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Mary Cheney, right, with wife Heather Poe.

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

By Mark Lieberman · Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015

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

AU launches partnership with Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting

By Cuneyt Dil · Monday, Jan. 5, 2015

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

AU unable to send complete information to The Washington Post

By Freddy Rodriguez · Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014

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

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DC Council unanimously approves deal for DC United stadium

By Cuneyt Dil | December 18

The 20,000 seat stadium is slated to open in time for the 2017 season

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AU Counseling Center stretched thin

By Kate Magill | December 18

The average wait for an appointment at the Counseling Center is three weeks.

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AU students join thousands in ‘Justice for All’ march

By Cuneyt Dil | December 18

Dozens from AU attend march aimed to call attention to racial injustice and police brutality

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AU alum Ki'tay Davidson passes away

By Kim Szarmach | December 17

The disability justice activist passed away in his sleep on Dec. 2.

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Removal of chemical munition on AU property continuing this month

By Samantha Hogan | December 11

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers resumed work on Dec. 1 to clean up and remove possible chemical munition on AU’s property.

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AU completes severing of ties with unsafe factories in Bangladesh

By Samantha Hogan | December 11

The University will no longer carry apparel manufactured by JanSport.

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On Stands Now: AU Debate Team stretches mind, promotes diversity

By Samantha Hogan | December 5

Weekly competitions keep students on their toes and promote quick, intelligent thinking.

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On Stands Now: They said no

By Suzanne Gaber | December 5

After two years of student activism against fossil fuels, the Board of Trustees announced Nov. 21 that AU will not divest from fossil fuel investments.

Students gather in MGC basement during tornado warning.

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On Stands Now: AU Alerts questioned

By Kimberley Szarmach | December 5

Students are questioning the efficiency and comprehensiveness of AU’s emergency procedures and AU’s Alert System following a series of alerts this 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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Over 200 students march to support Black Lives Matter movement

By Samantha Hogan | December 3

Students advocate for more administrative reaction to national race issues.

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Amid unrest in Ferguson, AU student journalist arrested and detained

By Mark Lieberman | November 25

Trey Yingst is covering the protests for his multimedia news operation News2Share.

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Divestment struck down

By Cuneyt Dil | November 21

The Board of Trustees decided against divesting from fossil fuels at its Nov. 21 meeting.

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SG Undergraduate Senate approves rollover fund allocation

By Emily Bader | November 20

The Student Media Board and AUCC will each receive $11,000.

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Undergraduate Senate elects another new speaker

By Emily Bader | November 17

Mike Wang has been removed as speaker after three weeks in office.

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Student task force rolls out sexual assault policy recommendations

By Kate Magill | November 14

AUSG President unveils recommendations, including mandatory student sexual assault education.

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AU helps Carry That Weight

By Jacquie Lee | November 14

Students Against Sexual Violence lead campus fight against sexual and domestic violence.

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Panel on ISIS discusses causes, effects of terrorist group

By Matthew Barry | November 14

Professors and writers discuss global terrorism in Delta Phi Epsilon hosted event.

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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