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Plans for new student Metro pass program discussed at town hall event

By Maria Carrasco | March 3

Metro officials explained how the UPass program will be implemented and how the plan will benefit students

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Lifestyle

AU’s annual production of “The Vagina Monologues” asks viewers to start talking about vaginas

By Adena Maier | March 2

If your vagina could talk, what would it say? Eve Ensler attempted to answer this question and others in her interviews with over 200 women which inspired her to write her play, “The Vagina Monologues.” First performed in New York City in 1996, the stories still address issues that are relevant to women today such as infidelity, sexual assault, orgasms and pubic hair.

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News

TEDxAU encourages audience to ‘Transform’

By Riddhi Sarkar | March 1

The event, which was held on Feb. 27, featured speeches from eleven speakers on a variety of topics

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News

Donna Brazile named WONK of the Year

By Kate Magill | March 1

The Kennedy Political Union has named Donna Brazile, the vice-chairwoman of the Democratic National Convention, as the 2016 WONK of the Year.

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Music

Local black artists to check out

By Batol Bashri | February 29

Constant political drama often clouds the music culture hidden within the nation’s capital, but a thriving artistic scene still exists in the District and tells the story of the city’s rich history and colorful inhabitants.

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News

U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth talks to students about the current state of politics

By Riddhi Sarkar | February 29

Yarmuth said that young people need to care about the rapidly changing political environment

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Sports

Women’s basketball drops to Loyola on Senior Night

By Shannon Scovel | February 28

The Eagles fall 55-50 and record their sixth consecutive loss

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Sports

Takeaways from AU’s comeback win against Navy

By Austin Sternlicht | February 27

The AU men’s basketball team extended its winning streak to three games with a 72-65 victory over Navy on Wednesday night.

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News

Kanye West reaffirms top spot in music with the release of “The Life of Pablo”

By Mary Simcock | February 26

“Yeezus” has risen. For the last three years, Kanye West fans have anxiously awaited the release of more music from the hip-hop/rap artist, and now, the highly-anticipated “The Life of Pablo” has finally dropped as of Feb.

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News

Preview: “Mainly Mozart”

By Katerina Pappas | February 26

AU chamber and symphony orchestra

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News

Voting for student metro passes opens on Monday

By Cuneyt Dil and Courtney Rozen | February 25

Students can vote for including unlimited metro passes in student activity fees

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News

Marty Baron, Editor of Washington Post, speaks to students about “Spotlight”

By Matt Holt | February 25

The former editor of the Boston Globe discussed the Oscar nominated film as well as the future of investigative journalism

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News

AU’s annual production of “The Vagina Monologues” asks viewers to start talking about vaginas

By Adena Maier | February 24

Directors Amanda Swanson and Becca Winchell and the cast of 27 women performed three sold-out shows

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News

PostSecret founder Frank Warren talks mental health at KPU event

By Lilian Moreno | February 24

Warren explained why sharing secrets can make a difference in people’s lives

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Lifestyle

CLASE brings students and workers together through language and culture

By Arielle Weg | February 23

A buffet of plantains, rice and beans line the back table in the Kay Spiritual Life Center’s lounge as men and women dressed in AU navy button-ups and nametags fill their plates with the traditional hispanic foods.

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News

AUSG Jobs Board reinstated

By Ivy Kaplan | February 22

After undergoing security reevaluations, a redesigned website and new Facebook page are ready for use

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Guest Columns

Op-Ed: Andrew Popper is the students' choice for WCL dean

By Allan Poteshman | February 22

Life often boils down to two things: connections and compassion. I am not talking about Washington-style connections, I am talking about the intangibles that are developed only by exuding compassion from your core.

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