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If you're going to San Francisco

By Heather Blandford | February 19

Guest columnist Heather Blandford discusses the recent insurgence by the mayor of San Francisco

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Opinion

Does religion influence your politics?

February 19

Students asked how their religious opinions are reflected in their political views

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News

Campus Briefs

By Kate Oczypok | February 19

Briefs from around campus: Founders Day Ball and Phil Bender for Holy Cross

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Opinion

Dirty tricks

By Derek Karikari-Apau | February 19

According to guest columnist Derek Karikari-Apau: 'The 2004 American presidential election is shaping up to be a rough one by recent standards, with questions already abundant about President Bush's National Guard service and Sen. John Kerry's private life.'

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News

Getting internships is on everyone's to do list in D.C.

By Joshua S. Wu | February 19

Some schools are known for their parties and their school spirit while others for their money-generating sports programs, but one the defining characteristics of AU is the large number of students who intern or are involved in co-op work. According to internship advisor Marie Spaulding, 75 to 80 percent of undergraduate students and 49 percent of graduate students report that they have done at least one co-op or internship while at AU.

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News

Film: 'Welcome to Mooseport'

By Tony Gershenson | February 19

Donald Petrie's biggest mistake of his career was trusting Ray Romano's ability to act. Nobody wants to see "Everybody Loves Raymond" any more than they have to, especially not for today's astronomical ticket prices. Petrie's skill as a director has shown through on numerous occasions with films like "Grumpy Old Men" (1993) and "How to Love a Guy in Ten Days" (2003), but he fails miserably in "Welcome to Mooseport."

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News

Prof. covers media in Central America

By Jeanette Kimmel | February 19

School of Communication professor Rick Rockwell held a book signing this Monday to promote his 2003 book, "Media Power in Central America," which explores the political and media landscape of Central America. Rockwell and co-author Noreene Janus began researching for the book in the 1990s, when they conducted more than 150 interviews in six Central American countries from El Salvador to Nicaragua.

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News

Weekend Hotspots

By Costa Caloudas | February 19

Music and amusements around D.C. for this weekend post-Valentine's, post-Presidents Day weekend.

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News

MTV interviews AU's political groups on the Quad

By Stokely Baksh | February 19

AU College Democrats and College Republicans joined together to speak their minds for MTV's satellite station, MTV University, yesterday on the Quad. A VJ asked 25 to 30 people in the crowd about their feelings on the platforms of their favorite candidates, giving the students the opportunity to shout out slogans and sound bites.

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Sports

Eagles fall to George Mason

By Elliot Smilowitz | February 19

Despite winning four of the eight contested matches, AU Wrestling fell to George Mason on Monday night, 30-15. Once again, forfeits in the 157-lb. and 174-lb. weight classes cost the Eagles valuable points. Leading the Eagles was senior Matt Pelligrino, who defeated Ed Tan by technical fall, winning 17-2 on points.

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Sports

Women's Tennis looks forward to PL hat trick

By Elliot Smilowitz | February 19

As AU Women's Tennis gears up for the spring season, head coach Carol Daniels feels very good about her team's chances in the Patriot League. "I have a lot of confidence in our chances of winning the league," she said. "It's most likely going to come down to Army, Colgate and us," she said of the PL.

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News

Tenleytown businesses may face relocation

By George Los | February 19

Proposed changes to Wisconsin Avenue's Tenleytown corridor have threatened to close Babe's Billiards Cafe and Martens Volvo, near the Safeway grocery store, and put larger residential and mixed-use buildings in their place. IBG Partners, LLC, a real estate acquisition company, has entered into a contract-purchase agreement with the owner of the building at 4600 Wisconsin Ave. NW, which currently houses Babe's Billiards, a popular hangout for AU students.

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Sports

Top 10 types of Bender fans

February 19

The AU Sports Desk counts down the types of fans expected at Phil Bender

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Opinion

Staff Editorial: Phyllis Bender

February 19

The Eagle Staff discusses its opinions on the marginalization of the womens' sports as Phil Bender approaches

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Sports

Aiming for a fine line

By Ian Quillen | February 19

In high-level tennis, hit a forehand straight at your opponent, and the next thing you know, he swats it back down the line for a winner. Drive a backhand too close to the line, it misses wide, and you lose the point. Only your most precise shots will turn into winners. Such is the challenge for the 2004 AU Men's Tennis team. After winning two Patriot League team titles in the last two springs, the Eagles want more than an NCAA Tournament berth.

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News

Music: DJ Tiesto's continental concert DVD spins the right beats

By David Bashein | February 19

Tiesto *** Concert DVD "A Tiesto You'll Want to Take" (Blackhole Recordings) Electronica Just when you thought the age of electronic music was through, Black Hole Recordings releases "DJ Tiesto In Concert." Finally, a DVD that allows the viewer to relive the ecstasy-fueled, go-go raves of the late ...

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News

The Rusty Nail: A serious look at the silly SC elections

By L. Russell Allen IV | February 19

This has always been my favorite time of the year. Why? Because it clearly paints me as a hypocrite. I spend a lot of time making fun of these elections, but I always end up getting carried away and helping someone put up posters or wearing illegal campaign stickers within the apolitical walls of TDR.

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