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JAMS declares Sigma Delta Tau responsible for conduct violations

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Judicial Affairs and Mediation Services found AU's Sigma Delta Tau chapter responsible for numerous violations of the university's conduct code last Monday.

The verdict led to an outpouring of support for the sorority on campus, according to an anonymous source affiliated with a greek organization familiar with the matter.

Dean of students set to retire in July 2008

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

AU Dean of Students Faith Leonard will retire on July 1, after 28 years at AU, according to Associate Dean Sara Waldron.

Leonard announced her retirement to people close to her on Feb. 22, but chose to keep news of her decision to the larger campus until recently, Waldron said.

Kerwin commits to reducing greenhouse gases at AU

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

AU President Neil Kerwin signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment on April 21, according to Casey Roe, policy director for Eco-Sense.

The Climate Commitment pledges the university to develop a plan for climate neutrality within two years, according to Facilities Management Director Willy Suter.

Construction to continue during summer

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The quad will buzz with new construction this summer, as work continues on construction of the new School of International Service building, expansion of the Kogod School of Business building, a new look for the Mary Graydon Center's facade and a renovation of Centennial Hall, according to university architect Jerry Gager.

Survey: Majority of students take an internship

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Eighty-four percent of U.S. college students reported they had completed at least one internship by the time they graduated, according to a 2007 survey by Vault.com, a career information Web site.

Career advisers have lauded internships as a great way for students to explore their professional interests and gain confidence by applying their academic abilities to their future careers.

Metro calendar

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Monday, April 28 Washington Performing Arts Society: Orchestre National de France 8 p.m. WHERE: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Virginia avenues, and Rock Creek Parkway N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom/GWU (orange and blue lines) INFO: Under the leadership of Maestro Kurt Masur, the Orchestre National de France returns to the district for the first time in 17 years.

Campus brief

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The leaders of the Student Government, Graduate Leadership Council and Student Bar Association have chosen David Teslicko, a junior in the School of International Service and School of Public Affairs, as their nominee to be the university's third student trustee.

SG brief

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Undergraduate Senate passed several bills during its final meeting of the academic year, including a bill to increase the student activities fee and a bill to request that professors post their syllabi online.

"A Bill to Request an Increased Student Activities Fee," which the senate passed 18-0-0, calls for a $6 increase in the student activities fee - from $73.

Metro brief

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

D.C. police arrested the mayor of the District Heights, Md., Thursday, claiming he solicited a male prostitute according to the Washington Post.

Mayor James L. Walls, who is also an associate minister at the Forestville New Redeemer Baptist Church, attempted to pick up an undercover Metropolitan Police Department officer near the Verizon Center around 12:30 a.

National brief

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Officers found a kidnapped zebra on the third floor of an Emory University building in Oxford, Ga., Wednesday morning said the United Press International.

University public safety officers found Barcode, the zebra, in Seney hall when they opened the building, according to UPI.

International brief

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Mikhail Prokhorov, the 24th-richest person in the world, will launch Snob, a new billionaire-center magazine, Web site and television station, this summer, according to the Reuters news agency.

The magazine and Web site will focus on lifestyle features, business news and travel, Reuters reported.

Jimmy rocks out of 'Middle' into 'Future'

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jimmy Eat World and Paramore performed to a sold-out crowd in AU's Bender Arena Saturday night. They didn't disappoint.

Opening group Dear and the Headlights started the night off well, displaying a confidence and maturity rarely seen in opening acts. Their straightforward rock sound, reminiscent of Taking Back Sunday, was appropriate for the concert line-up.

Daily life 'Rings' true with Bombadil

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In the complex taxonomy that is the music industry, Bombadil is one of those bands to which it is hard to assign a genus.

"Songwriting, I think, is really the No. 1 goal of the band, more than a sound," bassist Daniel Michalak said in an interview with The Eagle.

D.C. teaches lessons in how to live healthy lives

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

After carefully following all of the advice I have given readers this semester, I have lost 30 pounds and have more muscle mass than an ox. OK, well, maybe I look pretty much the same and have lost half of a pound, but who's counting? Either way, this column has been an enjoyable health journey this semester.

Learning, class unique in Japan

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

TOKYO - If anybody actually has the time to read The Eagle during this time of the year, I thank you, and you should consider yourself lucky that the semester is drawing to a close, because I have three months left to go. The Japanese system is odd; the current semester, my second, is actually the first semester in Japan, and it started a few weeks ago, running through most of the summer until the end of July.

Review: 'Ninja 3' crafts fun combat

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3 Genre: 3D Fighting ESRB Rating: Teen Developer: CyberConnect2 Publisher: Namco Bandai "Naruto: Ultimate Ninja 3" is definitely designed to cater to Naruto fans, offering vivid recreations of the Naruto universe and its characters. But it also has a fun combat system and ultimately turns out to be a solid fighting game.

Musical opportunites abound

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

No matter where this summer finds you, no matter your budget, there's a great music festival nearby with acts you're sure to love. Most festivals boast similar headliners, but that doesn't make them any less great. Here are just a few music events sure to make your summer sing.

Mix high, low-end for unique look

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A closet full of Miu Miu, Prada and Gucci shoes paired with clothing by Roberto Cavalli, Sky and an authentic black Chanel purse comprise the style of Natalie Veliz, a sophomore in the School of Communication. But don't be fooled. This aspiring public relations student, known for wearing Juicy Couture sweat suits, mixes her expensive wardrobe with pieces from Forever 21 and H&M, like many of AU's female population.

Making the grade

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Joe Vidulich, SG president Vidulich began his term with a promise to interact with students more than his predecessor, and it is safe to say he did just that. Throughout AU's magnificent NCAA showing, students witnessed a welcomed repeat of the Blue Crew spirit that made Vidulich so popular.

Op-Ed: In defense of homestays

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

"In life, there are bad things. There's war. There's starvation. But amidst that, there is also music. There's dancing. There are loved ones that give life meaning. There is The Good." So my host mother explained in Madrid as we sipped sweet Andalusian sherry on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

Letter to the editor

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

What turns so many people off to the idea of white privilege? Why have we as a young generation been afraid to question how we are implicated in the -ism's that hurt so many? We must question ourselves. There is a white institution that has naturalized a culture vested in whiteness and is represented through all forms of society.

Capitol blues: Putting inequality back on the radar

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The 1992 election. Bill Clinton vs. Bush Sr. The campaign issue commanding the attention of America: maternity leave. Amazingly, it took until the early 1990s for this country to realize that new children, sick family members and the actual process of birth require some time away from the job.

In our own words: Finding a home: 4 years after AU

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

When I first got my acceptance letter from AU, I cried my eyes out. No, these weren't tears of joy, or even of excited yet nervous stress. These were there-is-no-way-I-am-going-there-you-can't-make-me tears. There were several reasons why I did not want to come here initially.

Correction for April 24, 2008

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In "Students miss signals of cell addiction," Fufudio is the correct spelling of Maria's last name.

Lacrosse falls in PL final; lose to Red Raiders

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The women's lacrosse team was unable to gain a berth to the NCAA tournament on Sunday, falling to the Colgate Red Raiders 13-8 in the Patriot League championship game held on Jacobs Field. The Eagles had defeated the Navy Midshipmen 17-15 in the semifinals Friday afternoon.

Recapping the year in AU sports

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sports brief

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Members of the men's and women's track and field teams competed at the prestigious Penn Relays over the weekend, with the four by one mile relay team taking home fourth place in the collegiate men's Championship of America. The team, composed of junior Carlos Jamieson and seniors Brendan Fennell, Brian McCabe and Steve Hallinan, completed the course in 16:32.

Flagged for awareness

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jimmy jams

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT