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Evaluations of faculty affect salary increases

By Stefanie Dazio · Sunday, April 18, 2010

Student Evaluations of Teaching completed at the end of each course can affect AU faculty pay increases.

A CROSS TO BEAR â€” Activists pose for a picture during Fridayâ€™s rally outside the Brazilian Consulate to honor Sister Dorothy Stang who was murdered for defending farmersâ€™ land rights.

Students honor victims of Brazilian land conflicts

By Anna Scalamogna · Sunday, April 18, 2010

Red flags sliced the air and cries of “Dorothy, Dorothy, this one is for you” and “What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!” echoed in the streets outside the Brazilian Consulate Friday afternoon.

Editorial questions former SIS professor Hamid Mowlana's loyalty to the U.S.

By Meg Fowler · Sunday, April 18, 2010

An online editorial for a site representing several Pittsburgh publications called comments made by a professor Emeritus for AU treasonous.

DEATH BY TAXES â€” Protestors take a few minutes to rest at the National Mall during Thursdayâ€™s Tax Day Tea Party rally. AU College Republicans were among the thousands of people gathered near the Washington Monument.

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Thousands protest at Tea Party rally

By Joseph Kelly | April 18

Members of AU College Republicans joined protesters outside the Capitol as part of the National Tea Party’s second annual Tax Day rally.

hush hushâ€” Daniel Ellsberg, a former military analyst who worked for the RAND Corporation, spoke on Wednesday night about his decision to publish the Pentagon Papers, a study of the United Statesâ€™ military involvement in the Vietnam War.

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Daniel Ellsburg of 'Pentagon Papers' denounces government secrecy

By Alexander Grabowski | April 18

The American people should never completely trust what the government tells them, Daniel Ellsberg said at an event on Wednesday in the Wechsler Theater.

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Fraternity, SAMMY, regains charter after 7 years

By Sarah Rudnick | April 18

AU fraternity Sigma Alpha Mu was re-chartered on Saturday, according to SAMMY President Chase Freeman.

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Czech Embassy, AU's Jewish Studies co-sponsors international conference

By Erica Finkelstein | April 18

The international conference, "Bohemian and Czech Jews in America," took place at the Embassy of the Czech Republic Wednesday as part of AU's project, "Voices in Terezín."

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

By Christopher Cottrell | April 16

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.

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Student Government rewards students showing school spirit

By Nicole Glass | April 15

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

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Toxic chemicals unearthed near AU

By Christopher Cottrell and Mitch Ellmauer | April 14

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.

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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