Haiku Circus: Feb. 26, 2004
Ken Sakamoto's comic Haiku Circus for Feb. 26, 2004: discourse among road signs
Ken Sakamoto's comic Haiku Circus for Feb. 26, 2004: discourse among road signs
Senior Matt Seymour won both the men's 3,000- and 5,000-meter runs at the Patriot League Indoor Track and Field Championships at Bucknell last weekend, and was named the male athlete of the meet. Also, sophomore Keira Carlstrom set a school and personal record while winning the women's 3,000 meters.
ABC's Nightline came to campus Tuesday to interview students about their thoughts on gay marriage, as part of a reaction piece to President George Bush urging Congress to send a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage to the states. "We are talking about civil rights," said sophomore Allison Waithe (bottom right), who is the vice president of Queers and Allies, and was featured on the show.
Residents of Friendship Heights and Tenleytown are outraged at the District's proposals for development along northern Wisconsin Avenue, demanding further analysis and revisions to the plan before it is introduced to D.C. Council. The D.C. Office of Planning has thought up a strategic framework plan that calls for office, retail and residential space to be constructed to lure more people to the area.
Ross Nover's comic Not Quite Wrong for Feb. 26, 2004: a moment with the monkey
My sister is three years older than I. Her curfew was later, but she rarely took advantage of it. She also drove first and was able to legally drink before I could. Throughout my life, I admit that I haven't been the kindest of sisters, and neither has she.
His co-workers know him as a bookkeeper, but AU students recognize him as the man who stands at the Tenleytown-AU Metro stop on weekday afternoons, holding flyers and wearing a sign that says, "Ask me about revolutionary socialism." Jeff Elliot, who said he has been doing this for about a year and a half, chose Tenleytown as a place to share his viewpoints because it has a diverse mixture of people, especially students.
The Student Confederation, AU's student government, will be holding its annual executive election this Saturday through Tuesday, but the ballot will carry more than the list of candidates, as the SC is looking to amend its constitution. The SC will have two referenda on the runoff ballot to amend the SC Constitution.
AU's Department of Performing Arts will present "Spring Connections: Roundelays & More," a concert that presents a unique blend of dance and theatre this weekend. The performance includes eight dances, choreographed by graduate students and guest choreographers.
What looked like a dangerous contamination zone with plastic lining and danger signs was a routine procedure to remove asbestos tile found in the McKinley Building. According to Construction Manager Howard Levo, an asbestos abatement program that began on Monday to remove asbestos from a portion of McKinley's first floor ended yesterday.
Adam Corpora's comic The Freshman for Feb. 26, 2004: a moment at the pet store
With the acquisition of Alex Rodriguez, Kevin Brown, Gary Sheffield and others, the New York Yankees have all but assured themselves of a World Series championship this year. Let's be honest, a gay couple in Boston has a better chance of getting rings than the Red Sox.
Safety and security occurrences around campus since Friday, February 20
Fountains of Wayne jammed Sunday night at the 9:30 club, bringing back the nostalgic rock sound of the early 1960s. Through catchy sing-along tunes and clever storytelling, Fountains of Wayne appears to enjoy not being taken too seriously on stage. The band is currently wrapping a European and U.S. tour, promoting its critically lauded album, "Welcome Interstate Managers."
Reducing the incoming enrollment rate and focusing on providing benefits for current students were among main objectives in AU President Benjamin Ladner's first public address this semester to the campus in Kay Spiritual Life Center on Tuesday. Ladner discussed the University's 15 Point Plan and Middle States Self-Study in his mid-year address.
Sports Columnist Jesse Epstein reflects on the 12-0 record of New Jersey Nets head coach Lawrence Frank.
American University students asked about their preferences in the upcoming SC elections.
Billy Crystal will be back Sunday night to host the 76th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., and he will preside over the most diverse, unpredictable night in recent Oscar history. But why wait until the ceremony to say who will win? In order to make the awards even more interesting, three Eagle editors predict the results of the ceremony and offer their opinions of who they think should win.
Opinion Columnist Michael Inganamort argues that the average college student doesn't care about the Student Confederation elections - but perhaps that can change.