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Students and faculty talk taxes, loans and Social Security

By Stokely Baksh · Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003

"The Federal Budget: Who Wins and Who Loses" was the issue of Monday's Table Talk Lunch Series in the Kay Spiritual Center, where about 45 students and faculty showed up for the discussion. John Irons from the Office of Management and Budget Watch and Brian Riedl from the Heritage Foundation spoke about the topics that include privatization, Social Security, student loans and grants and the design of the tax system.

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GA approves the SC budget for next year

By Keith F. Shovlin · Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003

The General Assembly Finance Committee released the 2004-05 Student Confederation Budget Tuesday. Many programming events, such as Homecoming and Founders Day, had budget cuts while the Kennedy Political Union, Eagle Nights and Student Union Board all gained additional funding.

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Ex-president of Bolivia visits AU

By Stokely Baksh · Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003

Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada, the former Bolivian president who was ousted in October, spoke to a crowded Kay Spiritual Life Center last night emphasizing the importance of democracy in Latin America. Lozada spoke for an hour about the U.S. foreign policy and War on Drugs, eradication of cocoa fields and his country's economic problems.

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View from the top

By Keith F. Shovlin | November 6

The high reaching structure of a 120-foot tower crane first appeared on the future site of the Katzen Arts Center on Tuesday and will be finished by the end of the week, according to Jerry Gager, director of the Office of Facilities Planning and Development.

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Campaign may improve academics

By Samantha O'Neil | November 6

AU hopes to attract better students and faculty as it raises money for these factions as part of the "A New AU" campaign. The campaign hopes to raise $45 million for scholarships and department and program chairs and professorships, according to the "A New AU" Web site.

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Intruder in dorm

By Mackenzie Ryan | November 6

A female student was harassed by a middle-aged man Wednesday morning while taking a shower in Anderson Hall. This is the third incident of a man making sexual advances towards students this semester.

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Professor criticizes exhibit

By Stokely Baksh | November 6

Professors send letter of protest to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in response to the museum's plan to exhibit the Enola Gay, the plane that dropped the atomic bomb.

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Class presidents: Like sis, like bro

By Megan Slack | November 3

Some say political ambition runs in the family. Mark Stern, Class of 2007 president, and his sister EJ, Class of 2004 president, are no exception to this rule. After working together in student government organizations in their hometown in Alabama, the two once again share the common bond of leadership here at AU.

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WAMU director let go Thursday

By Joseph Popiolkowski | November 3

Susan Clampitt was relieved of her duties as executive director at WAMU Thursday after The Washington Post exposed a financial deficit and morale problems at AU's public radio station, said Todd Sedmak, director of AU Media Relations. The staff, upon hearing the announcement by President Benjamin Ladner at a meeting Thursday afternoon, gave a standing ovation, The Post reported Friday.

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Foreign students might pay to study in the U.S.

By April Astor | November 3

Within two months, international students may have to pay a new $100 fee to study in this country. The fee would fund the cost of operating the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), the database the Department of Homeland Security uses to monitor international students' compliance with their visa requirements.

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AU professor and graduate program founder dies at 67

By Stokely Baksh | November 3

Leon E. Clark Jr., 67, professor emeritus of international education and sociology at AU, died from a cerebral anoxia at Inova Fairfax Hospital on Oct. 25 after he collapsed on a hike in Great Falls. Clark founded the graduate program of international education and taught at AU in the areas of sociology, cross-cultural studies and education development and administration for 17 years.

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AU Abroad expands programs to new locations

By Samantha O'Neill | November 3

AU students considering studying abroad now have the chance to study in Canada, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates, the three nations added to the AU Abroad program this semester, according to Amy Morrill Bijeau, associate director of AU Abroad, formerly the World Capitals Program.

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The voice of x1100

By Kate Oczypok | October 30

Many AU students may not know Peter Schline, but most recognize his voice. Schline is the man behind many of the voice mails and x1100 - the extension virtually every student dials hoping for snow and class cancellations.

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Clubs appeal for more funds

By Keith F. Shovlin | October 30

Representatives of nine student clubs and organizations met with the AU Club Council on Saturday to appeal for more money. The appellate allocations for the clubs are listed here.

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Campus Briefs

October 30

Those over 21 can get free taxi rides on Halloween. The Eagle Endowment provides new grant for community service. Students will hold a mock Democratic caucus to inform others about presidential candidates.

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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