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Students, faculty reflect on aftermath

Monday, Oct. 9, 2006

"I think it brought to light problems we've had with the whole administrative authority, and it shows we need to change the executive structure of the university." -Arielle Murth, sophomore in SPA "The biggest impact is the distrust I think the students and faculty and staff have of the leadership and also the mismanaging of funds.

Leatherface displays his favorite tool once again.

New 'Massacre' heavy on gore, light on plot

By Jeff Lambert · Monday, Oct. 9, 2006

In the opening scene of the B-movie horror classic "Re-Animator," mad scientist Herbert West reanimates the corpse of his mentor with disastrous side effects. The lumbering corpse is just a zombie, nothing like the person that it used to be. "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning" has the same problem.

Ren?e Calarco's dramatic comedy stars AU senior Anne Veal as Jenn, the oldest child in a humorously real family.

AU senior makes professional debut in 'Short Order Stories'

By Rebecca Shillenn · Monday, Oct. 9, 2006

Four nights a week Anne Veal drives to Arlington, slathers her eyes in black makeup, pulls a black hoodie over her head so it shades her face and sulks, motionless, in a diner chair for half an hour. Veal, a senior theater major in the College of Arts and Sciences, is playing a girl about to start her freshman year of college in Charter Theatre's "Short Order Stories.

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Ashley Mushnick's clarification statement

October 9

"I am writing to clear up some issues raised by my June 13 letter to the Senate Finance Committee. Regarding the issue of consultation with student representatives, the Student Government wishes to correct any perception that there was not frequent communication between the Board's Governance Committee and students.

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Donor agendas dictate NGO policy

By Robin Bravender | October 9

The most important things to remember when fundraising for non-profits are to network, remain independent of your donors and above all, never compromise your agenda, said a panel of non-profit professionals at a lecture Friday. For those looking to work in non-profit organizations, "you need money," said Bill Goodfellow, executive director of the Center for International Policy.

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Board reforms include student, faculty members

October 9

During the Ladner scandal last fall, the AU board of trustees came under fire for their actions. Since then, the board has taken major steps towards transparency while reforming. The decision to reform AU governance began after former President Benjamin Ladner agreed to sever all ties with the university in exchange for a $3.

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Mushnick's letter to the Senate Finance Committee

October 9

Dear Senator Grassley, Although it is unfortunate that events at American University have initiated your involvement, the Student Government wishes to thank you for the attention and interest you've given our institution and the governance challenges it faces.

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Faculty, staff on Facebook prompt some users to increase privacy settings

By Kelly Barrett | October 9

Students are beginning to learn they are not the only people in the Facebook community, as many staff members and administrators are also members of the site, and many have been for over a year. Freshmen initially learned of staff members being on the site at their summer orientation, during a Housing and Dining presentation by Director of Residence Life Rick Treter.

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Acting beyond campus: Anne Veal takes a bow

By Rebecca Shillenn | October 9

"Short Order Stories" Directed by Joe Calarco Charter Theatre 3700 S. Four Mile Run Arlington, Va. (202) 333-7009 Running through Oct. 21 Grade: B- It's a rough night at the theater when "NOTHING!", "NEVERMIND!" and the granddaddy of four-letter words are the most popular words in the script.

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Music notes

October 9

Carbon Leaf "Love, Loss, Hope, Repeat" (Vanguard) Sounds like: Irish-infused electric/acoustic that's as much folk/roots as it is pop/rock. Grade: B "Love, Loss, Hope, Repeat" marks Carbon Leaf's seventh album, and one has to wonder whether they've run out of things to say.

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Podcasts, blogs bring journalism to "citizen media"

By Peggy Wu | October 9

The second edition of a two-part American Forum titled "The Future of News is Here, Now What?" explored the changes in "new" media after 15 years of online news and its effect on today's generation Thursday. The forum addressed how a new generation of podcasts, online blogs, "Youtubing" and online news has fostered a shift in the traditional print, television and radio media.

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AU lends muscle to campaigns

By Howard Perlman | October 9

AU students are participating in numerous political campaigns, such as the November midterm elections, to gain valuable political experience that can be applied to future career plans. Jordan Landry, who graduated in 2006 from the School of Public Affairs, said student involvement can be crucial to a campaign's success.

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Q & A with Neil Kerwin

October 9

The Eagle: What is your most vivid memory of the Ladner scandal? Neil Kerwin: There were a whole series of memories that come back. The call I got indicating that I would be serving as acting president was memorable, as you might imagine. I remember vividly the convocation that occurred quite soon after the transition from the former president to me.

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National brief: Clinton brokers healthy snack deal

By Kyra Smerkanich | October 9

Former President Bill Clinton and the American Heart Association announced they have entered into a voluntary agreement with various food companies to make schoolchildren's snacks healthier, according to the Associated Press. Snacks will have less fat, salt and sugar in an effort to cut down on the number of cases of childhood obesity, according to the AP.

Heather Raffo stars in 'Desire,' which chronicles the stories of nine different Iraqi women.

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Nine stories, one play

By Lindsey Marburger | October 9

"The 9 Parts of Desire" Arena Stage 1101 6th St. N.W. Through Nov. 12 Grade: A- When actress and playwright Heather Raffo descended to the basement of the Saddam Art Center in Baghdad in 1993, she found a solitary picture of a woman, naked and clinging to a bare tree with her head bowed.

Sports

Unexpected matchup brings unlimited talent to ALCS

By Brayden Billbe | October 9

The Detroit Tigers and the Oakland A's are set to square off in what might be the least predicted ALCS in recent memory. Of the two teams, Oakland appeared in the ALCS most recently in 1990, when Mark McGwire still looked like Marky Mark. Despite the unlikely participants, the 2006 ALCS promises to be one of the better playoff series since the Red Sox beat the Yankees in 2004.

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Coulter meets literary match

October 9

Of all the nation's pundits, there are few as successful or as controversial as Ann Coulter, who subscribes to the "kill their leaders and convert them to Christianity" school of foreign policy. Bringing in such a quote may seem unfair, but it's nigh impossible to talk about Coulter in a rational tone.

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No action from Senate committee

October 9

The board of trustees and Student Government President Ashley Mushnick have not heard from the Senate Finance Committee since submitting a final report after the board's June meeting, according to Mushnick and presidential Chief of Staff David Taylor. The final report detailed the governance reforms enacted by the board and also addressed the committee's requests for further documentation from the university, according to Taylor.

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AU students brave rain to fight HIV/AIDS

By Allison Young | October 9

Despite the chilling rain that fell Saturday morning, AU students gathered in Freedom Plaza to support the 25th annual Aids Walk Washington. Many campus organizations formed teams to participate in the walk, including the Class of 2009, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

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Ladner scandal timeline

By Kendra Garstka | October 9

MARCH The board of trustees' six-member Executive Committee receives an anonymous whistle-blower's letter, alleging then-President Benjamin Ladner had used university money for personal expenses, including a French chef, expensive vacations and family parties.

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.

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