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Boston's sad losers now sore winners

By Eric Fantegrossi | February 24

Growing up in a suburban town just outside Boston, I learned a religious level of admiration for the Red Sox. The flip side of this coin was obviously our never-ending hatred for the Yankees. Our acceptance of this was as natural as the leaves changing color in the fall.

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Opinion

Their words: James Gardner, SC President

February 24

In working with University administrators for three years as a member of the Student Advocacy Center, I have learned that they are not the stingy, heartless ogres that some candidates for student government try to portray them as. Labeling the administration an adversary seems like an excuse for having nothing substantial to say.

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Opinion

Their words: Kyle Taylor, SC President

February 24

My name is Kyle Taylor and I'm running for SC president. My time as Eagle Nights director and SC vice president has inspired me to pursue this position and given me the skills I need to reach out to you, the students, and program effectively to develop policies that are important to you.

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Sports

Men end 4-game slide, beat Lehigh 65-61

By Ian Quillen | February 24

The AU men's Basketball team finally snapped not one but two four-game losing streaks Wednesday night. The Eagles' 65-61 victory at Lehigh put them back into the win column, a place they haven't been since a Feb. 4 win over Army. AU had lost its last four games, all in the Patriot League.

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News

City Calendar

By Mary Specht | February 24

Stuff to do around the city this week, from music to comedy to demonstrations.

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News

Prague Symphony's welcome return

By Chris DeWitt | February 24

The Washington Performing Arts Society hosted the Prague Symphony Orchestra last Sunday at the Kennedy Center for the first time in 20 years. Indeed, it was a long overdue return, as the orchestra brought to D.C. the spirit and passion of the great Czech city.

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News

Singles in a hurry make choices on looks, not love

By Valerie Smith | February 24

Mitsubishi Motors released a commercial in 2000 for its Eclipse that asked viewers: "Have you ever looked at someone and said, 'Check her out, she looks loyal?' Or, 'Whoa, look at the morals on that guy?'" After a pause, the commercial provided the answer most audience members were thinking: "No.

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Opinion

Their words: Zach Ulrich, SC Comptroller

February 24

Vote Zach Ulrich for SC comptroller because I have proven my dedication to AU students and because you can trust me to work hard. For more than a year now, I have served as Leonard Hall and Off-Campus representatives in the General Assembly. I have worked tirelessly to promote student awareness about the University budget process and have had many late nights with the Government Operations Committee trying to redefine the purpose of the SC through the new constitution.

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News

Campus Brief: WCL dean discusses history of law school

By Kate Oczypok | February 24

Dean Claudio Grossman spoke about the Washington College of Law's goals and educational purposes as the guest of honor last night at the third "Dialog with the Dean" program. Grossman spoke to about a dozen students on the history of the Washington College of Law.

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Opinion

Their words: Adam Rosenblatt, SC Vice President

February 24

The vice president is responsible for making sure students have fun, and that is why I am running. I began working with the Student Union Board and the SC during my first week as a freshman. My greatest strength is that I know first-hand how the SC works and how to make it work for you.

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Opinion

Letters to the Editor

February 24

Dear Editor: I am writing to respond to an editorial that ran last week titled "NAACP Without a Clue."ÿIn the article, the author attacked the NAACP and made personal attacks at chairman Julian Bond, also a professor at AU. In response I say, 'Just the facts, please.

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News

Oscar Night Brief

By ERICA LEMASTER | February 24

**If you want a picture of people watching to Oscars, Anderson Hall is hosting a party in the Anderson TV Lounge, right next to the front desk. - FROM ERICA Erica LeMaster Eagle Contributing Writer Oscar Night The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held their annual award ceremony Sunday night which caused many AU students to flock to the television to see who won the coveted Oscar.

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Sports

AU Makes Memories on Senior Night

By Jesse Epstein | February 24

AU's six seniors closed out their careers at Bender Arena Wednesday night with one of the most complete performances of their 4-year career, shellacking Lehigh, 65-50, on Senior Night. The six seniors, Chanel Hunt, Joanna Barnes, Jenyce Woodruff, Kim Salem, Angel Jordan and Damarah Rhymer, combined for 59 of AU's 65 in the win that put them on the brink of the third seed in the upcoming Patriot League Tournament.

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News

Back to the Futureheads for fun Brit-pop

By Rebecca Armendariz | February 24

Soon after setting their canvas kicks on American soil Monday, the Futureheads succeeded in conquering the 9:30 club. This band's live show is perfect for those who grew up watching "Sesame Street" and consequently developed short attention spans. The songs are fast-paced and jerky, and out of the whole lot only one clocks in at more than three minutes in length.

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News

Solitude to Solidarity on mental health

By Megan Slack | February 24

Alexis Chappell was alone. At 16, after moving across the country, to Paris after her parents' divorce, and back again to the States, the current AU junior found herself in boarding school in Tennessee. It was a foreign place for her, not where she belonged, and certainly not a place where people would understand her.

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Opinion

Their words: Leah Kreimer, SC Vice President

February 24

The ultimate goal of student government on any campus is to improve the quality of campus life. While the SC has made progress this year, it has not thought outside the box of the SC. After working to save fall break, fighting to keep the library open 24 hours during finals and maintaining student input on Rank and Tenure committees, the SC has made great strides, and it is up to the incoming executives to keep the momentum going.

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Opinion

Privacy on its deathbed?

By Dan Miller | February 24

Where's the connection between President Bush and a woman screaming at her spouse while on hold? It's closer than you'd think. Both are victims of surreptitious recording of private conversations. And this phenomenon, while limited, is a symptom of a larger change taking place in society.

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