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Snow blankets campus, D.C.

By Mackenzie Ryan · Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004

Lucia Walinchus donned "the whole caboodle" - two pairs of pants, sweater, coat, hat, scarf and mittens - to keep the chill away while sledding Sunday night. Borrowing a friend's sled, Walinchus, a sophomore in the School of Communication, spent the best part of the night in the Amphitheater and the road outside of Leonard Hall.

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Top 10 Rejected AU Sports Slogans

By Laura Randisi · Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004

Looking around the NCAA sports world, it's clear that AU lacks something that so many successful sports programs have. A slogan. Kansas fans rally around "rock chalk Jayhawk." Penn State and Alabama students echo cries of "We are Penn State" and "Roll Tide," respectively.

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Sex and Sensibility: The Ex Factor

By Allison Weil · Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004

What would you do if you ran into an ex of yours in the middle of the street? Would you walk up to him and give a cordial kiss or hug, ask how he are doing and then walk away? Or would you sit with him and stay up for all hours of the night, reminiscing and talking of times lost?

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Weekend Hot Spots

January 29

Alex Kargher of The Scene enumerates some exciting entertainment opportunities around the District for this weekend.

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Abortion is a woman's issue

By sja_2001@hotmail.com | January 29

RE: Tim Meyer's article "Abortion is an Issue for Men and Women" Apparently, here at AU, chauvinism is alive and well. This concept and practice many believe to have faded away with suffrage and the other women's liberation movements has had little effect on some members of our student body. Tim Meyer ...

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U.S. mad cow incident does not affect AU

By Stokely Baksh | January 29

In light of the recent discovery of mad cow disease in Washington state, where a dairy cow tested positive for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), the safety of America's food supply has come into question. Meanwhile, individuals, like biology scholar-in-residence Susan Solarz, are concerned about the limitations of current food regulations on today's meat.

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Campus Briefs

January 29

Briefs from campus on the Student Advocacy Center, the Womens' Initiative, the Club Council, and Super Bowl Sunday

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Record industry loses court ruling

By KIAH CULVER | January 29

Students illegally sharing music files online can still be sued by the Recording Industry Association of America, despite a federal court's ruling to deny the industry access to the names of online subscribers. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruled in December that the RIAA could not issue subpoenas to Internet Service Providers, including colleges, under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act because it is only relevant to ISPs that have provided infringing material on their servers.

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Ward, not for long

By Keith F. Shovlin | January 29

The Ward Circle Building may soon have a new name; as the University is seeking donors to rename the building as part of the Capital Campaign, officials said. "The Ward Circle Building is one of the most attractive buildings on the Quad," said Vice President of Development Al Checchio, who oversees the Capital Campaign.

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Staff editorial: The name game

January 29

The staff of The Eagle provides its view on the naming of the Ward Circle Building, which is allegedly available to be named after a donor.

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Sports

Parity poopers, go home!

By Ian Quillen | January 29

There's more at stake this Sunday than merely the Super Bowl and the Vince Lombardi Trophy. That's right. There is more at stake than just the crown jewel achievement of arguably the most popular pro sport in the United States. If the New England Patriots win, it will be their second Super Bowl victory in three years.

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The Rusty Nail: TV topics

By L. Russell Allen IV | January 29

As fans of this column know, I have been a huge ATV fan ever since I (and, subsequently, my grade point average) was hobbled by mononucleosis a few months ago. Between episodes of "Between the Headlines" and "What the F---," ATV continues to be AU's greatest source of unintentional humor.

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Film review: 'The Big Bounce'

By Steve Goehrke | January 29

"The Big Bounce" combines the awesome cinematic power of a seasoned acting veteran (Morgan Freeman), a current Hollywood heartthrob (Owen Wilson) and a new piece of female eye candy (Sara Foster).

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Newspapers for all

By Kate Oczypok | January 29

AU commuter students now have an opportunity to receive the same discounted newspapers that are provided for residence hall students. "For $20 per semester, commuter students can receive USA Today, The New York Times and The Washington Post, just like on-campus residents," said Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs.

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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