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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.

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Alumni discuss politics at inauguration party

By Amber Cohen | January 23

An inauguration celebration brought alumni, faculty and students to the Katzen Art Center to participate in a variety of panels, including "Gridlock on the Hill: How Congress Will Work with the President," "The Future of Obamacare" and "The Challenge of Tax Reform."

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Student Health Center sees high demand for flu vaccine

By Tori Dalcourt | January 23

The AU Student Health Center’s limited supply of flu shots is dwindling due to high demand. Approximately 2,300 influenza vaccinations have been administered to students, faculty and staff this season, according to Daniel Bruey, director of the Student Health Center. “With the media reports on ...

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AU creates sexuality and queer studies minor

By Jordan-Marie Smith | January 22

Student will be able to enroll in a minor studying sexuality and queer theory by fall 2013.

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AU's Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert collects money, canned goods

By Tori Dalcourt | January 21

Student groups raised $180 and collected canned goods at a Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert on Jan. 19 to support New Jersey and New York residents affected by the storm.

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