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Class gains PR experience with nonprofit

By Sarah Parnass · Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

One class in the School of Communication has allowed students to gain hands-on experience while improving the lives of children in the D.C. area this fall. Professor Gemma Puglisi’s Public Relations Portfolio class — a requirement for undergraduate Public Communication majors at AU — has paired up with the nonprofit organization Neediest Kids to create a campaign to raise money for D.C. students.

AU to receive H1N1 vaccine in November

By Sylvia Carignan · Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Swine flu vaccines will be available to AU students either the week of November 9 or 16 at the Student Health Center.

Police blotter

Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

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D.C. bars are safe despite recent fight

By Julia Ryan | November 4

Despite the emergency closure of a popular Northeast D.C. club last weekend due to a fight, club violence is not a serious threat, according to D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier.

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AU Facebook group facilitates ride-sharing

By Angela Modany | November 4

AU students stuck without a way back home for the holidays will be able to utilize a new Facebook group that sets up rides among students.

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Alt. break beats economy

By Sarah Rudnick | November 4

Despite a turbulent economy, AU’s Alternative Breaks program has continued to expand in both its number of trips and its number of applicants, according to Shoshanna Sumka, coordinator of Global and Community-Based Learning Community Service.

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Sen. Begich muses on federal spending, toilets

By Graham Vyse | November 4

At 7 p.m. on Nov. 3, Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, spoke to the AU College Democrats in Butler Board Room. In an exclusive interview with The Eagle following the event, Begich touched on the issues of federal spending and anti-tax tea parties. He also explained how he recently fixed a toilet at a Bruce Springsteen concert.

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Metro steps up safety due to recent incidents

By Marisa Kendall | November 4

Following the fatal June 22 crash on Metrorail’s Red Line and several Metrobus accidents, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has begun implementing several new safety procedures.

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AU adds resource centers

By Julia Ryan | November 1

AU will open a women's center with a library and counseling center in fall 2010 and will also launch an online support network for AU veterans this January.

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D.C. man protests Vatican inaction

By Sarah Parnass | November 1

A 67-year-old man has stood outside the Vatican Embassy — near the Naval Observatory on Massachusetts Avenue — every day, accusing the Vatican of hiding pedophiles. A negative experience with the church inspired John Wojnowski’s decade-long protest.

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City considers marriage bill

By Meg Fowler | November 1

The D.C. Council will consider approving same-sex marriages made within the city, after approving legislation to recognize same-sex marriages made outside the District earlier this year.

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‘Doc’ site offers SHC alternative

By Julia Ryan | November 1

AU students looking for specialized medical advice outside of the Student Health Center will have more options when ZocDoc.com, a free Web service that helps people book appointments with doctors in their area, expands service to D.C.

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Tenley yet to observe tray-less policy

By Meghan Sweeney | November 1

Tenley Café has yet to lose its trays as AU attempts to make itself a more sustainable school.

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SG Senate approves AUTO commissioner

By Katherine Seaton | November 1

The Student Government Senate approved Nicholas Russotto as AUTO Commissioner Nov. 1.

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Speaker explains Foreign Service

November 1

Barbara Cummings’ car was bombed, she had a run-in with the Dalai Lama and she “faked” language skills during her 27 years with the U.S. Foreign Service.

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Embassies offer students sweet deal

By Marisa Kendall | November 1

Each year, scores of AU students don their Halloween costumes after class and set out with the goal of getting candy from as many foreign countries as possible.

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Commentary: Frank talk from U.S. rep

By Graham Vyse | November 1

A little after 4 p.m. last Thursday, Oct. 29, just hours after House Democrats unveiled their bill to reform health care in America, Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., arrived at the Library of Congress looking tired.

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SG subsidy funds club travel

October 28

AU clubs and organizations can now apply for a travel subsidy to cover costs for trips further than 50 miles away.

LOVE LOCKDOWN â€” Socks on the door handle usually mean only one thing â€” do not enter! Tufts University instituted a school-wide policy against â€˜sexilingâ€™ earlier this year. AU has no plans to implement a similar rule.

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Tufts provides hope for ‘sexiles’

By Melissa Mason | October 28

A new rule at Tufts University prohibits sexual activity in the residence halls while a roommate is present, but AU residence life has no plans of implementing a similar rule. The rule does not prevent “sexiling” outright, but prohibits depriving the roommate of study or sleep time.

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Giving back: old-school style

By Sarah Parnass | October 28

From 1958 until somewhere in the early 1970s, AU students elected the Ugly Man on campus and some years, The Ugly Professor, too.

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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