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The headlines you need to know going into the 2017-2018 school year

By Haley Samsel · Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017

Frequent protests, the selection of a new university president and a hate crime that shook the student body to its core made last year a whirlwind for AU students, faculty and employees.

The 'obvious' questions about navigating AU, answered

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco · Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017

As an incoming freshman, find your way around AU’s campus and figuring out how to pay for meals can leave you with a lot of questions.

Awaiting tenure appeal, SOC professor Carolyn Brown leaves AU

By Brianna Crummy · Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017

Carolyn Brown will teach at the University of North Texas this fall

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The Eagle’s guide to campus resources

By Anna Donohue | August 21

Offices, buildings and staff members all Eagles should know

Nic Sakurai, an AU alum and adjunct professor, is pictured at the Department of Motor Vehicles as they register for their license on June 27.

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AU alum and professor first to receive gender-neutral driver’s license

By Nazli Togrul | August 5

D.C. policy will help nonbinary individuals “feel more comfortable,” AU advocates say

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AU grad student crowned Miss DC

By Julia Gagnon | August 4

An AU graduate student stepped away from finals in June and onto the Miss America stage, taking home the crown for Miss D.C.

A timeline of Devontae Torriente's time as student government president. Graphic by Anna Lefkowitz.

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Year in review: The legacy of AUSG’s first black president, Devontae Torriente

By Maria Carrasco | August 1

Three months after leaving office, Torriente shares the successes, failures and racism he saw on the job

A meme from rising sophomore Ryan Marson is posted in the meme group for AU students, Camp Wonkachusetts

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Meme Facebook group builds community, pokes fun

By Lydia Calitri | July 21

The page, called Camp Wonkachusetts, now has more than 3,000 members

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For some incoming students, campus hate crimes are cause for concern

By Matt Holt | July 14

Petition started by freshman earned over 1,400 signatures

Vice President Mike Pence addressed high school students in Kerwin Hall on Wednesday.

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Mike Pence speaks at AU, sparking objections from students

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco | July 14

Vice president appeared at private event Wednesday

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Metro increases fares, alters service on rails and buses

By Ben Foster | July 13

Late night bus service to increase, rail service to decrease

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First Latinx student trustee hopes to improve connection between board and students

By Lydia Calitri | July 10

Valentina Fernández hopes to bring fresh perspective to Board of Trustees.

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University President Sylvia Burwell kicks off tenure with listening tour

By Ellie Hartleb | July 7

Burwell faces tricky task of balancing competing priorities of campus groups

James Goldgeier will step down as dean of the School of International Service this August.

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SIS dean to step down in August

By Emaan Khan | July 7

James Goldgeier took over in 2011

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Ward Circle Building now named Kerwin Hall

By Haley Samsel | June 27

Board of Trustees announced the name change last month

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School of Public Affairs curriculum to undergo major changes by fall 2017

By Sarah Katherine Dolezal | June 26

Three degree programs in SPA will respond to revamped core curriculum requirements and student demand to double major

Interim Vice President of Campus Life Fanta Aw testifies in front of a Senate Judiciary Committee as a part of the "Free Speech 101: The Assault on the First Amendment on College Campuses” hearing Tuesday.

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Fanta Aw testifies at Senate hearing on campus free speech

By Haley Samsel | June 22

University official says free speech ‘comes with responsibility and accountability’

Interim Vice President of Campus Life Fanta Aw speaks at a University town hall on May 2, 2017 about the May 1 hate crime.

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Fanta Aw to testify in front of Senate committee Tuesday

By Haley Samsel | June 19

University official to deliver viewpoint on campus free speech

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Taylor Dumpson reflects on her first month in office

By Lydia Calitri | June 19

Student government president talks about hate crime and what comes next

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SOC professor alleges she was unfairly denied tenure

By Brianna Crummy | June 16

Carolyn Brown says provost is punishing her for activism on race and gender issues

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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