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Clubs now able to charge admission to events if they donate all proceeds to charity

By Julia Gagnon · Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018

AU Club Council made the change after students spoke out against new policy

Search continues for AU’s next provost

By Kelsey Carolan · Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018

Committee has narrowed down candidates to four

Following eco-friendly trend, Davenport Coffee Lounge goes strawless

By Anna Donohue · Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018

Students returning to campus this fall might have noticed a new offering in the the Davenport Coffee Lounge: strawless lids for iced beverages.

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AU students speak out against Kavanaugh as confirmation process nears close

By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton | October 5

"If confirmed, Kavanaugh sets the precendent that we're not obligated to believe survivors"

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AU students organize support for Texas senate candidate Beto O’Rourke

By Aneeta Mathur-Ashton | October 5

Students size up O’Rourke’s chances against incumbent Ted Cruz

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Student government to hold referendum on student activity fee increase later this month

By Anna Donohue | October 4

Club council, SG support increase from $88.50 to $100 per semester

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SG president adds permanent cabinet positions for diversity, low-income students

By Jessily Crispyn | October 3

Fernández says she also hopes to improve relationship between AU police and student body

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Ahead of midterm elections, AU launches voter registration initiative Eagles Elect

By Asher Weinstein | October 3

Initiative has already reached over 1,000 students

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Student government plans multicultural events for students, trainings for Senate members

By Dan Papscun and Asher Weinstein | October 2

Events are set to get started in October

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Parkland student activists to speak about gun violence at AU this month

By Maria Carrasco | October 1

David Hogg, Jaclyn Corin and Samantha Fuentes to visit on Oct. 9

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Electrical fire near Hughes Hall leads to evacuation of all main campus buildings

By Haley Samsel and Maria Carrasco | September 29

Fire burned for over two hours before being extinguished around 10 a.m.

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American University facing subpoena from accused Russian agent Maria Butina

By Haley Samsel and Brianna Crummy | September 28

Former classmates are fighting Butina's request for class rosters

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Burwell and Corker talk bipartisanship, midterm elections at Sine Institute launch

By Maria Carrasco | September 27

Corker: "Both parties are pretty bankrupt"

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AU chaplain rides over 500 miles to raise money for Kay Spiritual Life Center

By Emily Seymour | September 24

Rev. Mark Schaefer hopes to use funds to improve center’s programming

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University announces new institute focused on creating bipartisan policy solutions

By Maria Carrasco | September 24

The Sine Institute of Policy and Politics will officially launch Tuesday with Newseum event

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Students mourn the death of former AU student and activist Isaiah Young

By Haley Samsel and Brianna Crummy | September 21

Young, known as Zay to friends, was at the forefront of activism at AU

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New rules for club spending, fundraising spark dissent from student organizations

By Julia Gagnon | September 20

Groups can no longer charge admission fees if they use club council funding

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AU students launch Alexander Hamilton Society chapter to promote non-partisan policy discussion

By Sophie Austin | September 19

The launch featured a debate on U.S. relations with North Korea

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Former AU student crowdfunds thousands to pay off balance at AU after being cut off from parents

By Ayelet Sheffey | September 17

After coming out as transgender to his family, student has not been able to continue his education

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Loretta Lynch to speak on campus for All-American Weekend

By Anna Donohue | September 17

Former U.S. attorney general to speak on “empowering the next generation of change agents”

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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