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According to artist Claudia Vess, Styrofoam is a reflection of our culture; of the items we consume and the products we buy. This is why she makes such extensive use of the medium in her artwork currently featured in the exhibit "CC Vess: Paintings, Prints & Wall Sculpture" at the Landow Gallery in Bethesda.
The following was sent to the Eagle by an artist who uses the pseudonym Baron von Bling. He composed the song as a parody of the current situation involving president Ladner.
The scandal surrounding President Ladner has brought to light the paltry salaries of AU's professors. One professor in the economics department has been thoroughly published but is still paid considerably less than other professors who have not been here as long.
There are now only two. That was my first thought when the Boston Red Sox won their first World Series in 86 years. Now there are only two teams that have not won a World Series in a pathetically long time. And they're both from Chicago. The Chicago Cubs haven't won a World Series since 1908 and the Chicago White Sox haven't won since 1917.
The board of trustees decided today that Benjamin Ladner will not return to AU as its president. Dr. Neil Kerwin will continue to serve as acting president until a search for Ladner's replacement is completed. The board agreed to adopt the findings of the Audit Committee, and authorized the university to report additional taxable income in the amount of $398,000, and to seek reimbursement from Dr. Ladner for certain personal expenses in the amount $125,000. The board did not reach the issue of Ladner's severance package, according to Trustee Thomas Gottschalk in a press conference this evening, which concluded the board's eight-hour meeting.
In a sea of assigned reading, midterms, projects and papers, who has time to read for pleasure, let alone search the stacks of new releases to find that gem of a new author? Since fall break is fast upon us, there may be time to relax with a new book. Here are four that deserve checking out.
Students need to keep up the fight for changes in university bylaws and for Ben Ladner's dismissal, faculty and student representatives said at last night's town hall meeting. The board of trustees is holding a meeting next Monday to determine President Ladner's status and possible severance, and to discuss board of trustee reforms.
As a member of AU's Women's Field Hockey team, I would like to respond to both Kevin Hilgers' article concerning IM football complaints about the new turf, and Jesse Epstein's accompanying editorial. AU Field Hockey has been trying to get such a field as we have now for 6 years, in order to finally place our facilities at the same level as other Division I teams.
Park Bethesda's history, as well as the building's plagued shuttle service, were discussed Monday night among students and administrators in the Park Bethesda lounge. Julie Weber, director of Housing and Dining programs, answered various questions from students about why the university cannot fund more service hours and what can be done to increase the amount of service hours.
The boys of summer are wrapping up another season that saw the return of Barry Bonds, the Yanks and Sox battle it out and the Atlanta Braves' 14th-consecutive division title. And as the eight best teams fight for the World Series prize, AU students will flock from the dorms looking for a place to enjoy the action.
AU Board of Trustees Chair Leslie Bains resigned last night amidst what she called an attempt by her fellow trustees to derail scrutiny of AU President Benjamin Ladner, according to a letter her attorney forwarded to two student leaders. Bains' letter, which The Eagle received anonymously, said pro-Ladner members of the Board called for her resignation this weekend in "yet another attempt to distract the Board" from addressing Ladner's fate at the university, scheduled for discussion at a meeting today.
The Avalon apartment complex, known for its nicely appointed living spaces, was the scene of a shooting Monday night, rattling the sense of security we all feel in Northwest. AU students are very secure in this section of the city, but it should never be forgotten that we are in a farely large city, and one with a higher crime rate than the suburbs most of us hail from.
A salary dispute in the College of Arts and Sciences has prompted a university investigation after confidential information was publicly circulated by a professor. Professor Robin Hahnel petitioned the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Dean of Academic Affairs for a raise that would bring his salary in line with his colleagues' after he learned he was the lowest paid full professor in the department of economics, he said.
This summer I worked for a man named Jamie Bufalino. He wrote a sex column called "Get Naked" for Time Out New York and I was his intern. I started out my employment at the Third Annual New York City Fetish Marathon (I'm going to write about that scene here, in D.
Aries (March 21 -April 19) This week, your friends will be super-supportive of every decision you make. You'll think you're flying high above your network of congenial buddies until the weekend, when you find yourself unable to make bail. Lucky reality show: "Breaking Bonaduce.
She Said Ah, the Decemberists. The band that would have been Edward Gorey's favorite, were he still alive and traipsing about in his fur coat. From McCarthy era agents to piracy to Jewish authors, the Decemberists have quite possibly written all the songs you are not literary enough to think of.
The Center for Teaching Excellence held an all-day conference yesterday addressing how to effectively use iPods and podcasting as supplement teaching materials. After receiving 3,300 hits on its first Podcast since Aug. 16, the Washington College of Law has pioneered Podcasting for law schools.
The North Area Recreation Center opened Monday, offering students a place to go in the evenings as an alternative to homework. Located on the first floor of McDowell Hall, NARC boasts a big screen TV, a ping-pong table and a pool table, all free of charge to students.
Solutions by The State News