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College rankings prompt debate

By Meg Fowler · Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009

U.S. News and World Report ranked AU 84th in its annual National Universities Rankings released Aug. 20th. AU's standing on the U.S. News list puts it above Catholic University at 121st and Howard University at 96th. The George Washington University and the University of Maryland-College Park ranked above AU, both with a ranking of 53rd. Georgetown University ranked 24th.

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SAT, ACT requirement waived for Early Decision

Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009

Early Decision applicants this fall can opt to exclude their standardized test scores from their AU applications, according to Greg Grauman, acting director of Undergraduate Admissions. The decision to make reporting ACT or SAT scores optional follows a national trend emphasizing academic performance rather than standardized tests, according to the Undergraduate Admissions Web site.

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PBS blog calls SOC 'hotbed'

By Julia Ryan | August 30

AU's School of Communication is a "hotbed for new forms of journalism," according to PBS blogger Mark Glasser. Glasser's post, "Why is American University Becoming Center for New Journalism," posted June 18, was met with praise by many members of SOC who hailed the school as being one of the top schools to learn about and work with new media.

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Impeachment charges filed against SG comptroller

By Charlie Szold and Ethan Klapper | August 28

Aug. 29 » BREAKING NEWS: Impeachment charges were filed Friday against SG comptroller Matt Handverger. A special session of the Senate Committee of Rules and Privileges will be convened Sunday to determine the validity of the charges leveled against Handverger. As of now, it is unclear who filed the impeachment charges, and what the charges against the comptroller are.

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Budweiser's new all-American cans crack open debate

By Julia Ryan | August 26

Dozens of colleges across America have spoken out against Budweiser's new marketing campaign that features Bud Light cans decorated with popular school colors. The "Team Pride Fan Can" campaign sparked debate in the AU community about whether or not the cans would be popular among AU students.

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Getting to know: Andy MacCracken

August 13

If Andy MacCracken, a junior in the School of Public Affairs, were president of the United States, he would enjoy having his own airplane. "I'd try to be out and about as much as possible, actually meeting with people around the country," MacCracken said. "Policy wise, there's too much going on in ...

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Drinking illegally presents many hazards

By Marisa Kendall | August 13

THE CONSEQUENCES OF DRINKING ON CAMPUS THE NEW JAMS The disciplinary office formerly known as Judicial Affairs and Mediation Services will now go by a new name that administrators hope is more student-friendly. JAMS became Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution Services as of May 1, but the new ...

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Letter from the editor: Settling into the District

By Jen Calantone | August 13

If you're an incoming freshman, you've probably already maxed out your credit card at Bed, Bath and Beyond to buy a new bedspread, alarm clock, trendy-looking lamp - and anything else you could have sworn you needed to go away to college. Your grandmother probably bought you a "how-to-navigate-D.C." ...

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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