AU students sued over pirated music
The Recording Industry Association of America sued two AU students and one unknown individual Thursday for illegally sharing digital music files online over the University's computer network.
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The Recording Industry Association of America sued two AU students and one unknown individual Thursday for illegally sharing digital music files online over the University's computer network.
AU student James K. (Kyle) Parker died Thursday. Parker, who lived off campus, died of unknown causes, according to University Chaplain Joe Eldridge. Once Eldridge consults with Parker's family and friends, a memorial service will be planned, he said.
The AU Class of 2005 raised almost $2,000 at the second annual All-American Auction Sunday afternoon in the Tavern. Around 30 to 50 student bidders turned out for the silent auction to bid on items such as dinners with professors and ice-skating for four on the National Mall.
AU students were treated to an early Thanksgiving dinner Sunday evening during the Black Student Alliance's Third Annual Soul Food Dinner, which included fried chicken, turkey, sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and peach and apple cobbler.
The AU Players performed Steven Schwartz's "Godspell" for friends, family and members of the AU community this weekend in the Kay Spiritual Life Center.
The School of International Service's Undergraduate Cabinet held its annual dinner for students Friday evening in the McDowell Formal Lounge. More than 300 people attended the dinner, which ran from 5:30 until 8, according to Ben Sanders, president of the Undergraduate Cabinet.
The AU Black Student Alliance held its first party of the semester on Friday night in the University Club. Approximately 40 to 45 people attended the event, which lasted until 2 a.m., according to BSA President Nadia Trowers.
Over the next 10 years, students should expect slight increases in tuition so that AU can build a parking deck, move the School of Communication and revamp the School of International Service building, Provost Neil Kerwin said at a Wednesday town hall meeting on tuition.
Pat Intindola, a junior Pi Kappa Phi brother who stands 5 feet 10 inches tall, is this year's "Big Man on Campus." That is, he's the winner of Phi Mu sorority's annual event that raises money for the Children's Miracle Network.
Bender Library announced the winners of its iPod contest in a drawing on Monday by University librarian Patricia Wand.
While some AU students spent Tuesday evening with campus political groups in the McDowell Formal Lounge or the Ward Building, others spent election night watching television coverage with friends or staying glued to the Internet, while still others avoided the news with homework.
In 2001, School of International Service professor John Richardson moved into Anderson Hall. Since then, Richardson has hosted biweekly homemade dinners for students and, most recently, started a blog at dormgrandpop.blogspot.com.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday marked AU's annual Family Weekend, which allowed students and their friends and family members to spend time together on campus. The weekend was sponsored by New Student Programs and the Office of Campus Life.
Imagine leading eight people around AU's campus and the D.C. metro area for a weekend, catering to their every whim and making sure they have a great time. This was how I spent Family Weekend, AU's annual October event. Family Weekend is a chance for AU students to give a taste of their college lives to their family and friends.
The American University Club Council released its 2004-2005 club allocations, worth more than $105,000 for about 130 clubs, on Monday. The AUCC is the student-run organization that determines how much money student clubs receive for their yearlong activities.
More than 200 runners attended AU's third annual American Classic 5K, which took place Saturday morning in the neighborhood behind AU.
Thursday, Oct. 14
This year club allocations were expected to be announced Oct. 1, but due to an error in the format of the list of clubs and the money they received, they were held, according to Mercedes Warren, chair of AU Club Council. This held up funds for student clubs, affecting the programming of some.
The third annual American Classic 5K run and walk will be held Saturday morning to raise money for the AU chapter of Habitat for Humanity.
Poker, betting and hide-and-go-seek are all hallmarks of Derby Days, the Sigma Chi fraternity's fourth annual weeklong raiser to benefit the Children's Miracle Network.