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'State of U.' on ATV pokes fun at SC and GA

By Keith F. Shovlin · Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004

Student Confederation President Nick Terzulli announced at a student government meeting Tuesday night that he would not seek a second term. This became very clear as Terzulli set up his "State of the University" speech taped for ATV, the campus television station, Wednesday night.

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Law and Politics forum launches

By Stokely Baksh · Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004

As part of AU's Black History Month celebration, last night's forum "The Black Face in Law and Politics" featured a discussion between several African-Americans from the Washington College of Law community about motivation and steps to achieve a legal career.

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Professor discusses Mars and Bush's space program

By Conrad Bukoski · Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004

President George W. Bush announced a plan to land Americans on the moon by 2020 on Jan. 14, and while this year's election may affect that proposal, AU physics professor Richard Berendzen, whose areas of expertise include astronomy and NASA, has no doubt that travel to Mars and the moon will become reality relatively soon.

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Suspect charged in murder of AU alum

By Rebecca Bellville | February 5

A suspect was arrested Monday night in connection with the murder of AU alum Tymon Birchett. Enzo Maximillian Costa, 22, of Silver Spring, Md., called the Metropolitan Police Department Monday night, identified himself as "Max Costa" and said he wanted to confess to Birchett's murder, according to a document from the U.S. District Attorney's office.

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Events mark Black History

By Kate Oczypok | February 5

The celebration of the 2004 Black History Month promises to educate AU students about the African-American heritage. Org-anizations such as the Black Student Alliance and Multicul-tural Affairs helped plan the celebrations. Events, including forums, dance workshops and parties in the Tavern will be held throughout February.

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Steam triggers alarm in Hurst

By Keith F. Shovlin and Mackenzie Ryan | February 5

An autoclave, a machine used to sterilize biology equipment by heating water to extremely high temperatures, was not closed tightly enough Monday, causing steam to escape through the opening and setting off a fire alarm in Hurst Hall. No substantial damage was done, according to Gary Folckemer, coordinator for the Public Safety Administration.

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Campus construction continues

By Keith F. Shovlin | February 2

As snow and ice covers most of the campus, construction crews are still working to improve the overall look and facilities of AU. Currently, there are several projects in development, as well a few in the midst of heavy construction. Here are a few of the structural improvements coming to AU.

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Smoke, no damage in Hurst

By Keith F. Shovlin | February 2

D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a fire alarm in Hurst Hall around 4 p.m. Monday afternoon. The alarm, caused by a sterilizer in a lab, caused no substantial damage, according to Public Safety. "A smoke detector activated on the first floor, causing us to believe that there was smoke," said Gary Folckemer, coordinator for Public Safety Administration.

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Pell Grant eligibility unchanged

February 2

Congress has passed provisions in the budget for the 2004 fiscal year that prevented approximately 84,000 students from losing their eligibility for Pell Grants during the next school year, according to Department of Education estimates. Last week the Senate passed legislation, by a vote of 65-28, to keep the Education Department from making a change in the formula used to calculate a student's need for federal financial aid.

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Super Bowl fans tackle AU

By Stokely Baksh | February 2

Surrounded by soda cans, pizza boxes and bags of chips, students eagerly watched last night's Super Bowl match ended in a last-second 32-29 New England Patriots victory over the Carolina Panthers. While some students were concentrating on the game, others were distracted by the much-anticipated Super Bowl commercials, star quarterbacks and Janet Jackson's titillating halftime performance.

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Breaking News: Smoke, no damage in Hurst

By Keith F. Shovlin | February 2

D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to a fire alarm in Hurst Hall around 4 p.m. Monday afternoon. The alarm, caused by a sterilizer in a lab, caused no substantial damage, according to Public Safety. "A smoke detector activated on the first floor, causing us to believe that there was smoke," said Gary Folckemer, coordinator for Public Safety Administration.

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AU plans switch to cellular in dorms

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | February 2

AU will use student cell phones as the primary phone service in the residence halls by September 2005 in order to save the University money, according to Carl Whitman, executive director of e-operations. "I want 100 percent of residence hall users to go to cell phones," Whitman told The Washington Post.

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Snow blankets campus, D.C.

By Mackenzie Ryan | January 29

Lucia Walinchus donned "the whole caboodle" - two pairs of pants, sweater, coat, hat, scarf and mittens - to keep the chill away while sledding Sunday night. Borrowing a friend's sled, Walinchus, a sophomore in the School of Communication, spent the best part of the night in the Amphitheater and the road outside of Leonard Hall.

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U.S. mad cow incident does not affect AU

By Stokely Baksh | January 29

In light of the recent discovery of mad cow disease in Washington state, where a dairy cow tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), the safety of America's food supply has come into question. Meanwhile, individuals, like biology scholar-in-residence Susan Solarz, are concerned about the limitations of current food regulations on today's meat.

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Campus Briefs

January 29

Briefs from campus on the Student Advocacy Center, the Womens' Initiative, the Club Council, and Super Bowl Sunday

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Record industry loses court ruling

By KIAH CULVER | January 29

Students illegally sharing music files online can still be sued by the Recording Industry Association of America, despite a federal court's ruling to deny the industry access to the names of online subscribers. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled in December that the RIAA could not issue subpoenas to Internet Service Providers, including colleges, under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act because it is only relevant to ISPs that have provided infringing material on their servers.

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Ward, not for long

By Keith F. Shovlin | January 29

The Ward Circle Building may soon have a new name; as the University is seeking donors to rename the building as part of the Capital Campaign, officials said. "The Ward Circle Building is one of the most attractive buildings on the Quad," said Vice President of Development Al Checchio, who oversees the Capital Campaign.

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Newspapers for all

By Kate Oczypok | January 29

AU commuter students now have an opportunity to receive the same discounted newspapers that are provided for residence hall students. "For $20 per semester, commuter students can receive USA Today, The New York Times and The Washington Post, just like on-campus residents," said Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs.

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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