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AU President Neil Kerwin sat down with The Eagle to discuss issues of race on campus. Kerwin published an op-ed in the paper on Nov. 4, pledging to hold discussions on inclusion.

Students of color frustrated with campus climate

By Riddhi Sarkar · Monday, Dec. 28, 2015

Students say racist social media posts and posters on campus have created a culture of exclusion.

AU takes months to pay students for canceling housing

By Ellie Hartleb · Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015

Students left waiting for over a month for $500 refunds

Students celebrate commencement ceremony in Bender Arena on Dec. 16. Photo Credit: Devin Mitchell/THE EAGLE

AU’s summer and fall graduates celebrated at December commencement

By Riddhi Sarkar · Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015

The University held its first unified ceremony in a decade

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Black Lives Matter co-founder speaking at AU

By Jillian O'Donohoe | December 14

Patrisse Cullors will speak on Jan. 13 at an event co-hosted by KPU and six minority student organizations

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Finals Week resources and perks

By Riddhi Sarkar | December 9

The end of the semester is here, and just as students studying for finals, various spots on campus, including the Academic Support and Access Center, Bender Library and the Davenport Coffee Lounge, are holding events to help students cope with the stress of exams.

Illustration by Claire Holmberg. Photos by Bryan Park and from the University library archives.

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Contracting complications

By Katherine Saltzman and Cuneyt Dil | December 4

An Eagle investigation shows a history of mixed signals between dining contractors, workers and the unions that represent those workers. Now, many workers who have passed retirement age don’t have enough money to support themselves.

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Renovation to MGC first floor to be completed fall 2016

By Mitra Ghadjar | December 1

The University plans to add gaming consoles, Argo Tea and new furniture to the first floor of MGC,

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Kay center celebrated at 50th anniversary celebration

By Katherine Saltzman | November 30

The center was the creation of Jewish businessman Abraham Kay and former AU president and Methodist Hurst Anderson.

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Univision’s Maria Salinas talks immigration, upcoming election at SOC event

By Nadia Palacios | November 30

Salinas talked to a full room about the voice of Latino youth and her life in news.

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David Trone encourages students to embrace failure and experiment with innovative business ventures at KPU event

By Courtney Rozen | November 24

Total Wine & More founder addressed AU students on Nov. 18 and shared business strategies and personal stories.

Students hold up signs at a town hall with President Neil Kerwin and other top University officials in late November.

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Workers’ rights, race at forefront of town hall

By Courtney Rozen | November 23

The opportunity to question the Board of Trustees became an important event for advocates on both issues.

Amanda Gould hopes the new program will help continue to spread the word about consent. Gould serves as the SG executive director of sexual assault awareness and prevention.

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SG and PEERS to develop sexual assault prevention training for Greeks

By Theresa Maher | November 23

Four chapters have already started the trainings in a pilot program, and adjustments will be made before they become available to all Greek organizations.

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SG Jobs Board taken down

By Courtney Rozen | November 19

SG removed the resource after concerns over recent scams on the site.

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University to trade 8:55 a.m. start time for 8:10 a.m.

By Ellie Hartleb | November 16

The new class times will go into effect for the 2016-2017 school year.

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The South Asian Student Association brings Diwali celebration to AU

By Jillian O'Donohoe | November 16

Students celebrated the Hindu tradition with music, dancing and chalk art.

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Man stabbed outside Tenleytown-AU Metro station

By Katherine Saltzman | November 13

The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. and the man was breathing as he was sent to the hospital, police said.

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Islamophobic posters found on campus made Muslim students feel unsafe

By Elli Bloomberg | November 11

The posters are associated with an organization called the David Horowitz Freedom Center, and the University hasn’t identified who put them up.

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New report shows gaps between job description and duties for housing workers

By Courtney Rozen | November 10

RAs and other student workers in Housing and Dining Programs are often subject to far more work than their contracts spell out, SG report says.

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After AU: Alumnus Chris Obermeyer, teacher and lobbyist

By Ellie Hartleb | November 6

Chris Obermeyer moved to D.C. to study the evolution of fish as a PhD student at George Washington University.

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Total Wine & More founder to speak Nov. 18

By Chloe Johnson | November 6

David Trone will speak at an event co-sponsored by KPU and Kogod.

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.

Solutions by The State News