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Man stabbed outside Tenleytown-AU Metro station

By Katherine Saltzman · Friday, Nov. 13, 2015

The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. and the man was breathing as he was sent to the hospital, police said.

Islamophobic posters found on campus made Muslim students feel unsafe

By Elli Bloomberg · Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015

The posters are associated with an organization called the David Horowitz Freedom Center, and the University hasn’t identified who put them up.

New report shows gaps between job description and duties for housing workers

By Courtney Rozen · Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015

RAs and other student workers in Housing and Dining Programs are often subject to far more work than their contracts spell out, SG report says.

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After AU: Alumnus Chris Obermeyer, teacher and lobbyist

By Ellie Hartleb | November 6

Chris Obermeyer moved to D.C. to study the evolution of fish as a PhD student at George Washington University.

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Total Wine & More founder to speak Nov. 18

By Chloe Johnson | November 6

David Trone will speak at an event co-sponsored by KPU and Kogod.

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Avalon apartments now charging for guest parking passes

By Jillian O'Donohoe | November 2

Apartment complex replaces free parking with $10 charge, while Berkshire Apartments and Greenbriar condos continue to offer free guest parking.

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AU worker’s rights activists announce TDR worker’s hours restored after cuts earlier this semester

By Megan Yoder and Riddhi Sarkar | November 2

Hours for some contract workers were restored in response to pressure from student and worker activism.

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Gabriel Unruh elected speaker of Senate on Sunday

By Courtney Rozen | November 2

Unruh’s vision of Speaker who focuses on advocacy wins out as the 11th Undergraduate Senate commences

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2015 Kogod alum, David Kabakow, dies of rare immune disease

By Ellie Hartleb | October 31

Kabakow was a founding father of ZBT, member of AU’s gospel choir and budding realtor.

Cooper Lohr, a junior in the School of Public Affairs, signs a poster to be sent to Shlonsky's parents. Lohr was one of Shlonsky's 'littles' in his fraternity.

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AU community commemorates life of Matthew Shlonsky at memorial service

By Brooke Evans | October 31

Shlonsky, who graduated from the School of International Service in 2014, was killed this summer.

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AU ranked among top Teach for America producers

By Courtney Rozen | October 30

Students have mixed feelings as to whether TFA is a positive program recruiting on campus

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Jeh Johnson encourages students to consider public service

By Jillian O'Donohoe | October 28

Johnson said serving his country and community is the most rewarding part of his life

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University proposal suggests allowing alcohol in residence halls

By Katherine Saltzman | October 27

RHA and administrators draft pilot program to allow on-campus alcohol possession in some situations for those over 21.

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Transgender activist Sarah McBride talks advocacy

By Courtney Rozen | October 27

McBride, who transitioned as an AU student and has worked in advocacy since graduation, encouraged the audience to fight for causes they support.

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SIS professor’s documentary explores history of Islam in Europe

By Riddhi Sarkar | October 26

Ambassador Akbar Ahmed’s film “Journey into Europe” was viewed by a full house Thursday night.

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The Rhodes ahead

By Ellie Hartleb | October 26

Sophomore Alec Rhodes plans a cross-country bike trip to raise funding for childhood cancer research.

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Students unify to start AU Elects club

By Jill O'Donohoe | October 26

Organizers seek to focus on getting students involved in the political process, rather than any one candidate.

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Title IX: Changes on campus since the federal investigation began

By Brooke Evans | October 24

Since the start of the Department of Education’s Title IX investigation into AU on March 11, the University has sought to create a safe space for all genders by preventing sexual assaults, as mandated by federal law.

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For Greek groups, different paths to campus

By Theresa Maher | October 24

For some students looking to start a new fraternity or sorority, the rules may seem to be written in Greek.

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Racial advocacy continues with workshop on structural racism

By Deanna Mudry and Nadia Palacios | October 24

After media attention, student movement The Darkening to continue educating on campus

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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