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AU adds beehives to MGC green roof

By Patrick Burnett · Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Four beehives have been established in one of the open-air atriums in MGC.

SIS junior juggles business in Iowa while in school

By James Boone · Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Aaron Cohen is chief communications officer of Sawmill Hollow Family Farm in Iowa in addition to working for several political campaigns.

Army Corps search ends empty-handed

By Ryan Migeed · Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Army Corps will test groundwater near AU and Sibley Hospital to see if the samples of perchlorate match.

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D.C. to install taxi panic buttons

By Rebecca Zisser | April 10

In response to several DC Taxi drivers assaulting their female passengers, DC Taxis will have Panic buttons installed for passenger safety.

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Students promote business brands on campus

By Joe Ste.Marie | April 10

Students serve as campus ambassadors for companies causing some to raise concerns over too much advertising.

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Students weigh in at Honors town hall

By Jessica Marsala | April 10

AU soliciting input on proposed changes to the Honors program, which include eliminating the self-nomination process.

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AU forced to change composting practices, use more energy

By Samantha Hogan | April 10

After tighter regulations forced AU's previous composter to stop accepting food waste, AU has had to find a new composter.

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BOE rules Abby Finn campaign overspent

By Heather Mongilio | April 10

SG President candidate Abigail Finn went over her budget limit by $3 according to the Board of Elections.

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Fluke urges free contraception

By Nicole Glass | April 10

New law requires universities to provide students with contraceptives.

$Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke recently gained significant media attention after speaking out in support of contraception for college students and being called a \"slut\" by Rush Limbaugh.$

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Sandra Fluke urges free contraception at all colleges

By Nicole Glass | April 7

AU will continue to supply contraception regardless of the Affordable Health Care Act's optional one-year delay.

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Football's Don McPherson discusses feminism, violence against women

April 7

Former Eagles player Don McPherson said violence against women is not just a "women's issue."

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Wal-Mart comes to D.C. amid local concerns

By Alex Greco | April 3

Wal-Mart plans to build six stores in the area in the next year despite resistance from some residents.

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SG Senate calls for vet resource center

By Zoe Crain | April 3

A new center for student veterans will improve grades and increase retention.

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McKinley renovations delayed

By Jessica Marsala | April 3

The renovations of McKinley have been delayed until the start of the summer as they choose between nine possible private contractors.

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Laptop thefts continue to rise on campus

By Ryan Migeed | April 3

Nine more laptops were stolen from unlocked classrooms and offices since The Eagle last reported the issue.

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Army Corps to demolish Spring Valley property

By Jessica Liu | April 3

The Army Corp of Engineers is set to demolish an AU-owned house in May to remove munitions and debris buried under the property in 1917-18.

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AU appoints new SPA dean

By Samantha Hogan | April 3

Barbara Romzek, a professor and administrator at the UNiversity of Kansas will become the new dean of the SPA on July 1.

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Students elect RHA executive board

By Patrick Burnett | April 3

Sophomore Fiona Erickson will be the next president of the Residence Hall Association.

The American University College Republicans presented Texas Governor Rick Perry (R) at American University on Friday, March 23, 2012 in the Katzen Recital Hall. Governor Perry discussed politics and issues facing America, but was also greeted by a parade of protestors. The protestors were mostly focusing on the dealth penalty in the state of Texas and the number of those executed while Governor Perry held office.

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Brewer protestors get Student Conduct notices

By Rebecca Zisser | April 3

AU will hold disciplinary conferences for students who participated in the Jan Brewer protests.

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AU students to name alum’s restaurant

By Jessica Liu | April 3

$190 in prizes to the student with a name for the restaurant that serves eggs all day.

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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