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AU students in New Zealand unaffected by earthquake

By Rachel Karas · Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011

No AU students studying abroad in New Zealand were harmed by Feb. 21’s 6.3-magnitude earthquake, according to AU Abroad adviser Brita Doyle.

ANC Commissioners Tom Smith, left, and Deon Jones take questions at a town hall Tuesday.

Tom Smith, Deon Jones talk Campus Plan at ANC town hall

By Stefanie Dazio · Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011

Smith and Jones answered questions about the new D.C. noise law, the Campus Plan, the November elections and community relations at a town hall.

AU behind on black enrollment

By Rachel Karas · Monday, Feb. 21, 2011

Students identifying themselves as black made up 4.4 percent of AU’s fall 2010 undergraduate population, roughly 9 percent less than the 2009 national college average. AU’s Strategic Plan includes a goal to increase enrollment of underrepresented domestic minorities in the freshman class by 10 percent.

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New task force to address SG diversity

February 21

The Undergraduate Senate is creating a task force to discuss diversity within the Student Government.

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Letts, Centennial sixth floors vandalized

By Leigh Giangreco | February 21

Residents of Letts Hall’s sixth floor will have to pay for nearly $5,000 worth of vandalism if the party responsible isn't found by the end of March.

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SG budget adjusted down $5,000

By Zach C. Cohen | February 21

Fan Fridays and possibly other events have been canceled for the rest of the semester, due to a budget reallocation between Student Activities and Student Government.

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Forcible sex offense occurs on Tenley

By Stefanie Dazio | February 21

The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the case, which occurred Jan. 22.

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Asian Flavors still delayed, awaiting successful inspection

By Rachel Karas | February 21

Asian Flavors is not yet open for business in the tunnel because the kitchen safety system failed inspection, according to Auxiliary Services officials.

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Students change perceptions on drinking after AlcoholEdu

By Lauren Landau | February 21

Before arriving at AU, 59 percent of Class of 2014 students classified as high-risk drinkers reported they had no desire to change their drinking habits.

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Police Blotter

February 21

Public Safety actions reported to the Eagle.

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Historically black greek organizations focus on service, connections

By Samantha Landwehr and Silvia Weko | February 21

For members of historically black fraternities and sororities, Black History Month is no different than any other month of the year.

WOMENâ€™S WORDS â€” Starr Brainard, left, Tori Disston, Alyssa Trempus, Christine Edmond, front, Bridget Burns, hidden and Chelsea Cohen act in the Feb. 18 performance of â€œVagina Monologues.â€

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‘Vagina Monologues’ raise $4,500

By Paige Jones | February 21

This year’s “Vagina Monologues” left both the audience and performers on the verge of tears, as AU sophomore Kyla Novell channeled Haitian feminist and political activist Myriam Merlet in one moving performance on Feb. 18.

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AU’s study abroad program in Cuba changes locations

By Meagan Shamberger | February 21

AU will be changing universities for its Cuba-based study abroad program this fall after the University of Havana was unable to continue hosting AU’s program.

Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., speaks at AU on Feb. 16.

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Rep. Jim Himes at AU: We need to be honest

By Rachel Karas | February 17

If there’s one thing Rep. Jim Himes knows, it’s money.

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College Republicans attend CPAC conference

By Leigh Giangreco | February 16

AU College Republicans attended this year’s Conservative Political Action Committee to help counter what they see as a dominant liberal message on campus.

WELCOME WONKS â€” AU Ambassador Anj Lum (left), Executive Director of Communications and Marketing Teresa Flannery, President Neil Kerwin, Provost Scott Bass, Executive Director for Enrollment Sharon Alston and AU Ambassador Alisa Morse cut the new Admissions Welcome Centerâ€™s ribbon Feb. 14.

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AU to welcome prospective students with new $200,000 admissions center

By Kate Froehlich | February 14

In a $200,000 overhaul, AU redesigned its Admissions Welcome Center for the third time in 10 years. The new Welcome Center, still located on the second floor of the Katzen Arts Center, incorporates the “know” part of the “know/wonk” branding campaign AU debuted during the fall semester.

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Locals protest Campus Plan meeting

February 14

About five people protested a special Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting Feb. 7 to discuss AU’s 2011 draft Campus Plan, wearing red and white “OPPOSE AU Plan” buttons and holding “NO Traffic Gridlock OPPOSE AU Campus Plan” signs.

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D.C. law bans ‘unreasonable’ noise after 10 p.m.; Jail or $500 fine possible for violations

February 14

The law won’t really affect students living on-campus, Public Safety Chief Michael McNair said.

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Faculty Senate mulls extensive changes to academic regulations

February 14

A Faculty Senate committee recently completed the first major overhaul of the academic regulations in about 25 years.

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AU ups green efforts for recycling competition

February 14

AU is participating in RecycleMania, a 10-week national competition between universities to promote on-campus waste reduction and recycling, from Feb. 6 to April 2.

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.

Solutions by The State News