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A group of Hughes Hall residents stored three goldfish in a cup while they changed their water.

Hughes residents rescue fish abandoned after Delta Gamma sorority recruitment

By Heather Mongilio · Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012

The residents of the fifth floor of Hughes have been taking care of four goldfish used in a Delta Gamma recruitment ceremony and later abandoned in the Hughes Formal Lounge.

AU professors overcome rain and snow with online learning tools

By Katie Fiegenbaum · Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012

AU's Center for Teaching, Research & Learning wants professors to be able to use online tools such as Blackboard, Wimba, Facebook, and blogs in the case of a snow day, illness, conference, or other emergency.

SOC begins move to McKinley Building this spring

By Zoe Crain · Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012

AU will begin renovations to McKinley Hall, the new home of the School of Communications, sometime this week, according to University development officials. However, officials have not yet decided on a specific start date.

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Meet your AU Board of Trustees

By Rebecca Zisser | January 31

AU’s Board of Trustees play an essential role in ensuring that the university functions efficiently, yet many AU students have no idea who they are and what they do.

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ANC 3D Chair Tom Smith steps down

By Paige Jones | January 31

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D elected Commissioner Stu Ross as their Chair on Jan. 11, replacing former Chair Tom Smith. Smith served as Chair for the maximum of two terms, a period of two years.

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AU alum explores the world through 'career jumping'

By Iulia Gheorghiu | January 31

Adam Hasler has co-owned a coffeehouse, held an apprenticeship in Buenos Aires and waited tables in Boston while waiting to hear back from MIT for grad school.

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Senate votes against Anthony Dunham impeachment

By Heather Mongilio | January 31

The Student Government Undergraduate Senate declared that Chairman of the Judicial Board Anthony Dunham is not guilty of negligence of duty at their Jan. 30 meeting. Dunham will continue to hold his position as Chairman of the Judicial Board.

Students and alumni organized a series of events for Haiti Week to remember the nationâ€™s 2010 earthquake.

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Students, alumni remember earthquake with Haiti Week

By Jessica Marsala | January 31

Students used their hearts, minds and mouths to “Remember, Rediscover, Rebuild, and Reflect” on the 2010 Haitian earthquake at AU’s second annual Haiti Week.

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Sororities see increased spring recruitment

By Samantha Hogan | January 31

Over 54 more girls registered for sorority recruitment this spring than during the same period in 2011, according to Student Activities’ panhellenic recruitment records.

$Clinton accepted the \"Wonk of the Year\" award from AU President Neil Kerwin and KPU Director Alex Kreger.$

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Clinton discusses shared humanity

By Zoe Crain | January 28

President Bill Clinton spoke about scientific developments, inequality and shared humanity at Bender Arena Jan. 27.

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SG Senate to consider impeaching Judicial Board Chair

By Heather Mongilio | January 27

The Undergraduate Senate will hold impeachment proceedings against Chair of the Judicial Board Anthony Dunham Sunday, Jan. 29. A group of senators have charged Dunham with receiving pay without completing his duties.

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Zoning Commission delays decision on Campus Plan

By Paige Jones | January 24

The D.C. Zoning Commission will next meet Feb. 16 to discuss the AU Campus Plan.

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In new book, professor explores "Nixon's Darkest Secrets"

By Ryan Migeed | January 24

Professor's new book looks to expose Nixon as the "crookedest president."

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Task force reviews AU alcohol policy

By Patrick Burnett | January 24

Recommendations about AU's alcohol policies will be made this Spring.

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University implements paperless payment system

By Samantha Hogan | January 24

AU will no longer be handing out paper checks to its employees as part of an effort to be more environmentally friendly.

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SIS ranks in top 10 for undergrad, masters programs

By Marie Zoglo | January 24

Foreign Policy magazine gave high marks to AU's School of International Service.

Shuttle drivers typically receive one 30-minute break during their 8.5-hour shifts. Other AU maintenance staffers receive two additional 15-minute breaks during shifts of the same length.

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Students advocate for shuttle drivers' workplace rights

By Nicole Glass | January 24

Student Worker Alliance is fighting on behalf of AU's shuttle drivers for more breaks, contract equality.

Tickets to the Founders Day Ball at the Library of Congress will be free since government buildings cannot host fundraisers.

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Library of Congress to host Founders Day Ball

By Heather Mongilio | January 24

AU undergraduate and graduate students as well as staff and alumni are invited to the Founders Day Ball at the Library of Congress Jefferson Building.

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D.C. to help AU workers move closer to campus

By Katie Fiegenbaum | January 24

City testing pilot program with AU and Gallaudet University.

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AU opens commuter lounges

By Nicole Atallah and Hannah Pittman | January 24

New lounges in EQB and the library cater to growing commuter community at AU.

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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