Adam Corpora's comic "The Freshman" For Jan. 29, 2004
In light of the recent discovery of mad cow disease in Washington state, where a dairy cow tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), the safety of America's food supply has come into question. Meanwhile, individuals, like biology scholar-in-residence Susan Solarz, are concerned about the limitations of current food regulations on today's meat.
Briefs from campus on the Student Advocacy Center, the Womens' Initiative, the Club Council, and Super Bowl Sunday
Students illegally sharing music files online can still be sued by the Recording Industry Association of America, despite a federal court's ruling to deny the industry access to the names of online subscribers. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled in December that the RIAA could not issue subpoenas to Internet Service Providers, including colleges, under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act because it is only relevant to ISPs that have provided infringing material on their servers.
The Ward Circle Building may soon have a new name; as the University is seeking donors to rename the building as part of the Capital Campaign, officials said. "The Ward Circle Building is one of the most attractive buildings on the Quad," said Vice President of Development Al Checchio, who oversees the Capital Campaign.
The staff of The Eagle provides its view on the naming of the Ward Circle Building, which is allegedly available to be named after a donor.
There's more at stake this Sunday than merely the Super Bowl and the Vince Lombardi Trophy. That's right. There is more at stake than just the crown jewel achievement of arguably the most popular pro sport in the United States. If the New England Patriots win, it will be their second Super Bowl victory in three years.
If you thought you'd never hear the words "You look like you need a pimp" in a movie about the Scholastic Aptitude Test, then you filled in the wrong bubble.
As fans of this column know, I have been a huge ATV fan ever since I (and, subsequently, my grade point average) was hobbled by mononucleosis a few months ago. Between episodes of "Between the Headlines" and "What the F---," ATV continues to be AU's greatest source of unintentional humor.
"The Big Bounce" combines the awesome cinematic power of a seasoned acting veteran (Morgan Freeman), a current Hollywood heartthrob (Owen Wilson) and a new piece of female eye candy (Sara Foster).
Conversation with a monkey: Ross Nover's comic Not Quite Wrong for Jan. 29, 2004
Ken Sakamoto's comic Haiku Circus for Jan. 29, 2004
AU commuter students now have an opportunity to receive the same discounted newspapers that are provided for residence hall students. "For $20 per semester, commuter students can receive USA Today, The New York Times and The Washington Post, just like on-campus residents," said Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs.
A photo poll on guest speaker Dr. Daniel Pipes, who presentation about Islam was controversial last Tuesday.
Snow fell Sunday night and Monday classes are canceled. Students were quick to enjoy the winter wonderland, as two AU students had a snowball fight. The snow angels and falling flakes fostered images of sleeping in and a day off.
First off, Murder By Death is quite probably the worst possible name for one of the most gorgeous-sounding bands around. It has been argued that MBD is a confused band, that it never seems to know for what genre it is writing. The honest truth is its music encompasses the most important characteristics of some of the best music to come out in the history of rock.
Guest columnist discusses his experience with a protestor who stepped into politics by chaining himself to the ground
Early last month, the Department of Education unveiled a Web site aimed at educating students about identity theft, a crime that Secretary of Education Rod Paige said affected 10 million Americans last year. Article also includes tips on preventing identity theft from the Department of Education.
Columnist Josh Kraushaar discusses SIS's Peace and Conflict Resolution department in terms of its pros, cons, and unique characteristics.
Solutions by The State News