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Charles A. Hamilton, 59, has been charged with the death of former AU professor Ruth Allen.

Former AU professor allegedly shot by brother

By Tori Dalcourt · Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012

Former AU professor Ruth Allen, 68, died on Oct. 16. Her 59-year-old brother Charles A. Hamilton has been charged with murder.

Members of the Coalition of American University Students (CAUS) protested on the Quad Oct. 20.

Students demand tuition freeze, response from Kerwin

By Jared Angle · Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012

Students handed a petition to President Neil Kerwin during All-American Weekend demanding a tuition freeze.

Adjunct faculty, University negotiating new contract

By Paige Jones · Monday, Oct. 22, 2012

Administration and union representatives report negotiations over adjunct faculty wages are "amicable" and moving apace.

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Live Stream: Keep up with election results as they come in

October 22

The Eagle has partnered with ABC to live stream tonight's debate right here.

Gov. Tim Pawlenty, R-Minn., puts Gov. Bill Richardson in a friendly sleeperhold before their discussion in Bender Arena on Oct. 20.

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Pawlenty, Richardson reminisce on their presidential campaigns

By Leigh Giangreco | October 21

Tim Pawlenty and Bill Richardson, former presidential candidates and governors, talk about the current presidential election and their own campaigns.

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Following technical hiccups, SG completes elections

By Maddi Pariser | October 21

After multiple technical errors, Student Government certified all of its elections Oct. 10 that started Oct. 4.

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Anti-Coca-Cola vandals break on-campus vending machines

By Samantha Hogan | October 19

Vandals spray-painted and cut the cords of Coca-Cola vending machines on campus on Oct. 18 and 19. They also posted flyers on the machines reading "Stop Killer Coke."

(L-R) JosÃ© Ramirez-RÃvera, Josh Halpren and Christina Pierpaoli will study in Canada on scholarship in the spring.

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AU students win $5,000 scholarship to study in Canada next semester

By Emily Clapp | October 18

Five of the 20 American students awarded this year with the Killam Fellowship currently attend AU.

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AU alum steps in as new community relations director

By Tori Dalcourt | October 18

School of Public Affairs ‘07 graduate Andrew Huff will start as AU's new director of community relations on Nov. 7.

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Student group creates SafeWalk program to escort students home

By Maris Feeley | October 18

The Coalition of American Unversity Student launched a program to escort students between Main Campus and apartments on Massachusetts Avenue.

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Tryst owner opens new restaurant

By Lindsay Sandoval | October 18

AU alumnus Constantine Stavropoulos's new restaurant The Coupe boasts a bar, lounge, and café.

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Students show support for girls' education

By Jordan-Marie Smith | October 18

New AU chapter of She's the First advocates girls' education worldwide.

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New group on campus advocates access to clean water worldwide

By Steven Murphy | October 18

AU chapter of The Thirst Project was founded in September.

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New buildings strive to exceed green standards

By Samantha Hogan | October 18

Each of the three new buildings on campus will comply with Energy and Design Gold standards.

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Public Safety escorts students off stalled AU shuttle in Ward Circle

By Amber Cohen | October 18

40 passengers were held on a blue route shuttle when it stopped unexpectedly in Ward Circle on Oct. 6.

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Former Comptroller Walker says Americans should focus on economy on Election Day

October 11

Stopping at AU as part of his "$10 Million a Minute" bus tour, former U.S. Comptroller General David Walker said the economy and government debt should be the top priority.

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Amtrak conductors, engineers fail drug test

By Chloe Johnson | October 11

A new report determined that Amtrak is not doing enough to control substance abuse.

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Proposed D.C. bill may require disabled citizens to pay for parking

By Lindsay Sandoval | October 11

D.C. Councilmember Mary Cheh proposed a bill on Oct. 2 that would require disabled citizens to pay for reserved street parking. Disabled people with government-issued permits would have to pay hourly parking fees and honor time limits for the spaces under the new bill, titled the Accessible Parking ...

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Greek restaurant opens in Tenleytown

By Emily Clapp | October 11

The restaurant is part of a chain that serves healthy food in a timely manner for little cost, according to Brett Schulman, the operating partner for Cava Grill.

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AU alumnus accused of murdering wife, defense seeks further psychiatric evaluation

By Peter Seremetis | October 11

An AU alumnus’ defense attorneys requested Oct. 9 that an independent expert examine their client in the hope that he can be deemed incompetent to stand trial for the alleged murder of his wife in August 2011. The D.C. Superior Court ordered experts from the defense and St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, ...

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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