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School data on insecure Web site since '02

By Evan Wagner · Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004

Personal information belonging to almost every one of AU's 13,000 computer network users has been available to anyone on the Internet for about a year and a half through a series of loopholes in the my.american.edu Web portal. University officials were informed of the problem by The Eagle last Monday and were given a week to address the issue prior to the publication of this article.

Pipes brings debate

By Christopher Marsh · Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004

Dr. Daniel Pipes, a well-known and controversial authority on the Middle East, spoke Tuesday night to a crowd of 150 in the McDowell Formal Lounge. The event, sponsored by the Kennedy Political Union, came under criticism by several interest groups on and around campus.

Running a campaign 101

By Kate Oczypok · Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004

The AU Campaign Management Institute, a program of the Center for Congressional and Professional Studies, has just completed its 2003 Winter Lobbying Session. The center is a research, study and teaching program that focuses on Congress, the presidecy and the way they relate to each other.

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Congress may ban cell use while driving in D.C.

By Emily Carone | January 22

Drivers in the District will have to start putting away their hand held cell phones on July 1 if Congress approves a new bill designed to keep drivers' eyes on the road. The bill, passed 12-1 by the D.C. Council Jan. 6, calls for drivers caught talking on their cell phone to pay a $100 fine.

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Turnover in SC offices continues

By Rebecca Bellville | January 22

Student Confederation President Nick Terzulli announced the resignation of Student Advocacy Center Director Rich Garcia at Sunday's General Assembly meeting and plans to name a new director Thursday night. SC Secretary Karen Fischer also announced that Director of Communications Bryan Dake did not return to AU this semester.

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Student recieves first MLK grant at AU

By April Astor | January 22

Sophomore Samantha Facciolo who recieved the first MLK grant from the Eagle Endowment for Public and Community Service

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