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Rhee enlists college students

By Charlie Szold · Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009

Despite more than two years of intensive reform under Chancellor Michelle Rhee, D.C.’s public schools still struggle to meet national standards. Rhee gave the keynote speech at the “College to Kids Summit” held Wednesday in the Mary Graydon Center. The summit, which was sponsored by the non-profit organization Heads Up, featured representatives from education-focused non-profit organizations from across America. From 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. the representatives discussed how to help students from D.C. schools get into — and flourish — in college.

NOT SO SUPER — Student Government President Andy MacCracken explained students’ frustration with the Super Loop shuttle route, which stops at the law school before main campus, at a town hall meeting Tuesday.

Forum questions shuttle Super Loop

By Nicole Glass · Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009

The biggest problem with the revised shuttle system is the Super Loop route, AU Student Government President Andrew MacCracken said in a town hall meeting Tuesday.

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Dalai Lama to visit AU

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009

The 14th Dalai Lama will give a teaching titled “Finding Wisdom in the Modern World” in Bender Arena Saturday as part of his 10-day trip to Washington, D.C.

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Norton addresses Spring Valley digs

By Christopher Cottrell | October 7

The Army Corps cleanup of the Spring Valley neighborhood is a matter of national importance, and the U.S. government has an “undisputed responsibility,” U.S. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., said at a town hall meeting Tuesday night in Mary Graydon Center.

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‘AU at Berks’ loses TV service

By Ethan Klapper | October 7

Television service for some students who live in AU’s block of the Berkshire Apartments will be restored in the next day or two after some students were left without service for weeks.

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SG negotiates with Zipcar

By Julia Ryan | October 7

AU students under 21 years old may soon be able to rent and drive cars from Zipcar under a pilot program promoted by Student Government President Andy MacCracken.

WIDE-AWAKE — Students stayed up all night in Bender Arena Tuesday to raise money for St. Jude Research Hospital. Participants ate free food, played games and contacted family members for donations. The event at AU was part of a national fundraiser for childhood cancer research.
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Sleepless for St. Jude

By Natalie Buchbinder | October 7

Many AU students pulled an all-nighter on Oct. 2, and no, it was not time for final exams or the day before a large paper was due. Rather, the students sacrificed their sleep to fundraise and garner support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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AU plans for expansion

By Sarah Rudnick | October 7

AU is in the preliminary stages of expanding its facilities over the next 10 years in order to accommodate its current and future needs.

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AU vets waiting for GI Bill funds

By Lindsey Anderson | October 4

Even though the fall semester is nearly halfway done, thousands of student veterans are waiting to receive their financial support from the Post-9/11 GI Bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is backlogged with requests from veterans seeking to enroll in the two programs, according to AU veterans and the Financial Aid Office.

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New director to ‘green’ campus

By Caitlin Ochs | October 4

For the first time at AU, there is an entire office dedicated to making campus environmentally friendly. Chris O’Brien, the university’s new director of sustainability, plans to make sure that it is successful.

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Interrogator teaches craft

By Farah Mohamed | October 4

It may be surprising to hear that an Air Force interrogator in Iraq would bring the equivalent of hot chocolate to his detainee each day to make him feel at ease or would familiarize himself with the Quran before entering the country, but that is just what Matthew Alexander did.

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Senate approves new comptroller

October 4

The SG Undergraduate Senate approved Alan Chang as the SG Comptroller Sunday with a vote of 19-1. As comptroller, Chang will oversee the SG budget, the AUTO van program and the Bike Lending program.

AMTRAK, GET YOUR GUN — A bill recently approved in the Senate could allow Amtrak passengers to carry guns in checked luggage on trains, as they could prior to 9/11. This bill will soon go to the House for a vote.
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Senate gun bill may jeopardize Amtrak

By Allie Meyer | October 4

The Senate voted 68-30 Sept. 16 to approve a proposal that will allow Amtrak passengers to carry firearms in their checked luggage. The proposal must still pass through the House of Representatives before it becomes law. If passed, the bill will present many difficulties for Amtrak and may result in the end of the company’s services, Thomas C. Carper, Amtrak chairman of the board, said in a letter to members of the Senate. Amtrak would have six months to comply with the requirements or lose its $1.6 billion federal subsidy. Amtrak depends on this funding to keep its trains running. Before the 9/11 terrorist attacks, passengers riding Amtrak were able to carry unloaded, locked firearms. After the attacks, Amtrak banned the carrying of firearms completely. Steve Kulm, director of Media Relations at Amtrak, said the company should be able to access its full appropriation.

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AU alumnus analyzes Middle East media

October 4

The Eagle sat down for an exclusive interview with AU alumnus Abdul Rahman Al Rashed, general manager of one of the largest independent television news stations in the Middle East.

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AU-controlled Gmail protects student security

By Julia Ryan | October 4

Though some colleges across the country are wary about switching over their college e-mail servers to free e-mail servers such as Google or Microsoft, AU students have nothing to worry about when it comes to e-mail information security, according to the Office of Information Technology.

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Metro brief

October 4

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s decision to sandwich its older cars between newer models, an early response to the Metrorail crash last summer, was intended primarily as a public relations move, according to a newly released letter addressed to a WMATA safety panel.

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Metro brief

October 4

Catholic University’s Vitreous State Laboratory secured the first part of a $36 million contract to turn nuclear waste into glass through a process called vitrification, making the waste easier and safer to store.

TO AU, WITH LOVE — Sonya Owens, the well-known and well-liked Eagle’s Nest employee, has been putting smiles on AU students’ faces for eight years. Students’ say Sonya is always willing to help out with a shoulder to cry on or a fist to pound. “Sonya loves her students,” she says.
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Sonya brightens Eagle's Nest

By Sarah Parnass | September 30

Some know her as the undisputed queen of the Eagle’s Nest. Some say she should be president of the university. Others think of her as the woman who sells them Ben and Jerry’s ice cream with a smile to get them through a hard night, but to all, Sonya Owens is an important figure on campus. Sonya started serving students at the Eagle’s Nest eight years ago. When asked what her favorite place on campus is, Sonya indicated her surroundings behind the counter at AU’s campus store. “This is my favorite spot right here,” she said. “There’s no place like the Eagle’s Nest.”

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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