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Value of AU ‘tradition’ questioned as Founders Day Ball budget grows

By Dan Papscun and Asher Weinstein · Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Student Government is footing the bill for expanded student expectations, leaders say

John Kasich named 2019 Wonk of the Year

By Maria Carrasco · Friday, March 8, 2019

AU will play host to the former Republican governor and presidential candidate later this month

University partners with organization focused on promoting student voices in decision-making

By Asher Weinstein · Sunday, March 3, 2019

Student Voice Index rates how colleges utilize student input in university matters

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As Board of Trustees meets, students protest tuition increases

By Kelsey Carolan | February 28

“We don’t need good words or good faith, we need action”

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Senate committee releases finance report outlining SG budget allocations, student stipends

By Dan Papscun | February 28

Report also recommends steps SG could take to improve budget transparency

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Fraternities respond to yearbook photos ‘of concern’ published in February

By Julia Gagnon | February 28

Photos are not “reflective” of where AU fraternities are today, members say

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Students plan to protest tuition increase during board meeting Thursday

By Sophie Austin | February 26

In a town hall led by organizers, students discussed frustrations with high tuition

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Students travel to Virginia for AU’s annual Founders Day Ball

By Kelsey Carolan | February 25

Over 2,500 tickets were distributed for event, making it largest ever

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Tennessee Congressman Steve Cohen to speak at AU later this month

By Abbie Veitch | February 15

House Judiciary Committee member will speak to students on Feb. 28

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Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale urges political organizing among young people

By Asher Weinstein | February 8

Seale spoke about his past, uniqueness of the Black Panthers

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KPU and The Hill to host bipartisan panel on criminal justice reform at Newseum

By Maria Carrasco | February 6

Event will address FIRST STEP Act on Feb. 26

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Student Government Comptroller faces two week suspension for not fulfilling job duties

By Haley Samsel and Dan Papscun | February 5

Gisselle Gladden argues that she was not properly trained or warned about her performance

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AU students studying in Nairobi describe experiences following deadly terrorist attack

By Dan Papscun | January 30

Classes at AU Nairobi campus canceled, other security measures implemented

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Black Panther Party co-founder Bobby Seale to speak at AU next week

By Abbie Veitch | January 28

Seale has continued his activism through authoring several books

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

By Dan Papscun | January 24

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

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

By Kelsey Carolan , Dan Papscun and Evan Margiotta | January 22

Many AU students marched in Washington for the first time

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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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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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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

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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