Delivering American University's news and views since 1925 | Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Now that Army ROTC cadets can use AU facilities for physical training and AUTO vans to drive to and from Georgetown University, cadets say they get more sleep and are generally happier.
Westboro Baptist Church members said they were disappointed by AU’s counter-demonstration to their protest Friday. Four members of the group protested for 45 minutes on the northwest corner of Massachusetts Avenue, near AU’s Glover Gate. • Video: AU and the Westboro Baptist Church
The Undergraduate Senate denounced the activities of the Westboro Baptist Church in a Jan. 12 resolution.
The repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" has changed the opinion of Queers and Allies about allocating more resources to ROTC.
AU ROTC will be allowed to use certain campus facilities next semester after simultaneous efforts by the AU administration and Student Government to loosen restrictions on the military program. ROTC cadets will be able to use fitness facilities here and AU will offer military science classes, if space is available.
A one-time $10 fee may be added onto tuition to help the Clean Energy Revolving Fund raise its goal of $100,000.
AU athletic attendance has increased this year, bringing in record-breaking crowds at men’s and women’s soccer, field hockey and women’s volleyball games.
The co-director of this year’s Founders’ Day Ball requested additional funds to add to the $40,000 originally allotted.
Comptroller Ed Levandoski released the second quarterly report of the Student Government, outlining the expenses of the SG from Aug. 1 to Oct. 31 this semester.
Class times will be moved forward 25 minutes for the 2011-2012 academic year and a 7:30 a.m. class will be added.
