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Sen. Begich muses on federal spending, toilets

By Graham Vyse · Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

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.

Metro steps up safety due to recent incidents

By Marisa Kendall · Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

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.

AU adds resource centers

By Julia Ryan · Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009

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.

VEGAN DYNASTY â€” Peta2â€™s â€˜Vegetarian-Friendly Collegeâ€™ competition pits AU against nearby Georgetown University in the first round. Last year AU beat out SUNY Purchase to take home the victory.

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AU seeks vegetarian glory for second straight year

By Sarah Parnass | October 28

Peta2 kicked off its annual “Vegetarian-Friendly Colleges” competition this month, and AU is once again among the top 32 universities across the country vying for the title spot.

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Adjunct professors teach for joy, not benefits

By Sarah Rudnick | October 28

Adjunct professors at AU receive minimal benefits compared to full-time professors.

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Groups plan energy fund

By Andrew Gall | October 28

EcoSense, Student Government, Alpha Phi Omega and the College Democrats have teamed up to move AU toward greater sustainability by creating a Clean Energy Revolving Fund.

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Catholic Univ. goes ‘solar’ for greener campus

By Meg Fowler | October 28

The Catholic University of America will install the largest solar-energy system in the D.C. metropolitan area, with over 1,000 solar panels on four campus buildings in November.

CONTAMINATION â€” Dr. Bill Hirzy, chair of AUâ€™s Chemistry Department, worked for the EPA from 1981 to 2008. He says that despite pleas from department employees, the department still refuses to undertake a risk assessment of flouride in drinking water.

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Hirzy: EPA drags feet on flouride

By Howie Perlman | October 28

The Environmental Protection Agency ignores the dangers of fluoride in drinking water, according to Dr. Bill Hirzy, the chair of AU’s Chemistry Department.

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South Korean organization uses media to inform northern neighbors

By Meghan Sweeney | October 28

North Korea is the Bermuda Triangle of media, prompting some North Koreans to purchase illegal TVs, radios, DVDs and CDs to expand their knowledge of the outside world, according to guest speaker Eunjung Park from Open Radio North Korea.

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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