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Joe Vidulich named AU’s Alumni Association president

By Mackenzie Carmen · Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017

As Joe Vidulich begins his two year term as the new president of the American University Alumni Association, promoting inclusion and strengthening the link between students and alumni are his top priorities, he said.

Students react to incoming President Burwell’s appointment

By Kate Magill · Monday, Jan. 30, 2017

In her first address to the AU community on Thursday, incoming University president and former Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Mathews Burwell expressed her excitement at building on AU’s progress as an institution.

Where to eat during D.C.’s restaurant week

By Arielle Weg · Monday, Jan. 30, 2017

The week is finally here when the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington gives college students access to the elite dining rooms of D.C.

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Life After Hours: Jan. 27-29

By Emily Martin | January 27

The Chinese New Year is the largest celebration in the District this weekend, but there are plenty of other musical performances to enjoy in the city, as well as a film festival.

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Former HHS Secretary named next AU president

By Haley Samsel and Courtney Rozen | January 26

Sylvia Mathews Burwell, the first woman to hold the position, will assume her responsibilities on June 1

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Men’s basketball falls to Navy 71-53

By Vincent Salandro | January 26

The height and rebounding ability of the Navy Midshipmen proved too much for AU to overcome at home on Wednesday night as they fell to their opponents 71-53.

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A sea of pink

By Courtney Rozen and Maria Carrasco | January 21

Half a million come to D.C. to protest the new administration

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A day of protests

By Katherine Saltzman , Maria Carrasco and Elisabeth Holmes | January 20

Multiple protests occur during the inauguration of President Donald Trump

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“New is good” at the inaugural parade

By Lydia Calitri | January 20

Initial skepticism did not prevent Dante Bucci from attending festivities

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AU Dem takes in Trump inauguration

By Deanna Mudry and Jenny Evans | January 20

Standing in a sparse crowd of red “Make America Great Again” ballcaps was School of Public Affairs freshman Anthony Kuykendall, the AU College Democrats deputy chief of staff.

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AU requires new residence hall registration process for inauguration weekend

By Shannon Scovel | January 20

In response to the high number of tourists and visitors traveling to Washington this weekend for the presidential inauguration, AU Housing and Dining has mandated a new guest registration and visitor policy for on-campus residence halls.

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Vice President of Campus Life Gail Hanson to retire

By Katherine Saltzman | January 20

Vice President of Campus Life Gail Hanson will retire on March 31 following 20 years of service at AU, President Neil Kerwin announced in a memo to the campus community on Tuesday. Hanson, a leading administrator at AU, will retire a few months before Kerwin steps down as the University president in May.

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Two armed robberies occur near campus

By Anna Donohue | January 19

Armed men robbed at least two people in two separate incidents near campus Monday night. At least one of the victims was an AU student.

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Kickstart the new year with these free workout and wellness classes

By Anusheh Khan | January 18

As spring semester rolls around and New Year’s resolutions are in full swing many students are looking toward developing a healthier lifestyle.

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Students move into East Campus at last

By Emily Martin | January 18

Residence halls opened up to students for move-in on Jan. 8

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Preview: Inauguration weekend events

By Maria Carrasco | January 17

With the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump on Friday, there are multiple events students can go to across campus and D.C.

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The Eagle 2016 Sports Awards

By Shannon Scovel and Vincent Salandro | January 17

Last January’s first annual “Eagle Sports Awards” began with a quote from Olympic champion Mark Spitz about breaking records; this year, as The Eagle honors the best athletes of 2016, it seems only appropriate to quote one of AU’s own Olympians from this past year.

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Founder’s Day Ball to be held at Newseum

By Courtney Rozen | January 17

The Founder’s Day Ball will be held this year at the Newseum, Founder’s Day Director Martin Valderruten announced today in a press release.

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Lehigh overpowers AU in wrestling dual on Alumni Night

By Shannon Scovel | January 16

The battle between a small private school in Northwest D.C. and a national wrestling powerhouse from Pennsylvania, one of the largest wrestling states in the country, could be seen as a David vs.

Members of the fall Panhellenic Council gather for a photo.

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Sorority recruitment takes place weekend before classes begin

By Emaan Khan | January 15

Interest in recruitment is high despite unusual timing

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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