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Students work on plan to give AU ANC representation

By Charlie Szold | September 3

A group of students unveiled a new initiative aimed at getting AU student representation on the local Advisory Neighborhood Commission.

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SG releases first quarterly report of fiscal year

By Allie Mooney | September 3

The first Student Government quarterly financial report of the 2010-2011 fiscal year was released last week.

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Students voice concerns at 'wonk' town hall

By Meg Fowler | September 2

Students and staff of AU filled about half of the 100 chairs set up in Mary Graydon Center rooms 4 and 5 for the town hall meeting Thursday night to express complaints, concerns, comments and questions regarding “wonk.” Many students said they thought there was a lack of input from undergraduates in the creative process of the campaign, and others said the university chose to allocate funds inappropriately when endorsing this initiative.

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AU and Student Government to host 'wonk' town hall

By Meg Fowler | September 2

As part of a Student Government bill passed Sunday, the SG and University Communications and Marketing will host a town hall meeting to discuss the 'wonk' campaign Thursday afternoon.

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

By Julia Ryan | September 2

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

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

By Meg Fowler | September 1

No AU students were affected by the situation Wednesday afternoon.

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AU considers tearing down house to make way for munitions investigation

By Mitch Ellmauer | September 1

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.

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