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(09/25/08 4:00am)
As college students, we all share some of the same misfortunes - empty pockets, caffeine addictions and the occasional really, seriously crappy day. And on one of those days where mom doesn't pick up her phone, your best friend just broke up with her boyfriend and your roommate is passed out drunk somewhere - sometimes your best bet is within a stranger.
(09/22/08 4:00am)
Housing and Dining Programs is currently considering changes to the EagleEye program, including its name, according to Director of Residence Life Rick Treter.
(09/18/08 4:00am)
Correction Appended
(09/15/08 4:00am)
One or more unidentified individuals are responsible for stealing four laptops from students studying in Bender Library between last Monday and Thursday.
(09/08/08 4:00am)
What seemed like a recent increase in criminal activity on and near AU's campus was actually the result of more notification to students about these types of crimes, according to Public Safety Chief Michael McNair.
(09/08/08 4:00am)
Student Government President Seth Cutter will deliver undergraduate input on the first draft of AU's strategic plan to the university's board of trustees on Monday after receiving input from students over the past two weeks.
(08/28/08 4:00am)
The Strategic Planning Committee is allowing two weeks for the campus community's suggestions, following the release of its first draft of the university's strategic plan on Monday.
(08/14/08 4:00am)
If you can't afford to keep a car on campus or really just can't navigate D.C. traffic circles, you'll find yourself looking to use the city's public transportation. D.C. public transportation is surprisingly clean and relatively cheap, considering the high price of gas. Here are some tips for traveling through the city: - You will need to become familiar with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's Web site - www.wmata.com. This site has plenty of maps and features to help passengers figure out where in the city the Metro will take them. The site also provides information about delays on the Metrorail or Metrobus schedules. - Be respectful of other passengers. If you see someone more in need of a seat than you, just give up your seat. A new one will probably open in a few stops, anyway. - Try not to be too obnoxious. Of course when you're out with your friends, you'll be talking and laughing, but be mindful of the other passengers who may not be interested in your conversations.- Don't stand in front of the doors when other people are trying to get on or off the train or bus.- A SmarTrip card can save you quite a bit of time. It costs $5 to buy, either on WMATA's Web site or at certain Metrorail stations. The cards can store up to $300.- If you need walking directions, or a better idea of which bus or train to get on, check out www.hopstop.com. This site will give you both Metrobus and Metrorail directions to a particular location, and can help you decide which method of travel is most efficient.Metrorail- Metrorail opens at 5 a.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. on weekends. Don't forget it closes at midnight between Sunday and Thursday and at 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. There are always cabs that can take you back to campus at all hours of the night. The AU shuttle follows the same hours as Metrorail.- The cost of a fare depends on where and when you want to travel. "Regular fare" hours run from Metrorail's opening time to 9:30 a.m. and from 3 to 7 p.m. The period between 2 a.m. and Metrorail's closing time are also regular fare hours on weekends.- Be certain that you're on the right train. Check the maps to make sure the train you are on is going toward your destination. - Don't get caught eating or drinking on the Metrorail system - it's against WMATA rules. Fines can be pretty high for people who get caught in the act.- When you're on the escalators, don't forget to stand to the right and walk to the left. People in a hurry will get sassy with anyone who gets in their way on the escalator.Metrobus- A Metrobus fare costs $1.25 if you use your SmarTrip card, and $1.35 if you use cash. If you get back on bus within a couple of hours, you can use a transfer and save your money. - A SmarTrip card will keep track of the transfer for you, or the driver of the first bus can give you a transfer card if you ask. If you're on the wrong side of the street, the bus will take you in the wrong direction. Make sure you double check that you're in the right place. - Metrorail will not take you directly to Georgetown - it's a bit of a walk. The bus is far more efficient. Bus stops on Wisconsin Avenue by Best Buy and the Container Store will take you straight to Georgetown. Make sure you get on a bus numbered 30, 32, 34, 35 or 36. Make sure you double-check the timetables online so you can be certain to get a bus back.Taxis - Taxis are an expensive way of getting to places in D.C., but they are usually the easiest. Make sure you have cash on you if you are taking a taxi. However, drivers are usually willing to stop near the ATMs on campus. - Fares are now based on a meter system, rather than the zone system. The meters make calculating your fare much easier. - Make sure you keep a few phone numbers saved in your phone, in case you need to call a cab to get somewhere. Check out Yellow Cab Company and Diamond Cab Company, both of which frequently serve the AU community.
(08/14/08 4:00am)
Contrary to the common belief among college students, there are all kinds of online wonders outside of Facebook and Blackboard. A few Google searches will prove that the Internet is filled with thousands of mindless ways to waste time when you're supposed to be studying for an exam or paying attention to a macroeconomics lecture. VIDEOS What better way to not study for a statistics final than checking out some videos on YouTube and CollegeHumor? If you are looking for a good laugh to ease all that stress, check out singing comedians Jon Lajoie or Stephen Lynch. What if you aren't into guys singing the wildly irreverent songs? Stand-up comedian Katt Williams doesn't sing, but his Chris Rock-esque comedic style could keep you in stitches. Look up comedy troupe Derrick Comedy for dozens of sketch comedy videos that will have you laughing until you cry. If you are more interested in watching entire feature films or TV shows, check out www.hulu.com. This (legal) site allows you to watch certain movies and TV shows for free and without long loading times. BLOGSUnfortunately, watching videos doesn't go over so well during class, but some blog-trotting could tickle your in-class fancy. The classic blog "Stuff White People Like" is a good laugh. A spinoff, "Stuff Hill People Like," is another one in the family of 'it's funny because it's true' blogs. If you're looking for some more serious prose, The New York Times and The Washington Post each have blogs on a vast array of topics, from food to theater and politics to literature. Wonkette is a great resource for political satire. DCist is an outlet for all things D.C. It provides discussion on current events, sports and the arts-all relevant to the District. People who are more interested in up-to-the-minute celebrity gossip should run a search for "Oh No They Didn't," a LiveJournal community where users can post pictures and stories about all the happenings of Hollywood and beyond. Every Sunday, make sure you have a look at postsecret.blogspot.com. The Web site describes itself as an ongoing community art project where people mail in their secrets anonymously on one side of a postcard. While some of the postcards can be on a more serious side, others are hilarious confessions and uplifting statements. STUMBLEUPON One great in-class discovery last semester was StumbleUpon. After a user downloads it from www.stumbleupon.com, the Web site asks a few questions about his or her interests - questions that range from football to philosophy and everywhere in between. Then, with the click of a button, StumbleUpon will send the user to random Web sites based upon the interests he or she selected. From there, the user can ask to see similar sites, or give it the "thumbs down". The program adjusts the user's preferences based on these reactions. With one click, StumbleUpon can take anyone to some of the most interesting corners of the Internet.
(06/19/08 4:00am)
Approximately 300 incoming freshmen will be involved in the Learning Communities Project next semester, according to Patrick Thaddeus Jackson, chairman of the Learning Communities program.
(06/19/08 4:00am)
The School of Communication hired two new academic advisers after Kurt Gunderson and Farida Khatchadourian left their offices in May to pursue new professional opportunities, according to Jonnel Clothier, the school's director of undergraduate affairs.
(04/28/08 4:00am)
AU Dean of Students Faith Leonard will retire on July 1, after 28 years at AU, according to Associate Dean Sara Waldron.
(04/24/08 4:00am)
A rusted air conditioning pipe in the basement of McKinley burst around 1 p.m. Tuesday, causing damage to several computers in the computer science program's server room, according to Matt Boerum, the audio technology program's studio manager.
(04/24/08 4:00am)
AU President Neil Kerwin and board of trustees Chairman Gary Abramson answered questions from the campus community about the future of the strategic plan and some of the bills proposed by the Student Government.
(04/10/08 4:00am)
AU students took part Tuesday evening in Take Back the Night as part of a worldwide event meant to raise awareness of domestic violence and date rape.
(04/07/08 4:00am)
The Kogod School of Business unveiled a new degree program March 31 that will allow for students to follow a career path into the music business, according to Jesse Boeding, director of undergraduate programs in Kogod.
(04/03/08 4:00am)
D.C. students could eventually ride the Metro at a discount if next year's Student Government follows through with the current SG's talks with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and the D.C. Metro-University Student Alliance, according to SG President Joe Vidulich.
(03/31/08 4:00am)
The student response to the genocide in Sudan's Darfur region helped pressure Congress into action, but members of the international community need to increase involvement there, State Department Sudan Programs Group Press Officer Joan Mower said during a panel discussion on the Darfur crisis Thursday night.
(03/27/08 4:00am)
A new progressive magazine on AU's campus, American Way of Life, released its first issue earlier this month and is hoping to receive funding from AU's Media Board, according to Brittany Aubin, the magazine's managing editor and The Eagle's former assistant editorial page editor.
(03/20/08 4:00am)
Several AU students distributed cupcakes and bottles meant to represent blood and oil as refreshments at a satirical birthday party Monday to mark the fifth anniversary of the start of the Iraq War.