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Undergraduate Senate votes to uphold MacCracken veto

By Allie Mooney · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010

The Undergraduate Senate voted 11-7-1 to sustain Student Government President Andy MacCracken’s veto of the recent Clean Energy Revolving Fund bill on Sunday. The veto will allow the Senate to re-draft the bill, enabling the SG the freedom to express support for the fund.

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SOC prof assesses State of the Union

By Tamar Hallerman · Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010

Adjunct Professor Robert Lehrman teaches speechwriting in the School of Communication. He worked as a speechwriter for many Democratic political figures, most notably former Vice President and presidential candidate Al Gore. Lehrman recently penned the book “The Political Speechwriter’s Companion.” He also wrote a State of the Union response in 1989 when George H.W. Bush was president.

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Admissions sees 12 percent jump in applications

By Anna Scalamonga | January 31

AU received 16,800 applications for admission in the fall 2010 semester, an increase of 12 percent from last year, according to Greg Grauman, acting director of the Office of Admissions. The university is part of a larger trend in the D.C. area in which colleges and universities received an increased number of undergraduate applications this year, according to college admission offices and college Web sites.

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Metro fares to temporarily increase by 10 cents

By Meg Fowler | January 31

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board of directors approved a decision Thursday to add 10 cents to current Metrobus, Metrorail and MetroAccess fares in order to generate $9.6 million to help close its $40 million budget gap. The board made the decision to increase fares instead of cutting back on services because it received written feedback from 596 D.C. residents who said they mostly preferred the fare increase, according to a statement from WMATA.

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The quick take

By Charlie Szold | January 27

This week ... a special edition of the quick take giving a cursory and insufficient look at AU’s new campus plan.

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Honors adjusts to move

By Julia Ryan | January 27

University Honors Program director Michael Mass spoke about the recent Housing and Dining announcement that the Honors program would move to Hughes Hall.

FRESH START — AU’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu, or “SAMMY,” is now officially recognized as a colony. The fraternity lost its charter in 2003 due to alcohol violations and administrative non-compliance. Chase Freeman, a freshman, has taken over as president.
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‘SAMMY’ gains colony status

By Sarah Rudnick | January 24

AU’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu – better known as “SAMMY” – lost its charter in 2003. After seven years of unofficial activity, the fraternity regained official status this semester, according to Director of Greek Life, Curtis Burrill. It joined Zeta Psi and Tau Kappa Epsilon as a colony on campus.

AU@NBC — At NBC studios on Nebraska Avenue, six AU students are participating in a one-credit course in partnership with local news station NBC4. Students are given the opportunity to “collaborate on content creation for broadcast and the Web and to develop cutting-edge academic programs,” said SOC Dean Larry Kirkman.
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SOC students get schooled at NBC

By Meghan Sweeney | January 24

As a result of a partnership between the School of Communication and NBC, six AU students are participating in a one-credit course as part of the NBC4 Washington Broadcast Media Semester.

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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