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Woman sustains minor injuries in Katzen crash

A woman received minor injuries after driving her car into a cement pole in the Katzen Garage at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday.

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Emi Ruff-Wilkinson

Students protest refused sexual assault grant, confront Hanson

With more than 40 students camped outside her office, Vice President of Campus Life Gail Hanson agreed to hold an open forum on sexual assault in early fall 2011. The forum would outline and present updates on AU’s plan to increase sexual assault programs and education on campus.

April 5, 2011

Eagle Rants: April 5

More of your Eagle Rants.

Lacrosse cannot overcome early Lehigh attack, drops to 2-2 in conference play

The AU women’s lacrosse team lost its second straight road game 13-6 to the Lehigh Mountain Hawks Saturday in Bethlehem, Pa. The loss pushes the Eagles’ record to 6-5 overall and 2-2 in conference play.

AU Lonely Hearts Band Club brings 9:30 club owner to discuss business, music at Mudbox

AU students are no strangers to the D.C. music scene. With venues from the Black Cat to the Verizon Center, the options for getting your music fix are endless. So when co-founder and owner of the renowned 9:30 club, Seth Hurwitz, came to speak at the Mudbox last Thursday, students filled the chairs to hear what he had to say.

How to turn on your partner with foreplay

If you’ve ever watched a heteronormative sex scene in a mainstream movie or TV show, you know the deal. After the couple shares a few passionate kisses for a minute or so, they move right into the main act — and then, as the woman is overcome with the pleasure of immediate penetration, they both ...

Staff Editorial: Lack of respect in protest detracts from true message

We are a university that stresses CIVITAS. We best represent the University and ourselves when we show civility in our actions, both on and off campus.

Staff Editorial: College Writing program edits need revision

Anyone who’s taken College Writing at AU can tell you a different tale about their experience with the program. It was informative, it was a joke, it helped some win $200.

How to make the sports world better for devoted followers

While agonizing over my busted bracket, I decided to compile a list of ways to make sports better.

Lerner investment in Nationals’ future could pay major dividends in long run

A lot of people, myself included, questioned if Redskins owner Daniel Snyder had also bought the Nationals when it was announced that the Nats signed soon-to-be-32-year-old outfielder Jayson Werth to a seven year, $126 million contract. While the contract is terrible in many ways, what it represents should make D.C. baseball fans very happy.

WVAU Reviews

Every other week The Eagle asks the assistant music directors and DJs at WVAU what they’re listening to. Here’s what they recommend. Check out WVAU.org to listen.

New students no longer able to fully test out of College Writing

Incoming freshmen will not be able to test out of College Writing completely.

Barry Bonds may never win in court of public opinion

In case you’ve been too busy concentrating on your brackets, Barry Bonds is on trial. Yes, he’s facing perjury charges and is looking at hard time in the big house, but he’s also on trial with us — the fans. Whether he beats the charges against him is almost meaningless, which is unfortunate.

No but(t)s about respect and consideration

I’m not a smoker — it’s not for me. When I turned 18, I went through a phase where I kept a cigarette between my lips because I thought it looked cool. I thought it would help enhance my rebel image and attract girls. But it was rarely lit, and when it was, I never inhaled. Nevertheless, I befriended authentic smokers outside buildings on cold days (when my breath was most visible) and cultivated relationships I maintain today.