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Teachers' union fights Bush plan

By Doree Damoulakis · Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005

Daniel Kaufman, senior press officer for the National Education Association, announced Monday to a School of Communication class the organization's opposition to President Bush's proposal to expand the No Child Left Behind Act to high schools. Kaufman said that the NEA, the nation's largest teachers' union with 2.

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Artist brings life to city in 'intense, absurd' paintings

By John Anderson · Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005

Sometimes when discussing work, in an effort to seem less subjective, artists will employ formal terms learned under the yoke of education to describe what a specific piece is doing. You might hear how a painting moves or about its rhythm. But sometimes artists are reduced to more zealous and simplistic expressions of "wow" mingled with "oohs" and "aahs.

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Candidate starts write-in campaign for SC secretary

By Mary Specht · Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005

Posted Feb. 26, 2005. Zach Silverman launched a write-in campaign for SC secretary as a candidate with no SC experience who could "bring a personality to the table that is unique." ÿ "There's a lot of people running in these elections ... that aren't representing the entire student body," said Silverman, a sophomore in the School of International Service and Alpha Epsilon Pi member.

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Sports

Women's hoops erupt on Senior Day

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 four-year careers, 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 points in the win that put the Eagles on the brink of the third seed in the upcoming Patriot League tournament.

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Opinion

Their words: Ali Khan, SC Comptroller

February 24

My name is Ali Khan and I am a finance major in Kogod. I am running for comptroller to make sure your money is efficiently managed and to hold the SC accountable for its decisions. I am about the students, not the special interests. I think our student government can be improved.

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News

Out of Context

By Jen Turner | February 24

"When it's time and we get our fix from our kids ... then things will be right again and maybe we'll have a rad new Blink record," - Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker, on quality time with the family and what it will take to get the band back on their feet. And while we're on the subject, Blink 182 is officially "on hiatus." Eulogies from 13-year-old girls are popping up all over the Internet.

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Opinion

Student Government Endorsements

February 24

Every year, The Eagle interviews all Student Confederation candidates for their executive offices, and endorses one candidate for each position. This year, with Kevin Gilnack's late withdrawal from the secretary race, there are no candidates on the ballot for secretary, and so we will not be endorsing anyone as a write-in candidate.

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Sports

AU cuts golf and tennis programs

By Ian Quillen | February 24

The AU Athletic Department announced it will cut the men's golf and men's and women's tennis programs after this season, according to a statement released Thursday evening. AU will honor scholarships already given to those students should they decide to stay at AU, but in the future scholarships for those programs, part of AU's total of 80 sports scholarships, will be redirected to other sports that do not meet NCAA maximum scholarship limits, the statement indicates.

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Return of 007 ... with whom?

By Jennifer Varadi | February 24

He's handsome. He's British. He drives the newest cars and dates the hottest women. He can pull off a tux, drink a martini (shaken, not stirred) and destroy the world's most dangerous villains without even breaking a sweat. Bond ... James Bond, the most famous British intelligence agent on the big screen, is back to save the world again.

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Opinion

Opinion: Isolating minority history marginalizes minorities

February 24

As this year's Black History Month comes to a close, with it ends the teaching in our public schools of anything to do with black Americans, with the exception of slavery, until next February. Why? Because many teachers and school boards see it as the time in which they are to teach the history of black Americans.

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Tunlaw bus route persists despite complaints

By Mary Specht | February 24

Despite complaints from neighbors, the Metrobus N8 route extension through Glover-Tunlaw will continue its six-month trial period, providing trips to many AU students and other riders, a Metro spokesman said. Metro extended the N8 route in late December.

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Opinion

Their words: Joe Gallina, President

February 24

The problems we face are right in front of us, and they must be confronted. The administration either fails to act or, when it does, does not take the student voice into consideration. It's wrong that our phone lines are being taken out of our rooms. It's wrong that we will be forced to pay for Ruckus next year.

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Seeds of Peace plants cooperation in youth

By Kate Oczypok | February 24

International leaders need to focus on the next generation of young people that will one day be guiding the world, said Dr. Aaron Miller, president of the Seeds of Peace organization, in a speech yesterday in the Kay Spiritual Life Center. Miller spoke about the importance of negotiation in international conflict and the purpose of the Seeds of Peace group to over 70 students and staff members.

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Death sentences decline

By Charlie Caffrey | February 24

State government leaders in Georgia and Texas spoke out against the death penalty last week, reflecting a nationwide lack of support for the punishment, according to a study released in late 2004. Members of Georgia's house and senate called for a moratorium on capital punishment last Tuesday at a news conference, saying they would seek legislation to stop executions until a panel could be created to study the use of capital punishment.

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And the Oscar goes to...

By Daniel Longino | February 24

As the Oscars approach Sunday, all the speculation from the past year comes to the forefront. To some, the Oscars are awarded on buzz, not quality, and are essentially an exercise in purely missing the point. But regardless, even the most cynical movie buff can get swept up in the pure pleasure of guessing right.

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Sports

Golfers look for a diamond in the rough

By David Bergman | February 24

After a difficult fall season wrought with disappointing finishes, the AU Men's Golf team is looking to rebound with a trip to California and a promising spring season. The Eagles, who placed eighth or lower in three out of four events this fall, have a seven-tournament spring schedule that includes the three-day Intercollegiate at Diablo Grande, a tournament in Patterson, Calif.

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Sole secretary candidate drops out

By Mary Specht | February 24

The only candidate for Student Government secretary withdrew from the race Wednesday, leaving the position open for a write-in candidate or a presidential appointment. Kevin Gilnack, a junior in the School of Public Affairs, said he withdrew because he could not be at AU over the summer for personal reasons and would be unable to fulfill the duties of secretary during that time.

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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