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Former Lehman Brothers Vice President explains failure

By Howie Perlman | February 28

A former vice president of Lehman Brothers said the inadequacy of the financial services firm’s Board of Directors to handle contemporary economic conditions was a significant factor in the firm’s downfall.

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Alcohol violations exceed other student offenses at American University

By Mitch Ellmauer | February 28

AU students are caught violating alcohol rules more than any other on-campus conduct policy, according to Director of Residence Life Rick Treter.

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Activist discusses Israeli blockade of Gaza

By Mitch Ellmauer and Angela Smith | February 28

In the Middle East, contentious regional politics can prevent humanitarian aid from being delivered to those who need it most, according to Palestinian rights activist Ralph Loeffler.

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AU student seeks ANC seat

By Charlie Szold | February 24

SPA sophomore Sami Green is running for a spot on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D07 for the fourth time in her two years here at AU. With only 27 voters in the district, getting enough signatures has been Green’s downfall. On the commission, Green would consider issues like liquor licenses and zoning laws.

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Haiti program looks to rebuild

By Nicole Glass | February 24

One student in the SPA program in Haiti died as a result of January’s earthquake. Dean of SPA William LeoGrande said he expects the program to continue.

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Frequency of locker thefts in fitness center rise

By Stefanie Dazio | February 24

A series of thefts from the lockers at the Jacobs Fitness Center have occurred recently, despite the locks built into the doors.

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Vandals set off dorm sprinklers

By Julia Ryan and Stefanie Dazio | February 24

Housing and Dining Programs say an act of vandalism caused the flood in Anderson at 12:04 on Tuesday morning.

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Spring break trips still popular despite recession

By Kien Bui | February 24

Despite lingering effects of the recession, many students are still planning on taking trips throughout the United States and abroad for spring break.

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University gauges student experience through engagement survey

By Anna Scalamonga | February 24

AU is administering the 2010 National Survey for Student Engagement to freshmen and second semester seniors.

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Off-campus parking policy sticks despite SG senator’s concerns

By Julia Ryan | February 24

The AU administration has no plans for the near future to change the off-campus parking policy, according to President Neil Kerwin’s Chief of Staff David Taylor.

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Army Corps of Engineers unearths five more bottlenecks near AU

By Christopher Cottrell | February 24

The Army Corps of Engineers recovered five more broken glass bottlenecks at its 4825 Glenbrook Rd. investigation, bringing the total to eight bottlenecks found in the last month, according to the Corps’ Spring Valley project manager Dan Noble.

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Strategist emphasizes importance of social media for organizations

By Howie Perlman | February 24

Frank Chi, a political communications strategist who worked for Barack Obama's presidential campaign, suggested ways organizations can more effectively use social media to advance their causes at a Feb. 22 meeting of AU's chapter of the Roosevelt Institute Campus Network.

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GOProud ignited debate at conference

By Ashley DeJean | February 24

At the Conservative Political Action Conference this weekend, controversy about the political group GOProud broke out during one of the conference panels, according to several AU students who attended.

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The quick take

By Charlie Szold | February 24

The latest from Charlie Szold.

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Police blotter

February 24

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

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SG VP, Founders' Day Director defend actions

By Tamar Hallerman | February 21

Vice President of Student Government Alex Prescott and Founders’ Week Director Jacque Martin defended their actions in regards to the protocol preceding the postponement of the Founders’ Day Dance at a meeting Sunday. Prescott also announced that the SG might take legal action against the venue where the dance would have occurred.

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Phi Sigma Kappa admits to charges

By Sarah Rudnick | February 21

AU fraternity Phi Sigma Kappa owned up to charges from the Inter-Fraternity Council Sunday and faces punishment. PSK may still take a pledge class next fall.

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