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International students face hurdles in job search

By Brigitta Kinadi · Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012

For international students, the search for a job in the U.S. is filled with financial and legal obstacles, at times making the job hunt even more challenging than the experience of their domestic counterparts.

A group of Hughes Hall residents stored three goldfish in a cup while they changed their water.

Hughes residents rescue fish abandoned after Delta Gamma sorority recruitment

By Heather Mongilio · Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012

The residents of the fifth floor of Hughes have been taking care of four goldfish used in a Delta Gamma recruitment ceremony and later abandoned in the Hughes Formal Lounge.

AU professors overcome rain and snow with online learning tools

By Katie Fiegenbaum · Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012

AU's Center for Teaching, Research & Learning wants professors to be able to use online tools such as Blackboard, Wimba, Facebook, and blogs in the case of a snow day, illness, conference, or other emergency.

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SOC begins move to McKinley Building this spring

By Zoe Crain | January 31

AU will begin renovations to McKinley Hall, the new home of the School of Communications, sometime this week, according to University development officials. However, officials have not yet decided on a specific start date.

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Meet your AU Board of Trustees

By Rebecca Zisser | January 31

AU’s Board of Trustees play an essential role in ensuring that the university functions efficiently, yet many AU students have no idea who they are and what they do.

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ANC 3D Chair Tom Smith steps down

By Paige Jones | January 31

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D elected Commissioner Stu Ross as their Chair on Jan. 11, replacing former Chair Tom Smith. Smith served as Chair for the maximum of two terms, a period of two years.

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AU alum explores the world through 'career jumping'

By Iulia Gheorghiu | January 31

Adam Hasler has co-owned a coffeehouse, held an apprenticeship in Buenos Aires and waited tables in Boston while waiting to hear back from MIT for grad school.

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Senate votes against Anthony Dunham impeachment

By Heather Mongilio | January 31

The Student Government Undergraduate Senate declared that Chairman of the Judicial Board Anthony Dunham is not guilty of negligence of duty at their Jan. 30 meeting. Dunham will continue to hold his position as Chairman of the Judicial Board.

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TV Pick: Chuck

By Willoughby Dobbs | January 31

The constantly struggling NBC spy comedy ended right with its series finale on Jan. 27.

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Movie review: The Grey

January 31

Cinematography and acting carry this movie despite cliché characterizations.

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The Kills go on 10-year anniversary tour, will play 9:30 club Feb. 2

By Yohana Desta | January 31

Power duo The Kills will play the 9:30 club on Thursday as part of their anniversary tour.

Students and alumni organized a series of events for Haiti Week to remember the nationâ€™s 2010 earthquake.

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Students, alumni remember earthquake with Haiti Week

By Jessica Marsala | January 31

Students used their hearts, minds and mouths to “Remember, Rediscover, Rebuild, and Reflect” on the 2010 Haitian earthquake at AU’s second annual Haiti Week.

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Madonna, Mary J. Blige among singers who got snubbed for Best Original Song Oscar

By Ariel Fernandez | January 31

In a head-scratching move, the Academy only nominated two songs for Best Original Song, snubbing several stellar singers.

D.C.â€™s recently seen a resurgence of farm-to-table food movement, and restaurants Farmers and Fishers and Founding Farmers are leading this sustainable cuisine revolution.

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Founding Farmers' fried chicken falls short of hype

By Kelly Holliday | January 31

Farmers and Fishers’ fried chicken doesn’t live up to the hype.

Sports

AU women's basketball cruises past Lafayette

By Josh Paunil | January 31

The women's basketball team is now alone atop the Patriot League with a 80-54 win over the Lafayette College Leopards.

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Odd Future, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West among spring’s most anticipated albums

By Maeve McDermott | January 31

The Scene’s two least/most anticipated rap albums of spring and hints on how to avoid them.

$Professor Tim Doud\'s exhibit includes a series of self-portraits.$

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Winter exhibits at Katzen offer a wide range of work

By Sean Meehan | January 31

Exhibitions include work from Indian artist Anil Revri, Spanish artist Cristóbal Gabarrón, Raoul Middleman and four AU professors.

Sports

AU basketball looking strong midway through Patriot League play

By Josh Paunil | January 31

Women’s squad undefeated in conference, men’s squad in second place with stretch run upcoming.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Questions surround 'Wonk of the Year' award

January 31

Clinton's inspiring speech aside, out University shamelessly turned the speaking engagement into a marketing bonanza.

Sports

Eagles indoor track and field teams post strong showings at George Mason Patriot Games

By Eric Saltzman | January 31

AU runners account for eight top 10 finishes at event.

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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