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A view of the McKinley Building in March 2013.

Planned campus power outages to begin tonight

By Amber Cohen · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

Facilities Management will turn off power in selected areas in order to add electricity to the McKinley Building.

Presidential speechwriter Jon Favreau to highlight KPU event

By Suzanne Gaber · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

The speechwriter who worked with President Obama both in and out of office will speak in the University Club on Nov. 6.

Ron Paul to speak at AU on Nov. 14

By Suzanne Gaber · Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

The libertarian Congressman will talk at a KPU event on Nov. 14.

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AU recycles electronics in third annual E-Waste Drive

By Jake Assael | October 25

Students, faculty and staff dropped off their old and neglected electronics at the quad during the third annual E-Waste Drive on Oct. 16.

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AU creates new ‘student-elect’ board of trustees position

By Chloe Johnson | October 25

Undergraduate Joe Ste.Marie began his tenure as “student trustee-elect” this fall, a position that gives him training to become a full Student Trustee.

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Club sports teams’ frustration grows over field use policies

By Chloe Johnson | October 25

Recent construction has made getting practice time on AU-owned fields a challenge for most club sports teams.

Cooper gives his speech to a packed audience in Bender Arena during All American Weekend on Oct. 19.

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Anderson Cooper accepts AU award, unsure if he is a 'wonk'

By Suzanne Gaber | October 20

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper was honored with AU’s “Wonk of the Year” award in front of a massive crowd in Bender Arena on Oct. 19.

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Q&A with two alums

By Amber Cohen | October 18

EXTENDED VERSION: An extended version of the print edition in whichThe Eagle chatted with four AU alumni about their post-graduation lives from career successes to advice for current students.

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Law professor by day, gubernatorial candidate by night

By Tori Dalcourt | October 18

ON STANDS NOW: After serving as Attorney General of Maryland for the past seven years, an adjunct professor at WCL is running for governor.

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Gay in Russia

By Alex Seibel | October 18

ON STANDS NOW: LGBT students who study abroad in Russia do not have the same legal protections and social comforts provided in the United States.

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SOC professor takes AU to court

By Heather Mongilio | October 18

ON STANDS NOW: A professor is suing AU for breach of contract and age discrimination after she was denied tenure.

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AU warns against rabid raccoons

By Samantha Hogan | October 14

Two racoons with confirmed cases of rabies were sighted near University grounds on Oct. 2 and 3, according to an Oct. 10 University-wide memo from Dean of Students Rob Hradsky.

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Student Health Center begins offering free flu shots

By Molly Morabito | October 12

A guide to the different types of flu shots offered this year to the AU community.

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AU professors back Yellen’s federal appointment

By Sadie Ruben | October 10

Twelve economics professors sign a letter in support of Janet Yellen’s appointment as the chair of the Federal Reserve .

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McKinley walkway to stay blocked

By Katherine Saltzman | October 10

Closure of walkway between the McKinley Building and Bender Library will last at least another week.

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Forcible sex offenses and alcohol violations rise in 2012

By Suzanne Gaber and Heather Mongilio | October 9

The number of forcible sex offenses rose from two in 2011 to seven in 2012, according to the Annual Security Report that was released on Oct. 1.

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Internships, class credit put on hold after government shutdown

By Sonia Ledwith | October 8

Many students’ internships have been put on hold following the government shutdown on Oct. 1, possibly jeopardizing class credit for some.

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IT problems delay SG elections

By Rebecca Zisser | October 8

Student Government elections were delayed following technology issues that prevent students from voting.

Jack Cassell (left) speaks at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Cassell Hall with Stafford Cassell Jr. (right) on Sept. 27.

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Q&A: Jack Cassell

By Suzanne Gaber | October 7

Cassell Hall’s new, buzzworthy donor chats with The Eagle about his time at AU.

ANC Commissioners Rory Slatko (left) poses with Joe Wisniewski (right) for a picture in 2012.

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More students take on local DC politics

By Sonia Ledwith | October 7

Eight D.C. students ran for office in 2012, an increase from three years prior.

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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