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AU development on Nebraska Avenue worries local residents

By Mitch Ellmauer · Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010

Locals raised concerns over AU's increased development at an Advisory Neighborhood Committee meeting Feb. 3.

Eagle Scouts discuss 100-year anniversary

By Meg Fowler · Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010

During a week of canoeing in an area between Minnesota and Canada known as the Northern Tier High Adventure location, a senior in the School of Public Affairs Ryan Korn barely slept. He woke in the middle of the night to the sound of howling wolves; he only had purified lake water to drink and ate moldy spaghetti accidentally dowsed in a stream. He was eaten through his multiple sweaters by mosquitoes in 80 degree weather, came down with a fever on the third day and “definitely almost got struck by lightning. Twice.”

Quick take

Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010

This week...The Eagle says "snow" to pants!

FRESH FROM THE FARM â€” Allan Balliett delivers organic produce to AU students and faculty once a week through the Community Supported Agriculture program. The program saw a drop in membership this year.

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West Virginia farmer delivers food to student investors

By Angela Modany | February 14

The AU base of the Community Supported Agriculture program has shown a drop in membership this year from last year’s total of 16 participants.

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‘Snowmageddon’ bombards AU

By Nicole Glass and Charlie Szold | February 14

Last week’s blizzard ravaged regular campus activities. The administration canceled classes from Monday to Thursday, put up staff overnight nearby and limited Bender Library’s hours, though the library remained open selectively each day. Some trees on campus and the canopy beside the Mary Graydon Center succumbed to the snowfall and collapsed.

SNOâ€™ LAUGHING MATTER â€” The National Weather Service reported that last weekâ€™s snowfall contributed to a total of 55.9 inches of snowfall this season. Some point to this record-breaking number as evidence of climate change. Only 57 percent of people believe in global warming, according to a Yale University poll.

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Storms start climate change debate

By Nicole Glass | February 14

This winter’s unusually heavy snowfall and low temperatures in D.C. are evidence of climate change, according to the National Wildlife Federation.

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Snow will not affect schedule

By Tamar Hallerman | February 14

Despite students missing a week of classes, Provost Scott Bass assured the campus community in an e-mail Wednesday that no changes to the academic calendar will be made at this time.

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Campus brief

February 14

The Undergraduate Senate passed new Clean Energy Revolving Fund legislation yesterday by a vote of 16-4.

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Founders' Day Ball postponed indefinitely due to snow

By Charlie Szold | February 12

The Founders’ Day Ball, originally scheduled for Feb. 20, has been postponed indefinitely due to complications resulting from this week’s historic snowfall, according to Student Government Vice President Alex Prescott.

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AU first of D.C. colleges to debut new sustainability program

By Meg Fowler | February 10

AU hosted the nation-wide launch of the first system specifically made to evaluate the sustainability of colleges and universities this semester.

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New campus organization stands for political cartoonists' rights

By Howie Perlman | February 10

Cartoonist Rights Network International, an organization that supports political cartoonists around the world who are at risk because of their work, established its first collegiate chapter at AU on Feb. 3 during a Kennedy Political Union event.

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Mycubi.com broadens options for students seeking jobs

By Sarah Parnass | February 10

Students seeking a side job will have one more option in their employment search with the launch of the Web site, mycubi.com.

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Library, Anderson Computing Complex make double-sided printing new default

By Stefanie Dazio | February 10

Students can now print one sheet double-sided for 10 cents at two locations on campus as part of AU's environmental initiative, "The American Dream is Green."

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'Snowpocalypse' keeps essential AU staff close to campus

By Nicole Glass | February 10

The record-breaking, two-punch snowfall that has blanketed campus for the last week has led to AU staff being housed nearby or on campus as well as nearly a week of class cancellations.

SG President Andy MacCracken (left) and Sen. Steve Dalton.

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SG senator, president reach consensus on energy bill

By Allie Mooney | February 3

After some debate, SG President Andy MacCracken and Senator Steve Dalton said they created a bill that would serve as a compromise regarding the Clean Energy Revolving Fund. Money for the green-friendly fund would not come from students’ activities fees under the bill unless an individual specified otherwise, according to Dalton.

STRIKE A POSE â€” The glittering Athena Ducockis struts her stuff on the catwalk at the annual drag show, which took place on Monday night in the University Club. The AU Student Government and Queers and Allies put on the show to raise money for HIV healthcare.

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Drag queens storm MGC with style

By Ashley DeJean | February 3

AU played host to six drag queens from the D.C. area Monday night. The ladies raised money for a non-profit that specializes in HIV care.

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AUTO hiatus hinders service club transportation

By Meg Fowler | February 3

During the weeks following winter break when the AUTO program was shut down, Community Service Center operations were forced to adjust to accommodate for their loss of the usual mode of transportation.

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Juniors, seniors to have equal priority in housing lottery

By Ethan Klapper | February 3

Juniors and seniors will be on equal footing in the housing lottery later this month, according to a Housing and Dining Programs document.

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Student struggles to fill vacant ANC seat

By Mitch Ellmauer | February 3

After remaining vacant for seven years, AU’s seat on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission might have found a taker in Sami Green.

I CAN SHOW YOU THE WORLD â€” CAS Professor Rachel Louise Snyder recently started a weekly radio show. The two-minute syndicated program airs on dozens of public radio stations across the country. The show answers â€œone simple questionâ€ about cultures around the world.

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CAS professor airs global public radio show

By Brookes May | February 3

Rachel Louise Snyder may have traded her frequent flyer miles for a tenure track professorial post, but being behind a desk hasn’t diminished her curiosity for the world around her. Snyder, a professor of literature and creative writing in the College of Arts and Sciences has a new weekly radio show called “The Global Guru,” in which she focuses on one small and unique part of a different culture. Snyder’s pieces run a mere 2 minutes, 45 seconds and are broadcast on stations all over the country, including WAMU 88.5.

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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