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Students urged the AU Board of Trustees to divest by marching around campus with cardboard signs on Feb. 21.

Fossil Free AU line hallways in latest push for divestment

By Samantha Hogan · Thursday, March 6, 2014

The group held signs as trustees traveled to a meeting to urge for removal of endowment from non-renewable energy sources.

AU officials posted a sign above water fountains in MGC cautioning people not to drink the water.

Water warning remains in effect

By Zach C. Cohen , Samantha Hogan and Jared Angle · Wednesday, March 5, 2014

D.C. residents are advised to boil water before using it for drinking or brushing teeth.

AU limits room decoration for Greek Big/Little Week

By Zach C. Cohen · Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Student Activities is now enforcing Housing and Dining rules governing entrance to residence halls, interrupting a Greek life tradition on campus.

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Beekeeping society grapples with tough winter for AU bees

By Aly Seidel | March 4

About 220,000 bees have died from severe weather this season.

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AU delays school opening

By Suzanne Gaber | March 3

AU will open at 11 a.m. on March 4 due to weather conditions.

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SG passes Student Activity fee changes

By Kate Magill | March 3

Option to redistribute and raise fee by $15 now moves on to students.

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TDR, Eagle's Nest to close early

By Suzanne Gaber | March 2

The closure followed a winter storm warning for Sunday night into Monday.

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Lilly Ledbetter to speak in University Club

By Chloe Johnson | March 2

KPU will host author and fair pay advocate Lilly Ledbetter on March 18.

Terry Flannery, AU's vice president of communications, explains the wonk concept at a public meeting in February 2014.

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Students react to WONK campaign at open forum

By David Lim | February 28

The University Marketing Advisory Council discussed the campaigns goals and accomplishments with the AU community.

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Southside residence halls reopen

By Heather Mongilio | February 28

The residence halls will be closed for about 90 minutes while repairs for a sprinkler malfunction are ongoing.

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AU professor recognized for impact on tax policy, practice

By Aly Seidel | February 28

Professor Donald Williamson was named 2013 Person of the Year by “Tax Notes.”

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Washington College of Law celebrates founding with five months of events

By Genevieve Kotz | February 28

Diverse programs allow law students opportunity to network and celebrate history of WCL.

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Student Activity fee may be redistributed, raised

By Simbi Ntahobari | February 27

The Student Activities Leadership Commission recommended raising the fee $15 and changing the distribution.

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Kogod starts lecture series at Union Market

By Amber Cohen | February 26

Kogod professors speak about research on the first Tuesday of every month.

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Sexual assault occurs in residence hall

By Samantha Hogan | February 25

A sleeping individual was assaulted by a non-AU person on Feb. 24, according to a crime alert.

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Q&A: S.E. Cupp

By Simbi Ntahobari | February 21

The Eagle sat down with author and columnist S.E. Cupp before she spoke at a KPU event.

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Cupp talks gay rights and conservative party

By Suzanne Gaber | February 21

KPU hosted author and columnist S.E. Cupp.

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Six off-campus study locations to check out

By Jordan-Marie Smith | February 21

Venture off the beaten path of Bender Library to cozy up at one of these locations for studying.

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SG president vetoes election reform bill

By Kate Magill | February 20

The bill would have required candidates to take unpaid leave and led to a restructuring of the Board of Elections.

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India Alt Break trip to become self-sustainable

By Aly Seidel | February 20

Student workers traveling from AU may no longer be needed to run volunteer program in India.

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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