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Students gather on campus to support Syria

By Rachael Weiss · Thursday, April 18, 2013

“When you work in social justice you start supporting others because it’s hard to get support. It’s important to learn about issues, and when you learn, you’re able to outreach, and that’s what it’s all about.”

Vigil mourns victims of Boston Marathon bombing

By Suzanne Gaber · Thursday, April 18, 2013

“Students from New England are showing their love for the city of Boston and are proving we all will be resilient in the wake of this event.”

Survey shows little student involvement in Honors changes

By Steven Murphy · Thursday, April 18, 2013

Honor student challenges the changes to the Honors Program by conducting her own survey.

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KPU, SUB get increased funding from Undergraduate Senate

By Chloe Johnson | April 18

The Undergraduate Senate increased next year

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Student organizations must pay reservation fee to use Bender Arena

By Devin Mitchell | April 18

AU Student Government and other campus organizations must pay the Department of Athletics a $1,000 space reservation fee when working with outside organizations to use Bender Arena for events.

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Kogod MBA graduates shy away from government jobs

By Max Markrich | April 18

KSB graduates move away from government jobs.

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Over 700 students participate in annual Relay for Life

By Sydney Kashiwagi and Heather Mongilio | April 17

Participants gathered in Bender Arena for an all night "walkathon" that raised money for the American Cancer Society and cancer research.

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Axelrod calls for bipartisanship after Boston Marathon bombing

By Suzanne Gaber | April 17

In a speech to AU students, former senior advisor to President Obama David Axelrod discussed youth involvement in politics.

Grounds workers briefly put the new Leo Tolstoy bust on display outside of Battelle-Tompkins April 12.

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Second Tolstoy bust to move to library

By Devin Mitchell | April 17

A new bronze bust of Leo Tolstoy is on its way to the third floor of Bender Library, where it'll be housed in a glass case with a camera trained on it for security purposes.

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Starbucks to fill vacant McDonald's spot

By Tori Dalcourt | April 16

Starbucks will replace the now vacant McDonald

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Northside dorms hit by water outage

By Amber Cohen and Heather Mongilio | April 11

Students living in Northside dormitories are experiencing a water outage after contractors hit a underground water line while completing construction near Cassell Hall. The water will return this afternoon, according Construction Manager Tony Esse.

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2013 commencement speakers announced

By Zach C. Cohen | April 11

Leaders at the EPA, DreamWorks, the State Department, Foreign Policy, Harvard and J.G. Wentworth will speak at this year's commencement ceremonies.

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‘Harry Potter’ fans unite on campus

By Sam Bermas-Dawes | April 11

AU’s new “Harry Potter” fan club, Dumbledore’s Army, received confirmation March 1 to become an official club on campus.

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David Axelrod to speak at KPU event

By Suzanne Gaber | April 11

David Axelrod, campaign director and former senior adviser for President Barack Obama, will speak at AU April 15 in Ward 1 at 8:15 p.m.

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Survey finds disappointment in shuttle timeliness

By Chloe Johnson | April 11

Student Government senators proposed a number of improvements to the AU shuttle system April 7, including a regular schedule for the buses, safer shuttle stops and a more efficient tracking app.

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Top administrators talk divestment at town hall

By Tori Dalcourt | April 11

Board of Trustees Chairman Jeff Sine committed to looking into divestment of fossil fuels at an open forum in the Ward Circle Building on April 4.

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Student Activities director takes new job at Trinity University

By Suzanne Gaber | April 11

Director of Student Activities Karen Gerlach will leave AU at the end of the semester to become vice president for student affairs at Trinity University in Northeast D.C.

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Professor’s study finds women less likely to run for office

By Rachael Weiss | April 11

New study suggests women prefer to get involved in charities rather than politics.

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SG pulls from savings for next year’s budget

By Chloe Johnson | April 11

$8,000 will be pulled from SG's current savings for next year's spending.

Students light candles during the ceremony.

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In annual Take Back the Night, Students march to increase awareness of sexual assault

By Tori Dalcourt | April 11

On April 8, AU Women's Initiative's annual event, Take Back the Night's, march to end violence against women was widely attended.

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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