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FIRE STRIKES NEAR AU — A house fire on 47th Street N.W. led to the death of one dog this Saturday. Three other dogs escaped unharmed.

Fire chars house, claims dog

By Ethan Klapper · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

No one was injured after a fire seriously damaged a house near campus on the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 21, but one dog was killed. The fire in the 4200 block of 47th Street N.W. was reported at 4:47 p.m., Deputy Fire Chief Kenneth Crosswhite said Saturday. The first units were on the scene within three minutes.

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Study: College life improving

By Julia Ryan · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

Student quality of life ratings at over 400 colleges and universities across America have significantly improved from ratings in the same categories last year, according to a study by the National Survey of Student Engagement.

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Upset student explains transfer

By Sarah Parnass | November 22

Come spring 2009, Jack Eichner, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, will no longer be at AU, not because he plans to study abroad or take a year off from his education, but because Eichner has decided AU is not the right school for him.

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Campus brief

November 22

AU's Student Health Center anticipated an influx of flu shot recipients this winter. The Health Center ordered 4,500 vaccines this winter, said Director of the Health Center Dan Bruey. Historically, the health center has ordered 800-1,000 seasonal flu vaccines, he said.

D.C.’S STREETCAR DESIRE — The District Department of Transportation plans to bring streetcars to Adams Morgan, Anacostia and Georgetown.
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Streetcar plan rolls into D.C. area

By Alexander Grabowski | November 18

The District Department of Transportation recently unveiled plans for a new streetcar transportation system that would connect neighborhoods underserved by Metro, including Anacostia, Georgetown and Adams Morgan. Streetcar tracks are being constructed in Anacostia and on H Street and Benning Road ...

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Specter: political affiliation categories are ‘like bikinis’

By Graham Vyse | November 18

Many Pennsylvania Democrats I know have mixed feelings about Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. On the one hand, he used to be the kind of Republican they liked — moderate, independent, with a wicked sense of humor. He agrees with them on abortion rights, environmental issues and illegal immigration. For years, they have helped him win re-election to the U.S. Senate by crossing over and supporting him in general elections. But that was then.

SWITCHING SIDES — Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., spoke about becoming a Democrat, health care and the economic stimulus package Nov. 16 in MGC. Specter is 79-years-old and has worked in Congress since 1980.
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Specter explains party swap

By Rachel Karas | November 18

Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., has no apologies for the way he has led his 29-year-long Congressional career and his lifetime in public service, he said at a College Democrats event held Nov. 16. • Political Take: Specter: political affiliation categories are ‘like bikinis’

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Speakers talk orgasms

By Sarah Parnass | November 18

Two sex educators helped make AU students life a little more pleasurable Monday night with an interactive lecture on the clitoris, multiple orgasms and so much more.

NO PARKING — As part of AU’s 2001 “Good Neighbor Policy,” Public Safety can give members of the AU community $75 tickets for parking on residential streets near AU when going to campus. Reflecting complaints of residents living near campus of excessive student parking, AU mandated that students, faculty and visitors must park in AU lots for campus-related business.
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Public Safety tickets cars off campus

By Marisa Kendall | November 15

Public Safety has written 923 tickets to AU community members for parking on off-campus residential streets in the past year. All AU students, faculty and staff are prohibited from leaving their cars on residential streets when coming to campus.

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Prescott to face SG committee

November 15

The former SG comptroller raised concerns that an event wasn’t adequately prepared for and advertised — concerns that the vice president later disputed.

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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