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TDR goes tray-less after eco study

By Meghan Sweeney | September 9

When AU's Terrace Dining Room re-opened its doors to AU students this August it was still teeming with hungry students foraging for food, but since the beginning of this year, they will have to do it without trays.

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Fair Housing Act protects students' renting rights

By Sarah Rudnick | September 9

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development is currently reaching out to college students to educate them about housing inequality under the Fair Housing Act and to assist those who may have been victimized.

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Police blotter

September 9

Tuesday, Sept. 1 A resident assistant in Letts Hall saw a large amount of flyers being thrown out of a 6th floor sky lounge window. When she responded to the area, no one was there. A bent window screen was discovered. The flyers promoted a party at a D.C. night club. Wednesday, Sept. 2 Fecal matter ...

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SG Comptroller Matt Handverger's resignation statement

September 9

Last week the charges against me were dropped by the SG Senate. While I have never doubted that my innocence would be declared, I was worried throughout the trial that my role as SG comptroller would be taken away, something I never wanted to happen.

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Commentary: SG celebrates birthday, puppies

September 9

Before the SG Senate failed to override President Andy MacCracken's veto on a proposed oversight bill in a special session Tuesday, the senators sang "Happy Birthday" to Sen. Josh Rothman.

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Ambassador talks about future of U.S. diplomacy

By Franziska Kabelitz | September 9

Serving the U.S. State Department presents many challenges in the 21st century, but future diplomats are going to successfully tackle them, said Ambassador Marc Grossman in a lecture on U.S. diplomacy.

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Comptroller impeachment charges dropped

By Jen Calantone and Charlie Szold | September 4

All charges against SG Comptroller Matt Handverger have been dropped, following an apology issued by Sens. Jared Alves and Josh Rothman early Friday morning. Handverger is set to resign from his position next week, according to a source close to The Eagle.

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Ask AU: Your thoughts on the comptroller impeachment

By Meg Fowler | September 3

We asked AU students what they thought about the charges against SG Comptroller Matt Handverger.

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Former senator: Meiselman, Prescott discussed impeachment before summer

By Charlie Szold | September 3

Student Government Secretary Colin Meiselman, Class of 2010 Sen. Steve Dalton and Vice President Alex Prescott discussed removing Comptroller Matt Handverger during finals week last semester, according to former Sen. Jordan Boyd. Boyd, who is on a semester-long leave of absence from AU, informed Handverger of this information via Facebook this morning.

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DPS reaches students' phones

By Meg Fowler | September 3

The AU Department of Public Safety is promoting its free techniques of updating students about safety concerns on and around campus, according to DPS Chief Michael McNair.

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Executives accuse Handverger of negligence as impeachment proceedings begin

By Charlie Szold and Lindsey Anderson | September 2

Student Government Vice President Alex Prescott accused Comptroller Matt Handverger of negligence and falsification of time sheets during the first session of Handverger's impeachment trial.

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Choosing sides

September 2

In Student Government's first ever impeachment trial, a variety of SG members and AU students have lined up on both sides of the issue. Here is how they break down.

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Online textbooks save students money

By Sarah Rudnick | September 2

AU students now have the option to access more online textbooks with an expansion of titles on the Internet, in the library and in the campus bookstore.

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EcoSense garden thrives

By Meg Fowler | September 2

The EcoSense community garden has flourished since its ground-breaking on Campus Beautification Day last May, according to EcoSense President Drew Veysey. The garden was created last May and has been cared for by members of the entire AU community. Tomatoes, eggplants, basil, parsley, carrots, banana peppers, pumpkins and sunflowers are all growing in the plot behind Nebraska Hall, according to Kate Pinkerton, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences and the EcoSense garden representative.

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Dean publishes book on Web

By Julia Ryan | September 2

Some people would say Sept. 11 was the work of the American government, or that President Obama's birth certificate is a fake. Peter Starr, the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, would tell you otherwise.

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SG executive faces removal

August 30

The Undergraduate Senate Committee on Rules and Privileges approved a motion Sunday to sustain the impeachment charges filed against SG Comptroller Matt Handverger.

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AUSG defers Undergraduate Senate candidate

By Ethan Klapper | August 30

A prospective member of the Undergraduate Senate accused them of acting "unacceptabl[y]" and using a "double standard" after the SG deferred his confirmation. He was one of three not confirmed, out of a group of seven prospective senators.

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