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Independent study aims to 'break the silence'

By Timothy Taylor · Thursday, March 4, 2004

One AU freshman is working to open students' eyes and mouths about sexual abuse in relationships. Jessica Hollander believes it is time to "break the silence" about sexual abuse and unhealthy relationships. To do this, she has started an independent study with the Women's Initiative and the Women's and Gender Studies department with the goal of starting some sort of program or organization to increase awareness of unhealthy relationships.

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Senate committee's next step unclear

By Rebecca Bellville · Thursday, March 4, 2004

The Senate Finance Committee is waiting to receive financial records from charities suspected of funding terrorist activities, including the World Assembly of Muslim Youth, before deciding the next step in its investigation of these groups, according to a Senate official.

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Police Blotter

By Keith F. Shovlin · Thursday, March 4, 2004

The police blotter is compiled from the daily crime log issued by the Department of Public Safety and additional information from Gary Folckemer, public information officer for Public Safety. Incidents from Friday through Wednesday appear in the Thursday edition while incidents from Wednesday and Thursday appear in the Monday edition.

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Metro works to fix stairs

By ROBERT H. CHAMBERLAIN and JR. and GREG ROSENBERG | March 4

The continued use of the D.C. Metrorail system has its occasional quirks, but none are more prevalent than faults in the escalator systems. The Metrorail system runs 572 escalators, more than any other transit system in the world, according to a press release from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

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Chaplain supported by prayers

By Stokely Baksh | March 4

Eight members from the Muslim Student Association held a night prayer yesterday to show their support for the AU Muslim chaplain after The Eagle reported Monday that a Muslim charity he heads, the World Assembly of Muslim Youth, is under investigation for connection with terrorist groups.

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Elections come to MGC 120

By Keith F. Shovlin | March 1

The elections for the Student Confederation, AU's student government, are just a click away as six computers in Mary Graydon Center 120 have replaced the paper ballot for this semester's election. Students can vote for their respective class officers, school councils' members and representatives to the General Assembly, AU's undergraduate-student legislature.

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AU Board of Trustees meets on AU's future

By Mackenzie Ryan | March 1

At the second meeting of AU's Board of Trustees this year on Friday, the board discussed its commitment to guide WAMU, the increase in programs in AU Abroad and the approval of AU President Benjamin Ladner's salary. "There are a lot of hurdles, [mainly] the quality of the product," said George Collins, the chairman of the AU Board of Trustees, about challenges the University is facing.

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SC candidates debate on ATV

By Kate Oczypok | March 1

Campus safety and communication barriers between the AU student body and the administration were among heated topics discussed by student government presidential candidates at last Thursday's ATV Student Confederation Presidential Debate in the Media Production Center.

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AU shuttle service faces scrutiny

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | March 1

Despite several complaints that have been filed surrounding safety and schedule issues of Park Bethesda shuttles, the University remains confident in its transportation system, which is under review, according to University officials. This year, the Office of Transportation Services has received 28 complaints in relation to the Park Bethesda shuttle service, said Thomas Leathers, manager of Transportation Services for Public Safety.

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Metro fares may rise again

By April Seipp | March 1

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's board of directors is considering increasing base fares by a maximum of 15 cents, as well as other initiatives to make and save money, in order to make up for a possible $36 million budget shortage, Metro officials said.

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AU meningitis case causes discussion

March 1

A few weeks after an AU student became ill with meningitis, several people think students should consider getting vaccinated against the disease. AU does not require students to get the meningitis vaccine, while colleges in Maryland and Virginia require it of some students, The Eagle previously reported.

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D.C. residents protest new development plans for Wisconsin Avenue

By KIAH CULVER | February 26

Residents of Friendship Heights and Tenleytown are outraged at the District's proposals for development along northern Wisconsin Avenue, demanding further analysis and revisions to the plan before it is introduced to D.C. Council. The D.C. Office of Planning has thought up a strategic framework plan that calls for office, retail and residential space to be constructed to lure more people to the area.

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'Revolutionary' uses Tenleytown as soapbox

By April Astor | February 26

His co-workers know him as a bookkeeper, but AU students recognize him as the man who stands at the Tenleytown-AU Metro stop on weekday afternoons, holding flyers and wearing a sign that says, "Ask me about revolutionary socialism." Jeff Elliot, who said he has been doing this for about a year and a half, chose Tenleytown as a place to share his viewpoints because it has a diverse mixture of people, especially students.

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Students to vote on SC document

By Keith F. Shovlin | February 26

The Student Confederation, AU's student government, will be holding its annual executive election this Saturday through Tuesday, but the ballot will carry more than the list of candidates, as the SC is looking to amend its constitution. The SC will have two referenda on the runoff ballot to amend the SC Constitution.

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Asbestos closes part of McKinley building

By Stokely Baksh | February 26

What looked like a dangerous contamination zone with plastic lining and danger signs was a routine procedure to remove asbestos tile found in the McKinley Building. According to Construction Manager Howard Levo, an asbestos abatement program that began on Monday to remove asbestos from a portion of McKinley's first floor ended yesterday.

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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