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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.

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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.

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AU adds beehives to MGC green roof

By Patrick Burnett | April 10

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

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SIS junior juggles business in Iowa while in school

By James Boone | April 10

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

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Army Corps search ends empty-handed

By Ryan Migeed | April 10

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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