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Sexual assault victim advocates provide confidentiality

By Patrick Burnett · Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011

American University has named Daniel Rappaport and Courtney Brooks sexual assault victim advocates.

American University has highest student debt among D.C. Universities

By Lois Nam · Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011

Over 60 percent of AU students graduate with some level of student debt.

Occupy D.C. barricades convention center

By Zach C. Cohen · Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011

Tensions rise based on allegations that Occupy D.C. protesters barricaded the Washington COnvention Center on Nov. 4.

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More alumni turn to AU Career Center

By Meng Shi | November 15

2010 alumni have been cooing back to the AU Career Center in large numbers seeking employment opportunities.

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Students push for disability rights on campus

By Rebecca Zisser | November 15

AU steps up measures to give students with physical and mental disabilities more accessible buildings.

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Students bring cheer to American University holiday video card

By Kierstyn Schneck | November 15

For the second year in a row, AU will be making a video card for the holidays.

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Ambassador Rao discusses India's strengths, weakness

By Rhys Heyden | November 14

Indian Ambassador to the United States, Nirupama Rao, discusses everything from energy to growth to climate change in a Nov. 9 talk.

John King speaks to a packed crowd in Ward 2.

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CNN's John King sheds light on Republican primaries

By Lois Nam | November 13

CNN anchor John King talks about the Republican primaries and the 2012 presidential debate at a Kennedy Political Union event. Nov. 9.

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Pronto lets students order food by text

By Sommer Brugal | November 8

Zingle, a new program by the food company Pronto allows AU students to text in their orders.

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AU Central to hire veterans’ affairs staff member

By Paige Jones | November 8

AU Central will soon be creating a veteran affairs staff position.

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AU drops in PETA’s national rankings of “most vegan-friendly” colleges

By Kendall Breitman | November 8

AU no longer holds the title as "Most Vegan Friendly School".

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Heritage Foundation experts call for students to find financial fixes

By Rebecca Zisser | November 8

Alison Fraser of the Heritage Foundation came to American to speak to the College Republicans on Nov. 4.

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SG Jobs Board back online but without fix for phishing

By Samantha Grody | November 8

The SG has established a temporary fix for its Jobs Board website that had been plagued by fraudulent posts.

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SG works to improve image through outreach

By Heather Mongilio | November 8

The Undergraduate Senate has formed a committee to look into ways to improve its image with the student population.

AU will install solar panels and thermal energy panels on the roofs of Mary Graydon Center and Letts, Anderson and Centennial Halls.

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AU adds solar hot water system to roofs

By Katie Fiegenbaum | November 8

New solar water heating system will provide 70 to 80 percent of the hot water for South Side residence halls and MGC.

Students enjoy their favorite sandwiches at the new Panera Bread store in Tenleytown.

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Panera Bread opens in Tenleytown

By Paige Jones and Lawrence Kubli | November 8

The much-anticipated opening of Panera Bread in Tenleytown was received well by students.

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Students create AU branch of Occupy D.C.

By Ryan Migeed | November 8

Group works to increase student presence at the Occupy D.C. movement.

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Senate passes "TAMPON Resolution"

By Zoe Crain | November 8

The Undergraduate Senate voted on trash cans in bathrooms as well as other proposals.

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Planned Parenthood staffer criticizes cuts in funding

By Alissa Scheller | November 8

Amy Taylor, the political director of the controversial government program Planned Parenthood will be at AU on Nov. 4th.

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AU alums share stories of wartime service

By Leigh Giangreco | November 8

AU veterans share their stories of serving in the Iraq, Vietnam and Korean Wars.

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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