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AU freshmen experience D.C. through service

By Julia Ryan | August 23

AU freshmen started their AU careers through service projects around D.C. in this year's Freshman Service Experience.

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Colleges say new health law may imperil student policies

By Julie Appleby | August 23

Colleges and universities say some rules in the new health law could keep them from offering low-cost, limited benefit student insurance policies — and they’re seeking federal authority to continue offering them.

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AU ranked by Parade, Washington Monthly

By Stefanie Dazio | August 23

Two publications ranked AU on their lists of top schools — one of national universities and one for great internship opportunities.

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AU provides Janney School with 44 parking spots at no charge

By Stefanie Dazio | August 20

AU will offer Janney Elementary School teachers 44 parking spots as the school undergoes construction.

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Class of 2014 formally welcomed at opening convocation

By Allie Mooney | August 20

A sea of eager freshmen wearing blue shirts were formally welcomed to AU Friday morning during opening convocation. Speakers included Student Government President Nate Bronstein, President Neil Kerwin, Provost Scott Bass and Andrew Popper, scholar/teacher of the year.

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No students turned away from Friday's B.o.B. concert

By Meg Fowler | August 20

More than the Tavern can hold are expected, SUB said.

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Office of the Dean of Students hires three new staff members

By Idia R. Aisien | August 20

An associate dean, an assistant dean and an assistant to the dean were hired, says Dean of Students Robert Hradsky.

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AU called 'unfriendly' and 'unsupportive' of conservatives by website

August 19

CampusReform.org , a website dedicated to college conservatism, recently rated the nation’s top 100 schools, as ranked by U.S. News and World Report, for their conservative and liberal values.

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New website lets you 'bet' on grades

By Stefanie Dazio | August 19

Think you can score an easy A or two this semester? Why don’t you put your money where your mouth is with Ultrinsic.com, a website where you gamble on your grades.

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Women's Resource Center coordinator hired, plans to open Monday

By Sarah Parnass | August 18

A part-time coordinator has been hired to staff the new Women’s Resource Center, which will open Monday.

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Housing and Dining creates fewer than anticipated temporary triples

By Ethan Klapper | August 17

There are fewer temporary triples in AU's residence halls this year compared to recent years.

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U.S. News and World Report ranks AU 79th best national university

By Stefanie Dazio | August 17

U.S. News and World Report ranked AU 79th in its list of the best universities in the nation, up from 84th last year.

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Rub shoulders with D.C. elites; snag Hill internship

By Linda Barnhart | August 15

One of the biggest lures of D.C. is that bastion of political power, Capitol Hill. The place where the laws of our country are debated, interpreted and made will be a constant source of activity this semester, especially with November’s midterm elections. Most representatives and senators all offer semester-long internship opportunities to students. For those of you unsure of how to find or obtain such a position, our how-to guide can answer your most pressing questions.

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Act locally: make a difference in Student Government

By Linda Barnhart | August 15

It is the largest organization on campus. Its influence can be seen everywhere, from the residence halls to the academic buildings. Student Government is here - and they want you to be a part of it.

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AU protester pleads guilty, gets community service

August 15

The glass Snapple bottle that Michael Dranove threw at a D.C. military recruitment center was supposed to be a water balloon. But another protester mixed up the request and brought him the bottle instead to Funk the War protest on March 19.

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Freshmen serve D.C. and AU

By Julia Ryan | August 15

Two groups of incoming freshmen will be spending Welcome Week getting to know D.C. and helping out in the community through the programs Discover D.C. and the Freshman Service Experience.

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Home, sweet home: Historical facts about Tenleytown

By Stefanie Dazio | August 15

Fun facts about Tenleytown that you may have never known about!

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