Alex Greco
Eagle Staff Writer
Articles by Alex Greco
Joe Wisniewski wins ANC seat
November 11, 2012
Wisniewski now represents the Avalon, Berkshire and Greenbriar Apartments in the lowest unit of D.C. government.
Obama re-election spurs impromptu White House rally
November 8, 2012
Students and D.C.-area residents swarmed the White House as media declared President Barack Obama the winner of the 2012 presidential election.
Neighbor Lucero challenges student in local race
Lucero, Wisniewski running to represent Berkshire, Avalon and Greenbriar Apartments
November 6, 2012
Silvia Lucero is running against School of Public Affairs junior Joe Wisniewski in a local ANC race. She said she chose to run for office because she has lived in the community for 10 years.
Kerwin: AU to go tobacco-free in August 2013
November 5, 2012
AU will ban all smoking and tobacco on campus by Aug. 1, 2013, President Neil Kerwin announced in a University-wide memo Nov. 5. Student leaders have come out against the policy, saying it does not address concerns about student safety and neighbor relations.
Two AU students dive into local politics
October 31, 2012
Sophomore Rory Slatko and junior Joe Wisniewski are both running for commissioner of two districts in the Advisory Neighborhood Commission.
Students accuse Public Safety of hiding laptops
October 25, 2012
Four students claim that Public Safety officers hid their laptops during a fire drill in Leonard Hall.
Four students forcibly fondled on Massachusetts Avenue
October 1, 2012
Four female students were forcibly fondled on Massachusetts Avenue, according an Oct. 1 memo sent by the Department of Public Safety to the AU community.
Coffee chat with your AU administrators
August 22, 2012
The Eagle sits down with AU’s top administrators to discover their favorite caffeine fix and movie picks.
Princeton Review: AU has “most politically active students”
University was ranked fifth last year
August 21, 2012
AU beat out George Washington and Georgetown for the title of “Most Politically Active Students” in this year’s Princeton Review rankings of the nation’s universities.
New parking law targets AU students
Law requires students to switch car registration to D.C.
July 10, 2012
The D.C. Council now requires students to change their vehicles’ registration to park in certain residential neighborhoods.
Tornado warning issued for AU
No injuries or damages reported
June 1, 2012
Tornado watch continues for all of the D.C. area until 2 a.m. following tornado warnings at AU earlier today.
AU begins Campus Plan construction
May 26, 2012
AU began construction near the president’s office and Nebraska Hall this summer.
University Librarian accepts job at National Archives
May 11, 2012
University Librarian Bill Mayer will leave AU in June to work at the National Archives. He has worked at AU since 2007.
AU lobbied Congress for Spring Valley cleanup
May 1, 2012
Spending on a lobbying firm saved money and time for AU’s cleanup project over the long run.
SOC appoints Jeffrey Rutenbeck as new dean
April 17, 2012
New Dean of the School of Communications has experience at the University of Denver and Microsoft, among other places, and is an author.
Wal-Mart comes to D.C. amid local concerns
April 3, 2012
Wal-Mart plans to build six stores in the area in the next year despite resistance from some residents.
AU expands sexual harassment policy to contractors, guests
March 27, 2012
Updated sexual harassment policy was sent to student in a memo from Dean of Students Robert Hradsky.
Ready to vote? How to register in surrounding states
February 27, 2012
If you’re from NY, DC, MD, VA or NJ, learn important dates and required documents for registering to vote
Conduct office warns against marijuana abuse
February 21, 2012
AU’s administration sent an email to AU students to discourage marijuana use on campus, reminding students of the strict punishment for being caught with the substance.
AU students heckle Sarah Palin at CPAC
Protestors escorted from the building by security officials
February 14, 2012
Several AU students crashed Palin’s speech at CPAC as part of an Occupy protest.
Mission Improvable rides meme wave with their viral video ‘Shit AU People Say’
February 14, 2012
Mission Improvable released a laughter-inducing video that lampoons AU’s local stereotypes. However, the classic “improv troupe geek” stereotype is conspicuously absent.
Congressman Polis criticizes GOP’s stance on LGBT issues
December 6, 2011
Openly gay Representative Jared Polis, D-Colo., spoke about LGBT issues and immigration reform at an AU speaking engagement.
Most Public Safety parking tickets go unpaid
November 22, 2011
Of the 2,029 tickets issued by Public Safety in 2010, only 17% were paid.
AU named “military-friendly school” in national rankings
October 31, 2011
AU receives recognition from G.I. Jobs magazine for the second straight year.
AU updates bathroom stickers, trains sexual assault peer educators
October 25, 2011
AU updates sexual assault stickers on the back of bathroom stalls for both genders.
Civil rights activists recount Freedom Rides
October 4, 2011
On Sept. 28, Five Freedom Fighters spoke to AU students in the East Quad Building.
Workers praise factory that makes AU Campus Store apparel
September 27, 2011
Two employees from the Alta Gracia factory in the Dominican Republic visited campus to talk about how working in the United Students Against Sweatshops-sponsored factory has changed their lives.
Students launch AU branch of Her Campus
September 27, 2011
Two students have established an AU chapter of the popular “colegiette” lifestyle and entertainment blog.
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