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AU participates in Sept. 11 day of service

By Lauren Landau · Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010

Student volunteers ended this year’s CIVITAS Week by cleaning up local parks and planting flags on the Quad in remembrance of the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Va., spoke at AU Tuesday and answered audience questions.

Rep. Tom Perriello pledges financial aid reform if re-elected at AU appearance

By Jessie Halpern · Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010

The AU College Democrats hosted the freshman House member Tuesday.

University expands jurisdiction in Conduct Code revisions

By Julia Ryan · Monday, Sept. 13, 2010

As part of the yearly update of the Student Handbook, the University amended its Student Conduct Code this summer. The changes went into effect in June.

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Student leaders worry about Conduct Code's reach

By Julia Ryan , Allie Mooney and Anna Scalamogna | September 13

Representatives from the Student Advocacy Center, Inter-Fraternity Council and Student Government share their reactions to the new code. Most are concerned about the expansion of the University’s jurisdiction.

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SG works to make more AU buildings accessible to students with disabilities

By Alissa Scheller | September 13

Some buildings on campus are still inaccessible to students with disabilities, but that may change in coming years.

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Conduct code expanded for neighbor relations, AU says

By Stefanie Dazio | September 13

The recent expansion of the Student Conduct Code’s jurisdiction off campus stems from the University’s attempt to improve neighbor relations, pass the Campus Plan and prevent persistent off-campus misbehavior, according to AU officials. Revisions included an expansion of the Sexual Assault Policy and greater power for the University over off-campus students among others.

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Police blotter

September 13

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

HAIL TO THE CHIEF (OF STAFF) â€“ David Taylor manages many areas of AU as Chief of Staff. His current projects include overseeing the Campus Plan, WAMU and the Office of Special Events.

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Administrator Profile: David Taylor, University’s chief of staff

By Stefanie Dazio | September 13

As the AU President’s Chief of Staff, David Taylor has the ability and experience to cover a lot of bases.

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Women's Initiative director praises sexual assault policy changes

By Sarah Parnass | September 13

The University amended its policy for dealing with sexual assault on campus by expanding definitions and using stronger language to discourage sexual assault.

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Definitions

September 13

Definitions of rape, stalking, sexual assault and sexual harassment were added to the definitions section of the conduct code.

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Changes will not affect most students, administrators say

By Stefanie Dazio | September 13

Administration and Local News Editor Stefanie Dazio outlines how changes to the Student Conduct Code will specifically affect the University.

IN THE RED â€“ WMATA may continue to allow metrorail riders to exit the system with negative balances on their SmarTrip cards, despite last monthâ€™s announcement otherwise.

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Metro reconsiders allowing negative SmarTrip balances

By Anna Scalamogna | September 13

Metro riders could still be allowed to exit the Metrorail system with a negative balance on their SmarTrip, despite an announcement made late last month by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority that said negative balances would soon no longer be allow

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AU ROTC cadets score high marks in summer assessment course

By Allie Mooney | September 13

AU’s senior cadets in the Reserve Officer Training Corps will find out Oct. 20 what section of the Army they will join after graduation, after undergoing the Leadership Development Assessment Course this summer.

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College Democrats and Republicans focus on expansion, community involvement

By Lauren Eldon | September 11

The AU College Democrats and College Republicans both have many plans for expanding their groups on campus and becoming more involved with the D.C. community, starting with the National Day of Service and Remembrance on Sept. 11.

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Gloria Steinem to speak at AU as part of Oct. 5 Breastival

By Sarah Parnass | September 9

The feminist and social activist will speak on campus Oct. 5 as part of the annual Breastival.

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SG pilots myImpact platform to track community service hours

By Ariana Stone | September 9

The SG's Community Service Coalition is the first collegiate organization to use the system, developed by an AU alumnus.

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SG changes election rules, looks to avoid last year's confusion

By Allie Mooney | September 9

Senate candidates can now spend $60 on campaigns — up from $50 — and executive candidates can now spend $300 — up from $250.

In this Dec. 6, 2006 file photo, shuttles idle in the South Side area of American University in Washington. (Kelly Barrett/Eagle File Photo)

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AU to enable GPS tracking for shuttles

By Christopher Snyder | September 8

Students will soon be able to access information about the location of the AU shuttle buses online and from their cell phones.

$MSNBC\'s Chris Matthews speaks in Bender Arena Tuesday night.$

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MSNBC's Chris Matthews: Put partisanship aside to get work done

By Samuel Abraha | September 8

Chris Matthews, the MSNBC host, spoke in Bender Arena Tuesday night, saying excessive partisanship "disrupts the system." Matthews, the Kennedy Political Union's first speaker of the year, was a political aide before entering the world of journalism.

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SG, Office of Campus Life sponsor seventh annual CIVITAS week

By Julia Ryan | September 7

The seventh annual CIVITAS week begins Monday.

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.

Solutions by The State News