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Freshman lifeguard pulls distressed swimmer from AU pool to safety

By Jillian O'Donohoe · Friday, April 24, 2015

A medical emergency was averted in Revees Aquatic Center on April 8, when a freshman lifeguard pulled a struggling swimmer from the pool.

Increased instances of vandalism reported in Anderson Hall

By Brooke Evans · Friday, April 24, 2015

Frequent damages to property in Anderson Hall were reported this spring semester.

New student group brings Rep. Hank Johnson to campus

By Sam Bermas-Dawes · Wednesday, April 22, 2015

At Million Hoodies Movement event, Johnson spoke about criminal justice reform issues, discrimination among police.

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Public Safety briefly detains two alleged members of EI

By Sam Bermas-Dawes | April 17

Incident on quad attracts attention from students, campus police

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Board of Trustees town hall meeting addresses sexual assault and diversity

By Jordan-Marie Smith | April 17

Board members and AU community members pointed to possible solutions for fixing AU’s campus climate.

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AU closes investigation on former SG presidential candidate Bryan Paz

By Freddy Rodriguez | April 16

The University had ended its investigation on Bryan Paz, but the investigation’s results have not been confirmed.

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SG to fund new mandatory sexual assault prevention training

By Freddy Rodriguez | April 15

All students will be required to undergo the training during Welcome Week

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TEDx event to come on Friday

By Casey Ek | April 15

Second TEDx American University event will feature speakers with “ideas worth spreading”

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Course reserves may be expanded at Bender Library

By Sam Bermas-Dawes | April 14

Bender library considers adding more textbooks for upperclassmen to the course reserves

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Laura Bush accepts WONK of the Year Award

By Anagha Srikanth | April 14

Former First Lady Laura Bush was awarded the 2015 “Wonk of the Year” award in front of a crowd of students and faculty that filled Bender Arena on April 8.

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Sex offense in residence hall prompts release of another Crime Alert

By Samantha Hogan | April 14

An AU student was sexually assaulted in an undisclosed residence hall, and no criminal complaint has been filed.

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Report on state of AU munitions cleanup released

By Katherine Saltzman | April 13

US Army Corp of Engineers says Public Safety Building only AU site with potential munition items

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Scholarships available for students at AU

By Jillian O'Donohoe | April 13

Students with extra need, exemplary achievement may apply for additional awards

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ANC supports proposal to allow longer construction days on East Campus

By Cuneyt Dil | April 9

AU has a request before the D.C. Zoning Commission to allow longer workdays in order to finish East Campus by fall 2016.

Former First Lady Laura Bush speaks at a Bush Institute event celebrating International Women's Day.

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Students disappointed in WONK of the Year choice

By Katherine Saltzman | April 8

Students have expressed mixed sentiments since The Kennedy Political Union and University Communications announced former first lady Laura Bush as the recipient of Wonk of the Year on Feb.

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Sigma Chi Derby Days to raise money for cancer institute

By Deanna Mudry | April 6

The annual fundraiser begins April 6.

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Artists share talent, raise money for Ugandan school girls

By Kim Szarmach | April 3

AU’s chapter of She’s the First continues its efforts to raise money and awareness for girls’ education.

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Sasha Gilthorpe wins SG presidency; Valderruten, Fitzpatrick and Stone also win executive board positions

By Jacquie Lee and Lexie Morrison | April 2

The election of Sasha Gilthorpe as Student Government president marks the third time AU has had a female president in four years.

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From AU to the UN: alumnae raising funds for girls’ education

By Casey Ek | April 1

AU alumnae use Kickstarter to raise thousands to educate girls across the globe.

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Wellness Center sets up OASIS for students to know rights and get help

By Amber Cohen | April 1

A new sub-office in the Wellness Center will consolidate sexual assault victim support and other advocacy services for students.

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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