Two AU students arrested at protest
Michael Dranove and another AU undergraduate —who did not wish to be named — were arrested during the Funk the War: Bad Romance Street Party Friday afternoon. Dranove was released around 8 p.m., while the other AU student was released around 1 a.m.
According to Geoff Ramsey, an AU graduate student and Community Action and Social Justice member who helped organize the protest, Dranove, a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences, was nearby when someone vandalized the Armed Forces Recruiting Center.
Habash calls for student misconduct charges for acting BOE chair
Student Government presidential candidate Nirvana Habash filed misconduct charges against Chairwoman of the Judicial Board and acting-Chairwoman of the Board of Elections Erica Zois. She also plans on filing complaints that Zois violated the Student Conduct Code.
MacCracken endorses Bronstein
Student Government President Andy MacCracken endorsed presidential candidate Nate Bronstein in a YouTube video posted early Friday morning to Bronstein’s Facebook page.
SG presidential candidates face-off in televised debate
The four SG presidential candidates took to the airwaves Thursday night with a live debate produced by ATV and co-sponsored by The Eagle.
Women’s basketball loses to Old Dominion in first round of WNIT
The AU women’s basketball team saw its comeback attempt fall short, as the Old Dominion University Lady Monarchs defeated the Eagles 63-55 in the first round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament on Wednesday.
‘She’s Out of My League’ freshens romantic comedy
After getting a leg up from director Judd Apatow in such movies like “Knocked Up,” Jay Baruchel takes center stage for the awkward comedy “She’s Out of My League.” Scene Staffer Yohanna Desta says Baruchel’s aptitude for shyness both endears and frustrates the viewer. In the end, though, it will leave you laughing.
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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.
American University students wear custom caps to keep them warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and stylish all year round.
