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AU offense shines, thanks to Colgate

By Jesse Epstein | February 14

AU Women's Basketball head coach Melissa McFerrin told her team that because of its struggling offense, it needs to keep opponents in the 50s in order to win. On Sunday afternoon, the team did that and more. The Eagles defeated Colgate, 73-59, at Bender Arena in their most complete performance of the season.

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News

Police Blotter

By Kate Oczypok | February 14

Public Safety recorded incidents from Feb. 7-10.

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News

Fashion future holds nothing new

By Arienne Thompson | February 14

Fashion is funny. As evidenced by the recent New York Fashion Week, the world of haute couture is always thinking at least six months ahead. Major designers like Diane von Furstenberg, Michael Kors and Tracy Reese laid out the next big ideas for fall 2005, which include minimalism, texture, graphic prints and neutral colors.

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News

National Brief: Pants below the waist still OK in Va.

By Emily Carone | February 14

The Virginia Senate struck down a bill Thursday that would fine people whose underwear showed above their pants. The law would fine $50 to anyone who "intentionally wears and displays his below-waist undergarments, intended to cover a person's intimate parts, in a lewd or indecent manner.

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Opinion

Editorial Cartoon: Ruckus

February 14

By Ryan Keller

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Opinion

Academic freedom essential

February 14

Since President Bush's victory in November, Democratic voters have indulged themselves in the belief that their party is simply more educated than their right-wing counterparts. Comments such as "ignorant" and "Jesus freaks" directed toward Middle America seem to give liberals some comfort in their defeat.

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News

Hirshhorn Museum welcomes 'Master Sculptor'

By KAYLA CARTWRIGHT | February 14

Sculptor and designer Isamu Noguchi (1904-1988) brought philosophy and aesthetics to modern sculpture, and now around 80 of his works are available in the Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum. The gallery emphasizes his innate sculpture talent, showcasing pieces Noguchi created with brass, terra cotta, bronze, stainless steel, wood, magnesite cement, black slate and colored plastic.

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Sports

Short-handed AU ekes out 23-21win

By Kevin Hilgers | February 14

AU Wrestling head coach Mark Cody got together with his staff last weekend to hatch a plan to challenge a full-sized Maryland squad the Eagles hadn't beaten in 20 years. The lineup shuffle paid off Sunday as the Eagles (3-9) overcame their customary forfeit deficit to break an 11-match losing streak to the Terps (3-11-1) at Bender Arena, 23-21.

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News

Music Notes

February 14

Album reviews from the Books to the Games to M.I.A.

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News

The Hit List

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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