Legal News

National brief

Animal shelter workers in Skagit and Snohomish Counties, Wash., expect to be swamped over the next several weeks as about 500 recently rescued dogs are expected to give birth to about 1,500 puppies, KOMONews.com reported. The pregnant dogs represent the majority of about 600 dogs rescued from three puppy mills over the past few days.

Carr's three gives Eagles win

It was not until a final second three-pointer clanged off the rim and bounced to the floor before the AU men's basketball team could finally exhale, having survived a wild 68-67 victory over the U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen last night. The win improves the Eagles' record to 12-7 on the season and 4-1 in the Patriot League.

AU's Web site stays stuck in the past

I'll be graduating in a few months. But before I leave, I thought it'd be interesting to be a prospective student again - to relive my own introduction to AU in the modern day. The natural starting point was american.edu. I'm from Seattle, and the AU Web site was integral in my application process since I was unable to visit east coast schools before I applied.

Police blotter

Jan. 21 A student reported a stolen wallet from a locked locker in the men's locker room at the Sports Center. Jan. 22 A student in McDowell Hall experienced severe migraines throughout the day. The D.C. Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services transported the student to Sibley Hospital.

Grads struggle for jobs

Rising unemployment rates are complicating job searches for some AU students despite beliefs that college degrees are a buffer against the faltering economy. Andrew Semple, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences who is a bio-chemistry major, said he is not worried about finding a job after graduation.

Trapped in a tunnel

For the vast majority of the nearly 2 million people who crowded the National Mall for President Obama's Inauguration, the event was memorable for the powerful speeches, performances and imagery that accompanied our nation's 44th peaceful transition of power.

Ask AU: What should Obama do in his first 100 days as president?

"There's so many things that need to be addressed. I think so far he's done a great job just in a few days of making it clear that foreign policy is going to change in terms of the attitude he is giving out to the world..." -Greta Wicklund, Junior, SIS "I think Obama should invest in renewable energy to rebuild the economy and help with gas prices.

Men's b-ball suffers first league loss

Despite a game-high 19 points from senior point guard Derrick Mercer, the AU men's basketball team was unable to complete their comeback against the College of the Holy Cross Crusaders Saturday afternoon, losing on the road 71-62. The loss is the first for the Eagles in Patriot League play and dropped their overall record to 11-7 on the season.

National brief

Three state highway workers found a tire filled with about $100,000 in cash while picking up trash along Interstate 70 east of Indianapolis Friday, The Indianapolis Star reported. Police told the Star the workers found the tire, which appeared to be from a large truck, in a ditch.

Restaurant week dishes up deals

It's not often AU students can afford traveling beyond the Terrace Dining Room to one of the many fine restaurants in Bethesda, Md. This week is one of the few times when there's no reason to stay away - not even money. Bethesda-Chevy Chase Restaurant Week runs Monday through Sunday, Feb.

Bookstore business still strong

AU's Campus Store has not seen a decline in sales despite the current economic crisis, according to Elio DiStaola, public and campus relations director for the Follett Higher Education Group. The company manages more than 750 U.S. bookstores, including AU's Campus Store.

Campus brief

Unlike many other colleges, AU is standing on a "very solid fiscal foundation," Provost Scott Bass explained during a Jan. 21 town hall meeting on AU's budget. Bass and Vice President of Finance and Treasurer Don Myers told members of the AU community the university's budget is dependent upon student tuition, not endowment.

Letter to the editor: Israel abroad article misrepresents facts

The article in Thursday's Eagle regarding AU students studying abroad in Israel offers information that is quite misleading due to omissions your reporter chose to make from my e-mail correspondence with him yesterday. Because I am sure The Eagle wishes to fulfill its obligation to provide complete and accurate information to the AU community, I am here sending you the complete text of the sections of my e-mail to your reporter regarding the safety and security information supplied to our students: "We do provide extensive information and advice regarding health and safety to all our students studying abroad, in writing, on our website, and in personal advising and pre-departure orientation sessions .

Metro brief

A Prince George's County, Md., man who was wounded after being shot by a police officer in 2006, lost a $2.4 million award Friday after a jury determined the police officer did nothing wrong, The Washington Post reported. County officer David Coleman fired five shots and hit Shaw twice after an argument between Shaw and his girlfriend on Jan.

International brief

An avalanche at a ski resort in northeastern Turkey killed at least ten people Sunday, according to CNN.com. The mountaineers killed in the avalanche were part of a group that was hiking at the resort in Zigana. Gumushane Governor Enver Salihoglu told CNN-Turk that at least seven people had been rescued.

Eagles take down Columbia

Ball attendees crowd venue

Even after the cupcakes and other hors d'oeuvres were gone, student musicians entertained crowds Friday night at the AU Inaugural Ball, co-hosted by the AU College Democrats and the International Student Association's Leadership Team. More than 200 students filled the rooms of the KORUS House, a South Korean cultural venue meant to promote U.S.-Korean relations, said Hosan Kim, the project coordinator for the KORUS House.