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Islamic university may open for U.S. students

By Olivia Stitilis · Thursday, June 18, 2009

The country's first four-year accredited Islamic university is likely to become a reality in the near future. A group of prominent American Muslim scholars led by Imam Zaid Shakir and Sheik Hamza Yusuf of California have been working with a group of American Muslims toward the opening of Zaytuna College, according to the Associated Press.

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Students get hands dirty with farm internships

By Meg Fowler · Thursday, June 18, 2009

For some AU students, the trendy internship this summer is not on Capitol Hill, at the White House, or even an NGO: it is on a farm. However, this interest in tilling and planting did not come to fruition for some AU students who considered it. Seth Shammon, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, is one AU student who seriously contemplated a farming internship this summer but did not get one, he said.

FLYING HIGH - Lauren DeAngelis, center, seeks to gain educate the public about the troubles of parrot care through her film "A Place to Land." The documentary won a bronze Student Academy Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The fil

Film student documents homeless parrots

By Lindsey Anderson · Thursday, June 18, 2009

Lauren DeAngelis, a 2008 graduate from AU's Master's in Producing Film and Video program, wanted her documentary to educate the public on the difficulties of caring for parrots as pets. She never expected to win a bronze Student Academy Award from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars.

'THE GREEN ROOM' - The office of Admissions and Financial Aid opened its new doors in the Katzen Arts Center in May, which expects to see over 20,000 students, parents and other guests as they seek to apply to AU. The new location will create an artistic
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Admissions moves to Katzen

By Travis Mitchell | June 18

The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid unveiled the new admissions Green Room in late May, a space focused on creating a polished, friendly experience for visitors and promoting an arts environment on campus, according to a university statement. The new Green Room is located on the second floor of the Katzen Arts Center and replaces the old Welcome Center in Centennial Hall.

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AUTO commissioner will not face JAMS charges

April 27

Student Government Comptroller Eric Goldstein said he would not file Judicial and Meditation Services charges against former AUTO Commissioner Zack Schwartz in response to allegations that Schwartz misused the AUTO program. According to AU policy, a university community member may file a complaint with the JAMS office if he or she believes evidence shows there was a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, Goldstein said.

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Metro calendar

April 27

Monday, April 27 Lecture: Environmental Challenges 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. WHERE: Library of Congress, Whittall Pavilion, ground floor, Thomas Jefferson Building, 101 Independence Ave., S.E. METRO: Capitol South (blue and orange lines) INFO: Barry Hill of the U.

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TDR tray removal reduces food waste

By Katie Litvin | April 27

Removing trays from the Terrace Dining Room results in less waste produced, an AU environmental science class announced Wednesday, on Earth Day. Professor Kiho Kim's class removed trays on six randomly selected sample days starting in February and measured the amount of waste left on plates.

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New drug could erase memories

By Lindsey Anderson | April 27

A group of New York researchers believe they may have blocked the retention of memories by applying a drug to a specific area in rat brains, according to The New York Times. The implications include alleviating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, altering addiction and enhancing memory, according to the Times.

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Campus brief

April 27

The person responsible for damage to a men's rest room in Bender Arena during last month's Relay for Life fundraiser has turned himself in to Public Safety, event organizer Julie Rinehart said in a letter to The Eagle. "[The responsible party] offered the Relay committee his sincere apologies," Rinehart said in the letter.

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AU gets new vendors

By Lindsey Anderson | April 27

A grab-and-go sandwich shop, a Tex-Mex food stand and an Apple Store will appear on campus this fall, replacing Pura Vida, Chick-fil-A and the empty spot in the tunnel. A redesigned Eagle's Nest will also open by the start of fall semester. The sandwich shop will have fresh, ready-made sandwiches and salads that students will not have to wait in line for, said Director of Auxiliary Services JoDe Norris.

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Metro brief

April 27

At least 15 protesters vandalized two banks near Logan Circle Saturday morning, The Washington Post reported. The protesters, dressed in black, caused more than $110,000 in damage to a PNC Bank and Wachovia Bank, according to the Post. They used bricks and hammers to smash windows and made anti-World Bank and anti-International Monetary Fund symbols with red paint.

PUT TO THE TEST - Panelists Michelle Bernard (left) and Tucker Carlson (right) discuss President Obama's first 100 days in office. The two split on the wisdom of his decisions.
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Panel rates Obama's 100 days

By Howie Perlman | April 27

Speakers from across the political and media worlds disagreed over how much President Barack Obama helped or hurt America during the first 100 days of his presidency in interviews with The Eagle and at a Kennedy Political Union event in Bender Arena Sunday evening.

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AU ranks in green challenge ranks

By Meg Fowler | April 27

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized AU for the first time this year as a winner of the College and University Green Power Challenge, which involved 44 colleges in 22 conferences nationwide. AU bought the most green power out of all universities in the Patriot League and 20th out of all of the universities in the Challenge, according to this year's rankings on the EPA Web site.

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AUTO commissioner will not face JAMS charges

By Lindsey Anderson | April 27

Student Government Comptroller Eric Goldstein said he would not file Judicial and Meditation Services charges against former AUTO Commissioner Zack Schwartz in response to allegations that Schwartz misused the AUTO program. According to AU policy, a university community member may file a complaint with the JAMS office if he or she believes evidence shows there was a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, Goldstein said.

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Campus brief

April 27

A recent graduate of the School of Communication's Film and Media Arts master's program won a 2009 Student Academy Award. Lauren DeAngelis won the award for her film "A Place to Land" - a documentary about conservation and wildlife. DeAngelis produced, directed and edited the film, according to an AU press release.

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T-Pain cancelled

By Charlie Szold | April 27

The T-Pain concert, scheduled for 8 p.m. tonight, has been cancelled, according to Student Union Board Director Josh Offsie. T-Pain was forced to cancel the concert due to laryngitis, according to a source familiar with the situation. Offsie learned of the cancellation Sunday morning when T-Pain's representatives contacted him.

SPARE SOME CHANGE? - The School of Communication needs $20 million to transform the McKinley building into the school's new facilities. The plan includes a new 200-seat theater, a state-of-the-art newsroom and a TV studio. AU hired architect firm Bowie Gr
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New SOC building lacks funds

By Olivia Stitilis | April 27

Four years ago, AU proposed plans to renovate the McKinley building as the newest part of the School of Communication, yet because of the extensive fundraising needed, there are still few signs of visible progress. In 2004, the combined donations from the 30-member Dean's Advisory Council and former AU trustee Michael Forman allowed AU to hire the architectural firm Bowie Gridley to design the building and partner with Communications Engineering Inc. to ensure it was as technologically up to date as possible, according to SOC Dean Larry Kirkman.

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National brief

April 27

Officials announced April 20 that the location of Four Corners, the only place where four states meet at a point, is more than two miles off the mark, the Associated Press reported. The marker is a popular tourist attraction for people who want to stand in Colorado, Arizona, Utah and New Mexico simultaneously, but those people have been standing about 2.

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AU student denied scooter storage space

By Tamar Hallerman | April 27

When I first met Yazan Khalaf he apologized profusely for being two minutes late. He stood tall on his scooter, but acted as if it was not even there - holding the door for me on the elevator and slowing his scooter to a crawl as we walk across the quad on a Technicolor Friday afternoon.

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Senate censures AUTO commissioner

By Jimm Phillips | April 23

The Undergraduate Senate voted to censure AUTO Commissioner Zack Schwartz during a special session late Wednesday night and approved a motion encouraging Student Government Comptroller Eric Goldstein to file charges against him in connection with allegations he misused AUTO vans. The body also approved ...

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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