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Fraternity activities on hold due to party violations

By Rebecca Zisser · Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012

The Inter-Fraternity Council has postponed all fraternity activities except for chapter meetings until further notice.

An election official counts the votes of Polk County, Iowa residents during the Republican caucus on Jan. 3.

Political organizations encourage student voter registration for election

By Maris Feeley · Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012

Several political organizations on campus are throwing "Vote-A-Palooza" to increase registration.

AU organization fights to keep children out of adult jails

By Maddi Pariser · Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012

Campaign for Youth Justice works to prevent the common practice of housing minors in jails for adults.

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Freshmen settle in with service

By Amber Cohen | August 30

Students learn more about their new home in D.C. with service trips to neighborhoods across the city.

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Welcome week crime drops

By Colin Campbell | August 30

24 percent less crimes were reported during welcome week compared to last year.

Opening Convocation for the American University Class of 2016 on Friday, August 24, 2012 at 11:00AM in Bender Arena.

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AU welcomes Class of 2016

By Rebecca Zisser | August 27

AU celebrated the 87th convocation on August 24 as the Class of 2016 marched into Bender Arena.

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Crime Alert: Robbery near WCL

August 24

A Washington College of Law student was robbed near WCL on August 24 at approximately 4:30 a.m, according to the Department of Public Safety.

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2011-2012: A(U) Year in Review

By Rebecca Zisser | August 23

Earthquake hit D.C. A 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook the eastern U.S. at the beginning of Welcome Week last year. The quake was 160 times bigger and almost 2,000 times more powerful than the last quake that hit D.C. in July 2010, according to The Washington Post. AU has highest student debt in D.C. The ...

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Health insurance plan incorporates ACA

By Rachel Karas | August 23

The AU Student Health Insurance Plan has changed to reflect new standards required by the Affordable Care Act. AU already offers free women’s health services, such as birth control, as mandated by ACA. In order to comply with the law, the Center now provides the following free of charge to those ...

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Student Activities offices in MGC move

By Samantha Hogan | August 23

University Center and Student Activities offices have been rearranged this summer to increase student access to SA advisers.

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Lounges turned into dorms for freshmen

By Ryan Migeed | August 23

Twelve students are temporarily housed in the Letts Sky Lounge and Anderson 2U.

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Coffee chat with your AU administrators

By Alex Greco | August 23

The Eagle sits down with AU’s top administrators to discover their favorite caffeine fix and movie picks.

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Welcome week offers five more programs

By Tori Dalcourt | August 23

An additional 200 incoming freshmen will be able to participate in Welcome Week with the creation of 10 new options over the last two years. The New Student Programs has added five new programs each year due to increased enrollment in the Freshmen Service Experience and Discover D.C. FSE allows 600 ...

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Princeton Review: AU has "most politically active students"

By Alex Greco | August 22

AU beat out George Washington and Georgetown for the title of "Most Politically Active Students" in this year's Princeton Review rankings of the nation's universities.

Birdbaths with standing water can host mosquito larvae if they are not empties regularly.

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Cases of mosquito-borne virus surface in Northwest D.C.

By Jared Angle | August 13

The Department of Health found three cases of West Nile Virus near the northwest border of D.C. and Maryland in 2011.

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Two AU alumni make The Hill's "50 Most Beautiful People" list

By Jessica Liu | August 12

Dan Lindner and John Sonsalla, both 2011 graduates of the School of Public Affairs, did not know they were on the list until The Hill published its annual feature.

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Davenport coffee lounge reopens after renovation

By Peter Seremetis | August 12

AU staff replaced the floor and improved traffic flow of the Davenport coffee lounge in the School of International Service.

$Crystal Shatzer Espie (SPA 2013) is one of the youngest women to serve on Mayor Vincent Gray\'s D.C. Commission for Women.$

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SPA senior to join D.C. Commission for Women

By Peter Seremetis | July 25

Crystal Shatzer Espie (SPA 2013) is one of the youngest women to serve on Mayor Vincent Gray's D.C. Commission for Women.

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New parking law targets AU students

By Alex Greco | July 10

The D.C. Council now requires students to change their vehicles' registration to park in certain residential neighborhoods.

$AU students took to the Quad on April 9 in the annual \"Take Back the Night\" event to raise awareness of sexual assault.$

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Orientation features sexual assault prevention

By Rebecca Zisser | July 9

Two years after AU denied applying for funds from the Violence Against Women Act, incoming students now attend sexual assault preventing sessions at New Student Orientation.

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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