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Speaker of the Undergraduate Senate resigns amid “toxic” environment, extreme tensions in SG

By Jacquie Lee and Lexie Morrison · Friday, Jan. 30, 2015

A student petitioned the Speaker at last meeting to change the “boys’ club” mentality of the Senate.

Students gain new skills for addressing racial issues at teach-in

By Casey Ek · Friday, Jan. 30, 2015

Teach-in provides students, faculty and staff with information on white privilege, skills for social change and conflict resolution.

KPU Speaker William Clay Jr. (D) to speak on Feb. 10

By Freddy Rodriguez · Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015

Kennedy Political Union will bring Rep. Clay, to speak on issues related to Ferguson, Missouri, to campus.

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Fourteen stalking incidents reported to Public Safety since Welcome Week

By Amber Cohen | January 28

Crime reports are included in University disclosures, showing stalking as an “on-going threat” on campus.

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Muriel Bowser inaugurated as mayor of DC

By Cuneyt Dil | January 27

Muriel E. Bowser, SPA ‘00 alumna, is the first woman in 20 years to be mayor of the District of Columbia

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KPU selects speakers from same political family

By Deanna Mudry | January 27

Some students displeased that two members of the Cheney family have spoken at AU within the last 10 months

Professor David Pitts has been placed on indefinite leave after his arrest on Sept. 4, 2014.

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AU professor pleads guilty to first-degree burglary

By Kate Magill | January 24

SPA associate professor David Pitts will be sentenced in March.

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At KPU event, Mary Cheney said challenges lie ahead for GOP

By Kim Szarmach | January 23

The Republican Party and the public’s response to same-sex marriage and LGBT rights will play a major role in the 2016 elections, Cheney said.

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Kiplinger Financial ranks AU 50th best value among private universities in annual list

By Gabe Bichinho | January 21

University rises nine spots in ranking since 2013

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Snow blankets AU's campus

By Amber Cohen | January 21

AU students respond to snowfall on social media[View the story “AU Community Welcomes Snow” on Storify]

Subway will move into the empty space in the tunnel formerly occupied by TIGI Salon.

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Preparations begin for new Subway, Kogod anniversary celebration

By Amber Cohen | January 20

Most construction finished over winter break, but two major projects will continue through the spring semester.

About 200 students marched around campus in "The Darkening," a rally in solidarity with the nationwide "Black Lives Matter" movement.

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Large turnout expected for first AU teach-in on race relations

By Brooke Evans | January 20

Conversations on race to take place in MGC on Jan. 24

Boulevard Richard Lenoir, where the police officer was shot.

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AU abroad students safe in Paris following terrorist attacks

By Amber Cohen | January 16

All students currently abroad in Paris have been accounted for and more will arrive soon.

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New victims' advocate sits poised to make big impact

By Samantha Hogan | January 16

Wellness Center welcomes new advocate for survivors of sexual assault to staff

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Former Kogod professor Donald Brenner passes away

By Aly Seidel | January 14

46-year member of Kogod faculty served as acting Dean, retired in 2003.

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Founder's Day to be held at National Air and Space Museum

By Freddy Rodriguez | January 14

Founder's Day will be held on Feb. 21 from 8-11 p.m.

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Kerwin talks about lawmaking on CSPAN

By Jillian O'Donohoe | January 11

AU president focuses on the ignored sides of rulemaking in part of Public Affairs and Advocacy Institute.

Mary Cheney, right, with wife Heather Poe.

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Mary Cheney, daughter of former vice president, to speak at AU

By Mark Lieberman | January 7

The businesswoman and political advisor is the Kennedy Political Union’s first speaker of 2015.

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AU launches partnership with Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting

By Cuneyt Dil | January 5

SOC to offer global reporting fellowships in new program with center.

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AU unable to send complete information to The Washington Post

By Freddy Rodriguez | December 23

AU declined to submit a comprehensive file on this year’s projected freshman class for two stories that The Washington Post published on Oct.

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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