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Tavern renovating

By Brit Hulit · Monday, July 7, 2003

The Tavern, which is currently under construction, plans to open in time for Welcome Week. According to the senior director of the University Center, Michael Elmore, the Tavern construction is progressing on schedule. He expects the Tavern should be done in time for school to open in the fall; with the latest completion date being set for Aug. 15.

Colleges respond to court ruling

By Stokely Baksh · Monday, July 7, 2003

AU administration was pleased with the decision made by the Supreme Court's ruling in June that endorsed the use of affirmative action as means of attaining diversity within universities, yet many students still have mixed feelings about affirmative action as well as question the level of diversity on campus.

CASJ returns after review

By Mackenzie Ryan · Monday, June 23, 2003

After being temporarily closed and put under review for three months when the definition between students employed by the University and student activism on campus became blurred, the Community Action and Social Justice, formerly under the Kay Spiritual Life Center, is planning on reopening as a student-run coalition under Student Activities.

Sports

Track stars O'Brien and Akbar achieve All-American status

By Ian Quillen | June 23

Senior Samia Akbar becomes an All-American after placing ninth in the women's 10,000-meter run at the NCAA National Track and Field Championships in Sacramento, Calif. on June 12. Senior Sean O'Brien achieved All-American status in the 1500-meter for the third time in his career.

News

Residents, developers clash in Tenleytown

By Ari Natter | June 23

Some Tenleytown residents are against a proposed 191-unit apartment building partly because they fear too many AU students will begin to call it home.

Sports

Women's Tennis fought well, but fell short in PL

By Laura Randisi | June 23

The AU Women's Tennis team may not have won the Patriot League Championship, but the Eagles did not go quietly into the end of the season. Earning the No. 3 seed in the PL Tournament, the team defeated No. 2 seed Colgate 4-3 in the semifinals. Advancing to the championship game, the Eagles faced No. 1 seed Army. The competition proved to be strong and the 2002 defending champions fell to Army, 4-0.

News

Student Activities wants media adviser

By Keith F. Shovlin | June 23

AU Student Activities is now actively searching for Media Advisor to help with student media organizations such as The Eagle, The Talon and ATV.

Sports

Sideline Scholars: WNBA has got game

By Jesse Epstein | June 23

Sports columnist Jesse Epstein writes on WNBA excitement.

News

Babe's to become residential?

By Keith F. Shovlin | June 23

The plans for the Babe's Billiards site have come under scrutiny both by the Tenley community as well as by AU students. It calls for a 65-foot structure containing between 40 and 50 condominiums according to IBG Investors, LLC, the developer who currently owns the site.

News

Must-see museum exhibits

By Blair Payne | June 23

This summer's general overcast forecast has left many students wondering how to fill up their spare time. For those who want to get out of their dorm rooms and apartments, there are many exhibitions on view downtown. Here are some to check out.

Sports

Men's Tennis repeats in PL Championship, NCAA appearance

By Courtney Bennett | June 23

The AU Men's Tennis Team finished their season with a record of 15-4, and their second advancement into the NCAA tournament. This season also marks the team's second consecutive Patriot League Championship. Although the Eagles lost in the NCAA first round to No.

News

Alkaline Trio hits mainstream, 9:30 club

By Emily Zemler | June 23

It's hard when your favorite band suddenly releases a hit album and becomes the desire of every adolescent of the MTV persuasion. This is not to say that you aren't happy for the band's success, but you no longer feel like they belong exclusively to you. This is the case of Alkaline Trio.

News

Deftones rock D.C.

June 23

At the 9:30 club the Deftones exploded into their first D.C. show in three years and the first show of a brief guerilla tour, announcing the release of the band's new self-titled Maverick disc, with a riveting performance of the albums lead song "Hexagram.

News

Film Clips: New summer releases

By Emily Zemler | June 23

Read these brief reviews of summer hits "Adaptation" and "Old School"

Opinion

Press freedom is sacred

By Brett Zongker | June 23

The student press at AU remains editorially independent, despite the misinformation circulating about the motive behind the new media adviser position.

Sports

Women's Lacrosse premiers at NCAA Tournament

By Laura Randisi | June 23

On the weekend of April 26-27, the AU Women's Lacrosse team celebrated a series of "first-evers." The team hosted their first-ever Patriot League Tournament, won their first-ever Patriot League Championship title and earned its first-ever berth to the NCAA Tournament.

News

SC creates Help Center

By Keith F. Shovlin | June 23

The Student Confederation began its plan to reach out to students and improve student life on campus with the creation of the Center for Responsive Policy, also known as the SC Help Center. The center was created by the first Executive Order of SC President Nick Terzulli, and will handle "day to day complaints and problems that students have."

News

Column: Facts of Life

By Dwaun Sellers | June 23

Features columnist reflects on life after the death of GQ's editor in chief.

News

Former AU President Williams buried

By Keith F. Shovlin | June 23

Former AU President George H. Williams was laid to rest June 13 at Arlington National Cemetery. Williams died May 18 at his home in Evanston, Ill. at the age of 85 of complications from gastrointestinal ailments. Williams served as president of AU from 1968 to 1975.

News

Celebrate your indepence the D.C. way

By Anne Stopper | June 23

AU students who haven't been in town for the Fourth of July in the past are in for a treat this summer. The biggest problem they'll run in to is choosing what they want to do from all the options. From music to fireworks to cookouts, the D.C.-metro area is never more alive than on July 4th.

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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