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AU educates students on financial aid

By Andy Lin · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

As the University has tried to help students understand private and federal loans, a post from AU on Facebook provoked criticism that the University did not understand students’ needs.

Bon Appétit workers push for higher wages, more hours

By Tori Dalcourt · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

Employees at TDR and other on-campus eateries are trying to renegotiate contracts for more hours and better wages.

Former munitions site to be demolished

By Leigh Giangreco · Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012

The demolition of 4825 Glenbrook Road is scheduled to begin by mid-November after seven months of delay.

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Club sports members create council to counter funding cuts

By Kenneth Meyer | November 7

AU students involved in club sports created the Club Sports Presidential Council in October to improve each club’s financial resources.

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McDowell, Leonard residents get first pick of North Hall

By Steven Murphy | November 7

Current McDowell and Leonard Hall residents will be able to register for North Hall one day prior to spring housing registration.

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Neighbor Lucero challenges student in local race

By Alex Greco | November 6

Silvia Lucero is running against School of Public Affairs junior Joe Wisniewski in a local ANC race. She said she chose to run for office because she has lived in the community for 10 years.

Sarah Wisniewski, a first year graduate student in the School of Public Affairs, takes a smoke break on campus. President Neil Kerwin announced Nov. 5 in a University-wide memo that AU would go smoke- and tobacco-free by Aug. 1, 2013.

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Kerwin: AU to go tobacco-free in August 2013

By Heather Mongilio and Alex Greco | November 5

AU will ban all smoking and tobacco on campus by Aug. 1, 2013, President Neil Kerwin announced in a University-wide memo Nov. 5. Student leaders have come out against the policy, saying it does not address concerns about student safety and neighbor relations.

President Barack Obama campaigned in Bristow, Va. Nov. 3 just days ahead of a close presidential election against Gov. Mitt Romney.

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AU students on the front line for Obama

By Leigh Giangreco | November 5

AU students were among the 24,000 who braved the cold to see President Barack Obama at a “get-out-the-vote” rally in Bristow, Va. on Nov. 3. Many of them also worked for the campaign in the swing state of Virgina leading up to the Nov. 6 election.

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Students learn about and experience Russian culture at the Library of Congress

By Leigh Giangreco | November 2

Correction appended America-Russian relations were on ice Thursday night, though not in the sense they were two decades ago. AU students experienced Russian culture at the “Role of the Arts in International Relations” event at the Library of Congress on Oct. 25. The atrium of the Library of Congress ...

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CAUS rally canceled due to hurricane

By Jared Angle | November 2

The Coalition of American University Students (CAUS) cancelled a nighttime rally planned for Oct. 30 due to Hurricane Sandy. The rally, originally planned for 10:45 p.m. in the amphitheater, would have been the third CAUS rally this semester. It has been rescheduled to Nov. 7 in the same location, ...

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University repairs leaks after storm passes

By Jared Angle | November 1

Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Sandy caused leaks in some residence halls and off-campus housing, forcing students to improvise while University workers fixed leaks.

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D.C. councilwoman may ban sugary drinks to curb obesity rates

By Lindsay Sandoval | November 1

A new proposal similar to New York City's soda ban was proposed by Ward 3 Councilwoman Mary Cheh.

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HIV testing numbers remain the same despite cut funding

By Samantha Hogan | November 1

Despite renewed access to free HIV testing on campus, the number of students using this service remains unchanged from a year ago.

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Construction not delayed by hurricane

By Samantha Raphelson | November 1

On-campus construction will be completed on time despite flooding and lost days of work due to Hurricane Sandy.

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Staff work through Hurricane Sandy

By Jordan-Marie Smith | November 1

Grounds and facility management staff worked during the hurricane from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30, according to Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management Vincent Harkins.

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Former Spring Valley munitions area surveyed for health hazards

By Leigh Giangreco | November 1

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University are conducting a D.C.-funded health survey of the Spring Valley area.

Rory Slatko (left) and Joe Wisniewski are running for ANC commissioner for 3D07 and 3D10 this November.

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Two AU students dive into local politics

By Alex Greco | November 1

Sophomore Rory Slatko and junior Joe Wisniewski are both running for commissioner of two districts in the Advisory Neighborhood Commission.

Students call for Kevin Nelsonâ€™s return on TDR comment cards outside the dining room.

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Students petition for 'TDR Kevin'

By Heather Mongilio | November 1

An AU student started a petition after Bon Appétit fired Kevin Nelson, known as “TDR Kevin,” earlier this week.

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Wal-Mart construction continues despite neighbor worries

By Amber Cohen | November 1

Wal-Mart will make its debut in the District with two locations even though a local appeal to the D.C. Zoning Board.

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Registration dates moved in response to hurricane

By Samantha Hogan | October 30

Some class registration dates for the spring semester have been pushed back to help students who may lose power during Hurricane Sandy.

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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