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A new bust of author Leo Tolstoy, sculpted by Gregory Pototsky, now sits between Batelle-Tompkins and Kogod.

AU unveils new bust of Leo Tolstoy on campus

By Suzanne Gaber · Monday, Nov. 19, 2012

The statue, which sits in the pathway between Battelle-Tompkins Building and the Kogod School of Business, was made possible by AU's Initiative for Russian Culture.

WCL to hold make-up classes after hurricane cancellations

By Amber Cohen · Friday, Nov. 16, 2012

The Washington College of Law is holding make-up classes due to cancellations from Hurricane Sandy.

Lessons from the life of an infamous forger

By Suzanne Gaber · Friday, Nov. 16, 2012

Frank Abagnale, the inspiration behind the movie and musical "Catch Me if You Can," warned AU students of the guilt childhood crime can bring.

German Ambassador Peter Ammon speaks to students in the School of International Service.

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German ambassador talks Syria, economics

By Jared Angle | November 14

German Ambassador to the United States Peter Ammon assured AU students Nov. 13 that the economic situation in Europe is not as dire as it seems.

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Demolition date set for Glenbrook house

By Leigh Giangreco | November 14

The Army Corps announced Nov. 13 that demolition on 4825 Glenbrook Rd. will begin the week of Nov 26.

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Survey says students lack quantitative skills

By Tori Dalcourt | November 14

When asked if AU developed students’ “quantitative skills,” 60 percent of students answered “well” or “very well,” according to Maralee Csellar, associate director of media relations.

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Students thank campus staff who worked during Hurricane Sandy

By Peter Seremetis | November 14

The AU UNited Methodist Student Association collected signatures to present to University workers thanking them for working through Hurricane Sandy.

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Students honor late professor with 'Day of Service'

By Suzanne Gaber | November 14

The second annual Sue Marcum Day of Service will be held on Nov. 17.

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SG: AU should marginally raise tuition

By Heather Mongilio | November 12

Student Government is advocating for a "limited" tuition increase to cover necessary University costs.

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Joe Wisniewski wins ANC seat

By Alex Greco | November 11

Wisniewski now represents the Avalon, Berkshire and Greenbriar Apartments in the lowest unit of D.C. government.

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Students campaigned to keep same-sex marriage legal in Washington state

By Samantha Hogan | November 9

AU students campaigned for the continuation of same-sex marriage in Washington state. Washington residents voted in favor of a referendum approving the legislation passed earlier this year that allowed same-sex couples to marry in Tuesday’s election. Students ran a phone-bank to remind Washington ...

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Frank Abagnale to speak at KPU event

By Rebecca Zisser | November 9

Abagnale, the author of "Catch Me If You Can," will speak on Nov. 15 in MGC University Club.

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Election results you need to know

By Tori Dalcourt | November 8

The Eagle does a quick re-cap of some of the biggest results of Tuesday's election.

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CAUS rallies outside Kerwin's home, Public Safety and MPD involved

By Jared Angle | November 8

Members of the Coalition of American University Students marched to President Kerwin's house to demand a tuition freeze.

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Obama re-election spurs impromptu White House rally

By Zach C. Cohen , Heather Mongilio , Samantha Hogan and Alex Greco | November 8

Students and D.C.-area residents swarmed the White House as media declared President Barack Obama the winner of the 2012 presidential election.

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AU students participate in final push for votes

By Jared Angle | November 8

More than 70 AU students campaigned in battleground states in the final weeks of the presidential race.

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AU has lowest reported incidents of harassment in D.C.

By Jordan-Marie Smith | November 8

AU has the lowest number of reported incidents of harassment for schools in the D.C. area.

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Kevin returns to TDR

By Heather Mongilio | November 8

Kevin Nelson returned to TDR after Bon Appétit rehired him Nov. 2. Bon Appétit previously fired Nelson in October, The Eagle previously reported. Bon Appétit ended rehirement negotiations last Friday with Nelson and his union representatives, according to Ethan Miller, a member of the Student-Worker ...

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Tenley Safeway planning redevelopments

By Peter Seremetis | November 8

Safeway is planning extensive redevelopments for its Tenleytown location as part of an initiative to modernize stores nationwide.

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Proposed Tenleytown residential building sparks controversy

By Tori Dalcourt | November 8

If approved, the expanded building will be a five-story residential addition on top of the former Babe’s Billiards structure.

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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