The Freshman, a new comic in The Eagle: 15 January 2004
Police and public safety incidents during the winter break.
Brief news from around campus concerning the Student Confederation and the Eagle Endowment.
The Scene addresses three common (and commonly broken) resolutions, and prescribes ways to stick to them.
AU student Andrew Burr was killed in a car accident Sunday night at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Edmunds Street, near the Naval Observatory. The Washington Post reported that a Subaru Outback, driven by Shelly Wentworth, 22, of 26th Street NW, ran into the back of a Buick Riviera carrying Burr, 20, and four other people - all of which are AU students. Burr and Kyle Bastanchury, 24, were taken to George Washington University Hospital while the other passengers were transported to Georgetown University Hospital. Bastanchury is in serious, but stable, condition, MPD told the Post. Ahmed Nzibo, 21, the son of the Kenyan Ambassador, was in the vehicle but had only minor injuries, the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services said to the Post. Wentworth has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and driving while intoxicated by D.C. Superior Court after having a blood alcohol level of .13, .05 above the legal limit. She was released on bond Monday afternoon but faces trial Feb. 6, according to WUSA 9 News. She is a recent graduate of Georgetown University and works at Clyde's in Georgetown, WUSA reported. Burr was an international student from England, according to Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs.
AU experienced campus-wide water pressure problems Monday and Tuesday because of a leaky valve. Johnnie Hemphill, spokesman for the Washington Water and Sewer Authority, said the Authority was conducting a test on a valve near Fort Reno in Tenleytown. This testing took place Monday night, according to Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs.
Events on campus and around D.C. in January to honorMartin Luther King Jr. in particular
Six students voice their opinion on school vouchers.
Haiku Circus, one of The Eagle's new salvo of comics, for 15 January 2004
A take on the New Year from the Eagle's editorial staff
Opinion Columnist Michael Inganamort introduces himself and the first of the issues he will be tackling in his political column.
Not a fan of "Lord of the Rings"? Other movies opening this holiday season may satisfy your movie-going needs.
The Eagle's music writers choose their favorite albums of the year - the albums they expect to inspire listeners and revolutionize the music biz. Check out their extra five picks on the special online edition.
As the semester winds down, many are frantically trying to salvage grades, while others are looking forward to returning home for the holidays. However, there is another event that has captured the imagination and interest of many at AU - the final chapter in what may be one of the biggest events in film history: the release of "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." Check back for The Eagle's review of the film before it's released Dec. 17.
Crimes reported on campus for Thursday, Dec. 4 and Friday, Dec. 5.
Campus brief on a conference to address issues of nuclear armament
The Headbanger's Ball hit D.C. last Tuesday marking the return of metal and featuring groups like God Forbid, Shadows Fall and Killswitch.
A series of fires in Anderson and Letts halls early Friday morning are currently under investigation for arson, according to Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs. Five fires were set in trash cans in bathrooms and laundry rooms through the buildings, and evidence of attempted fires - which did not ignite - were found in five additional areas, and included posters on some residence-hall doors.
Give these holiday gifts without giving up your income.
With the new semester approaching, one of the most dreaded rituals of college, buying textbooks, is imminent. While Web sites such as Half.com and Amazon.com are popular places to buy inexpensive books, a new, cheaper substitute is emerging as students find that foreign retailers also sell textbooks for lower prices.
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