SG senator, president reach consensus on energy bill
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.
Drag queens storm MGC with style
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.
Student struggles to fill vacant ANC seat
After remaining vacant for seven years, AU’s seat on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission might have found a taker in Sami Green.
Winning streak over as men’s basketball loses to Lehigh
The AU men’s basketball team fell to the Lehigh Mountain Hawks 77-65 Saturday afternoon, snapping a three-game winning streak and a 20-game home winning streak in Patriot League play.
Nick Hendra suspended indefinitely
Junior Nick Hendra has been suspended by men’s basketball Coach Jeff Jones.
Music veteran Ani DiFranco draws fans of all ages
Ani DiFranco is a legend in her own right. After nearly 20 years in the music business, DiFranco has released 16 live albums and 18 studio albums, her latest being 2008’s “Red Letter Year.” DiFranco’s prolific release of live albums may be due to her sentiment that live music is real music. Even the back of her most recent tour shirts were a throwback to the idea that records were named as such because that’s exactly what they were — live recordings.
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In the Margins
American University students are excited for Spring Break 2010 to escape the cold winter weather in DC and replace it with the warmth and sunshine found in the Bahamas, Acapulco and Cancun. The Eagle encourages it readers to start planning their spring break trips today.
American University Eagle Readers pursue all types of careers, including local DC business owners and a Nashville Divorce Attorney, and they all continue to keep in touch with The Eagle for years to come.
American University students know the importance of school grants and scholarships and how they can help to further one’s education.
American University students who are getting married often purchase Groomsmen Gifts to show appreciation for their friends on their big day in DC.
