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Legal News

GA may pay $600 to parliamentarian

By Mary Specht · Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005

The General Assembly, the Student Confederation's legislative branch, could appropriate a maximum of $600 to pay a professional parliamentarian who attended a hearing on the bylaws Jan. 31. After the hearing, the Government Operations Committee decided not to have the parliamentarian write the bylaws, which could have cost $4,000.

Kuykendall to start pro career in D.C.

By Ian Quillen · Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005

In most sports, athletes traversing from college to the pros might be sent clear across the country. And in soccer, it is common for American players to venture even farther, plying their trade in one of Europe's or South America's numerous leagues.

BET comic promotes worship

By Ariel Amante · Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005

About 50 students gathered in Battelle-Tompkins Atrium Monday night, sitting at tables intimately situated among red, black and white balloons and streamers. Yes, it was Valentine's Day, but the First Love Comedy and Poetry Caf?, co-sponsored by the Black Student Alliance and One Accord, a campus religious group, focused on a different kind of love than most Valentine's events.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Cab fares & unfairs

February 17

The District of Columbia will soon begin to experiment with a new metered taxicab system, possibly to replace the current zone system that they operate on. Meters will be implimented to some cabs on a trial basis this spring. Funny, during the trial period riders will be told how much it would have cost had they been metered, but still have to pay as prescribed in the zone system.

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Comics

February 17

This issues comics

Sports

Count Down

February 17

Over the past year, there have been more defections than deflections or reflections. Free agency has hit its twilight period, and never before has the sporting world seen so many players coming and going ... and not so peacefully. Below is the list of the Top 10 Messiest Sporting Divorces (Bennifer and Brad and Jen excluded) of the past year.

News

Campus Brief: Dean chats with students

By Kate Oczypok | February 17

Eric Ratner, resident director of McDowell Hall, and professor W. Joseph Campbell of the School of Communication hosted the second "Meet the Dean" program Wednesday evening. Dean Louis Goodman of the School of International Service, the guest of honor at the event, spoke with 25 students and faculty, including Gail Hanson, vice president of Campus Life, and Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining.

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Campus Briefs: Religious students volunteer with children

By Kate Oczypok | February 17

Twelve students helped children in a D.C. housing project by taking part in a regular volunteer opportunity called "Daybreak" on Saturday. Students took AUTO vans to Lincoln Heights, a community in Southeast D.C., before 10 a.m. to meet with the director of the program, according to Candace Krieger, a freshman in the School of Public Affairs who coordinates Daybreak.

News

Out of Context

February 17

"They don't get hungry. They're not afraid. They don't forget their orders. They don't care if the guy next to them has just been shot. Will they do a better job than humans? Yes." - Gordon Johnson of the Joint Forces Command at the Pentagon, on an army led by robots Yes, the weather has been nice the past few days. But here's a newsflash: It's not spring yet!

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Police Blotter

By Kate Oczypok | February 17

Summary of the week's incidents.

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Mexican ambassador stresses democracy

By Kate Oczypok | February 17

Mexico has been fighting throughout history for democracy, a "great and formidable instrument to success," former Mexican ambassador to the United Nations Adolfo Aguilar Zinser said Monday at AU. In the talk "Has Democracy Really Come to Mexico?" Zinser also highlighted Mexico's relationship with the United States.

Opinion

All Thumbs

February 17

Good and bad around campus and the country.

News

Prof. connects to students via in-dorm office

By Kate Oczypok | February 14

After his first semester with an office in McDowell Hall, School of Communication professor W. Joseph Campbell is still standing tall, literally. (His well-over-6-foot frame is hard for residents to miss.) But he's also looking forward to reaching out to more students this spring.

Sports

First-place hopes start to fade for Men's B-ball

By Ian Quillen | February 14

A week ago, the AU Men's Basketball team sat just one free throw away from tying Holy Cross atop the Patriot League standings. How quickly things change. Bucknell and Colgate combined to officially eliminate the Eagles from PL regular-season title contention during a two-game AU road trip this weekend.

News

Campus Calendar

By David Hodges | February 14

Monday, Feb. 14 Habitat for Humanity Valentine's Day Fund-raiser 12-5 p.m., Mary Graydon Center Habitat for Humanity will sell Hershey's Kiss roses for Valentine's Day to raise funds to build a house in D.C. for a family that cannot afford one. Contact Marissa Kargman at Marissa.

News

Ladner justifies increased costs with AU's improvements

By ERICA LEMASTER | February 14

In the 11 years since Benjamin Ladner became president of AU, the campus and the community have gone through a number of changes, resulting in increased costs, competition, accountability and international respect, Ladner said at his annual address to the community Thursday.

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Cartoons

February 14

This weeks cartoons

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What to do if you're single at AU

By Kate Oczypok | February 14

Valentine's Day is here yet again and you're still single. Speaking from a girl who has yet to have a boyfriend - ever - join the club! But don't spend Monday holed up in your room with a Danielle Steele novel and some chocolate; there are actually some great ways to enjoy being single on campus.

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Violent video game retailers may be fined

By Rochelle Chounet | February 14

D.C. video game retailers could face $10,000 fines for selling some violent and explicit games to minors, if proposed legislation is passed in the District. The proposed legislation would prevent merchants from selling games that contain violent or sexually explicit material to minors because they have been linked to teen violence.

News

'Antigone' proves cast's dedication

By DANIELLE GIUSTO | February 14

This weekend saw the closing performance of the Department of Performing Arts' production of "Antigone," a beautiful and refreshing interpretation of the familiar Greek tragedy.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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