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AU works for clean campus

By Arielle Burlett | November 2

As more and more of the planet's valuable resources are depleted, AU and college campuses around the country are taking active roles in raising awareness about the significance of sustainability. The Campus Climate Challenge, a movement to reduce pollution on high school and college campuses in both the U.

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Eagle Nights build school spirit with Tavern events

By Kyra Smerkanich | November 2

Wednesdays in the Tavern feature more than just greasy burgers and cheesesteaks. Instead, Jaclyn Pulice, a senior in the School of Communication, fills the space with fun activities, her personal enthusiasm and, at times, free food. Eagle Nights is a way to increase school spirit on campus, according to Pulice, who is in her second year as director of Eagle Nights.

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AU Dems, GOP debate illegal immigration

By Jimm Phillips | November 2

The College Democrats and College Republicans offered differing plans on how to handle the issue of illegal immigration at a debate yesterday in Mary Graydon Center. The Republicans said they wanted to increase border security through a variety of methods, including expanding border walls and unmanned monitoring drones.

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European countries downsize military, increase social programs

By Robin Bravender | October 30

European countries have lost their military capacity and are increasingly outsourcing their military needs to the United States, said Stanford University history professor and author James Sheehan. Most countries in Europe have focused on social and economic development in recent decades, as they shift their attention from fighting wars to improving the lives of their citizens, he said at "The Rise of the Civilian State in Europe, 1945-2006" a discussion that took place Friday in Mary Graydon Center.

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WCL grant enables human rights work abroad

By Elyse Franko | October 30

The Washington College of Law launched its Freedom of Expression Program Wednesday night, officially announcing the acceptance of a $77,000 grant from the National Endowment for Democracy to fund a program focusing on "freedom of expression" cases in North and South America.

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Tour explores haunted D.C. sites

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | October 30

On a cold, rainy night in D.C., a group of AU students ready to "Experience D.C." embarked on the Capital Hauntings Ghost Tour of Lafayette Park, one of the most "haunted" areas of the District. The tour guide, who went by Renee, told the stories of the Washington elite who made their homes around the park many years ago.

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Study shows AU profs vote, fund Dems

By Emily Freifeld | October 30

Results from an independent study, conducted by the author, of voter registration records and political contributions revealed that AU professors were mostly Democrats as of spring 2006. The study surveyed voter registration records from D.C. and Montgomery County, Md.

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Campus brief: WCL to offer first-year electives

By Brian Kalish | October 30

The Washington College of Law will offer electives to first-year students in their spring semester of study, according to a press release. Previously, students all took the same first-year course load, Dean Claudio Grossman said in the press release. Beginning with the current class, first-year students will be able to take one elective course on topics including international law, intellectual property law and trial advocacy principles and techniques.

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'Minds' combat mental health stigma

By Chris Nye | October 30

In order to reduce the high levels of depression and anxiety among college students, negative perceptions surrounding mental illness must be eradicated, according to members of the student-based advocacy group Active Minds. According to Active Minds founder Alison Malmon, the purpose of the "Mental Health on Campus Conference," which took place at AU this past Friday and Saturday, is to further the organization's fight against a legacy of ignorance and misunderstanding concerning mental health via a "movement that will break stigma and effect change on campus and in society.

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Metro briefs

October 30

District developer acquitted of fraud, conspiracy charges A D.C. jury voted Friday to acquit developer Douglas Jemal on charges that he bribed officials to get government contracts at taxpayers' expense, according to The Washington Post. Jemal was found guilty on a lesser charge of wiretapping, but the jury rejected the U.

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Metro calendar

By Rebecca Kern | October 30

Tuesday, Oct. 31 "Monster" Through Nov. 26 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Rorschach Theater, 1459 Columbia Road N.W. Metro: Columbia Heights (green line) "Monster" has been called one of the most frightening and creative adaptations of Mary Shelley's classic novel "Frankenstein.

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Mushnick calls for changes to Tavern

By Cait Douglas | October 30

Student Government President Ashley Mushnick submitted a memorandum Wednesday to Director of Housing and Dining Programs Julie Weber and Bon Appetit Manager Yvonne Matteson addressing student concerns about the quality of service in the Tavern. Mushnick commended Housing and Dining Services for facilitating the first Dining Services Committee Meeting but was wary of what students might take away from negative experiences.

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International brief: PM, ambassador committed to Iraq

By Kyra Smerkanich | October 30

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad issued a statement saying they are committed to developing a strong relationship between the U.S. and Iraq, the Associated Press reported. This statement came Friday after the death toll for U.

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Chinese less efficient in comparison to foreign

By Andrea Chong | October 30

In China, foreign firms are more successful and dominant than domestic firms, according to Douglas Fuller, assistant professor in the School of International Service, at a forum Wednesday. The forum emphasized the rise of globalization and its impact in Chinese industry, which is currently experiencing a technological upgrade comprising both technological learning and innovation through foreign firms.

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Board member says U.S. must take action in Sudan

By Bill Debaun | October 30

The "grievous" human rights violations taking place in Darfur will not be resolved until world powers like the United States, the United Kingdom and France take decisive measures, said AU board of trustees member Mark Schneider during the latest installment of the Kennedy Political Union's Finest Faculty Lecture Series.

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Week to educate about AIDS toll

By Ali Goldstein | October 30

A number of student organizations will unite to celebrate "Global AIDS Awareness Week" from Nov. 27 through Dec. 1 to educate and engage the student body on the toll of the AIDS epidemic. Dissatisfied with the poor turnout of past AIDS week events, Caribbean Circle sought out multiple student groups to help organize this year's "Global AIDS Awareness Week," according to Amerita Lue-hing, the programming coordinator of Caribbean Circle.

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Panelists address dangers of FGC

By Shannon Rice | October 30

For most American girls, the idea of a "coming of age" ceremony involves cake and maybe some sort of religious ceremony, but not the mutilation of their genitals. A panel discussion held last Friday shed light on the topic of female genital cutting and ways different organizations are working to stop the problem, such as bringing educators to Africa to talk with tribal leaders.

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