing the bill for $36,180 of tuition, $8,630 for average room and $4,800 for average board this year, most AU students could stand to save a buck here or there.

$Thousands turned out Saturday to participate in Glenn Beck\'s \'Restoring Honor\' rally by the Lincoln Memorial.$

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Students participate in Glenn Beck rally

By Stefanie Dazio | August 28

AU students joined tens of thousands of activists to hear from Fox News host Glenn Beck at his "Restoring Honor" rally. Beck appeared with former Alaska governor Sarah Palin.

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SG launches new website, experiences glitches

By Meg Fowler and Allie Mooney | August 26

After glitches that prevented an earlier launch, the Student Government will debut its new website this evening.

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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