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‘Greekend’ plans changed following lack of interest

By Tori Dalcourt · Thursday, April 4, 2013

Due to a lack of interest and support from the Greek organizations, Joni Agronin and AJ Custard wrote a memo on April 2 announcing that instead of competing on teams for philanthropy donations on the weekend of April 5 to 7, the weekend will be dedicated to celebrating Greek life unity.

Glenn Weisinger of SOC and Hayat Abu-Ghazaleh of CAS enjoy RHAâ€™s Masquerave event in the SIS Atrium March 29.

‘AU Crush’ goes off the screen at SIS party

By Sam Bermas-Dawes · Thursday, April 4, 2013

The Residence Hall Association held the 2013 Masquerave in the SIS atrium on March 29 with 80 masked students in attendance including the anonymous AU Crush.

AU wins SELF Magazine fitness competition

By Rachael Weiss · Thursday, April 4, 2013

SELF Magazine will welcome AU students to the Quad on April 27 to kickstart its 20th annual “Workout in the Park” fitness day.

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Shadburn campaign apologies for controversial Facebook post

By Chloe Johnson | April 3

David Shadburn's Student Government presidential campaign apologized on April 2 about a Facebook status that violated a rule prohibiting slanderous posts online.

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SG comptroller appeals decision to keep candidate Johnson off election ballot

By Chloe Johnson | April 3

The SG Judicial Board ruled that SG comptroller candidate, Ben Johnson, can remain on the ballot after an appeal was made by Joe Ste.Marie.

Two Coca-Cola vending machines in Asbury were seen vandalized with black spray paint on Nov. 25.

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Vandals strike more Coke machines in Asbury

By Samantha Hogan | April 3

Two vending machines were vandalized on the first floor of Asbury Hall on March 28.

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'Malicious' fire set on Tenley campus

By Devin Mitchell | April 3

A bathroom stall on the Tenley Campus was set on fire on March 31 around 10 p.m., in what the AU Department of Public Safety called a “malicious burning.” No injuries were reported. The stall is located on the first floor of Capital Hall, which houses dorms, classrooms and offices. Two fire trucks ...

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Getting to know your candidates for RHA

By Devin Mitchell | April 2

The Residence Hall Association serves as a community government for residents at AU. RHA advocates on behalf for residents, programs events for them, and seeks to create a sense of community among those living in the residence halls.

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Student Government Elections: Candidate Profiles

By Kierstyn Schneck and Chloe Johnson | April 2

Student Government elections began April 2 for the next academic year. SG serves as the chief advocate for students to the administration. Here's a round-up of every candidate on the ballot.

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SG polling tent up on campus

By Kierstyn Schneck | April 2

The SG Board of Elections will set up a polling place tent for the first time in recent memory to encourage more students to vote, BOE chair Douglas Bell said. The polling place tent will be on the Quad on April 2 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and April 3 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The tent will include ...

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Crime Alert: Malicious burning on Tenley Campus

April 1

The Department of Public Safety reports that a bathroom stall in Capital Hall was damaged by fire on March 31.

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Calendar of Easter Events

March 29

March 29 Good Friday • Methodist / 2 p.m. / Meditate on the last words of Jesus Christ with AU Methodists. / Kay Spiritual Life Center Chapel • Catholic / 2:15 p.m. / Stations of the cross. / Kay Spiritual Life Center / Fr. Carlos Quijano / chaplain@aucatholic.net • Catholic / 3 to ...

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Student forms Race for Hope team to raise money for brain cancer research

By Alex Seibel | March 28

This article has been updated with a correction. The final quote was originally published incomplete. While most AU students will be focused on their potential exam scores during finals week, Jeremy Smith will be focused on a different number: $50,000 and how many lives it could save from cancer. Smith ...

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LIVE: ATV/Eagle SG Presidential Debate

March 28

Watch the live stream of the 2013 Student Government Presidential Debate, co-hosted by ATV and The Eagle.

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Exploring AU's alert, security policies

By Heather Mongilio | March 28

How well is AU prepared for an emergency situation like the recent gun incident on campus?

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WCL students circulate online petition to oust dean following drop in rankings

By Tori Dalcourt | March 28

Washington College of Law students and alumni have started a petition on Change.org for the removal of Dean Claudio Grossman and a complete overhaul of the Office of Career and Professional Development.

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The Eagle joins Student Media Board

By Suzanne Gaber | March 28

The Student Media Board voted unanimously March 17 to accept The Eagle as an official member.

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Manager fired for selling Girl Scout cookies at Eagle’s Nest

By Amber Cohen and Tori Dalcourt | March 28

Bon Appétit Retail Service Manager Tracy Lewis was fired from her position on Feb. 18 for selling Girl Scout cookies for her 12-year-old daughter in Eagles Nest.

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McKinley construction progressing faster than expected

By Steven Murphy | March 28

Renovations to the McKinley Building that will house the School of Communication will be completed two months earlier than originally planned.

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Students weigh in on Supreme Court Proposition 8 case

By Suzanne Gaber | March 28

Students speak out about the Supreme Court Proposition 8 case.

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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