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WCL gets e-mail bomb threats

By Carolyn Phenicie and Patricio Chile | August 30

The Washington College of Law was searched around 10 p.m. Tuesday night after three e-mails received around 2:30 p.m. indicated there were bombs in the building, according to Michael McNair, chief of AU public safety. No explosives were found. Officials waited to search the building until classes were over for the day because there was no concrete information about a date or time in the e-mail and because several other colleges have received similar e-mails that proved to be hoaxes in the last few weeks, according to McNair.

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475 students volunteer in D.C. communities

By Suzanne Monsivais and Lara Aqel | August 30

Last week, 475 freshmen volunteered with the Freshman Service Experience, a three day long program that allowed them to do community service at 37 sites across the D.C. metropolitan area. The program has drastically grown since 35 students participated in the first FSE in 1990.

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Campus Calendar

August 30

Death and the Maiden 8 p.m. WHERE: Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center INFO: A play presented by the Department of Performing Arts. Tickets cost $5 to $15. CONTACT: For more information, visit http://www.american.edu/cas/katzen/event_description.

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Students may face arrest over protest

By Jimm Phillips and Allie Feras | August 30

A U.S. Attorney's office, acting on behalf of the Secret Service, notified AU it was issuing arrest warrants against six students involved in the protest against White House aide Karl Rove that occurred in April, according to Sara Waldron, associate dean of students.

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AU senior dies at family home

By Jimm Phillips | August 28

Ivy Zola, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, died Friday night in Potomac, Md., according to an e-mail Vice President of Campus Life Gail Hanson sent to AU staff. Zola, 22, died in her family's home on the 9400 block of Lost Trail Way, according to the e-mail.

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Guide To: Political Involvement

By Jimm Phillips | August 16

The Princeton Review released rankings last August showing that AU was the most politically active school in the nation. After the rankings were released, students and professors claimed it was evidence the university was making good use of D.C.'s resources, The Eagle previously reported.

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Guide To: Late-Night Dining

By Kim Selman | August 16

After having a late night out with friends or a long night in the library, there is nothing worse than coming back to your dorm room with an empty stomach. Luckily for AU students, the area around campus contains many appetizing options for late-night dining.

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Guide To: Surviving D.C.

By Patricio Chile | August 16

Despite the allure of a good education and endless career opportunities, the District of Columbia also brings peril and hardship. Here are 10 tips to help AU students get around and survive in Washington without looking too much like a tourist. 1. Don't Drive Yourself Insane Driving in the District is a maddening task best left to the experienced D.

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Guide To: Things I Wish I'd Known Before Coming to D.C.

By Kendra Garstka | August 16

Before coming to college and when first arriving, freshmen are bombarded with advice from upperclassmen and administrators. Just in case you want some more advice, we compiled a simple list of things we wish we had known before coming to AU. You don't have to listen to us, but hey, we've been here longer than you, and we might just be on to something.

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Guide To: Public Transportation

By Carolyn Phenicie | August 16

Washington has an outstanding public transportation system. Buses run all throughout the city and surrounding areas of Virginia and Maryland, and the Metro system is one of the cleanest in the country. It's not a difficult system to master, but it does take a few tries until new riders completely get into the swing of things.

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Guide To: Daily Essentials in Tenleytown

By Kendra Garstka | August 16

Visiting and living in Washington are two totally different experiences. Now that you live here, you'll need to know where basic necessities are, instead of just tourist areas. Here's a quick rundown of practical stores in Tenleytown. 7-Eleven 4319 Wisconsin Ave.

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Guide To: Visiting D.C. Tourist Attractions

By Carolyn Phenicie | August 16

While the National Mall is a tourist hot spot, the monuments and museums are still worth visiting. There are ways to tour the high tourist areas without sticking out like one. Here are some tips. -Go early. According to the Smithsonian's Web site, museums are less crowded right after they open at 10 a.

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Guide To: Exploring the Red Line

By Ali Goldstein | August 16

Linking the suburban to the cosmopolitan, the Metro's red line offers AU students easy access to many of the city's riches. The red line begins and ends in suburban Maryland. Pick the line up at Tenleytown and explore the District's myriad and diverse neighborhoods.

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Guide To: Hot AU Study Spots

By Allie Feras | August 16

After you have explored all of D.C.'s different neighborhoods, seen your favorite band at the 9:30 club and eaten more Chipotle than you ever though humanly possible, at some point you will have to pull a book off your bookshelf and read it. You might even have to write a paper.

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AU Shuttle Strikes DHS Sign, No Injuries Reported

By Jimm Phillips and Carolyn Phenicie | June 21

An AU shuttle bus swerved to avoid another car and crashed into the brick sign in front of the Department of Homeland Security offices on Nebraska Avenue May 29, according to Maralee Csellar, acting director of AU Media Relations. There were no injuries to the driver of the car or the shuttle, or to the six passengers on board the shuttle, according to Csellar.

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Board names Kerwin AU president

By Jimm Phillips | June 21

AU's board of trustees voted to name Interim President Neil Kerwin to the position permanently, board and Presidential Search Committee Chairman Gary Abramson announced at a press conference following the board's meeting on Friday. "The board, search committee and AU community have been seeking a tested leader with integrity who appreciates the significant role of this university in American higher education and understands its potential for future greatness," he said.

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Student Trustee Nominees Selected

By Jimm Phillips | June 21

The leaders of the Student Government, Graduate Leadership Council and Student Bar Association selected Matt Simpson, Marc Tomik and Rachel Weiner as their three nominees for student trustee, according to former SG President Ashley Mushnick. Simpson, who was also a finalist for the position when the Trusteeship Committee selected the first student trustee last fall, is a graduate student in the Washington College of Law and the School of International Service.

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