Pitching in at D.C. public schools
Ever notice how many students at AU seem genuinely hell-bent on changing the world? There are probably thousands with these great intentions. It’s amazing. And it’s part of what makes this university so great.
Ever notice how many students at AU seem genuinely hell-bent on changing the world? There are probably thousands with these great intentions. It’s amazing. And it’s part of what makes this university so great.
Despite more than two years of intensive reform under Chancellor Michelle Rhee, D.C.’s public schools still struggle to meet national standards. Rhee gave the keynote speech at the “College to Kids Summit” held Wednesday in the Mary Graydon Center. The summit, which was sponsored by the non-profit organization Heads Up, featured representatives from education-focused non-profit organizations from across America. From 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. the representatives discussed how to help students from D.C. schools get into — and flourish — in college.
The American people have always been apathetic towards government. But this sentiment has never been quite as strong as it is today. Nearly every problem that one has with our government can be traced to a single fact: Congress has become a broken branch — and the cause of Congress’ inefficiency can largely be traced to the money.
The biggest problem with the revised shuttle system is the Super Loop route, AU Student Government President Andrew MacCracken said in a town hall meeting Tuesday.
My home state of Texas is undoubtedly known for a lot of things, like barbecue and good music, as well as crazy politicking and the death penalty. This year, the state’s attitude on capital punishment has come under the national microscope.
The 14th Dalai Lama will give a teaching titled “Finding Wisdom in the Modern World” in Bender Arena Saturday as part of his 10-day trip to Washington, D.C.
The Army Corps cleanup of the Spring Valley neighborhood is a matter of national importance, and the U.S. government has an “undisputed responsibility,” U.S. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., said at a town hall meeting Tuesday night in Mary Graydon Center.
I am a third-year member of AU’s Club Rowing team. Recently the team was disciplined by the Office of Recreational Sports and Fitness for an AUTO van-related infraction that occurred in the first week of September.
Television service for some students who live in AU’s block of the Berkshire Apartments will be restored in the next day or two after some students were left without service for weeks.
AU students under 21 years old may soon be able to rent and drive cars from Zipcar under a pilot program promoted by Student Government President Andy MacCracken.
Many AU students pulled an all-nighter on Oct. 2, and no, it was not time for final exams or the day before a large paper was due. Rather, the students sacrificed their sleep to fundraise and garner support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
AU is in the preliminary stages of expanding its facilities over the next 10 years in order to accommodate its current and future needs.
Women’s Initiative descended on the quad in a flurry of pink and white on Tuesday to celebrate their annual Breastival.
The women’s soccer team continued their up-and-down season Monday, losing their final non-conference match of the season to Princeton, 1-0.
Great efforts from seniors Kelsey Brasher and Erin Koch helped the women’s soccer team to a 3-1 statement win over Bucknell in their first Patriot League match.