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A female robbery suspect held up tellers at banks on Wisconsin Avenue (Purple) and Connecticut Avenue (A).

Robber strikes banks near AU

By Steven Murphy · Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013

PNC Bank and Bank of America in the Tenleytown area were robbed Feb. 4 by the same female suspect. Police are searching for the suspect and request any information regarding the robberies.

Campus Coke machines vandalized again

By Samantha Hogan · Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013

The machines were defaced with white spray paint. A caulk-like substance was spread over the dollar bill and coin slots as well as the keyholes to open the coin mechanism.

The license plates have been blurred to protect the identity of the victims.

Accident temporarily closes Mass Ave. between campus and the Berks

By Tori Dalcourt · Monday, Feb. 4, 2013

A BMW and a Toyota Camry collided at the intersection of Westover Place and Massachusetts Avenue on Feb. 3 at approximately 2 p.m. in front of the Ward Circle Condominiums.

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How many calories are in those tenders?

By Jordan-Marie Smith | January 30

Burgers topping 600 calories and French fries trailing just behind at 580 calories sell by the pound everyday in Tavern, despite lower-calorie salad options.

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SG reform stalled

By Kierstyn Schneck | January 30

Two BOE members left their SG positions, leaving the constitution reform on pause.

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Students challenge AU fossil fuel investment

By Tori Dalcourt and Jake Assael | January 30

AU students look to lessen the University's investment in fossil fuels, despite both the student group and the University's uncertainty about the extent of current investment in the resource.

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Staying healthy during flu season

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Tips on how to avoid the flu

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Beloved TDR employee remembered by AU community

By Chloe Johnson | January 30

AU students mourn and reflect on Shirley Epps, a devoted TDR employee for 48 years.

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Library to host academic support programs

By Rachel Weiss | January 30

AU's library will soon be under renovation to enhance student academic support.

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Hemp use is the focus of new AU club

By Jared Angle | January 30

A new campus organization called the Student Hemp and Cannabis Coalition will promote hemp as an alternative sustainable resource for both AU and the United States, despite federal laws against growing cannabis plants.

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D.C. takes on extensive Metro construction

By Lindsay Sandoval | January 30

WMATA unveiled its new plan, “Momentum,” outlining major track renovations and rail expansions into Maryland and Virginia.

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Campus plan construction on schedule despite weather

By Steven Murphy | January 30

An update on campus construction: SOC building, Cassell and Nebraska Halls

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Public Safety releases videos to prepare students for the possibility of a campus shooter

By Heather Mongilio | January 27

The memo said that the recent school shootings in Newtown, Conn. and Blacksburg, Va. teach campuses to be prepared for such situations, according to the email.

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AU Dems: SG reform is "not fair to the students"

By Kierstyn Schneck | January 27

AU College Democrats refused to endorse the Student Government constitutional reform in a statement released on Jan. 23.

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Founders' Day Ball to be at Smithsonian's National Museum of American History

By Jared Angle | January 25

SG will give out about 1,200 tickets to this year's Founders' Day Ball starting Feb. 4.

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Spring semester brings challenges for SG

By Kierstyn Schneck | January 23

Early semester challenges for SG include constitutional reform and website issues.

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New GPA system changes student grades

By Devin Mitchell | January 23

Registrar changes have been made to the GPA system, calculating "pluses" and "minuses" differently.

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Students experience inauguration first-hand

By Leigh Giangreco and Sydney Kashiwagi | January 23

AU students braved the cold to experience the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.

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Sarah's back: Out of office but still in the spotlight

By Leigh Giangreco | January 23

After a seven-month stint at the Victory Fund Institute, former student body president Sarah McBride returns to AU.

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New public health major only requires three years to graduate

By David Lim | January 23

AU introduced the Public Health Scholars Program, a new bachelor’s degree major, this year for the College of Arts and Sciences.

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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