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In “State of Student Government” speech, SG president urges senate to increase budget transparency

By Dan Papscun · Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019

Valentina Fernández on SG: “Personal interest still triumphs over teamwork and collaboration”

How the Department of Education’s proposed changes to Title IX policy could affect AU

By Brianna Crummy · Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019

University would be required to hold a hearing for all complaints

Student protesters call for political change, more women in office at third annual Women’s March

By Kelsey Carolan , Dan Papscun and Evan Margiotta · Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019

Many AU students marched in Washington for the first time

Features

AU alum and author Nikolas Wong shares advice on self-publishing, pursuing career in writing

By Sophie Austin | January 21

“Just pick up the pen and put it on the paper”

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University changes sorority recruitment dates, allowing students to attend Women’s March

By Kimberly Cataudella | January 16

Nearly 2,000 students signed a petition calling for the dates to change

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Founder’s Day Ball to be held at the National Air and Space Museum Center in Virginia

By Abbie Veitch | January 16

Event on Feb. 23 will offer 2,500 tickets

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In five-year strategic plan, AU lays out its goals of improving faculty research and increasing revenue

By Julia Gagnon | January 15

University plans to spend $23.5 million over next two years on strategic initiatives

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Man who harassed former SG president online agrees to apologize, renounce white supremacy

By Sophie Austin | December 18

Taylor Dumpson settled out of court with internet troll who targeted her following 2017 hate crime

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Daniel Myers named AU’s next provost

By Maria Carrasco | December 17

Myers previously served as provost at Marquette University

Features

Withstanding the heat

By Evan Margiotta | December 14

Students work to earn EMT status at Glen Echo Fire Department

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AU sorority members fight to change recruitment dates so students can attend Women’s March

By Kimberly Cataudella | December 13

Petition to move recruitment so that it doesn't conflict with march has received over 1,900 signatures

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Russian operative and recent AU graduate Maria Butina pleads guilty to conspiracy charge

By Haley Samsel and Brianna Crummy | December 13

Butina struck a deal with prosecutors that involves her cooperating with the U.S. government

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Campus remains dominated by students from East Coast, data shows

By Sophie Austin | December 13

Students from high and low enrollment states weigh in on their AU experiences

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Juuling craze hits AU as more students use e-cigarettes on campus

By Abbie Veitch | December 11

Though university is considered “smoke-free,” students report seeing Juuls in buildings

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University sets up fund for students who face financial emergencies

By Ayelet Sheffey | December 11

Process for how students can obtain grants from the fund is still unclear

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AU faces fourth federal investigation into potential Title IX violations

By Haley Samsel | December 10

University remains under investigation for three complaints filed in past three years

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Students of color continue to lead calls for more identity-based spaces on campus

By Emily Lytle | December 10

Creation of HOME in Mary Graydon Center is not enough, students say

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Students say mold in freshmen dorms have caused health issues

By Abbie Veitch | December 7

Some reports show no “elevated or abnormal air quality readings

Features

Project on Civil Discourse works to teach community about freedom of speech through events, blog

By Isabella Goodman | December 7

Faculty, students work to facilitate more conversations on current events

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Burwell sparks conversation on mental health at AU with Foreign Affairs essay

By Kelsey Carolan | December 4

“Generation Stress” received criticism from students, but Burwell says discussion will take AU to a "better place"

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.

Solutions by The State News