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World War I munitions item found outside President’s Office Building

By Haley Samsel · Saturday, April 29, 2017

Item was removed from campus without incident

Since President Trump's election, there have been multiple rallies throughout D.C. in support of both undocumented immigrants and those affected by the administration's travel ban.

Straight from print: Straddling borders

By Anagha Srikanth · Wednesday, April 26, 2017

New AU club aims to change public opinion of immigrants

Town hall focuses on redesigning student support services

By Maxim Zaino · Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Faculty and students gathered for a town hall in Battelle Atrium on April 6 to discuss the progress of the Reinventing the Student Experience (RiSE) Initiative.

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Virginia gubernatorial candidate speaks at AU

By Anna Donohue | April 25

Tom Perriello spoke to students about strengthening the Democratic Party on April 19

Dr. Neil Kerwin sits at his desk during an interview with The Eagle in the fall of 2015.

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Straight from print: The end of an era

By Ivy Kaplan | April 24

When President Neil Kerwin first stepped foot on AU’s campus as a student, Bender Library was nonexistent and AU was the site of multiple anti-Vietnam war protests.

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Mayor Bowser shares budget plans with student journalists

By Lydia Calitri | April 24

Mayor Muriel Bowser discussed her upcoming budget proposal with student journalists in a roundtable on April 11 in the John A.

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Straight from print: AU aims to archive artifacts from Women’s March on Washington

By Brianna Crummy | April 24

Inside AU’s Archives and Special Collections lie posters from Vietnam protests, pro-choice marches, anti-Apartheid rallies and gay rights movements.

Tara Palmeri graduated from AU in 2008 and has since traveled the globe as a journalist for Politico Europe. She now covers the Trump White House as a correspondent for Politico.

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AU alumna Tara Palmeri has a front row seat to Trump's White House

By Jonathan Bergman | April 22

Politico correspondent discusses her career path and why Sean Spicer sees her as a "threat"

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Student Government president launches the Student Involvement Fund

By Lydia Calitri | April 20

Student Government President Devontae Torriente announced the creation of the Student Involvement Fund on April 4 to allocate funds to support students’ involvement in campus organizations.

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SASA hosts annual Holi celebration on the quad

By Emaan Khan | April 20

Organization uses “festival of colors” to expose students to South Asian culture

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Senate denies SG judicial board chair nomination

By Maria Carrasco and Lydia Calitri | April 19

SG Senate voted majority to reject Ballester

The class of 2021 acceptance rate is the second lowest in AU's history.

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AU accepts 29 percent of applicants for the class of 2021

By Deanna Mudry | April 19

2017 saw the second lowest acceptance rate in the University’s history

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SPA dean leaves behind legacy of success

By Emily Martin | April 17

SPA Dean Barbara Romzek raised SPA’s rankings and fostered a community among the faculty and students

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Free condom dispensers installed in three dorms

By Grace Bird | April 17

Male latex condoms available at four locations across campus in pilot program

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KPU will not host Wonk of the Year in spring semester

By Haley Samsel | April 17

The Kennedy Political Union will not host a Wonk of the Year speaker this semester due to scheduling difficulties with Bender Arena and the previously selected speaker, KPU director Valeria Ojeda-Avitia said on April 12. Ojeda-Avitia pointed to the lack of campus venues that can hold at least 500 people as a reason for the cancellation of the event, which she said was originally set for April 10.

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Science programs expanding at AU

By Anna Donohue | April 13

When prospective students think of AU, some might picture the School of International Service building or a campus overflowing with political science students.

The first No Lost Generation gala held to raise money and awareness for refugees. The club is hosting their second annual gala this Saturday.

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No Lost Generation hosts inaugural AU gala

By Maxim Zaino | April 12

Community members gathered at the School of International Service to support refugee rights.

Musician and actor Common speaks to American University students at Bender Arena.

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Common comes to AU for KPU’s last event of the year

By Brianna Crummy | April 12

For the Kennedy Political Union’s last event of the year, rapper and actor Lonnie "Common" Lynn spoke at an event in Bender Arena on April 5.

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Graduate students form union

By Sarah Katherine Dolezal | April 11

AU’s graduate student workers voted Monday to form the District’s first union for working graduate students, following months of discussion with administrators.

Murray Bessette, Adela Lan, Larry Liu, Burton Wides and Ning Xianhua take their seats as they discuss the recent events in China.

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Uncensoring China panel held at AU

By Nazli Togrul | April 11

Scholars, activists and a former political prisoner discuss life under Chinese regime

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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