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Sabrina Schaeffer, executive director of the Independent Women's Forum, will speak at AU on Feb. 8 Photo Courtesy of the Kennedy Political Union

Director of the Independent Women’s Forum to speak at AU

By Kate Magill · Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016

Sabrina L. Schaeffer will speak in the MGC University Club on Feb. 8.

TO TENLEY - Students board the AU shuttle at the North side stop to Tenleytown. The shuttle drivers are currently attempting to unionize.

University reinstates limited red route shuttle service

By David Lim · Friday, Jan. 22, 2016

Administration responds to student discontent over sudden end to route

Panhellenic sororities see high turnout during annual recruitment weekend

By Theresa Maher · Friday, Jan. 22, 2016

Four hundred fifty students registered for recruitment

Features

Campus prepares for record-breaking blizzard

By Deanna Mudry | January 22

Public Safety and Facilities Management have been getting ready to keep the AU community safe during the storm

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BREAKING: Stabbing near Tenleytown AU shuttle stop

By Theresa Maher | January 20

Juvenile male stabbed at 3:27 pm

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College of Arts and Sciences establishes Department of Health Studies

By Courtney Rozen | January 19

The focused program will give health students more opportunities and attention

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Students, faculty discussed ideas for new general education curriculum at a town hall Wednesday

By Ellie Hartleb | January 15

The General Education Task Force co-chairs discussed plans to recreate AU’s general education program via a new core curriculum that will emphasize capitalizing on the college experience, bringing discussions on diversity to the classroom and renewing the focus on learning outcomes at a student town hall on Jan.

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Bill Nye to speak at AU on Feb. 9

By Kate Magill | January 15

The popular scientist will speak to students in Bender Arena

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Hoverboards temporarily banned on campus

By Austin Sternlicht | January 15

Due to several reports of accidents and explosions, the popular Christmas toy has been banned until further notice

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#BlackLivesMatter founder speaks at AU

By Theresa Maher | January 14

Patrisse Cullors discussed the importance of the #BlackLivesMatter movement and her experience with racial strife.

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AU ends relationship with Soapy Joe’s over poor customer service

By Jillian O'Donohoe | January 12

HDP ends relationship with the laundry service after months of student complaints

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Tenleytown Whole Foods evacuated due to bomb threat

By Kate Magill | January 11

The store was evacuated due to a suspicious package call

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Founder’s Day to be held at National Portrait Gallery

By Kate Magill | January 11

This year’s ball will be held on Feb. 20 and be the largest in AU’s history

Photo courtesy of Steve Cammarota, a junior who is participating in the trip.

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Students travel to Vietnam on Alternative Break trip

By Riddhi Sarkar | January 6

The trip to the country, the first in a decade, addressed post-conflict issues that affect daily life in the region.

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AU Panhellenic Association passes "Events with Recognized Fraternity" policy

By Theresa Maher/THE EAGLE | December 29

Policy mandates that sororities only participate in events with fraternities in 'good standing' with University.

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.

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Students of color frustrated with campus climate

By Riddhi Sarkar | December 28

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

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AU takes months to pay students for canceling housing

By Ellie Hartleb | December 26

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

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AU’s summer and fall graduates celebrated at December commencement

By Riddhi Sarkar | December 16

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

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