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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.

Professor Profile: Good times keep rolling for alumna, professor

By Stefanie Dazio · Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010

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

AU ranks high in two publications

By Stefanie Dazio · Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010

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

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

By Stefanie Dazio · Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010

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.

In this 2008 file photo, Metro riders purchase fares at the Tenleytown-AU station.

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Negative balances on SmarTrip cards to soon be prohibited

By Stefanie Dazio | August 25

Metro riders using SmarTrip cards will no longer be able to exit the Metrorail system with a negative balance on their cards, starting about a month from now.

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Women's Resource Center opens on time

By Sarah Parnass | August 24

The Women's Resource Center opened as planned on Monday morning.

STEP RIGHT UP â€”Â A variety of AU wonk shirts were available to students free of charge during the annual Celebrate AU event on the quad Monday afternoon.

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AU debuts new branding effort, but will 'wonk' work?

By Meg Fowler | August 23

A team of AU faculty, staff and students launched a rebranding effort Monday for the University, telling community members to “get to know wonk.”

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Lisa Judd, Michelle Merica, Malea Otranto, Ari Basen

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AU freshmen experience D.C. through service

By Julia Ryan | August 23

AU freshmen started their AU careers through service projects around D.C. in this year's Freshman Service Experience.

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Colleges say new health law may imperil student policies

By Julie Appleby | August 23

Colleges and universities say some rules in the new health law could keep them from offering low-cost, limited benefit student insurance policies — and they’re seeking federal authority to continue offering them.

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AU ranked by Parade, Washington Monthly

By Stefanie Dazio | August 23

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

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AU provides Janney School with 44 parking spots at no charge

By Stefanie Dazio | August 20

AU will offer Janney Elementary School teachers 44 parking spots as the school undergoes construction.

$WELCOME TO AU â€”Â AU\'s class of 2014 got a formal welcome from the University during Friday morning\'s opening convocation.$

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Class of 2014 formally welcomed at opening convocation

By Allie Mooney | August 20

A sea of eager freshmen wearing blue shirts were formally welcomed to AU Friday morning during opening convocation. Speakers included Student Government President Nate Bronstein, President Neil Kerwin, Provost Scott Bass and Andrew Popper, scholar/teacher of the year.

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No students turned away from Friday's B.o.B. concert

By Meg Fowler | August 20

More than the Tavern can hold are expected, SUB said.

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Office of the Dean of Students hires three new staff members

By Idia R. Aisien | August 20

An associate dean, an assistant dean and an assistant to the dean were hired, says Dean of Students Robert Hradsky.

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AU called 'unfriendly' and 'unsupportive' of conservatives by website

August 19

CampusReform.org , a website dedicated to college conservatism, recently rated the nation’s top 100 schools, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report, for their conservative and liberal values.

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New website lets you 'bet' on grades

By Stefanie Dazio | August 19

Think you can score an easy A or two this semester? Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is with Ultrinsic.com, a website where you gamble on your grades.

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Women's Resource Center coordinator hired, plans to open Monday

By Sarah Parnass | August 18

A part-time coordinator has been hired to staff the new Women’s Resource Center, which will open Monday.

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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