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SPEECHWRITER SPEAKS — At MGC Tuesday night, Ted Sorensen addressed AU students about writing speeches for former U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Sorensen said he was happy to be back on campus and that he has fond memories of his two previous visits. He was present for two past AU commencement addresses, both of which he wrote and one of which he gave.

JFK Adviser Ted Sorensen recalls AU commencement speeches

By Howie Perlman · Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Ted Sorensen, a former speechwriter for and adviser to President John F. Kennedy, reflected on Kennedy’s presidency and the art of speechwriting Tuesday night. Sorensen spoke in the Mary Graydon Center University Club at a College Democrats event co-sponsored by the Student Government and the AUCC.

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Tea Party: The people's surge on D.C.

By Kira Kalush | March 17

Tea Party members and sympathizers from across the East Coast participated Tuesday in the “People’s Surge Against Obamacare,” where Tea Party members expressed their discontent on the health care bill.

In this Dec. 6, 2006 file photo, shuttles idle in the South Side area of American University in Washington. (Kelly Barrett/Eagle File Photo)
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AU cuts back Super Loop route

By Julia Ryan | March 3

As of March 8, more shuttles run between the Metro and main campus, and the Super Loop has diminished. Drivers only follow the Super Loop in the evenings on holidays like spring break and when school is out, according to assistant director of Facilities Management, Mark Feist. These changes were spurred by student feedback.

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Students fill housing spots; demand was overestimated

By Nicole Glass | March 3

Despite projections that there would be a serious lack of on-campus housing for people who desired it, everyone who participated in the lottery Wednesday through Friday last week was able to get housing. This was partly because not everyone who signed up for the lottery actually participated, according to Chris Moody, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs.

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Seniors will give new furniture for SIS patio

By Brookes May | March 3

From a 9/11 memorial to a painted elephant to lamppost banners, every senior class leaves its mark on campus. This year, the Class of 2010 will raise money to buy furnishings for the patio that will be located outside the new School of International Service building.

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D.C. gay marriage bill goes into effect

By Helen Killeen | March 3

Same-sex marriage became legal within D.C. yesterday after Congress’ designated review period ended. Since Mayor Adrian Fenty signed the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009 last December, the bill has been in a mandatory period of Congressional review.

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What's going on at AU and in the community.

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Chile earthquake shakes AU students abroad; all are safe

By Marisa Kendall | February 28

The vibrations on the dance floor were not just a foreign special effect, as Eagle staffer Marisa Kendall found during the earthquake that hit Chile, where Kendall is studying abroad. The city where she is staying sustained some fatalities, but the worst of the quake hit 200 miles away, according to Kendall.

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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