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AU RecFit launches weight-loss club

By Sara Winegardner · Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016

The program’s goal is to create a safe space for everyone to start living healthier lives

Spring Valley Building to house some academic programs

By Ellie Hartleb · Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016

The building is set to open in fall 2016, and the red route shuttle will continue to run

Bill Nye talks climate change, space exploration at KPU event

By Jillian O'Donohoe · Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016

The science guy warned that climate change will be the greatest problem facing this generation

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Sabrina Schaeffer brings conservative feminism to AU

By Haley Samsel | February 10

Schaeffer spoke to students as part of an event co-hosted by the Network of enlightened Women and Kennedy Political Union

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AU RecFit launches Student Step Challenge

By Ivy Kaplan | February 8

The program’s goal is to help students increase fitness and fight depression during the cold winter months.

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DarkMatter to perform at AU

By Kate Magill | February 5

The performance art duo will appear in Kay Spiritual Center on Feb. 19

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AU renews contract with composting facility

By Riddhi Sarkar | February 4

After more than a year of sending its compostable waste to landfills, AU will begin composting again this April after renewing its contract with the Prince’s George’s County composting facility in Maryland. The facility suspended its contract with the University in November 2014 after receiving contaminated waste.

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AU bookstore adopts textbook price match policy

By Casey Wexler | February 4

Students can get a discounted price for their books, but it isn’t an easy process

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Karl Rove to speak at AU

By Jillian O'Donohoe | February 1

The former White House senior advisor will address students on Feb. 16

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

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

By Kate Magill | January 27

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.

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University reinstates limited red route shuttle service

By David Lim | January 22

Administration responds to student discontent over sudden end to route

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Panhellenic sororities see high turnout during annual recruitment weekend

By Theresa Maher | January 22

Four hundred fifty students registered for recruitment

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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

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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