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Rub shoulders with D.C. elites; snag Hill internship

By Linda Barnhart · Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010

One of the biggest lures of D.C. is that bastion of political power, Capitol Hill. The place where the laws of our country are debated, interpreted and made will be a constant source of activity this semester, especially with November’s midterm elections. Most representatives and senators all offer semester-long internship opportunities to students. For those of you unsure of how to find or obtain such a position, our how-to guide can answer your most pressing questions.

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AU protester pleads guilty, gets community service

August 15

The glass Snapple bottle that Michael Dranove threw at a D.C. military recruitment center was supposed to be a water balloon. But another protester mixed up the request and brought him the bottle instead to Funk the War protest on March 19.

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Freshmen serve D.C. and AU

By Julia Ryan | August 15

Two groups of incoming freshmen will be spending Welcome Week getting to know D.C. and helping out in the community through the programs Discover D.C. and the Freshman Service Experience.

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Guide to ordering out in D.C.

By Rachel Karas | August 15

Some days, the walk to Mary Graydon Center can seem like a cross-country hike. Embrace your laziness! Pick up the phone or log on to www.campusfood.com to order from a number of local restaurants. Curb your cravings, no matter the cuisine, with this selection of great delivery in D.C. Your lunch or dinner will usually arrive at your dorm within an hour, allowing you more time to study, sleep or watch another episode of "Jersey Shore" — the possibilities are endless.

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Public Safety offers tips to new students

By Julia Ryan | August 15

Welcome Week is a great time for students to get to know each other, make new friends and forge a new identity. But students must be aware of the risks that come with partying during Welcome Week, said Lt.. Rima Sifri, Crime Prevention and RAD Coordinator at AU.

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Briefs

August 15

AU purchases two clean-diesel shuttles, and Public Safety now offers a Pay-by-phone feature for some AU parking.

KEEP IT SHORT — The SIS building is one of many buildings on campus mostly know by its acronyms. But don\'t confuse with the former SIS building, which is now known as the East Quad Building.
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Guide to AU's many abbreviations

By Maggie Hollander | August 15

Those in SPA and KSB may not know, but The Eagle office is across from the SIS building, inside MGC and up from TDR, below SOC. If you find yourself saying, ‘OMG, too many acronyms!’ this guide to all slang AU is for you.

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Get down to serious work with these quiet, or not-so-quiet study spots

By Stephan Cho and Allie Mooney | August 15

It's Sunday morning. The clock reads 11:00 a.m., and you've hit the snooze button too many times to remember. Slipping out of your grogginess, you realize you've accomplished less than half of the schoolwork you need to have done for Monday. For these times when you are in search of the best location to do some damage control, here are some spots on campus that may serve you well.

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The stories behind AU's buildings

By Stefanie Dazio | August 15

Have you ever walked through Mary Graydon Center and wondered who Mary Graydon is? The Eagle went to AU Archivist Susan McElrath to find out "who's who" in regard to some prominent AU buildings.

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Meet the president: Kerwin still loves AU, 40 years later

By Stefanie Dazio | August 15

For Dr. Cornelius Kerwin, running AU is a family affair. Kerwin met his wife Ann — who graduated with an art history major in 1971 — in the spring of their junior year, and married her about a year after graduation. Their elder son Michael, a 2005 graduate, met his wife, Kara, here as well.

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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