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SG seeks expanded transgender coverage under student health insurance plan

By Chloe Johnson · Wednesday, March 6, 2013

SG looks to pass a bill that urges the University to cover medicine needed to help a student transition to his or her preferred gender.

Tobacco-free policies begin to take shape

By Devin Mitchell · Wednesday, March 6, 2013

AU aims to release a draft of its tobacco-free policy by the end of the month.

Senate revamps Board of Elections structure, raising bylaw questions

By Kierstyn Schneck · Wednesday, March 6, 2013

The Board of Elections was overhauled by the "Bill for Fairer and Freer Elections" which reduces the size of the new Board.

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Big changes head to University Honors Program

By Steven Murphy | March 6

The number of freshman accepted into the University Honors program will be cut in half starting next school year.

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Student campaign blasts animal testing on campus

By Amber Cohen | March 6

AU Students Against Animal Testing organized in an attempt to ban the use of animal testing on campus.

AU students playing rugby on Tenley Campus.

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Intramural teams dread upcoming Tenley Campus construction

By Emma Gatewood | March 6

As the law school transitions to its new location, AU club sports and intramurals will lose field space.

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Photo of Coke machine person-of-interest released by Public Safety

By Samantha Hogan | March 6

Security camera footage reveals person-of-interest for vandalizing Coke machine.

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AU will share Spring Valley emergency shelter plans in April

By Leigh Giangreco | March 6

Correction appended While the Army Corps of Engineers has already informed residents on Glenbrook Road of emergency shelter procedures, AU will not brief the community on an emergency plan until April, according to Assistant Vice President for Communication and Media Camille Lepre. Starting in May, ...

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AU warns of possible temporary housing for Cassell, Nebraska residents

By David Lim | March 6

Possible delay on move-in date to Cassell and Nebraska Hall.

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New law mandates University to release stalking, dating violence information

By Tori Dalcourt | March 6

AU will now be required to report dating violence, stalking and sexual assault in the annual crime report due to the recently signed Violence Against Women Act.

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Students celebrate Dr. Seuss Day with community service

By Sam Bermas-Dawes | March 6

Around 70 AU students volunteered to read at local elementary schools on March 1 during the nationwide celebration of Dr. Seuss

$Fluke, pictured here in April 2012, was thrown into the national spotlight when Rush Limbaugh accused her of being a \"slut\" and a \"prostitute.\"$

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Sandra Fluke to speak at AU

By Suzanne Gaber | March 4

Sandra Fluke, a women's rights activist vilified by Rush Limbaugh last year, will speak at AU on March 18 at 8:15 p.m. in the University Club.

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Tolstoy bust stolen, Public Safety offers cash reward for information

By Emma Gatewood | March 1

The bust of Leo Tolstoy, previously located between Battelle-Tompkins and the Kogod School of Business, is missing. The upper portion of the pedestal has also toppled over.

SOC freshman Danny Dubin performs his signature â€œFishbowlâ€ trick.

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Freshman by day, magician by night

By Emily Clapp | February 28

The typical college freshman can not conjure a fishbowl from a brown paper bag filled only with paper and tissue. But for Danny Dubin, it’s an old trick. Dubin, a freshman in the School of Communication, is an amateur magician who has performed around D.C. at different venues ranging, including ...

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SG elections postponed, campaign rules change

By Kierstyn Schneck | February 28

Spring elections have been moved back to April 1 and April 2, following Student Government’s delayed passage of its spring election policy book on Feb. 24, according to an SG press release. The spring elections were previously scheduled for March 25 through March 26 before the Senate sent the policy ...

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SodaStream protested at Tenleytown Best Buy

By Devin Mitchell | February 27

AU students organized a protest outside Best Buy in Tenleytown for carrying SodaStream, an Israeli product manufactured in the West Bank.

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SOC professor now calls Anderson Hall home

By Leigh Giangreco | February 27

AU professor Scott Talan decided to live on campus in Anderson to better understand the Millennial generation.

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KPU, AU Marketing still searching for “Wonk of the Year”

By Tori Dalcourt | February 27

KPU still undecided on "Wonk of the Year."

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"Babies and Briefcases" event promotes conversation on working moms

By Jordan-Marie Smith | February 27

"Babies and Briefcases" was hosted by a panel of faculty, staff and a student who answered questions about managing the responsibilities of a family and a career.

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Presentation describes life for veterans at AU

By Amber Cohen | February 27

Veteran Services Administrator Valerie Verra gave her presentation, "American Veterans-- A Growing Student Population with Video," on Feb. 26.

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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