College Headlines

Holocaust Museum Shooter, von Brunn, no 'lone wolf'

The District Chronicles, Howard University, DC

3 days ago by Ron Walters/NNPA Columnist

I was supposed to have attended the preview of a play by Janet Cohen, an African-American writer and wife of Jewish former Secretary of the Army, Steve Cohen at the Holocaust Museum. But it was attacked by James von Brunn, long-time avowed White racist.

The sins of the father: Holocaust Museum shooter's son speaks out

The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD

21 hours ago by Ben Slivnick

Erik von Brunn: "We've gone through hell"

BSOS gets crucial funds in provost's reallocation plan

The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD

10 hours ago by Priya Kumar

Department will receive full $842,000 it requested

Guest column: Fast food fury

The Diamondback, University of Maryland College Park, MD

10 hours ago by Dave Smith

Guest columnist Dave Smith complains about fast food commercials.

Fighting gay marriage through ballot

The District Chronicles, Howard University, DC

3 days ago by G. Jeffrey MacDonald/Religion News Service

The ink had barely dried on Maine Gov. John Baldacci's signature legalizing gay marriage in May when Catholic and evangelical opponents began circulating a petition for a "people's veto" to override lawmakers with a simple majority at the ballot box.

Grads struggle in ailing job market

The Eagle, American University, DC

1 day ago by Marisa Kendall

Officials expect the District unemployment rate to continue rising in the coming months, providing little relief for the AU class of 2009 as they struggle to find jobs.

The District unemployment rate showed signs of stability at 9.9 percent in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Admissions moves to Katzen

The Eagle, American University, DC

1 day ago by Travis Mitchell

The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid unveiled the new admissions Green Room in late May, a space focused on creating a polished, friendly experience for visitors and promoting an arts environment on campus, according to a university statement.

The new Green Room is located on the second floor of the Katzen Arts Center and replaces the old Welcome Center in Centennial Hall.

In Our Own Words: New students should find life out in D.C.

The Eagle, American University, DC

1 day ago by Graham Vyse

I am so awkward at frat parties. I occasionally go to them with friends who, unlike me, are in greek life, but I always feel hopelessly out of place. Truth be told, I feel more at home having a buffet breakfast at the Brookings Institution, which I sometimes do on free mornings before hearing a talk at the think tank.