The Eagle staff on WAMY and allegations of terrorism: the responsibilities of accusers and accused.
In the 1950s, radio was considered a wild frontier that could make or break up-and-coming regional talent. Frequencies carried stations across the barren airwaves that stretched through state lines and time zones. People like Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed could go wild and play a Little Richard record over a dozen times in a row with only his station manager to answer to.
Despite several complaints that have been filed surrounding safety and schedule issues of Park Bethesda shuttles, the University remains confident in its transportation system, which is under review, according to University officials. This year, the Office of Transportation Services has received 28 complaints in relation to the Park Bethesda shuttle service, said Thomas Leathers, manager of Transportation Services for Public Safety.
Campus safety and communication barriers between the AU student body and the administration were among heated topics discussed by student government presidential candidates at last Thursday's ATV Student Confederation Presidential Debate in the Media Production Center.
Ross Senack should write a book about multitasking. As he adjusts the setting on his soundboard, writes seven instant messages in a chat room with 32 people, changes two CDs, speaks into a microphone and interviews The Early November (a punk band), he also answers questions from The Eagle. It is in this hectic atmosphere that SOC senior Senack (also known as DJ Rossstar) plays two hours of punk music every Wednesday night from 6 to 8 p.m.
At the second meeting of AU's Board of Trustees this year on Friday, the board discussed its commitment to guide WAMU, the increase in programs in AU Abroad and the approval of AU President Benjamin Ladner's salary. "There are a lot of hurdles, [mainly] the quality of the product," said George Collins, the chairman of the AU Board of Trustees, about challenges the University is facing.
Brief on the Lady Eagles' weekend at Lafayette
Album reviews from The Eagle's Music Desk: Aveo, The Sultans, Ima Robot, John Frusciante, Lostprophets, Micheal Franti and Spearhead, Stratovarius and Keb' Mo'.
"Sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite." I know my mother told it to me each night before bed until I was about six years old. I used to lie in bed imagining big red and blue bugs crawling underneath my sheets. After waking up with about a dozen tiny bites all over my arms, I think it's safe to say that bed bugs aren't the gigantic, colorful creatures I once imagined them to be. Instead, they're probably closer to a miniscule size, and probably aren't a cool color like red.
With the pending Student Confederation decision, Will Mount writes on his campaign and his policies.
Guest columnist Joe Gallina lists a set of proposals to improve security presence on AU's campus.
Guest columnist Daniel Cohen derides Ralph Nader for fracturing the democratic majority and requests his withdrawal.
It was a season of milestones last year for Women's Lacrosse. The Eagles' record, 11-8 overall, 5-1 in Patriot League play, gave them the most wins in school history. Offensively they weren't bad either, scoring 227 goals and accumulating 96 assists. These factors led to another first - a conference title and a trip to the NCAA Tournament, although that ended abruptly with a 19-3 drubbing at Virginia, the third-largest defeat in tournament history.
Opinion Columnist Corey Parker on the SC government, its effectiveness, and its demands to the student population.
Australia's The Living End is about to drop its latest assault on the world March 2, marking its return after a three-year hiatus. But its comeback didn't come without a price. The Melbourne trio began as a cover band before shifting toward a vivacious and incredibly talented punk rockabilly act. TLE had a buzz about that in Australia that eventually inked the band a deal with Reprise Records in 1998.
A few weeks after an AU student became ill with meningitis, several people think students should consider getting vaccinated against the disease. AU does not require students to get the meningitis vaccine, while colleges in Maryland and Virginia require it of some students, The Eagle previously reported.
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" won all of the 11 Oscars for which it was nominated at the Academy Awards last night in Hollywood, Calif., tying the record for most awards won set by "Ben-Hur" in 1970 and equaled by "Titanic" in 1998. Director Peter Jackson was one of the most honored individuals of the night, taking three of his film's awards, as producer, director and screenwriter.
On behalf of V-Day, the global movement to stop violence against women and girls, the vagina will once again be the center of attention this weekend. Sponsored by the Women's Initiative and Choice USA, AU students will perform 20 monologues from the book that started it all: Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues.
Guest Columnist Catherine Kozak argues against Heather Blandford's column condemning same-sex marriage.
Campus brief: Focus groups address retail locations on campus.
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