College News Roundup
By DCist Contributor Sarah Stonesifer
The Eagle - American:
>> At American University, officials decided that an official record will be kept along with possible judicial action after students receive their "second medical transport due to alcohol consumption." So remember kids, the first case of alcohol poisoning is free.
>> There was an attempted robbery in an American University dorm last Saturday, but the suspect was quickly apprehended and identified.
The Hoya - Georgetown:
>> Georgetown too has news about a change in alcohol policy for students, but this one was softened. Only one resident, as opposed to two, now need to be over 21 while hosting a party in a university apartment or townhouse. Last night students rallied in protest to demand even more lax drinking policies, including amnesty for all Category A alcohol violations issued so far this academic year and relaxed party registration rules.
>> The Vatican is accusing a Georgetown professor of writing a book that violates Roman Catholic doctrine.
The Diamondback - Maryland:
>> College Park and Maryland Campus Police are still looking for those responsible in an armed carjacking that occurred on Maryland’s campus on Tuesday night outside one of the dorms. The suspects were driving a green Ford Escort with D.C. tags, and they took a 2007 black Toyota Yaris.
>> There are also plans to develop the mysterious "East Campus," which officials say will rival downtown Silver Spring.
Photo by rachaelvoorhees. Josh Kramer contributed
The Hilltop - Howard:
>> Students at Howard are envious of GWU's deal with Zipcar. Apparently, GWU has negotiated a deal so that students 18-20 may sign up for Zipcar accounts normally reserved for those over 21. "'That's an injustice,' said junior finance major Stephen Washington. 'There are plenty of Zipcar locations surrounding the university, yet it is not available to us. That isn't fair.'" According to the article, the school is looking at other options like Flexcar.
The Hatchet - George Washington:
>> GWU has joined community groups in protesting Tonic's application for a liquor license. Apparently, GWU doesn't want their students to party like rock stars 'till three in the morning on Friday nights.
>> It's apparently incredibly easy for anyone to get into a residence hall on campus, which might explain the 500-700 robberies a year, including several perpetrated by one man in a few trips back and forth last week.
>> 200 GWU students were at the Obama rally.
The Broadside - George Mason:
>> Seven months after the Treehouse Gang (aka GMU Bandits) stole over $89,000 of computer equipment out of university building, the suspects were finally caught in Philadelphia after following a trail of stolen overhead projectors on eBay. You can also see the televised story on America’s Most Wanted on Sunday Night on FOX at 9 p.m.