Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer.
The Eagle
Delivering American University's news and views since 1925
Friday, March 6, 2026
Support The Eagle
The Eagle

Legal News

Board of Elections throws Habash off ballot for the second time

By Charlie Szold · Thursday, March 18, 2010

Student Government presidential candidate Nirvana Habash was again thrown off the ballot after the Board of Elections voted that she had violated the rules and did deserve to be taken off the ballot. However, Habash can still campaign and will run as a write-in candidate. She can also appeal the decision to the Judicial Board. • Earlier: Habash to defend her campaign’s action

ELECTORAL COLLEGE? — SG presidential candidate Nirvana Habash was disqualified from the race after rules violations. On appeal, the decision was overturned because she was not given due process. She says she plans to speak with Student Activities today.
News

Habash to defend her campaign’s action

By Charlie Szold | March 17

While the SG Judicial Board ruled early Thursday morning that SG presidential candidate Nirvana Habash did indeed violate campaign rules, Habash may meet with the Board of Elections sometime Thursday — and could overturn her violation. The BOE suggested disqualifying Habash Wednesday morning in response to e-mails sent out in connection with her campaign that violated regulations for the candidates.

The Eagle
Opinion

Thumbs up … thumbs down …

March 17

Have you ever wondered what the Eagle Editorial Board talks about in our meetings? Here’s a brief run-down of what’s been on our mind...

The Eagle
Opinion

The state of Texas versus hip-hop

By Isaac Stone | March 17

By now, surely everyone has heard how the Texas Board of Education voted in favor of making school textbooks more “conservative-friendly.” Apparently, this means substituting Christian right champion John Calvin for non-religious founder Thomas Jefferson, inserting chapters on the rise of the Moral Majority and NRA, while describing our country as a “capitalist republic” as opposed to “democratic.”

The Eagle
Opinion

Kids, it's time to play politician

By Ian Hosking | March 17

Judging by the sudden deluge of Facebook invitations, Student Government elections are here. Yes, that brief campus kerfuffle characterized by the many candidates scurrying across campus in a panic of publicity. These candidates are widely praised — mostly by each other — as noble public servants. But is this really the case?

SPEECHWRITER SPEAKS — At MGC Tuesday night, Ted Sorensen addressed AU students about writing speeches for former U.S. President John F. Kennedy. Sorensen said he was happy to be back on campus and that he has fond memories of his two previous visits. He was present for two past AU commencement addresses, both of which he wrote and one of which he gave.
News

JFK Adviser Ted Sorensen recalls AU commencement speeches

By Howie Perlman | March 17

Ted Sorensen, a former speechwriter for and adviser to President John F. Kennedy, reflected on Kennedy’s presidency and the art of speechwriting Tuesday night. Sorensen spoke in the Mary Graydon Center University Club at a College Democrats event co-sponsored by the Student Government and the AUCC.

The Eagle
Sports

The Eagle's NCAA picks

March 17

The sports staff's NCAA bracket was designed by taking a vote on each game in each round. Every pick was decided by a majority vote. We welcome all critiques and commentary at sports@theeagleonline.com.

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.

Powered by Solutions by The State News
All Content © 2026 The Eagle, American Unversity Student Media