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For 83 percent of prospective students in 2013, GW had edge over AU

By Jillian O'Donohoe · Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014

A New York Times report says 83 percent of accepted students chose to attend GW over AU in 2013.

SIS student dies after being hit by bus

By Freddy Rodriguez · Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014

AU student Lorena Gimenez passed away Sept. 25 after being hit by a bus at Huntington Metro station in northern Virginia.

SG offers funding to clubs who participate in sexual assault prevention training

By Alexandra Morrison · Monday, Oct. 20, 2014

The Student Government Undergraduate Senate passed two pieces of legislation on Sept. 7 continuing their focus on the prevention of sexual assault on campus.

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Alpha Chi Omega sorority hosting events to raise awareness of domestic violence

By Antoinette D’Addario | October 20

Alpha Chi Omega has plans for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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King’s College student arrested, alleged to have plotted terrorist attack

By Tori Dalcourt | October 19

A student was arrested in alleged terrorist plot at an AU study abroad location this week.

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Jose Antonio Vargas says immigration reform requires cultural change

By Cuneyt Dil | October 18

The journalist and activist talked about undocumented immigrants and immigration reform during his AU visit.

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Man sought after indecent exposure in front of Washington College of Law

By Samantha Hogan | October 17

A man thought to be in his mid-20s indecently exposed himself in front of the Washington College of Law and then fled towards main campus.

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Candidates fill policy gaps in raucous last DC mayoral debate

By Cuneyt Dil | October 17

Frontrunner Muriel E. Bowser wins Ward 8 straw poll

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Annual Security Report finds rise in aggravated assault

By Kate Magill and Bryan Park | October 15

AU saw a sharp rise in the number of aggravated assaults on and near campus in the past year.

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AU professors discuss effects of events in Ferguson

By Emily Bader | October 15

About 100 students, faculty and community members gathered for the panel discussion “Ferguson: Race, Law, and U.S. Society.”

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Tenley Campus completion delayed until Spring 2016

By Katherine Saltzman | October 15

Construction delays have pushed back the opening of the new WCL campus.

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Dining administrators take up veganism to help vegan dining option

By Brooke Evans | October 15

University administrators try out new diet to better relate to students

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Metro to begin pilot program for new payment methods

By Rachel Falek | October 14

Passengers will be able to use credit or debit cards as part of the pilot program.

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AU Queers and Allies celebrates LGBT Month with screenings, stories

By Kristen Sorensen | October 13

There will be fewer events to celebrate this year’s LGBT History Month, but it is on purpose.

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SG President advocates for more student space in MGC

By Ashira Naftalia Greer | October 13

The former home of SOC could one day be a student union area.

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For D.C.’s mayoral candidates, the past matters

By Cuneyt Dil | October 13

At their latest debate on Oct. 2 hosted by WAMU 88.5 at NPR, the three mayoral candidates sparred over affordable housing, employment and education, among other topics.

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Washington Post reporter Chris Cillizza to speak at AU

By Mark Lieberman | October 7

KPU and SOC, in association with the Washington Post, will host an American Forum in McKinley on Oct. 23.

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AU Game Design professors participate in White House Game Jam

By Casey Ek | October 6

Three professors invited to create an educational video game at the White House.

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AUSG hosts climate change panel

By Freddy Rodriguez | October 6

President Sophia Wirth led a discussion on increasing AU’s environmental awareness on campus

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Professor hosts first “Perch Talk” for new students

October 3

School of Communication professor Scott Talan hosted the first of his monthly “Perch Talks” on Sept. 17.

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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