Zoe Crain

Eagle Staff Writer

Articles by Zoe Crain

SG Senate calls for vet resource center

April 3, 2012

A new center for student veterans will improve grades and increase retention.

Students run for Student Government positions

March 11, 2012

Find out who is running for Student Government positions.

Jobs Board returns after surge of scams

February 28, 2012

The Career Center’s Jobs Board was taken down in the fall due to a large number of fraudulent posts. Now its back up with increased security.

SG stays neutral on adjunct unionization

February 20, 2012

Student Government is not weighing in on the adjunct unionization, though they may consider supporting adjunct negotiations over salary and job security.

SG introduces swipe access for Bike Lending

Senate disperses an additional $36,000 to KPU, SUB and others at meeting
February 14, 2012

The Undergraduate Senate allocated more than $36,000 to various organizations.

SOC begins move to McKinley Building this spring

January 31, 2012

AU will begin renovations to McKinley Hall, the new home of the School of Communications, sometime this week, according to University development officials. However, officials have not yet decided on a specific start date.

Clinton discusses shared humanity

January 27, 2012

President Bill Clinton spoke about scientific developments, inequality and shared humanity at Bender Arena Jan. 27.

President Bill Clinton to speak at AU on Friday

January 24, 2012

Clinton will speak in Bender Arena and receive the inaugural “American University Wonk of the Year Award.”

Bill Clinton to speak at AU

January 22, 2012

Former president Bill Clinton will speak on campus Friday, Jan. 27.

Class of 2012 picks emergency fund donation as senior gift

December 6, 2011

AU’s class of 2012 will donate to the institution by donating to the Emergency Relief Scholarship Fund for students who face sudden financial need.

SG advocates for diversity training program

New Ethnic and Cultural Coalition plans training sessions to address race issues on campus.
November 22, 2011

AU creates a new diversity forum that may be mandatory next semester to teach students about cultural and ethnic minorities.

Senate supports tiered university parking,  increased outreach

Senators approve SG scholarship
November 15, 2011

AU’s undergraduate senate pass measures to lower the cost of parking for University workers.

Senate passes “TAMPON Resolution”

November 8, 2011

The Undergraduate Senate voted on trash cans in bathrooms as well as other proposals.

Field hockey picks up two victories in weekend home games

October 4, 2011

Strong offense led the field hockey team into back-to-back home victories over the weekend.

Pulitzer Prize winner David McCullough speaks about new book at National Gallery

October 4, 2011

McCullough gave a speech about his most recent book “The Greater Journey - Americans in Paris,” which focuses of the influence of French culture on American art.

Volleyball off to fast start in league play

September 27, 2011

The volleyball team started out Patriot League play with back-to-back wins against Bucknell and Colgate.

Rep. Schock recounts young start in civil service, Congress

September 26, 2011

Rep. Congressman Aaron Schock of Illinois came to AU to speak to the College Republicans in the Mary Graydon Center.

Rep. Schock describes path from school board to Congress

September 24, 2011

Rep. Aaron Schock spoke about going from school board member to the youngest representative in Congress in a Sept. 20 speech sponsored by the AU College Republicans.

New Student Activities grant to cover SG campaign costs

September 20, 2011

Candidates for some SG positions will soon be able to apply for grants to help pay campaign costs.

Men’s soccer in rough stretch after two straight overtime losses

September 13, 2011

The men’s soccer team has hit a frustrating bump in its season, losing 2-1 in overtime to both Liberty University Sept. 9 and Syracuse University Sept. 11.