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AU secure from ID theft

By Matt Bocchino · Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004

Identity theft continues to be a problem across the country, and the businesses and universities are especially unsafe, according to an identity theft expert. However, the AU network system is "mostly" secure, according to Eric Weakland, the school's director of network security. Identity theft takes place when key pieces of personal information, such as Social Security numbers, credit card numbers or driver's license information are stolen by someone who uses the information for his or her own benefit.

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SC constitution null due to procedural issue

By Mary Specht · Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004

The General Assembly will revote on the new Student Confederation constitution after parliamentarian Kyle Harding ruled last week's vote null for procedural reasons. The ruling came in response to an inquiry from Kaitlyn Keegan, Class of 2005 representative in the GA. She noted that the GA agreed the adjournment time would be 7 p.m., yet voting extended past that time. Keegan asked Harding if the constitution would be null because of this. Another inquiry submitted to Harding anonymously asked, "Is it appropriate for the speaker, an unbiased leader of the assembly, to solicit or threaten members to vote one way or the other? Is it out of order? Is it impeachable?" Speaker Richard Bradbury told the assembly last Sunday, "If we do not pass a constitution by the end of this meeting ... we will not exist. We have to get this through in some form or another," the Eagle reported Nov. 15. However, it is not clear if this is to what the inquirer referred.

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Arafat's death brings reflections on his life

Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004

Last week's death of Yasser Arafat, terrorist and president of the Palestinian Authority, created renewed reflection and discussion throughout the world on Arafat, his past and what his death means for the future of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. About 60 people gathered in the Butler Board Room to listen to a panel of five experts reflect on such topics yesterday at a discussion titled "Remembering Arafat: Reflections on the Past, Visions for the Future.

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Leonard Hall examines Darfur

By Tara Ryan | November 18

In Darfur, Sudan, civilians' human rights are being violated daily as a militant group called the Janjaweed commits genocide against the people as a way of "ethnic cleansing," a representative from Amnesty International said Monday. Eric Sears, Amnesty International's Mid-Atlantic field organizer, said the militants, specifically targeting the Fur, Masalit and Zaghawa ethnic groups, purposely kill and torture these civilians using rape and other sexual violence as weapons.

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Gay marriage bans aren't representative, profs say

By George Los | November 15

While some D.C. advocacy groups think that this year's election results made a definite negative statement on the status of gay marriage in the United States, some AU professors disagree. Voters in 11 states passed ballot measures Nov. 2 to ban same-sex marriage within their states, and President George W. Bush said earlier this year that he favors a constitutional ban on gay marriage, the Federal Marriage Amendment, which died in Congress this summer. His opponent, Sen. John Kerry, also opposed gay marriage but did not endorse a constitutional amendment.

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Copyright laws create difficulties for documentary filmmakers

By Kelly Kerr | November 15

Though documentary films have told many stories over the years, the story of documentary-makers' difficulty in obtaining and using copyrighted material has not frequently been covered. However, on Nov. 8, the AU Center for Social Media addressed issues like the high costs, high frustration and high risks filmmakers must endure in creating films due to current copyright restrictions. A panel of lawyers, filmmakers and professors commented on the industry and the recently released report, "Untold Stories: Creative Consequences of the Rights Clearance Culture for Documentary Filmmakers," at the Washington College of Law.

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Gamers say 'Halo'

By Khai Ha | November 15

More than 20 students gathered Saturday at a release party for the highly anticipated "Halo 2" Xbox game. AU Gamers hosted the event in a freestyle kill-or-be-killed format. Players were separated by two rooms in teams of eight. Cries of "I've got your back!" and "Run!" echoed throughout the night. "We shifted the people that sucked around to balance the teams and made sure everyone got a turn on the projectors," said Charles Olson, supreme commander of AU Gamers.

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Multicultural meal served to SIS students

By Kate Oczypok | November 15

The School of International Service's Undergraduate Cabinet held its annual dinner for students Friday evening in the McDowell Formal Lounge. More than 300 people attended the dinner, which ran from 5:30 until 8, according to Ben Sanders, president of the Undergraduate Cabinet. Multicultural food was served at the dinner, including Lebanese, Taiwanese and Japanese food. Students also had their choice of a variety of Tex-Mex, Indian and French dishes as well as lasagna.

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AU prepares university in Nigeria

By Jeannette Kimmel | November 15

President Benjamin Ladner joined with Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and Vice President Atiku Abubakar to break ground on Nigeria's only private American-style university last month. AU officials, together with several Nigerian officials, have been developing plans for the ABTI-American University of Nigeria (AAUN) since early 2003, when AU received a proposal from Abubakar asking for assistance in advising the first stages of establishing the university.

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Campus Brief: Black students host party

By Kate Oczypok | November 15

The AU Black Student Alliance held its first party of the semester on Friday night in the University Club. Approximately 40 to 45 people attended the event, which lasted until 2 a.m., according to BSA President Nadia Trowers. The party included refreshments, a live DJ, a spades tournament and a dance contest. The winner of the dance contest was an AU student's sister who was visiting the University for the weekend, according to Trowers.

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Film-sharers face lawsuits from MPAA

By Lauren Gardner | November 15

The first lawsuits will be filed Tuesday against people who illegally download movies from file-sharing services, the Motion Picture Association of America announced Nov. 4. "People who have been stealing our movies believe they are anonymous on the Internet, and wouldn't be held responsible for their actions," MPAA president and CEO Dan Glickman told The Washington Post. "They are wrong. We know who they are, and we will go after them, as these suits will prove."

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GA approves constitution for new names, smaller GA

By Mary Specht | November 15

The General Assembly approved a new constitution by a vote of 21 to 0, with four abstaining Sunday. The new document gives the Student Confederation and GA new names and alters the composition of the GA to make it smaller. The current General Assembly will be renamed Undergraduate Senate, and the current Student Confederation will become Student Government. It will cost about $2,000 to change the SC logo on signs, banners, folders and other SC materials, the GA said. Another change in the constitution is that the GA will go from 40 to 30 members.

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University considers purchasing life-saving equipment

By Evan Wagner | November 15

The University is considering following a national trend in public health by installing heart-restarting Automatic External Defibrillators on campus, though no decision has yet been made. An AED is a laptop-sized electrical device with paddles or pads attached to it that, when placed on someone going through sudden cardiac arrest, sends an electrical shock through the victim's chest, often restarting the heart.

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Students see film 'Saved!' on Tues.

By Simone Myers | November 11

The United Methodist Student Association and AU United Methodist Chaplaincy sponsored a screening of 'Saved!' as their monthly movie event Tuesday night in the Gianni Lounge. The 2004 comedy about a Christian high school stars Jena Malone, Mandy Moore and Macaulay Culkin.

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Panelists discuss politics, environment

November 11

Panelists Carl Bruch, a D.C. attorney formerly employed at the Environmental Law Institute, and Amy Cassara of the World Resource Institute discussed the consequences of war on the environment. They also considered the view of international agreements that govern such impacts at a recent forum at AU.

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Election yields Hill jobs

By Rochelle Chounet | November 11

After each Election Day, the president, cabinet members and Congressmen are not the only people with new jobs. Hundreds of people move in and out of Washington, allowing some students to pursue job opportunities in the new political climate. Matt Salomon, an economist with the Joint Economic Committee, said there will be plenty of turnover in Bush's administration.

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Metro brief: Turkey in your straw

By Phil Turner | November 11

Metro brief: Those in the District who don't like to chew their holiday dinners are in luck this Thanksgiving. The Seattle-based Jones Soda Co. introduced its new holiday pack of soda last week, which includes unusual flavors like mashed potatoes and butter, and turkey and gravy.

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Student tuition to increase yearly as school grows

By Kate Oczypok | November 11

Over the next 10 years, students should expect slight increases in tuition so that AU can build a parking deck, move the School of Communication and revamp the School of International Service building, Provost Neil Kerwin said at a Wednesday town hall meeting on tuition. Kerwin and Vice President of Finance Don Myers expect a 4.5 to 6 percent increase in tuition fees for 2005-2006, The Eagle previously reported.

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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