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Breaking: Local ANC commissioners criticize Army Corps of Engineers munition destruction

By Christopher Cottrell · Friday, April 16, 2010

The Army Corps of Engineers began its munitions destruction operations today on federal property behind Sibley Hospital, prompting condemnation from several local Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners.

Student Government rewards students showing school spirit

By Nicole Glass · Thursday, April 15, 2010

The Student Government started a new campus campaign called "Fan Fridays," during which prizes will be given to students on campus sporting AU apparel.

Toxic chemicals unearthed near AU

By Christopher Cottrell and Mitch Ellmauer · Wednesday, April 14, 2010

A dig by the Army Corps of Engineers in late March revealed yet another underground cache – this one containing a drum that emitted smoke.

LISTEN UP â€” D.C. all-female percussion band Batala plays in the amphitheatre to kick off Take Back the Night, an annual event in which students and community members march around campus to oppose sexual violence.

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Campus community rallies against acts of sexual violence

By Sarah Parnass | April 14

To the sounds of clapping and drums, 400 AU students and community members marched as part of Take Back the Night Monday evening. The event promoted the creation of safe environments to lessen male and female sexual assault. Rape victims and allies alike shared their stories.

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New study raises questions on legality of unpaid internships

By Meg Fowler and Geoffrey Beebe | April 14

A D.C. think tank released a study Friday that questions the legality of some unpaid internships. At AU, 81 percent of students interned without pay this year.

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Police blotter

April 14

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY â€” President Neil Kerwin, right, answers a studentâ€™s question at Mondayâ€™s town hall-style event sponsored by the Board of Trustees. Board Chairman Gary Abramson sits to Kerwinâ€™s right.

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Neil Kerwin, Gary Abramson address concerns at town hall

By Stefanie Dazio | April 14

Senior Steve Dalton had a proposition for Board of Trustees Chairman Gary Abramson and President Neil Kerwin at the town hall meeting Monday.

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Zeta Psi charters

By Sarah Rudnick | April 14

AU fraternity colony Zeta Psi will receive a charter from its national organization this Saturday, according to Coordinator of Greek Life Curtis Burrill.

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Governor of Delaware Jack Markell speaks at AU

By Howie Perlman | April 14

Gov. Jack Markell, D-Del., said there are numerous vulnerable Republican-held governor seats, and Democrats may win in November's gubernatorial elections at a Monday event.

JOINTLY SPEAKING â€” Gen. Hugh Shelton speaks at a KPU event with, from left to right, Gens. Richard Myers and Peter Pace. KPU Director and Marine Reserve member Will Hubbard looks on from the right. The generals are all former chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. They spoke to students Monday about veterans and their post-war experiences.

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Former Joint Chiefs of Staff discuss veteran issues at KPU event

By Howie Perlman | April 14

Three former chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gens. Hugh Shelton, Richard Myers and Peter Pace, came together for the first time on stage Monday night at a Kennedy Political Union event.

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Munitions to be destroyed Thursday near Sibley Hospital

By Christopher Cottrell and Mitch Ellmauer | April 14

The Army Corps of Engineers plans to destroy five chemical munitions today in its Explosive Destruction System behind Sibley Hospital.

Bon appÃ©tit â€” At a Board of Trustees-sponsored event, six Trustees and seven administrators sat down to dinner with 24 students in Bender Library Thursday. Vice President for Campus Life Gail Hanson, right, spoke about campus issues with students in the Mudbox.

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Board breaks bread with students

By Julia Ryan | April 11

For the first time, the Board of Trustees sat down at a dinner open to students Thursday. A total of 24 students attended, including 16 undergraduates. Participants at the dinner discussed issues around campus like the lack of spirit among students.

WELCOME HOME â€” University Architect Jerry Gager said the Nebraska Parking Lot is one of many locations under consideration for the expansion of AUâ€™s housing options. Tenley Campus is another possibility.

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University plans to add 1,000 beds, expand housing options

By Ethan Klapper | April 11

AU is planning a large-scale expansion of housing, including the addition of 1,000 beds, which will mean securing a location to accommodate more students.

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Arabic Department alters credits, course time

By Stefanie Dazio | April 11

AU will expand credits and course time in its Arabic Department this fall to make it more competitive with other universities.

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EcoSense, AU look to remove bottled water from campus

By Anna Scalamonga | April 11

The Office of Sustainability and AU club EcoSense hope to cut the amount of bottled water circulated on campus.

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Heavy-hitting public figures descend on AU

April 11

Gov. Jack Markell, D-Del., and Daniel Ellsberg will speak at AU in the coming days.

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EcoSense club volunteers in District-wide clean up

By Nicole Glass | April 11

Members from AU’s EcoSense spent their Saturday picking up trash for the Potomac River Watershed Cleanup, an annual event that has removed three million tons of trash since 1954, according to an event press release.

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Eric Reath wins election for Speaker of SG Senate

By Julia Ryan | April 11

Undergraduate Senator Eric Reath was elected Speaker of the Senate at the meeting on Sunday.

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Students bare feet for TOMS

By Meg Fowler | April 11

Last Thursday, AU students walked barefoot from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial and back in order to participate in “One Day Without Shoes,” a global event sponsored by TOMS Shoes.

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Satirical pundit, Martin Eisenstadt, awards 'Harding' prize for apologies

By Howie Perlman | April 11

Martin Eisenstadt, a satirical character who has claimed to be a political pundit and an adviser to John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign, made yet another appearance on the political scene Thursday night at a Kennedy Political Union event.

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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