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'Apprentice' runner-up gives advice for success

By KEOSHA JOHNSON | January 24

A runner-up of NBC's reality television show "The Apprentice" told students how to succeed in life and business when he spoke at the University Club Wednesday. "I feel presidential tonight," said Kwame Jackson, who was one person away from working for Donald Trump in the first season of the show. In his speech, Jackson talked about his pathway from earning his Harvard MBA to landing on a reality show.

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Cartoons

January 24

Ross Nover Carrie Moskal Michael Lucibella

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Bush speech dubbed 'historic'

By Theodora Blanchfield | January 24

George Walker Bush was sworn in Thursday afternoon for his second term as the 43rd president of the United States, giving a speech that an AU professor has called "historic" in its foreign policy focus. The 55th presidential inauguration, organized by the Presidential Inauguration Committee, followed the traditional schedule, with Bush sworn in after Vice President Dick Cheney.

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College Republicans make most of Bush's big day

By Mary Specht | January 24

From 5 a.m. to beyond midnight, the College Republicans made the most of Inauguration Day. Ashley Wall, a freshman in the School of Public Affairs, attended inaugural concerts Tuesday and Wednesday, the swearing-in, the parade and a ball.

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Opinion

AU, try thinking outside the Quad for alumni

By Johnny Falk | January 24

In his opinion piece, Johnny Falk offers his perspective on AU alumni events.

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Campus Brief: Students' film presented in SOC

January 24

More than a dozen AU visual media students served on the crew of the film "Children Will Listen," which was screened last night in the Wechsler Performance Theater.

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Unprecedented inaugural security draws mixed reactions

By Emily Carone | January 24

The unprecedented level of security for the 55th presidential inauguration on Thursday is drawing mixed reactions with some, like a protest group and a congresswoman calling it overwhelming, and others, like law enforcement, calling it necessary. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) feels the security is a little excessive and is upset the city is being forced to pay for it, said her spokesperson Doxie McCoy.

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Inaugural events draw students from across nation

By Anne Godlasky | January 24

Students from across the country came to D.C. last week to participate in the inaugural events - some protesting, some supporting and others simply observing. "It's a historical event that I'll probably only get to see once in a lifetime," said Carolyn McGrady, a senior psychology major at Notre Dame.

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Sports

Students prep for Northeast Super Bowl

By David Bergman | January 24

In a season filled with bursts, splatters and wild uncertainty, it was the two teams that asked the fewest questions that wound up on top. As time expired on a cold January night in Pittsburgh, the wonder of a rookie quarterback faded and, once again, the hooded genius proved his worth, as the New England Patriots defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers, 41-27.

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Young Republicans and activists crowd 'Freedom' concert

By Emily Carone | January 24

Freezing temperatures and snow did not keep crowds away from the Celebration of Freedom inaugural concert on Wednesday night, as thousands came to the Ellipse to see President George W. Bush and musical acts such as the Gatlin Brothers and Kenny Chesney.

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Sideline Scholars: Open gym hours mean closed doors for students

By Jesse Epstein | January 24

Eagle Columnist Jesse Epstein offers his perspective on open gym.

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Dylan's 'gypsy circus' now on display in Georgetown

By Chris DeWitt | January 24

On Friday, the Govinda Gallery in Georgetown opened their newest exhibition: "Ken Regan: Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Review." In 1975, Bob Dylan and the Rolling Thunder Review, a ragtag bunch of famous people came together to tour the northeast in what Dylan envisioned as a "traveling gypsy circus.

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Opinion

All Thumbs: Jan. 24

January 24

Thumbs Up New laundry service on campus ... Sure, it's a bit expensive, but who doesn't like having the option of paying someone else to do the mundane chores you hate? D.C.'s winter wonderland ... The snowfalls of the past week have given students a chance to partake in everyone's favorite winter sport: TDR-tray sledding.

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Hit List

January 24

1. "The Job" Washington Improv Theater, 10 p.m., $10, Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 5. An ensemble show in which the performers take career suggestions from the audience and craft a story about the trials and tribulations of each one in Washington. Guaranteed to be both funny and cheap! 2.

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Some at AU avoid inaugural frenzy

By Lauren Gardner | January 24

While some students planned for the inauguration weeks in advance, others at AU chose not to attend the ceremony or the parade Thursday. Some students cited the desire to sleep in and stay warm. "I didn't go because it was really cold today, and I didn't want to get up on a day I didn't have to go to class," said Jack Giroux, a freshman in the School of Public Affairs.

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Music Notes

By Jen Turner | January 24

Album reviews from Ben Allison to Ani DiFranco.

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Opinion

Cheers, Jeers and Kooks

By Seth Johnson | January 24

Eagle Columnist Seth Johnson offers his perspective on inauguration.

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