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February 14

Five things worthy of your time.

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Sports

First in war, first in peace, but last in the NL East?

By Ryan Sherwin | February 14

Many Washingtonians are unfamiliar with what to expect from the return of baseball to the District in 48 days, but the team is already preparing itself to make a splash in the Potomac despite an unknown team and a terrible record from last year. The first test for the new team will be drawing fans to see a team noticeably devoid of big names and a deep bench.

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Sports

Sports Brief: Swimmers gather wins going into PL championship

By Ian Quillen | February 14

In the last tune-up before the Patriot League championship at the end of February, the Swimming and Diving team grabbed four individual wins in Bucknell's Bison Invitational Saturday in Lewisburg, Pa. AU's women, led by the youth movement of freshmen Alex Kinzler, Melinda Gilbert and Megan Thiel, and sophomore Kaitlyn Moughty, took home the most spoils for the Eagles.

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News

One birthday, two parties for student leaders

By Kate Oczypok | February 14

Mike Inganamort, president of the AU College Republicans, and Greg Wasserstrom, president of the AU College Democrats, may seem like completely different people, but they do have one very important thing in common: a birthday. Both student leaders were born on Feb.

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Opinion

Staff Editorial: Rules for Valentine's Day

February 14

If you've got a Valentine, you've probably been counting down the hours until today and relishing in the chance to spend time with your love. And if you don't have a Valentine, you probably considered not getting out of bed this morning. Whether you love or hate the holiday, it will undoubedly affect your day in some way.

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News

Wrens give anguished, energetic show at Black Cat

February 14

The Wrens bared their souls at a sold-out show at the Black Cat Friday night, engaging the crowd and banishing their troubles with every anguished guitar blast. One of the older indie bands playing today (the players' ages range from mid-30s to early 40s), the Wrens still captured the energy of the mostly youthful audience.

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Opinion

All Thumbs

February 14

The good and the bad of this week

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News

He Said, She Said: 'Hitch' makes great date flick

By JAMES R. RICKARD and SAMANTHA ELLIOT | February 14

Guys, if you liked "Saw," you'll love "Hitch." Well, that's a big lie, but if that line didn't open this review, no guys would read a movie review about a romantic comedy. Regardless, "Hitch" is a far better movie than the previews make it out to be, and is one to which any guy can safely bring his date.

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Sports

Struggling Hunt leads from the bench

By Jesse Epstein | February 10

She led the AU Women's Basketball team in scoring last year. She was an All-Patriot League player in the preseason. She was the glue that held a team together through a coaching change in the offseason. 2004-2005 was supposed to be Chanel Hunt's season. And then this season happened.

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News

Movie Matches

By Daniel Longino | February 10

Everyone has probably seen that trailer for "Hitch." No, not the version where Will Smith kicks Eva Mendes in the face, but the one where he's teaching whiter-than-white Kevin James ("The King of Queens") how to dance. Judging by the trailer, the movie's just two hours of Will Smith helping James master dance moves.

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Sports

AU expected to lead PL in poll

By Jordan Beane | February 10

Although Patriot League action hasn't begun yet, AU is already on top of the rankings for Women's Tennis. Sure, it's on top because it's first alphabetically, but with the team winning back-to-back Patriot League titles, there isn't any reason it shouldn't be the choice for a hat trick.

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News

VMI cadets reprimanded

By Lauren Gardner | February 10

Virginia Military Institute students who dressed in costumes that mimicked gay people, Nazis and Africans now face possible disciplinary action after photos from the Halloween party they attended surfaced on Richmond Independent Media Center's Web site, Richmond.

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News

Volunteers earn awards

By Melinda C. Hall | February 10

As the AU Circle K prepares to elect its new executive board Feb. 17 and attend the Capitol District Circle K convention that weekend, the student service group's leaders will have a lot to look forward to and live up to in the coming year.

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News

Jaa-dropping daredevil ignites 'The Thai Warrior'

By Daniel Longino | February 10

For someone who could obliterate absolutely any person in his path, you wonder if Tony Jaa is just waiting for someone to give him 'tude. But Jaa seems overwhelmingly gentle, humbled and eager to talk about his abilities without at all seeming boastful. Jaa, whose real name is Phanom Yeerum, gets his screen name from his nickname in Thai, "Jaa.

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News

Workshop teaches money matters

By Melinda C. Hall | February 10

About 10 students learned how to build good credit at a workshop called "Financial Empowerment" held in the Gianni Lounge as part of AU's celebration of Black History Month. The AU chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Bank of America co-sponsored the Monday night event that highlighted financial responsibility as a key factor in good credit and in paying back student loans later in life.

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News

Workshop teaches money matters

By Melinda C. Hall | February 10

About 10 students learned how to build good credit at a workshop called "Financial Empowerment" held in the Gianni Lounge as part of AU's celebration of Black History Month. The AU chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and Bank of America co-sponsored the Monday night event that highlighted financial responsibility as a key factor in good credit and in paying back student loans later in life.

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Opinion

Opinion: Vindication for Deaniacs

By Scott Goldstein | February 10

It was 2003, and Howard Dean was attending the Jefferson Jackson dinner in Iowa. It was the biggest of big political events. Thousand of people packed into an arena, and Hillary Clinton was the MC of the event. There were signs everywhere and a banner draped from the upper level.

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