Campus News Briefs
News from around campus about Campusfood.com, a new fraternity, a recent ranking for the Kogod School of Business and a Greek event Saturday.
News from around campus about Campusfood.com, a new fraternity, a recent ranking for the Kogod School of Business and a Greek event Saturday.
For many students who attend AU, their college years are a journey for valuable information and tools that prepare them for their careers throughout the world. Neil Kerwin, AU's provost, discovered early that he would not have to travel the world in search of a career.
The future of the STA Travel office has come into question after ATV News announced the office would close in the coming months, yet the branch manager has said otherwise. ATV News reported Monday night that the STA Travel office would be closing and the University is now looking for a replacement business for the Butler Pavilion Tunnel.
"An $11 trip turned into a $27 disaster," freshman John McDonald said, recalling a cab ride that ended badly one weekend. McDonald and a group of his friends, fresh from a club, exited what seemed to be just another taxi ride, when a wet splattering noise destroyed the normalcy.
The McCain-Feingold campaign finance bill, argued in front of the U.S. Supreme Court last week and potentially in violation of the First Amendment's rights of freedom of speech, freedom of petition and freedom of assembly, was discussed at a panel in the Butler Board Room on Monday night.
The new american.edu Web site, launched three weeks ago, boasts a colorful new title page, links to various AU interests and features University news and updates. "The new design provides more interaction and a different experience for the visitor to the AU Web site," Media Relations Director Todd Sedmak said.