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Martin O’Malley ‘seriously considering’ presidential run

By Jordan-Marie Smith · Friday, March 20, 2015

The former Maryland governor gave AU a taste of his progressive presidential outlook at a Kennedy Political Union event.

Photo illustration of AU on the Title IX list. Photo illustration by Chloe Johnson.

AU under investigation for sexual violence Title IX violations

By Chloe Johnson · Thursday, March 19, 2015

AU now included in the list of 104 universities under federal investigation.

Numbers of women who completed the sorority recruitment process, according to former Assistant Director of Fraternity and Sorority life Curtis Burrill.

AU women rush to sorority recruitment

By Kate Magill · Wednesday, March 18, 2015

More AU women are joining sororities than ever before, with over 450 women initially registering for this year’s panhellenic recruitment.

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AU students to dance for 12 hours to raise money for sick children in DC

By Deanna Mudry | March 17

AU welcome EagleTHON to campus for first time to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network

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Tuition to increase by 3 percent in 2016, 3.5 in 2017

By Jordan-Marie Smith | March 6

The tuition increase for fiscal year 2016 was less than the University Budget Committee's recommendation.

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Congresswoman responds to backlash from her party for views on ISIS

By Freddy Rodriguez | March 6

Hawaiian Congressional Rep. Tulsi Gabbard speaks at Kennedy Political Union event on March 2.

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Rally on quad kicks off fight against increased tuition

By Sam Bermas-Dawes | March 3

Fossil Free AU and Education Not Debt banded together to outwardly oppose future tuition increase to be voted on by Board of Trustees on March 6

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Search for 28 faculty members on tenure track nears completion

By Jillian O'Donohoe | March 3

AU is on track to take on a similar amount of faculty for tenure track as in past years.

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KPU to bring former Maryland governor

By Jordan-Marie Smith | March 2

Martin O'Malley will speak at AU on March 17.

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AU ranks second for Peace Corps Volunteers

By Iulia Gheorghiu | March 2

Forty-one alumni entered the international service program this year

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School of Public Affairs considering SG bill to fund unpaid internships

By Jacquie Lee | March 2

The Dean’s Office in SPA is exploring the practicality and funding questions surrounding paying or aiding students with out of pocket expenses required when interning

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Committee explains budget process at open forum

By Zoe Morgan | March 2

The University Budget Committee spoke with students about how it will determine next year’s budget

A downed tree on Massachusetts Avenue block traffic on March 1.

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Fallen tree blocks Massachusetts Avenue

By Anagha Srikanth and Bryan Park | March 1

Two cars crashed into a fallen tree just in front of 4200 of Massachusetts Ave. around 6:15 p.m. on March 1. Police arrived on the scene after the drivers and passengers had evacuated their vehicles and blocked off a section of Massachusetts Avenue.

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Green Teaching program helps professors lessen carbon footprints

By Brooke Evans | February 27

In the last 7 years, 400 professors have gone green.

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Film fraternity settles into new home, recruits first class

By Deanna Mudry | February 26

AU’s film fraternity Delta Kappa Alpha recruited its first class this semester.

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White privilege, jail pipelines to be examined at upcoming student workshop

By John Bassney | February 25

Teach in for Justice will host a second series of workshops and panel discussions as the conversation regarding race on campus and in the U.S. continues, Feb. 25.

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Law students transfer in response to WCL’s fall in rankings

By Tori Dalcourt | February 25

Poor job prospects among graduates injure school’s rankings

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AU student and volunteer EMT hospitalized after car accident

By Jillian O'Donohoe | February 25

Student Sydney Marshall and one other remain in the hospital after being hit while responding to another accident last Sunday

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Humanities Lab offers students an alternative learning experience in a hyper-political science region

By Katherine Saltzman | February 24

Guest lectures and performances related to media and geographies to be offered during the spring 2015 semester

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AU alum suspected in murder-suicide

By Katherine Saltzman | February 24

Wajih Mazloum, ‘08, and his girlfriend found dead on Feb. 1

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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