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Panel says racism still prevalent in U.S. society

By Kelly Barrett · Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007

One thing young people often do not acknowledge is that institutionalized racism is still alive in this country, Lucenia Williams-Dunn, the first female mayor of Tuskegee, Ala., said. In honor of Black History Month, Williams-Dunn spoke along with other "children" and "grandchildren" of Alabama Monday night to recount their experiences growing up in the South during the civil rights movement.

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Campus brief: Eagle Endowment grant funds high school conference

By Kyra Smerkanich · Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007

Students from 16 area high schools gathered at AU Feb. 3 for a peace and conflict resolution workshop co-sponsored by the Career Center and the School of International Service's Peace and Conflict Resolution program, according to American Weekly. "This provided a great opportunity to plant some important seeds in young leaders directly, as opposed to giving teachers ideas about how to plant those seeds," Rebecca Davis, an SIS graduate student who helped organize the event, told American Weekly.

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U.S. media under-covers Latin America

By Rebecca Kern · Thursday, Feb. 22, 2007

U.S. mainstream media coverage is "hit or miss" in terms of introducing recent political movements in Latin America to the U.S. public, according to Jose Carreno Figueras, a Washington, D.C., correspondent for the El Universal, a Mexican newspaper, and a speaker at Tuesday evening's American Forum.

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Free to Speak

By Erin Wildermuth | February 22

Last Thursday I found myself very cold. Need you ask why? I was fighting for freedom, protesting the arrest and confinement of an Egyptian blogger. What can I say, it's what I do. Generally, I was fighting for freedom of speech. Specifically, it was to free Kareem.

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Campus calendar

By Brian Kalish | February 22

Thursday, Feb. 22 "U.S. Education Law and Its Human Rights Impact" 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Washington College of Law, room 603 This one-day conference will address mandatory education in the U.S. public education system, which does not guarantee equal education but equal access for all.

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BOE extends dates to run for SG office

By Kim Selman | February 22

The AU Board of Elections held an additional mandatory information session last night after extending the deadline to run for Student Government executive positions because fewer than 30 people had shown up for previous sessions, according to BOE Chair Joe Pavel.

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Eating disorders in athletes not typical

By Ali Goldstein | February 22

Coaches must pay attention to the warning signs of eating disorders in their athletes, according to a recent article in The Chronicle of Higher Education. While the AU athletic community agreed coaches are key in the fight against eating disorders, many said the issue isn't very prevalent here.

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Tech-savy professor promoted

By Lindsey Marburger | February 22

AU announced this past week that they promoted Professor Patrick Thaddeus Jackson to director of the General Education program. The role of the director is to oversee the General Education program at AU, including course development and interconnectedness.

Students pack the dance floor at the sold out Founder's Day Ball Saturday night.
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Sold-out Founder's Day a 'success'

By Andrew Gardner | February 19

The annual AU Student Government Founder's Day Ball proved a "great success," as more than 500 students packed into the historic Willard Intercontinental Hotel ballroom Saturday night in downtown D.C., according to Derek Torrey, deputy programmer for the SG and a sophomore in the School of Public Affairs.

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E-package system shortens wait time

By Kyra Smerkanich | February 19

AU's new electronic package system is up and running successfully, according to Catherine Gannon, guest and public relations coordinator for Housing and Dining. Gannon described the system as a collaboration between the Office of Information and Technology, Mail Services and Housing and Dining.

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Metro calendar

By Rebecca Kern | February 19

Monday, Feb. 19 George Washington's 275th Birthday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. George Washington's Mount Vernon Estates and Gardens, 3200 George Washington Memorial Parkway, Mount Vernon, Va. The event will be held 16 miles south of Washington, D.C., and eight miles south of Old Town Alexandria at the southern end of the George Washington Memorial Parkway at Mount Vernon Estate.

Harvard recently elected Drew Gilpin Faust as its first female president.
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First female prez elected at Harvard

By Kaitlyn Houston | February 19

The Harvard Corporation elected Drew Gilpin Faust as the first woman to serve as Harvard University's president in its 371-year history on Feb. 11. "This is a great day, and a historic day, for Harvard," James R. Houghton, the senior member of the Harvard Corporation and chair of the presidential search committee, said in a press release.

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Metro brief: Five D.C. schools have elevated lead levels

By Jimm Phillips | February 19

The D.C. Department of the Environment found elevated lead levels at five District public schools during its last round of testing, according to The Washington Post. Officials identified the schools as Bowen, Hearst, Kenilworth and Watkins Elementary Schools and Alice Deal Junior High School, according to The Post.

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Service agreement gives Zipcar free campus ads

By Harry Spencer | February 19

A banner advertising Zipcar can now be seen hanging over the front stairs of the Mary Graydon Center. Reading "We're in your neighborhood," the sign has attracted attention for being the only off-campus business advertised on campus that is not directly affiliated with the school or with a student group.

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Preferred lender list may not be best for students

By Tony Romm | February 19

One of the largest contributors to students' financial stresses comes right from the schools' financial aid offices, Vice President of Media Relations at My Rich Uncle, a student loan company, Karin Pellmann said. According to Pellmann, the enemy is the preferred lender list.

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SG divides account funds between four student organizations

By Cassie Passinault | February 19

The Undergraduate Senate passed two new bills Sunday, one establishing a bike-lending program and another approving the transfer of restricted funds for spring programming. The restricted Student Government account holds over $17,000, which was split up between the Kennedy Political Union ($13,500), the Student Union Board ($1,000), the Kogod Undergraduate Business Association ($500) and the Class of 2009 ($1,000).

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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