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SG president's $10,000 stipend remains unchanged

By Heather Mongilio · Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Despite an increase in the overall payroll, the Student Government presidential stipend will not change for the next academic year.

Four TKE brothers leave fraternity after alleged hazing

By Katie Fiegenbaum · Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Four members of Tau Kappa Epsilon have formally disaffiliated from the fraternity since last semester.

McDonald's space to remain empty for another year

By Patrick Burnett · Tuesday, May 1, 2012

The former McDonald's location will remain empty until spring 2013 at the earliest.

Take Back the Night
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April 2012

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Statistics from local universities do not reflect larger picture of on-campus sexual assault

By Lindsey Anderson | May 1

Taking a closer look at the epidemic of sexual assault on America's college campuses.

â€˜Clocks and Cloudsâ€™ Editor-In-Chief Ben Mainwaring holds up a copy of the research journal.

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AU students revive undergraduate research journal

By Ryan Migeed | May 1

Undergrads in SIS and SPA recently re-launched a research journal that was first published seven years ago.

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Students 'occupy' Kerwin's lawn for weekly meeting

By Rebecca Zisser | May 1

Occupy AU members were asked to leave by Public Safety after holding their weekly general assembly meeting on the lawn in front of the president's office.

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SG distributes $10,080 more to departments for 2013

By Heather Mongilio | April 24

Budget increases include more funds for SUB to bring in more big-name artists.

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New center will consolidate minority support offices

April 24

Multicultural Affairs, the GBLTA Resource Center, and the Women's Resource Center will all be housed under the new Center for Diversity and Inclusion starting in the fall.

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Student Government begins possible restructuring plan

By Heather Mongilio | April 24

Student Government hopes to focus more on advocacy with structural overhaul.

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AU community cleans up campus as part of Earth Week celebrations

By Samantha Hogan | April 24

AU's Green campaign continues with Earth Week, during which students can plant trees and emission-saving goats are used to mow the quad.

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AU students 'cover' D.C. area in support of #KONY2012

By Rebecca Bartola | April 24

About 10 AU students participated in the international "Cover the Night" campaign by Invisible Children.

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Capital One to charge new fee for checking accounts

By Samantha Hogan | April 24

Accounts will switch to "Rewards Checking" on June 5 unless students contact Capitol One.

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AU fights gender-based violence with new program

By Iulia Gheorghiu | April 24

New Green Dot Program teaches students, faculty, and staff how to help prevent power-based violence.

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Senate approves new election campaign policies

By Heather Mongilio | April 24

The Board of Elections policy book was simplified by a unanimous vote over the weekend.

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Online tool started to compare cost of colleges

By Katie Fiegenbaum | April 24

The Financial Aid Comparison Shopper, released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will help students compare the cost of colleges.

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AU comes together to support local shop owner and AU alum

By Heather Mongilio | April 24

Max Keshani's ice cream business is being kept afloat by generous volunteers, AU students among them.

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Students rally for Aramark workers

By Peter Saudek | April 24

AU Student Workers Alliance staged a rally in front of President Kerwin's office on April 20 protesting Aramark's increased demands on its employees at AU.

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Students to ignite campus debate on race

By Lois Nam | April 24

Cheria Funches and Ivanna Solanno are using the attention on the Trayvon Marton case as an opportunity to foster discussion about racial stereotyping on and off-campus.

Governor Jon Huntsman (R, Utah) presented by the Kennedy Political Union at American University on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.

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Huntsman: I lost because I didn't pander

By Zach C. Cohen | April 19

Jon Huntsman, former Utah governor and ambassador to China, spoke at AU on April 18 about the 2012 presidential campaign and the state of national politics.

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White House officials, CEOs to speak at commencement

By Paige Jones | April 17

Government and private sector officials will receive honorary doctorates as this year's commencement speakers.

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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