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New sorority joins AU

By Katy Hollyday · Monday, Jan. 27, 2014

Alpha Xi Delta is the newest chapter on campus due to heightened interest in greek life at AU.

DC metro to update SmarTrip system, rail cars

By Lindsay Sandoval · Monday, Jan. 27, 2014

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will add new rail cars that are safer and more comfortable.

Four professional greek organizations to rush this year

By Hannah Barber · Monday, Jan. 27, 2014

Social fraternities or sororities not for you? Check out four professional greek organizations on campus to join.

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Doug Gansler, Keith Tilley to speak at Dems event

By Samantha Hogan | January 25

AU College Democrats will host two political speakers at kickoff event on Jan. 26.

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About 400 students volunteer for MLK Jr. Day

By Rachael Weiss | January 25

AU students kicked off Martin Luther King Jr. Week with a day of service as students volunteered at non-profit organizations throughout D.C.

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KPU to host DC mayoral debate

By Lindsay Sandoval | January 24

The Kennedy Political Union will host a debate for candidates in the race for D.C. mayor in February.

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Ray Bowman wins SG vice presidency

By Simbi Ntahobari and Kate Magill | January 23

As Bowman shed tears of joy, his campaign staff celebrated. Steven Haderer came in second.

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Laverne Cox to speak at AU on Feb. 10

By Kate Magill | January 23

The “Orange is the New Black” actress will speak at an event hosted by Women’s Initiative on Feb. 10.

Steven Haderer (left) and Ray Bowman (right) are running for vice president of Student Government.

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Meet your candidates for VP of SG

By Simbi Ntahobari and Kate Magill | January 23

Ray Bowman and Steven Haderer discuss their goals and hopes for the position.

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AU to open at 11 a.m. due to snow

By Heather Mongilio | January 22

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

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SG VP elections to be held in person due to snow

By Kate Magill | January 22

Students wishing to vote for the new SG vice president will have to go to MGC on Jan. 22-23.

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SG announces Founder’s Day Ball location

By Simbi Ntahobari | January 21

Student Government officials released the location of this year’s Founder’s Day Ball, which will take place on Feb. 22.

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AU closed on Jan. 21

By Jared Angle and Chloe Johnson | January 20

Expected snowfall of five to 10 inches causes canceled classes, limited services.

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AU alumnus convicted of murder

By Kate Magill | January 16

AU alumnus Albrecht Muth was convicted of killing wife of 20 years.

The words “Property is Theft” was found painted near a staircase in the Ward Circle Building.

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Graffiti found in Ward

By Samantha Hogan | January 16

Two walls in Ward Circle Building were vandalized with black paint on Jan. 14.

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SIS professor loses battle with cancer

By Sadie Ruben | January 14

Professor Robert Pastor fought cancer for three and a half years after he was told he had only six months to live.

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New SOC home opens

By Kate Magill | January 12

The new home for SOC had a soft open on Jan. 6, but will be fully functional for classes by the beginning of the spring semester.

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Rep. Elijah Cummings to speak at AU

By David Lim | January 12

The Congressman will speak as part of the Office of University Chaplain’s R. Bruce Poynter lecture program during Dr. Martin Luther King Week 2014.

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Top AU administrator loses battle with cancer at 68

By Jared Angle | January 8

Donald Myers, who served as AU’s chief financial officer, Vice President and Treasurer for more than 30 years, died due to cancer on Jan. 6.

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Missing AU adjunct professor found dead

By Kate Magill | January 5

Family member confirmed the body found was Ph.D. candidate Adel Ait-Ghezala.

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.

Solutions by The State News