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SC constitution passes

By Mary Specht · Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004

Students passed the proposed SC constitution, with 148 votes in favor, 40 against and six abstaining, in a special election yesterday in Mary Graydon Center. The new constitution will change the name of the SC to Student Government and the GA to Undergraduate Senate. The composition of the US will include five senators from each class, four at-large, two from the College of Arts and Sciences and one from each of the other schools.

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AU keeps donors satisfied

By Brittney Galloway · Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004

Some people who donate money to universities are displeased because the schools do not use the money the way the donors wish, The New York Times reported Nov. 27. However, this is not a problem at AU, school officials said. AU has a high level of donor satisfaction because it is "very donor-centered" and takes into account what donors want to have done with their money, said Scott VanDeusen, director of annual campaigns in the Office of University Relations.

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Baseball in D.C. spans the century

By Jordan Beane | December 9

Major League Baseball owners on Friday officially announced approval for the Montreal Expos to move to D.C., and the team was renamed the Washington Nationals. While some are excited about the District's new baseball team, others are not. Regardless, many baseball fans are using this time to reflect on the history and future of the nation's pastime in the nation's capital.

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P. Diddy's got nothing on AU's choral ensembles

By Crista Scaturro | December 6

Many college students are probably familiar with Carl Orff's magnificent opus "Carmina Burana" without even realizing it. The opening piece "O Fortuna" sounds suspiciously like the back beat in Nas and P. Diddy's monster hit "Hate Me Now." Saturday in Kay Spiritual Life Center, the AU choral ensembles stuck with tradition as they performed this and the other 23 pieces of "Carmina Burana" as conducted by Daniel Abraham, assistant professor and program director in the Department of Performing Arts.

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Students mark Iraqi civilian deaths

By Molly Norris | December 6

Student activists blanketed the campus last night with 100,000 white ribbons symbolizing Iraqi civilian casualties resulting from the U.S.-led war, but AU administration restricted the demonstration to fences in front of Kay Spiritual Life Center.

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Hot Holiday Sequels: Metroid Prime 2, Halo 2, and GTA: San Andreas

By Ryan Grannan-Doll , Daniel Longino and Jorge Del Pinal | December 6

With the holiday season approaching, several high-profile video game franchises are looking to cash in on the upcoming gift-giving frenzy. Eagle critics took a look at three of the biggest sequels to three of the biggest titles for the three big console systems: "Metroid Prime 2: Echoes" for the GameCube, "Halo 2" for the Xbox and "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas" for PlayStation 2. PC fans, don't fret, because we haven't forgotten you: A "Half-Life 2" review is coming soon.

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AU study abroad ranks 12th for undergrad participation

By Stokely Baksh | December 6

AU ranked 12th out of the top 20 U.S. doctoral/research institutions for estimated undergraduate participation in study-abroad programs, according to a study from the Institute of International Education. This is the first time AU has achieved a ranking in this particular report. The total number of AU students going abroad has increased by 65 percent in the last three years to 887 students this year, according to AU Abroad.

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More U.S. undergrads go abroad, fewer foreign students study in U.S.

By Stokely Baksh | December 6

While the number of U.S. students studying abroad has increased since 9/11, the number of international students studying in the United States has significantly decreased due to factors that include difficulties in obtaining student visas and perceptions of American distrust of foreigners, according to a study released by the Institute of International Education. The number of international students studying in the United States decreased to a level unmatched since the 1970s, according to the 2004 Open Doors Report, which was released last month and funded by the State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

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Back to the Futureheads

December 6

Crazy Brits. That's what comes to mind after the first listen to "Le Garage," the opening track to the Futureheads' self-titled debut. But when the album came to its conclusion 35 minutes later, listeners will feel compelled to play the album again ... and again. The Futureheads have an extremely infectious sound. Some reviews have compared them to tourmates Franz Ferdinand, but perhaps a more apt comparison would be Weezer, if they grew up in the United Kingdom. The Futureheads play simple and poppy new wave/garage/punk tunes with incredible enthusiasm and tightness.

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Bills inhibit file sharing

By Kelly Kerr | December 6

While two bills working their way into federal law do not specifically address the common practice of illegal sharing of music and movie files, they represent a greater effort to crack down on widespread illegal use of today's technology. One bill, the Cooperative Research and Technology Enhancement Act, known as CREATE, currently awaits President George W. Bush's signature.

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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