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Specter: political affiliation categories are ‘like bikinis’

By Graham Vyse · Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Many Pennsylvania Democrats I know have mixed feelings about Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. On the one hand, he used to be the kind of Republican they liked — moderate, independent, with a wicked sense of humor. He agrees with them on abortion rights, environmental issues and illegal immigration. For years, they have helped him win re-election to the U.S. Senate by crossing over and supporting him in general elections. But that was then.

SWITCHING SIDES — Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., spoke about becoming a Democrat, health care and the economic stimulus package Nov. 16 in MGC. Specter is 79-years-old and has worked in Congress since 1980.

Specter explains party swap

By Rachel Karas · Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., has no apologies for the way he has led his 29-year-long Congressional career and his lifetime in public service, he said at a College Democrats event held Nov. 16. • Political Take: Specter: political affiliation categories are ‘like bikinis’

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Speakers talk orgasms

By Sarah Parnass · Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Two sex educators helped make AU students life a little more pleasurable Monday night with an interactive lecture on the clitoris, multiple orgasms and so much more.

NO PARKING — As part of AU’s 2001 “Good Neighbor Policy,” Public Safety can give members of the AU community $75 tickets for parking on residential streets near AU when going to campus. Reflecting complaints of residents living near campus of excessive student parking, AU mandated that students, faculty and visitors must park in AU lots for campus-related business.
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Public Safety tickets cars off campus

By Marisa Kendall | November 15

Public Safety has written 923 tickets to AU community members for parking on off-campus residential streets in the past year. All AU students, faculty and staff are prohibited from leaving their cars on residential streets when coming to campus.

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Prescott to face SG committee

November 15

The former SG comptroller raised concerns that an event wasn’t adequately prepared for and advertised — concerns that the vice president later disputed.

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Campus debates need for women’s center

By Sarah Parnass | November 11

The planned Women’s Resource Center has ignited some debate on campus about the need for such a center. On one side, students argue that the center will fill a void in the administration, the responsibility for which has previously fallen on a paid Student Government official and several volunteer student activists, namely the staff of Women’s Initiative. In opposition, others point out that this costly expenditure will, in some cases, create services that are already available on campus.

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Libertarians trek to Philly, decry gov’t

By Graham Vyse | November 11

Libertarians are a diverse bunch. Some of them wish they could abolish government entirely. Others just want its power reduced. But what unites them is their shared belief that the state should be substantially smaller and do drastically less. Here at AU, the libertarians have a club. AU Students For Liberty is a small operation. I’m told that fewer than 20 students attend regular meetings or events. Still, there are few diehards, most of whom I met this past weekend when I traveled with AUSFL to the 2009 Students For Liberty Mid-Atlantic Conference. The event took place at Drexel University, smack dab in the middle of the Cradle of Liberty itself — Philadelphia. The journey I took there and back again is something I won’t forget soon. It taught me about an alternative governing philosophy, but it also gave me a glimpse at what it’s like to be part of a political counterculture.

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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