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Report questions over $500,000 spent by Ladner

By Mary Specht · Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005

An investigative report questioned President Benjamin Ladner's spending of more than a half-million dollars on vacations, parties and food, the Washington Post reported. Ladner was also operating under a second contract negotiated a few years after he arrived at AU in 1994, unknown to many board members.

Skin cancer on the rise for youths

By Lauren Gardner · Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed an increase of nonmelanoma skin cancer among men and women under 40, and found a disproportionate increase in basal cell carcinoma in young women. The increased likelihood of cancer in that age group emphasizes the need to focus on skin cancer prevention in young adults, the study said.

Staff editorial: Loss of int'l students

Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005

Considering itself a "premier global university," AU never misses a chance to pat itself on the back for its high international enrollment. This year, however, the university has seen a drop in the number of students coming from overseas. There are 331 foreign students this year, as opposed to 369 last year.

News

Police blotter

By Josh Goodman | September 22

Friday, Sept. 16 A staff member reported that another staff member was refusing to leave an office in Mary Graydon Center and was being combative. A Washington Semester student reported that her wallet had been stolen from her room in Capital Hall. Jacobs Fitness Center staff reported that there was a suspicious person in the area.

News

Mario's new game is almost a grand slam

September 19

The pennant race is heating up, and Mario and his friends are getting caught up in the love of the game. In "Mario Superstar Baseball," classic Nintendo characters from the Mushroom Kingdom, like Donkey Kong, Luigi and Bowser, take their conflicts to the baseball diamond.

News

Shofar, so good for horn blowers

By Lauren Kelleher-Mahony | September 19

About 150 members of the Washington, D.C. Jewish community tried to break the world record for most shofar horns blown at once Thursday in the amphitheatre, but fell short of the 387 people necessary. The event turned out to be a "dress rehearsal to go for the record next year," said Debbie Rubin, editor of Washington Jewish Week, which cosponsored the gathering with AU's Hillel and local synagogues.

News

Police blotter

By Josh Goodman | September 19

Friday, Sept. 9 Staff reported a drug violation in Anderson Hall. Public Safety responded, and took possession of drug paraphernalia, which tested positive for marijuana. Two shirts were stolen from an office in the Osborne Building. A concerned resident of Letts Hall reported that another student was in need of immediate medical assistance.

News

National brief: Chicago train derails, kills one

By Kate Oczypok | September 19

One person was killed and over 80 people were injured Saturday when a train derailed in Chicago. According to The Washington Post, the five-car Metra train was traveling from Joliet, Ill. to Chicago with 185 passengers and four crew members. It derailed around 8:30 a.

News

Music bits

September 19

What Made Milwaukee Famous "Trying Never to Catch Up" Self-released record Sounds Like: Spoon covering Staind C- The spotlight on the debut LP from What Made Milwaukee Famous points towards Lars Goransson and Michael Kincaid. Both of them aren't actually part of the band.

News

Civitas meaning lost on students

By Maxwell Kopper | September 19

Civitas Week was created by its organizers to inspire random acts of kindness and general civility on campus, but some students are confused about the campaign. Out of 25 students asked about Civitas on the quad last week, 21 had little or no idea what the program is.

News

Study says high school grads are unprepared

By Rebecca Kern | September 19

Current high school graduates are unprepared for four-year universities or colleges, according to statistics published in a recent report by the Partnerships for Student Success. Approximately 70 percent of high school graduates attend college within two years of graduating high school, according to the report.

News

'MuÂ¤eca''s humor not lost in translation

By Vanessa C. Mueller | September 19

GALA, which stands for Grupo de Artistas Latino Americanos has worked wonders with the old Tivoli Theatre. Built in 1924, it was originally an opulent 2,000-seat movie house. It was greatly damaged in the riots in 1968 following the death of Martin Luther King, Jr.

News

'Sigur' rocks Strathmore

By Chris Moreno | September 19

Paying $50 for a show may seem crazy to some, but money is no object with Iceland's Sigur Ros. The sheer beauty and power of Sigur Ros' sound is an escape from the overbearing nuisances of inflation, high gas rates and - most importantly - reality. The sound that Sigur Ros emits is so ethereal and ambient, one might think they are actually in Iceland as they are listening to them play.

Opinion

Staff editorial: Students are unprepared?

September 19

It is really no surprise that some students, mainly from wealthier public and private schools, are better prepared than some of their peers. That doens't mean, however, that they do not fall into the same habits as the rest of us. Professors across the country have been complaining as of late that students are unprepared for their classes.

Opinion

Letters to the editor

September 19

Dear Editor, In one of the greatest tragedies in our history, we have seen some of the best and worst in America. While the white and upper/middle class Americans evacuated early, one third of the residents of New Orleans live below the poverty line. They had no way out, no cars, no money to buy a bus or train ticket or to pay for a taxi.

News

Report confirms students come to class unprepared

By Kyra Smerkanich | September 19

A study released Sept. 12 by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA showed that a majority of professors nationwide feel that students come to class unprepared. Marianne Noble, chair of the literature department at AU, said there are various ways in which students can be unprepared beyond not completing the necessary readings and assignments.

News

Students abroad keep tabs on Katrina

By KEOSHA JOHNSON | September 19

AU students studying abroad are paying close attention to developments in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as they encounter international opinion about the United States' response to provide relief to Katrina victims. "My host mother asked me why it is taking the government so long to do something," said Janyne Quarm, a junior in the School of International Service participating in the Andes/Rainforest program.

Opinion

On faith and politics

By April Seipp | September 19

Since the 2004 election, Christian groups have been viewed as a political force. People are now encouraging Democrats to talk about their faith and not let Republicans have a monopoly on morals. I think we've lost the point. Throughout much of the country, conservatism is equated with Christianity.

News

Students ponder Judge Roberts' views

By Kelly Kerr | September 19

John Roberts, chief justice nominee, left both sides of the aisle guessing as to his position on Roe V. Wade during his Senate confirmation hearings on Tuesday, according to the Washington Post. Roberts' position on abortion has concerned Democrats and abortion rights supporters because of his 1981 memo that referred to the "so-called" right to privacy that supports legalized abortions.

Opinion

All thumbs

September 19

Thumbs up Shofar Blowing... The Ampitheatre was home to many red-faced horn blowers last weekend. Maybe there'll be more partcipation if it's designated "BY0S." "Roots" sells out... WOW! Bender was filled for something other than basketball or a political rally.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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