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KPU preview: Glenn, debates come to AU

By Ariel Amante · Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004

October will feature Kennedy Political Union speakers Ari Fleischer and John Glenn, and a debate between CNN Crossfire's Tucker Carlson and Clinton speechwriter Andrei Cherny. These figures will visit AU as part of this month's "Election Coverage - KPU Style."

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Student groups bring debate issues to campus

By Stokely Baksh and Kate Oczypok | October 7

Unlike the recent presidential debates between President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry, the student debates between political clubs on campus began with something lighter than a sharp opening: Rock, paper, scissors, shoot. Representatives from the College Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians gathered in the McDowell Formal Lounge on Wednesday night for more than an hour to debate the issues of the 2004 election.

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Coming Out Week opens closet for students

By Mary Specht | October 7

AU recognized National Coming Out Week, which began Monday, with a series of presentations, speakers and workshops. AU Queers and Allies and the GLBTA (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally) Resource Center are co-sponsoring the events. "It's a way to celebrate people who are GLBTA and their roles in the community," said Allison Waithe, president of AU Queers and Allies.

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Sigma Chi to raise funds for kids' charity

By Kate Oczypok | October 7

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. Ten to 12 years ago, Sigma Chi adopted the Children's Miracle Network as their official philanthropy in chapters across the country. Aaron Killian, Sigma Chi president, hopes to raise $2,000 through Derby Days, which would beat last year's total of $1,500.

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Coheed and Cambria shed light on sci-fi tetralogy

By Jorge Del Pinal | October 7

For those stuck in D.C. for fall break that feel like rock music is too much about getting a broken heart, getting over a broken heart or being angry at parents, stop by the 9:30 club Sunday or Monday night with conceptual rock band Coheed and Cambria and openers Underoath and 3.

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Students may propel careers at fair

By Mary Specht | October 7

Future spies, lawyers, social workers and others will have the chance to meet their employers today at the AU Career Center's Job and Internship Fair from 1 to 5 p.m. in Bender Arena. The annual fair features roughly 100 employers, including representatives from the Central Intelligence Agency, the Department of Justice and the Peace Corps.

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Fewer apply for master's business degrees at AU, nationally

By Kate Stasik | October 7

Seventy-eight percent of traditional Master of Business Administration programs have fewer applicants this year than in 2003, according to a survey released earlier this year. The Graduate Management Admission Council conducted the annual study, called "The Application Trends Survey."

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Rehm looks back on 25 years of radio

By Stokely Baksh | October 7

WAMU staple Diane Rehm talks about her experiences starting out in radio, working through a neurological disorder, and her plans to continue. "Right now, I have no interest or thought of retirement," Rehm said. "What I do is of importance to the country and I love what I do. It's like participating in a college classroom everyday and I feel like I've earned so many college degrees already."

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Rehm looks back on 25 years of radio

By Stokely Baksh | October 7

WAMU staple Diane Rehm talks about her experiences starting out in radio, working through a neurological disorder, and her plans to continue. "Right now, I have no interest or thought of retirement," Rehm said. "What I do is of importance to the country and I love what I do. It's like participating in a college classroom everyday and I feel like I've earned so many college degrees already."

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Roll over Beethoven, 'cause this band is back

By Emily Zemler | October 7

It's been the year of the reunions. Numerous bands that our parents revered during the '70s and '80s have recently rejoined forces for new songs, albums and tours. Jonathan Segal, guitarist for Camper Van Beethoven, a band whose heyday was in the mid-'80s and has recently reunited, notes that many bands are doing so in reaction to the current state of music.

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VP debate spurs strong reactions

By Theodora Blanchfield | October 7

In this year's only vice presidential debate, neither Vice President Dick Cheney nor Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.) passed up an opportunity to throw insults at each other. No topic was off limits on Tuesday night, from gay marriage to education to the common insult of this election, Sen. John Kerry's alleged "flip-flopping" on whether it was right to go to war in Iraq.

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Hot or Not, Craig's List spark voter drives

By Lisa Pickoff-White | October 7

The owners of the Hot or Not and Craig's List Web sites understand that it's easy to forget about registration deadlines or absentee ballots, so they created Web sites that fill out voters' registration forms, tell voters where to send them and when they're due.

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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