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Students 18+ can rent cars for university travel

By Julia Ryan · Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009

Avis will allow AU clubs and organizations to rent vehicles for university-sanctioned travel effective Jan. 1, 2010.

The quick take

By Charlie Szold · Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009

The weekly roundup of news you can use.

Police blotter

Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009

Public Safety action reported to The Eagle

PSYCHED CYCLERS â€” The planned addition of bike lanes to D.C. streets would line Nebraska Avenue, passing Main Campus and Tenley Campus. â€œThe streets are busy, drivers are aggressive and sidewalks are too bumpy and narrow to share with pedestrians,â€ said Carol Foster, the head of AUâ€™s Bike Lending program.

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D.C. plans for new bike lanes

By Shelby Krick | December 2

With the addition of bicycle lanes in some areas of D.C., the city may undergo a shift to increase transportation safety.

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The AU Museum and Washington College of Law hosted a panel discussion of human rights in the 21st century. Many older members of the community showed up to see human rights experts Herman Schwartz, Juan Méndez, Susanna Su Cuoto and Cole Sternberg in their discussion.

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Seniors may weigh in on commencement speakers

By Julia Ryan | November 22

For the first time, AU seniors will soon be able to e-mail suggestions for a commencement speaker to the SG.

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Q&A: Health Center director

By Julia Ryan | November 22

In an interview with The Eagle, Student Health Center Director Dan Bruey addressed some common concerns that AU students have about the Student Health Center and spoke about how the Health Center is working to accommodate these concerns.

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Student Government to hold winter semi formal

By Shelby Krick | November 22

Tickets will be available next week for AU’s winter semi formal, which will be held Dec. 4 from 8 to 11 p.m. in the Katzen Rotunda.

FIRE STRIKES NEAR AU â€” A house fire on 47th Street N.W. led to the death of one dog this Saturday. Three other dogs escaped unharmed.

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Fire chars house, claims dog

By Ethan Klapper | November 22

No one was injured after a fire seriously damaged a house near campus on the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 21, but one dog was killed. The fire in the 4200 block of 47th Street N.W. was reported at 4:47 p.m., Deputy Fire Chief Kenneth Crosswhite said Saturday. The first units were on the scene within three minutes.

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Student Government vice president escapes censure

By Charlie Szold | November 22

Vice President Alex Prescott was not censured despite his failing to provide written reports to the Undergraduate Senate, as is required to by the SG Bylaws.

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Study: College life improving

By Julia Ryan | November 22

Student quality of life ratings at over 400 colleges and universities across America have significantly improved from ratings in the same categories last year, according to a study by the National Survey of Student Engagement.

THE â€˜1.4 MILLION DOLLAR MANâ€™? â€” President Neil Kerwin and the Board of Trustees discussed Kerwinâ€™s salary, AUâ€™s Strategic Plan and student financial aid during the recession at a town-hall-style meeting Nov. 19. Kerwin said that the Strategic Plan will help â€œreveal the valueâ€ of AU.

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Kerwin talks salary, finances

By Sylvia Carignan | November 22

President Kerwin’s salary is “reasonable,” said Board of Trustees Chairman Gary Abramson at a town-hall-style meeting Nov. 19.

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Upset student explains transfer

By Sarah Parnass | November 22

Come spring 2009, Jack Eichner, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, will no longer be at AU, not because he plans to study abroad or take a year off from his education, but because Eichner has decided AU is not the right school for him.

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Campus brief

November 22

AU's Student Health Center anticipated an influx of flu shot recipients this winter. The Health Center ordered 4,500 vaccines this winter, said Director of the Health Center Dan Bruey. Historically, the health center has ordered 800-1,000 seasonal flu vaccines, he said.

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AU sticks to D.C. parking law

By Marisa Kendall | November 18

AU is the only area school that has chosen to ticket its students.

D.C.â€™S STREETCAR DESIRE â€” The District Department of Transportation plans to bring streetcars to Adams Morgan, Anacostia and Georgetown.

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Streetcar plan rolls into D.C. area

By Alexander Grabowski | November 18

The District Department of Transportation recently unveiled plans for a new streetcar transportation system that would connect neighborhoods underserved by Metro, including Anacostia, Georgetown and Adams Morgan. Streetcar tracks are being constructed in Anacostia and on H Street and Benning Road ...

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H1N1 vaccine to arrive at AU Friday morning

By Meg Fowler | November 18

Vaccines for H1N1 will be available Friday, Nov. 20 in the Mary Graydon Center, the Student Health Center announced.

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Bike-lending program takes off on campus

By Julia Ryan | November 18

AU students can now rent one of six bikes through the Student Government’s free bike-lending program. Students can take a bike anywhere, but must return it within six hours.

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Police blotter

November 18

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

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The quick take

By Charlie Szold | November 18

The weekly roundup of news you can use.

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