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SG Zipcar proposal moves forward

By Katherine Seaton · Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009

The Committee on Campus Life and Programming passed a bill last week that supports allowing students who are under 21 to use the Zipcar program on campus, Sen. for the Class of 2012 Seth Rosenstein said.

TOEING THE LINE— Professor James Thurber, above in a Kennedy Political Union debate, has run into media scrutiny regarding ties to a lobbyist.

Professor faces criticism following ad in Roll Call

By Charlie Szold · Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Professor James Thurber, the director of AU's Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies is facing public scrutiny. Thurber's organization ran an ad thanking a long-time guest speaker, who has been accused of sending forged letters to congress.

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Class gains PR experience with nonprofit

By Sarah Parnass | November 4

One class in the School of Communication has allowed students to gain hands-on experience while improving the lives of children in the D.C. area this fall. Professor Gemma Puglisi’s Public Relations Portfolio class — a requirement for undergraduate Public Communication majors at AU — has paired up with the nonprofit organization Neediest Kids to create a campaign to raise money for D.C. students.

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Alt. break beats economy

By Sarah Rudnick | November 4

Despite a turbulent economy, AU’s Alternative Breaks program has continued to expand in both its number of trips and its number of applicants, according to Shoshanna Sumka, coordinator of Global and Community-Based Learning Community Service.

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Sen. Begich muses on federal spending, toilets

By Graham Vyse | November 4

At 7 p.m. on Nov. 3, Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, spoke to the AU College Democrats in Butler Board Room. In an exclusive interview with The Eagle following the event, Begich touched on the issues of federal spending and anti-tax tea parties. He also explained how he recently fixed a toilet at a Bruce Springsteen concert.

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AU adds resource centers

By Julia Ryan | November 1

AU will open a women's center with a library and counseling center in fall 2010 and will also launch an online support network for AU veterans this January.

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D.C. man protests Vatican inaction

By Sarah Parnass | November 1

A 67-year-old man has stood outside the Vatican Embassy — near the Naval Observatory on Massachusetts Avenue — every day, accusing the Vatican of hiding pedophiles. A negative experience with the church inspired John Wojnowski’s decade-long protest.

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City considers marriage bill

By Meg Fowler | November 1

The D.C. Council will consider approving same-sex marriages made within the city, after approving legislation to recognize same-sex marriages made outside the District earlier this year.

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‘Doc’ site offers SHC alternative

By Julia Ryan | November 1

AU students looking for specialized medical advice outside of the Student Health Center will have more options when ZocDoc.com, a free Web service that helps people book appointments with doctors in their area, expands service to D.C.

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Speaker explains Foreign Service

November 1

Barbara Cummings’ car was bombed, she had a run-in with the Dalai Lama and she “faked” language skills during her 27 years with the U.S. Foreign Service.

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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