Legal News

August 16, 2010

Rub shoulders with D.C. elites; snag Hill internship

One of the biggest lures of D.C. is that bastion of political power, Capitol Hill. The place where the laws of our country are debated, interpreted and made will be a constant source of activity this semester, especially with November’s midterm elections. Most representatives and senators all offer semester-long internship opportunities to students. For those of you unsure of how to find or obtain such a position, our how-to guide can answer your most pressing questions.

Act locally: make a difference in Student Government

It is the largest organization on campus. Its influence can be seen everywhere, from the residence halls to the academic buildings. Student Government is here - and they want you to be a part of it.

Get your sports fix at local stadiums

Need a change of scenery from Bender Arena or Reeves Field? Maybe you just want to see non-AU sports like baseball and football. Here’s a quick guide to D.C.’s major sports venues.

D.C. music venues: there's one for everyone

D.C. is known for many things — namely politics, monuments and overpriced universities. But the nation's capital has a burgeoning music scene that is busting at the seams. Simply take a stroll down U Street, and you will find some of the most unique music venues in the country.

AU protester pleads guilty, gets community service

The glass Snapple bottle that Michael Dranove threw at a D.C. military recruitment center was supposed to be a water balloon. But another protester mixed up the request and brought him the bottle instead to Funk the War protest on March 19.

Letter from the editor: keep an open mind

Dear American University Freshmen, Welcome to AU. Over the next four years you spend at AU or, perhaps, another institution, you will have the opportunity to truly grow into the person you wish to be. If you grow correctly, you will be well prepared to enter the world and contribute. If you grow wrong, you will have wasted time and money. The choice is yours alone. Professors, parents and guidance counselors cannot make you work harder, attend classes, do your reading or study for your tests. They cannot make you get internships or jobs in the city, and they cannot make jungle juice-induced hangovers disappear on Wednesday morning.

Don’t fear the cliché: Monuments at night and other D.C. traditions

Between classes and clubs AU students sometimes forget that we live in one of America’s greatest cities – Washington, D.C. This guide will help you take that first terrifying step out of Tenleytown and into the world of monuments, museums and Ben’s Chili Bowl. From the White House to Adam’s Morgan, there is something for everyone.

A letter from the vice president of Campus Life

Dear Class of 2014, Do you hear a loud BUZZ? That’s the sound of Welcome Weeks at American University. The campus is alive with anticipation and excitement about the year ahead. Your class brings lots of new energy to a campus community that is already exceptional for its active engagement in the ...

A guide to the editorial page

Have an opinion? Care to share it with the AU community? We here at The Eagle are inviting you to submit your written opinions to be published in our public forum. However, before you set your ranting pen to paper (or rather, fingers to keyboard), there are a few things to learn about The Eagle’s editorial page.

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Freshmen serve D.C. and AU

Two groups of incoming freshmen will be spending Welcome Week getting to know D.C. and helping out in the community through the programs Discover D.C. and the Freshman Service Experience.

Home, sweet home: Historical facts about Tenleytown

Fun facts about Tenleytown that you may have never known about!

AU offers musicians opportunities to stretch vocal cords, talents

Coming to college can often serve as a sad excuse to give up your hobbies. Meeting new people, coping with a grossly-expanded reading schedule and timing your Terrace Dining Room trips to monopolize on fresh food leaves little time to pick up a guitar or work on your voice.

Guide to ordering out in D.C.

Some days, the walk to Mary Graydon Center can seem like a cross-country hike. Embrace your laziness! Pick up the phone or log on to www.campusfood.com to order from a number of local restaurants. Curb your cravings, no matter the cuisine, with this selection of great delivery in D.C. Your lunch or dinner will usually arrive at your dorm within an hour, allowing you more time to study, sleep or watch another episode of "Jersey Shore" — the possibilities are endless.

Public Safety offers tips to new students

Welcome Week is a great time for students to get to know each other, make new friends and forge a new identity. But students must be aware of the risks that come with partying during Welcome Week, said Lt.. Rima Sifri, Crime Prevention and RAD Coordinator at AU.

New club helps students connect with the community

Looking to stay involved after Welcome Week? Check out AU’s new Community Service Club.