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AU launches social media initiative to little success

By Jessica Marsala · Tuesday, April 17, 2012

AU's associate director of enrollment marketing had a hunch a new Twitter initiative would fail before he'd even pushed it out the nest.

D.C. taxi rates set to increase this summer

By Jack Kernochan · Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Higher prices will pay for better driver wages and the option for passengers to pay with credit cards, among other things.

Freshmen fight FDA blood donation ban

By Katie Fiegenbaum · Tuesday, April 17, 2012

AU Students have launched a 21st-century attack on the Federal ban on homosexual blood donations. They created a social media campaign that ranges from Youtube to the Huffington Post.

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AU declared “grand champion” of recycling

By Rebecca Bartola | April 17

AU reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 120 cars' worth, wins 1st place in recycling contest amongst 266 colleges and universities.

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AU not affected by nationwide salmonella outbreak

By Linda Benesch | April 17

AU students untouched by national Salmonella outbreak; wash your food and your hands to keep it that way.

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Virus infects 50 Mac computers at AU

By Katie Fiegenbaum | April 17

Virus that takes advantage of out-of-date Java software has infected 50 Mac computers at AU.

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Fraternity suspended, under investigation

By Rebecca Zisser | April 17

AU's Sigma Alpha Mu chapter says it will be back on campus after it disproves allegations of hazing.

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AU honors LGBT community with ‘Day of Silence’

By Ryan Migeed | April 17

"Day of Silence" event marks AU students' continued efforts to make AU a more welcoming campus for LGBT students.

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Retired NASA space shuttle to make its final flight over D.C.

By Jessica Liu | April 17

NASA plans to fly the retired shuttle Discovery over parts of D.C. to give residents a glimpse of the space explorer.

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AU to re-evaluate contract with Aramark for cleaning services

By Peter Saudek and Radhika Raman | April 17

The contract between AU and Aramark is set to expire this summer, and questions of employee mistreatment surround conversation over whether to re-contract or sign on a new service provider.

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SG reduces bottled water use at sponsored events

By Heather Mongilio | April 17

AU SG Senator Adriana Ganci sponsored a bill to reduce AU's usage of bottled water. There will be an open meeting for students to give input on April 26th.

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Students advocate for fair trade apparel

By Joe Ste.Marie | April 17

“Once AU students know [about fair trade], they seem to make the switch,” -SIS sophomore Ellie Yanagisawa

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SOC appoints Jeffrey Rutenbeck as new dean

By Alex Greco | April 17

New Dean of the School of Communications has experience at the University of Denver and Microsoft, among other places, and is an author.

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Students petition for Vets Resource Center

By Iulia Gheorghiu | April 17

AU's soon-to-be Veterans Resource Center will increase GPA and retention of student veterans.

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AU stays up late to fight cancer

By Elijah Mercer | April 17

The AU community raised over $77,000 at the fourth annual "Relay for Life" event over the weekend.

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D.C. cab rates to increase

By Jack Kernochan | April 16

Starting April 21, the charge per mile for D.C. taxicabs will increase from $1.50 to $2.16.

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Crime Alert: Malicious Burning

April 14

On the evenings of Wednesday April 4 and Friday April 13, malicious burnings occurred in the McDowell and Congressional Halls. Both incidents were subsequently reported to the Department of Public Safety.

Former presidential candidate Jon Huntsman, here addressing CPAC in Orlando, Fl., will speak in the University Center at 8:15 p.m. on April 18.

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Jon Huntsman to speak at AU on April 18

By Rebecca Zisser | April 11

Former presidential candidate Jon Huntsman will speak in the University Center at 8:15 p.m. on April 18.

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Hundreds at AU condemn sexual assault in “Take Back The Night”

By Rebecca Bartola | April 10

The AU community marched across campus on April 9 to protest sexual assault in Women's Initiative annual "Take Back the Night."

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SOC students, Post cover ethnic communities in D.C.

By Katie Fiegenbaum | April 10

Innovative collaboration between SOC and The Washington Post writes the stories about minority communities that traditionally go un-reported.

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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