The Eagle, American University, DC
14 hours ago by Andrew Tomlinson and Jen Calantone
An malfunction in a Pepco electrical feeder to several power sources at AU may have caused many students to change their plans Wednesday night and this morning between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., according to a representative from Pepco and an e-mail from the Office of Information Technology sent to the AU community on Wednesday.
The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD
1 hour ago by Mark Selig
Comeback led by 16-3 run in second-half rally
GW Hatchet, George Washington University, DC
9 hours ago by Gabrielle Bluestone
A GW alumnus and his wife were brutally murdered in Northwest D.C. late last month, and police have charged two people with first-degree murder in connection with the deaths.
The Eagle, American University, DC
14 hours ago by Tamar Hallerman
Last month, Tré Matthews, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, suddenly found himself in the middle of a firestorm within the organization that he led - the Student Union Board.
Matthews resigned from his position as SUB director Nov. 14. A press release from AU Student Government President Seth Cutter's office said Matthews stepped down in order to focus on his music career, but some members of SUB said he was pressured to step down because he was not fulfilling his duties as director, such as answering phone calls and e-mails, The Eagle previously reported.
The Eagle, American University, DC
14 hours ago by Mia Libido
Happy Holidays everyone! It's absolutely ludicrous right now with finals, end of the semester, dreary weather approaching and holiday shopping. I have decided to help you out a little and compile a top 10 gift ideas list for when you need something creative or something sexy.
GW Hatchet, George Washington University, DC
8 hours ago by Emily Cahn
In his first public speech since September, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told a Marvin Center audience the United States needs to be optimistic and must continue to fund long-term goals, even in a bleak economy.
GW Hatchet, George Washington University, DC
6 hours ago by Lauren French
Hatchet Reporter
A GW research professor is under scrutiny for allegedly violating another employer's conflict of interest policies by receiving at least $1.3 million from drug companies while hosting a public radio program about psychiatric drugs.
Quindecim, Goucher College, MD
1 day ago by Marissa Kluger
Across the country, institutions of higher learning are being affected in some way or another by the national financial crisis; Goucher College is no exception.
Goucher relies on four primary sources of funding: student tuition and fees, endowment income, gifts and donations, and a Maryland program of state aid to private higher education.
Quindecim, Goucher College, MD
1 day ago by Auni Husted
Goucher made headlines in 2005 when it became the first of college in the country to require all of its undergraduates to study abroad. Now, as members of the first class to have this requirement face their junior year, the reality of this statute is setting in.
Spokesman, Morgan State University, MD
1 day ago by Shaunna Pickett
Saturday, November 22nd, Gilliam Concert Hall in the Carl J. Murphy Fine Arts Center was packed from the floor seats to the balcony, with hundreds of people wrapped around the building waiting to see Maxwell perform.
The concert began promptly at 8p.m. as Jazmine Sullivan took the stage singing her hit single, "Bust Ya Windows", a song about a woman getting revenge after suffering a broken heart.
Spokesman, Morgan State University, MD
1 day ago by Mary Fields
Just days before earning the title of Morgan State's Most Outstanding Morgan Man, Atlanta-by-way- of -Detroit native Marvin Carr sent in his letter of resignation from the position of Vice President of the Senior Class at Morgan State University.
The letter, dated November 12, 2008, cited multiple reasons for Carr's decision to step down from his position, most of them seemingly internal.
Quindecim, Goucher College, MD
1 day ago by Dan Sterdt
This season, there is a palpable energy, enthusiasm, and excitement amongst the Washington Capitals fan base. No longer are our beloved Caps the doormat of the NHL, the bottom rung of the Southeast Division.
This year, according to the respected magazine The Hockey News, the Capitals are the most exciting team in the league.
The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD
17 hours ago by Thomas Floyd
After a stellar start, NBC's Heroes has tapered off into faulty storylines
The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD
1 day ago by Rob Gindes
The CORE system at this school sucks. There's no snappy joke for that - it just sucks.
The Georgetown Independent, Georgetown University, DC
2 days ago by Scott Bradley Oranburg
Before I begin to give my opinion about Guns N' Roses' 13-years-in-the-making, $11 million-cost-of-production release, that has perhaps the most storied past of any rock album in history, I must first admit that I really wanted "Chinese Democracy" to be an utter, hopeless failure.
The Georgetown Independent, Georgetown University, DC
2 days ago by Nikoo Massoud-Moghaddam
"Twilight," the film adaptation of Stephanie Meyers's phenomenally popular vampire book series, is famously about teenage romance. But there are no long make-out sessions, no R-rated nudity and no explicit mentions of sex. In fact, not once in the movie do either of the protagonists say, "I love you.
The Georgetown Independent, Georgetown University, DC
2 days ago by Mikaela Sutherland Dunitz
In 1961, less than 50 years ago, President-elect Barack Obama's parents could not have married in half of the United States of America. If the Supreme Court had not redefined marriage, they would not be granted that right today. In 1967, Loving v. Virginia ended all race-based legal restriction on marriage in the U.
The District Chronicles, Howard University, DC
2 days ago by Daniel Burke/Religion News Service
The leading U.S. Catholic prelate warned earlier this month that President-elect Barack Obama's promise to unify the country would be shattered if he pursues policies to increase access to abortion.
Black College View, Howard University, DC
3 days ago by Angela P. Smith
World AIDS Day observances will be held across the District today to raise awareness of the epidemic that has claimed more than 25 million lives since 1981. In Washington, blacks make up 55.4 percent of the population, but account for 80 percent of AIDS cases as well as new reports of HIV.
The District Chronicles, Howard University, DC
2 days ago by George E Curry/NNPA Columnist
The rise in racist incidents - from university campuses to police stations - is a sobering reminder that despite the election of Barack Obama, there are still a lot of sick people out there stuck in the Stone Age.
The District Chronicles, Howard University, DC
2 days ago
You want to find a gift this holiday season that matches your loved one's personality. Finding the perfect fragrance or scented gift for your special someone this holiday season means that every time they catch a whiff of that smell, warm thoughts of you will come to mind.
The UB Post, University of Baltimore, MD
5 days ago
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The UB Post, University of Baltimore, MD
5 days ago
Photojournalists take photographs in and around the UB community to record news, current events and lifestyle stories.
The UB Post, University of Baltimore, MD
2 days ago
Christine Nielsen, D.B.A., professor of international business and strategy, and members of her international management class at the University of Baltimore took a trip to Lisbon, Portugal, from Oct. 25 to Nov. 1. The students were working on the Wright Global Business Scholars Program to study the feasibility of creating a financially sustainable center for learning about and appreciating Portuguese string instruments and fado, a genre of folk music native to Portugal.
The Review, University of Delaware, DE
2 days ago by Sarah Hubbs
Jess Diffendall, a former university student, always dreamed of her wedding day - flowers everywhere, a white dress, seeing friends and family together and hearing "Here Comes the Bride" as she walks down the aisle to the woman of her dreams.