Legal News

Government bans synthetic marijuana

The sale and possession of synthetic marijuana products, commonly known as “spice” and “K2,” is now considered a violation of AU drug policy.

AU junior aids Japan in search and rescue efforts

When disaster struck in Japan last month, most students were preoccupied with winding down their spring breaks. AU junior Ari Katz, however, got to work.

Former Myanmar political prisoner speaks out against military junta

Twice, Nyi Nyi Aung was imprisoned, tortured and released for speaking out against the Myanmar government — first as a student in 1988 and then in 2009, on the pretext of having foreign currency.

D.C. councilman tours AU, discusses Campus Plan

D.C. Councilman at Large Michael Brown stressed the need for conversation, cooperation and compromise between the neighbors and AU to successfully implement AU’s Campus Plan during his visit April 4.

Famous biologist argues atheism

Biologist and author Richard Dawkins argued in favor of atheism during a question and answer session with students in Ward 1 on April 4.

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Powell talks social media, U.S. intervention in Libya

Now that his secretary of state days are over, retired Gen. Colin Powell lives just like any other American.

Protester barred from AU for a year

Medea Benjamin of CODEPINK, a women-initiated movement working to end U.S. funded wars and occupations, was barred from AU for a year after she protested at last night’s speech.

Handwarmer causes Beeghly Building evacuation

The Beeghly Building was evacuated at 11:54 a.m. due to vapors of sodium acetate, a crystallized compound commonly found in handwarmers. The building has since been re-opened. A handwarmer in boiling water set off a smoke alarm and evacuated the Beeghly Building for nearly an hour while the D.C. Fire Department’s Hazardous Material Unit (Hazmat) responded to the incident.

Undead come to life in new vampire history class

“Twilight” and “True Blood” fans can quench their vampire thirst this fall with AU’s new course, HIST-296 “Vampire Narratives and American Society.”

New social networking site 'Spotflag' debuts at AU

A new social networking site, Spotflag, is currently being beta-tested exclusively at AU.

Woman sustains minor injuries in Katzen crash

A woman received minor injuries after driving her car into a cement pole in the Katzen Garage at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday.

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