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SG on hunt for new AUTO commissioner

By Julia Ryan | September 13

Student Government will renew their search for a new AUTO Commissioner once a replacement is found for former Comptroller Matt Handverger, according to President Andy MacCracken.

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Ex-marine talks of military duty

By Howie Perlman | September 13

Former reconnaissance Marine Sergeant Rudy Reyes discussed ways people can draw upon their inner potential to improve themselves at a Sept. 9 Kennedy Political Union event. Reyes, who served two tours of duty in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, shared with AU students his belief that by improving one’s mind and body, a person can set a good example for others to emulate.

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SG president allows oversight

By Ethan Klapper | September 13

Student Government executives must provide information on nominees for cabinet positions to the Undergraduate Senate, according to an executive order issued Sept. 11 by President Andy MacCracken.

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Students speak out: college loans

September 13

Graduating in the recession has made finding a job harder. ABC News reports that about 19.7 percent of May 2009 graduates have found a job. As the economy and job market suffer, many students are entering the real world with college debt. AU's cost of attendance per year is $47,386, according to AU's ...

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SG moves past impeachment trial

By Ethan Klapper | September 9

A week after the first impeachment proceedings in the Student Government's history, President Andy MacCracken said he's looking forward to moving the SG past the episode. In an executive order signed Wednesday by MacCracken, when Handverger leaves office, SG Vice President Alex Prescott assumes control of the SG's financial accounts and MacCracken assumes control of the Comptroller's cabinet -- which includes AUTO.

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Comptroller criticizes SG policy

By Charlie Szold | September 9

Comptroller Matt Handverger's impeachment trial finally came to an end last week after Senator at Large Jared Alves dropped the charges in the early hours of the Friday morning.

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Corps starts new digs on AU campus

By Christopher Cottrell | September 9

Trench investigations for dangerous materials are scheduled to start next week at three locations within AU, in order to investigate the whereabouts of chemicals from World War I, the project manager of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers military response program said during a meeting of the Spring Valley Restoration Advisory Board Tuesday, Sept. 8.

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UDC settles tuition dispute

By Marisa Kendall | September 9

In response to student protests over a proposed doubling of tuition for the University of the District of Columbia, the school's administration has enacted a new plan meant as a compromise.

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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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