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New referendum to appear on spring SG ballot

By Ivy Kaplan · Monday, Feb. 29, 2016

Students will have the opportunity to decide whether or not to eliminate class councils and restrict the power of School Council presidents in appointing senators

From Young Americans for Liberty American University.

Young Americans for Liberty to bring Milo Yiannopoulos to campus in April

By Haley Samsel · Monday, Feb. 29, 2016

Announcement sparks conversation about free speech on campus

AU College Democrats hosts Sanders vs. Clinton debate

By Maria Carrasco · Monday, Feb. 29, 2016

Representatives of AU Students for Bernie and AU Students for Hillary ironed out their candidate's stances on the issues and educated the audience as a result

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U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth talks to students about the current state of politics

By Riddhi Sarkar | February 29

Yarmuth said that young people need to care about the rapidly changing political environment

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Education Not Debt seeks tuition freeze through referendum on SG ballot

By Matthew Klucher | February 26

The student advocacy group is gathering signatures on a petition to put the decision to a student vote

Photo illustration of AU on the Title IX list. Photo illustration by Chloe Johnson.

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AU welcomes full-time Title IX Coordinator

By Theresa Maher | February 26

Title IX job is no longer lumped under the role of the Dean of Students

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Voting for student metro passes opens on Monday

By Cuneyt Dil and Courtney Rozen | February 25

Students can vote for including unlimited metro passes in student activity fees

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Marty Baron, Editor of Washington Post, speaks to students about “Spotlight”

By Matt Holt | February 25

The former editor of the Boston Globe discussed the Oscar nominated film as well as the future of investigative journalism

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TEDx comes to AU for the third year

By Ellie Hartleb | February 24

The event aims to “Transform” and engage the audience with talks by 11 speakers

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PostSecret founder Frank Warren talks mental health at KPU event

By Lilian Moreno | February 24

Warren explained why sharing secrets can make a difference in people’s lives

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AUSG Jobs Board reinstated

By Ivy Kaplan | February 22

After undergoing security reevaluations, a redesigned website and new Facebook page are ready for use

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AU student assaulted in Chinatown

By Deanna Mudry | February 22

Christopher Marquez said four students attacked him in a McDonald's

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Former AU professor passes away

By Jillian O'Donohoe | February 21

Charles Bartfeld passed away on Feb. 18

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New professor evaluations will begin this spring

By Riddhi Sarkar | February 21

An online system will be used instead of scantrons

Former White House senior advisor Karl Rove addresses AU students with talk moderator and AU adjunct professor Ron Elving.

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Karl Rove talks 2016 politics at KPU Event

By Riddhi Sarkar | February 17

By drawing comparisons to the presidential election of 1896, the political strategist explained the way to the White House for this year’s candidates

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Rep. John Yarmuth to speak at AU

By Jillian O'Donohoe | February 17

The Kentucky congressman will appear on campus on Feb. 25

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SG Releases report on Diversity and Inclusion at AU

By Courtney Rozen | February 16

The report makes three recommendations to guide the University’s long-term plan for improving race relations on campus

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg delivers keynote at unveiling of new Washington College of Law

By David Lim | February 15

The Supreme Court Justice was one of several speakers at the official opening of the school’s new Tenley campus

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Student Worker Alliance kicks off semester of advocacy

By Maria Carrasco | February 14

The group is partnering with another group, Exploited Wonk, to form a coalition to support Aramark workers

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The Darkening hosts second annual teach-in

By Maria Carrasco | February 12

Workshops featured education on topics including mental health, white privilege and the non-heteronormative community.

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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