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Catholic, Youth Voters Help Swing Election

Professor: Catholic Voters Saw Economy As Moral Issue Catholic voters, who make up a quarter of the American electorate, and young voters helped elect Barack Obama as the first African-American President of the United States on Tuesday night. Nationwide, Obama won 54 percent of the Catholic vote compared with 45 percent for John McCain. Most of the Catholic boost for Obama came from Hispanic Catholics, who now makes up six percent of the electorate. Stephen Schneck, director of the Life Cycle Institute, told the Associated Press that Obama‘s emphasis on service, the communal good, pragmatic solutions and “raising the quality of life for the least among us“ were all Catholic draws. He also emphasized the significance of the economy for... [Read more...]

SAGA Drafting Bill of Rights for Students in Response to Administration’s Actions

The Student Association General Assembly is drafting a student bill of rights to respond to what many members described as an unfair and unclear campus judicial system at their meeting Tuesday night. Members said there is confusion between the students and the administration regarding the rights of students in judicial situations. ”You go into [the University Hearing Board] and you don‘t know what is happening. You don‘t know what you are being charged with until after you have been charged with it,” said Alexander Pinnix, a member of SAGA. “You have no counsel. You don‘t know what you‘re rights are, you don‘t know if you even have rights.” Ryan Winn Affifeh Alaween SAGA member Joe Manning, a junior, related a story where a... [Read more...]

Chapter of Ancient Irish Order to Form for Univ. Community and Brookland

The Ancient Order of Hibernians, an Irish-American fraternal organization is hoping to set up a Catholic University and Brookland chapter in the near future. The organization would be open to all Catholic men of Irish birth or descent who are 16 years of age or older. “I‘m waiting to hear back right now from the Center for Irish Studies to see if they‘ll sponsor the chapter,” said senior John Doyle, who is leading the efforts to start the chapter on campus. “The AOH… advocates Irish-American causes and promotes the bond between the Irish Diaspora and the homeland,” said Doyle. There are more than 80,000 members in 46 states, Canada and Ireland. Currently, there is an AOH serving the District and Maryland counties AOH also has... [Read more...]

Neighbors Still Upset About Noise at Nest

The Cardinal’s Nest, a bar located less than half a mile from the University, has once again upset local Brookland residents. Residents have complained to the management about the patrons’ behavior and the loud music. “They’ve kind of antagonized the neighborhood that was supportive of them when they opened,” said John Vera, an eight year resident of Brookland. “This whole block becomes like Adams Morgan.” Dino Drudi, a Brookland resident and advocate within the community, described in an e-mail an incident last Friday involving an overly loud band and police involvement. “The police announced, ‘Clear the streets!’ and the police helicopter flew over once or twice and shined its spotlight on the area.” Drudi said he lost... [Read more...]

DPS Crime Log As of September 10, 2008

View Larger Map Thursday, September 4, 2008 DAMAGE TO PROPERTY Marist Road Correspondent reports unknown person(s) put cheese and eggs on the hood and roof of vehicle. Thursday, September 3, 2008- September 4, 2008 DAMAGE PROPERTY Marist Road Correspondent reports unknown person forced cheese into the vents, on the hood and front grill of vehicle. Thursday, September 4, 2008 SICK PERSON TO THE HOSPITAL Magner House Respondent reported correspondent was sick. EMS was notified and responded. Correspondent was transported to the hospital Friday, September 5, 2008 SICK PERSON TO THE HOSPITAL John McCormack Road Respondent reported correspondent was sick. EMS was notified and responded. Correspondent was transported to the hospital Sunday, September... [Read more...]

CUA Named Top Wired University

Princeton College Review has named the University to the list of the “Top 20 Wired Colleges” as one of the most technologically advanced colleges in the nation. William Lantry, director of Academic Technology Services at the Center for Planning and Information Technology, says the University was named ‘Wired’ because of the way it uses pre-existing technology in new ways and how it shares technology. “Everything is a collaborative process,” said Lantry. Dustin White, a member of CPIT’s Academic Technology Services, said its open door policy contributed to the recognition. “We try very hard to listen to the customer’s needs,” said White. Listening to students allows CPIT to see and fill needs, such as filling the need for... [Read more...]

Professors Receive Canonical Missions, Two Administrators Get Award From Pope

Several University professors received their canonical mission, or imperative to reflect in their teachings the views of the Catholic Church, on Thursday. The mission, handed to University professors by Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl of the diocese of Washington D.C., allowed several teachers to teach here at the University. Non-Catholics received a venia docendi. Wuerl presented Frank G. Persico, vice president for University Relations and Chief of Staff and Craig W. Parker, associate vice president and general counsel with the Benemerenti Medal.  Established by Pope Gregory XVI in 1832, the Benemerenti Medal is given to those who have excellent service to the Catholic Church. The word itself means “to a well deserving person.” “In honoring... [Read more...]

Speaker Matt Glowacki Discusses Predjudice With ‘Family Guy’

By: Sarah Favo The second clip from Family Guy was about ‘able-ism’ or treating people differently because of their disability. He called this as ‘gimp-phobic’. People tend to over accommodate, or ignore people who are disabled. “It is as normal for me to use a wheelchair as it is for you to walk around,” said Glowacki to the group gathered in the Pryzbla Food Court. In fact, he prefers the wheelchair because he can move around for a long time, while people who walk can’t. He used himself as an example saying he is still active as a DJ, gives talks to different people and makes custom wheelchairs. The wheelchair he uses is one he made himself. He made his point that people must see potential in others.... [Read more...]