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Controversy re-emerges over Faculty Senate's opposition to mandated trigger warnings

By Zoe Morgan · Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016

AUSG launches campaign opposing Faculty Senate’s stance

The members of the original SG 2016-2017 executive board. Rokowski, second from right, resigned from her post as secretary in August. Left to right: Devontae Torriente, Shannon McDermott, Faith Rokowski, and Sam Vervaeke.

SG Senate: Torriente and executive board “suggested/encouraged” former Secretary Rokowski to resign

By Maria Carrasco and Jonathan Bergman · Friday, Sept. 30, 2016

Student Government’s Undergraduate Senate voted on Sunday to mandate that President Devontae Torriente and the rest of the executive board, including Comptroller Shannon McDermott and Vice President Samantha Vervaeke, issue an apology for suggesting that former Secretary Faith Rokowski resign from her post.

Students and administrators gather for town hall to discuss diversity and inclusion on campus

By Katherine Saltzman · Monday, Sept. 26, 2016

Approximately 150 people gathered as students spoke about the need for greater University action

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Political commentators Ana Navarro and Patti Solis Doyle to speak at AU

By Ellie Hartleb | September 26

Their panel discussion will focus on women and minorities in today’s political climate

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Roosevelt Institute forum stresses the need for collaborative solutions to campus issues

By Shannon Scovel | September 23

Students encouraged each other to be allies and work for change

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Elizabeth Warren discusses US economy in talk at AU

By Ivy Kaplan | September 23

The senator encouraged students to demand more out of elected representatives

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U.S. Senator Susan Collins talks to students about current political climate

By Riddhi Sarkar | September 20

U.S. Senator Susan Collins of Maine encouraged AU students to get involved in politics and public service at an event hosted by the Kennedy Political Union and AU College Republicans on Sept.

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Hundreds gather to protest racism on campus

By Katherine Saltzman and Nora Turner | September 20

Over 300 students, faculty and staff gathered on the steps of MGC on Monday for the “Solidarity with Our Sisters” rally, an event organized by the Black Student Alliance in light of recent racially charged events on campus.

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Reports of racist attacks in Anderson Hall prompt student outcry

By Katherine Saltzman | September 17

University condemns attacks and holds emergency town hall in response

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“Daily Show” correspondent asks our generation to join the discussion at KPU event

By Emily Martin | September 16

Hasan Minhaj uses his personal experiences and his time spent on the Daily Show to encourage college students to speak up.

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Student Jobs Board revamped after security scare

By Nora Turner | September 15

Access to the Jobs Board has been reinstated to make it safer for students to access local jobs.

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Search for new SG secretary underway

By Meghan Howie | September 13

Senate committee also opens investigation into why Faith Rokowski resigned from the post

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Student Government launches AU TurboVote campaign

By Elise Metcalf | September 13

Last Thursday, Student Government launched the AU TurboVote campaign in an effort to register every student to vote in time for the general election in November.

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CDI’s Intergroup Dialogue series to begin Oct. 3

By Riddhi Sarkar | September 12

Participants have the opportunity to discuss topics of identity with peers

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Tony Goldwyn to be All-American Weekend speaker

By Jillian O'Donohoe and Jill O'Donohoe | September 9

Goldwyn will discuss the 2016 election, “Scandal” and his work on the Innocence Project

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New labyrinth set to open on campus toward the end of September

By Ivy Kaplan | September 8

The landscape project will appear in front of Kay Spiritual Life Center

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AU Association of Black Journalists launches the Blackprint

By Shannon Scovel | September 7

Co-editor Elisha Brown said the online publication will be used to promote discussions of social issues and campus concerns.

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Exploited Wonks holds #Justice4Ana rally

By Maria Carrasco | September 7

Protesters say Ana Ebanks was unjustly terminated

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Senate denies SG secretary nomination

By Maria Carrasco | September 7

SG Senate voted majority to reject Black, new nominee confirmation next week.

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Q and A: AU Panhellenic Council President Jenna Shaw

By Isabella Le bon | September 1

Shaw aims to make Greek community more diverse, intersectional and inclusive

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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