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Club Council awards half of allotted money to new, old clubs

By Stokely Baksh | February 16

About $10,000 was awarded to clubs this semester after the General Assembly, AU's undergraduate student legislature, allotted $20,000 to the AU Club Council to distribute since it felt club programming at AU was most important, according to council chair Evan Wagner. Article includes all club allocations

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Residents in 'unlucky' rooms cope with eerie oddities

By Megan Slack and Mike Vallebuona | February 16

If ghosts do exist, the residents of Anderson 666, Anderson T-13 and Letts T-13 would know best. They live in the unluckiest rooms on campus, and their stories might turn you into a believer.

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Sports

A model coach

By Kevin Hilgers | February 16

Kevin Hilgers of the sports desk discusses contributions of Patriot League coach Don DeVoe, whose retirement is approaching

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News

Greenberg awning protested

By Phil Turner | February 16

A longtime District resident put forth a petition at a Thursday night neighborhood advisory commission meeting to alter the signs outside the Greenberg Theatre. Richard Randall, who lives on Quebec Street, said the signs concerned ANC 3E - the neighborhood governmental unit that oversees Tenleytown, AU Park and Friendship Heights - and its citizens.

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Opinion

Why can't AU ever 'Phil' Bender Arena?

By Ryan Haaz | February 16

Guest columnist Ryan Haaz discusses the need for support of athletics on American's campus

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Opinion

Staff Editorial: Gay marriage and American University

February 16

The Eagle staff's opinions on recent developments for gay marriage and politics

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News

Work-study vital for AU

By Mishri Someshwar | February 16

While some work-study students just bustle around offices, filing away papers or making appointments, considering their work-study jobs as just jobs, others have gained valuable experience useful in their professional and personal lives while coping with the pressures of working and classes.

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Sports

Wrestling smothered in meets

By Elliot Smilowitz | February 16

Wrestling grappled valiantly during Sunday's match, when it traveled to North Carolina for the Davidson College Duals. During the first meet of the day, against Davidson, the team suffered a tough 25-24 loss. Despite five wins for AU, the Eagles fell hard.

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News

Pat McGee band revs up tour in Alexandria

By Kaitlyn Lavendar | February 16

Last April, AU enjoyed the Pat McGee Band, who played Bender Arena with Fighting Gravity and Edwin McCain. On Friday, Feb. 13, the band set off on a nationwide tour, beginning in Alexandria, Va., to promote the release of its new album, "Save Me."

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News

Gay marriage called into question

By April Astor | February 16

School of Communication professor Rodger Streitmatter is worried about the recent ruling by Massachusetts' highest court granting marriage rights to same-sex couples. "I'm a little bit concerned that it will change from being a human rights issue into a political football," he said.

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Sports

Mountain Hawks prey on AU

By Ian Quillen | February 16

The AU Men's Basketball team suffered its second loss of the season to Patriot League contender Lehigh, an 86-65 romp in Bethlehem, Pa. on Friday night in front of 2,274 people. AU (12-12, 6-4) now sits in fourth in the PL, three games out of first place with only four left to play.

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Opinion

An experience with the administration

February 16

Guest columnist Abdelilah Bouasria discusses inconsistencies in American University's liberalism

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News

KPU to host Desmond Tutu

By Keith F. Shovlin | February 16

Archbishop Desmond Tutu will speak in Bender Arena on March 18 as part of the 35th anniversary of the Kennedy Political Union, AU's student-run speaker series, said Eric Morley, KPU director. "I am excited we have another international figure, another world leader coming to speak," Morley said.

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News

Police Blotter

By Keith F. Shovlin | February 16

Safety and security occurrences around campus reported since last issue

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Opinion

NCOR takes many forms

By Gene Fielden | February 16

Guest columnist Gene Fielden responds to Josh Kraushaar's recent editorial comments on the National Conference on Organized Resistance

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News

Are Grammys bought by top grossers?

By Rebecca Armendariz | February 12

One would think that a 46-year-old organization would have its priorities straight. The Grammy Awards has turned into a spectacle, muddling the definition of good music. Does an artist or band need to have a slot on the next NOW! compilation in order to merit such an award or be deemed musically talented? Apparently so.

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News

Songs for the perfect Valentine's Day mix

February 12

The Scene's music writers compile the ultimate collection of CD mixes.

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