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About 400 students volunteer for MLK Jr. Day

By Rachael Weiss · Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014

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

KPU to host DC mayoral debate

By Lindsay Sandoval · Friday, Jan. 24, 2014

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

Ray Bowman wins SG vice presidency

By Simbi Ntahobari and Kate Magill · Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014

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.

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AU responds to Anderson Cooper’s ‘wonk’ blunder

By David Lim | January 2

‘Wonk of The Year’ recipient Anderson Cooper admits he does not understand the meaning of the award during a national television broadcast on Dec. 31.

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Three Africa study abroad programs to close

By Jared Angle | December 22

The study abroad programs in Ghana, Senegal and South Africa will close due to administrative changes and academic quality.

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Former AU grad professor dies at 106

By Kate Magill | December 22

Abolghassem Ghaffari was a renowned mathematician and first Iranian to work for NASA.

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Longtime AU professor and alum passes away

By Samantha Hogan | December 22

Richard Smolka taught political science at AU in SPA for more than 30 years.

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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