News

Seniors will give new furniture for SIS patio

Brookes May
March 3, 2010

From a 9/11 memorial to a painted elephant to lamppost banners, every senior class leaves its mark on campus.

This year, the Class of 2010 will raise money to buy furnishings for the patio that will be located outside the new School of International Service building.

Farmer’s vegetables fresh but selling slowly

Angela Modany
March 3, 2010

The Community Supported Agriculture program has sold two farm shares, according to Allan Balliet, who coordinated the program.

D.C. gay marriage bill goes into effect

Helen Killeen
March 3, 2010

Same-sex marriage became legal within D.C. yesterday after Congress’ designated review period ended.

Since Mayor Adrian Fenty signed the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equality Amendment Act of 2009 last December, the bill has been in a mandatory period of Congressional review.

Briefs

March 3, 2010

What’s going on at AU and in the community.

Police Blotter

March 3, 2010

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

Start your job search now, Career Center says

Kien Bui
March 3, 2010

AU students seeking employment should use spring break to maximize their job search, according to Amit Puri, a career adviser at the Kogod Center for Career Development.

SG pursues student discount for Metro

Nicole Glass
February 28, 2010

Student Government President Andy MacCracken said it is unlikely that all universities in D.C. will be able to obtain a Metro discount for their students.

McDowell pipe bursts, floods rooms

Julia Ryan
February 28, 2010

Residents of McDowell Hall got a wet surprise Sunday when a pipe burst on the sixth floor around 2 p.m.

Phi Sigma Kappa does not appeal its IFC sanctions

President agrees punishment is fair, fitting
Sarah Rudnick
February 28, 2010

Phi Sigma Kappa, an AU fraternity, admitted to the charges held against it and chose not to appeal them, according to President Mike Kaufman.

Chile earthquake shakes AU students abroad; all are safe

Commentary
Marisa Kendall
February 28, 2010

The vibrations on the dance floor were not just a foreign special effect, as Eagle staffer Marisa Kendall found during the earthquake that hit Chile, where Kendall is studying abroad. The city where she is staying sustained some fatalities, but the worst of the quake hit 200 miles away, according to Kendall.

Irish bar and restaurant adds culture to Tenleytown

Sarah Parnass
February 28, 2010

Murphy’s Law Irish Restaurant opened the day after Christmas and has drawn students and professionals alike, despite this winter’s snow.

Mr. Gall goes to Washington?

Grad student runs for Congress
Meg Fowler
February 28, 2010

Andrew Gall is tired of repetitive talking points, tired of unequal justice for special interest groups and tired of status quo politics.

AU endowment increases 33 percent, largest jump in single year

Stefanie Dazio
February 28, 2010

AU’s endowment increased by 33 percent last year, a rebound from a 20.7 percent decline between 2008 and 2009, according to Doug Kudravetz, associate vice president of finance and assistant treasurer.

Former Lehman Brothers Vice President explains failure

Howie Perlman
February 28, 2010

A former vice president of Lehman Brothers said the inadequacy of the financial services firm’s Board of Directors to handle contemporary economic conditions was a significant factor in the firm’s downfall.

Alcohol violations exceed other student offenses at American University

Mitch Ellmauer
February 28, 2010

AU students are caught violating alcohol rules more than any other on-campus conduct policy, according to Director of Residence Life Rick Treter.