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Opinion

AU e-mails about estate planning will turn away young donors

March 14

Imagine a time after you graduate from this illustrious institution. After graduation you receive an e-mail from AU with the subject line: “American University Estate Planning Update.” Sounds odd, right?

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Sports

Newcomers and veterans look to fill void left by Dunn

By Eric Saltzman | March 14

With just over two weeks until the start of the 2011 MLB regular season, let’s take a look at the Washington Nationals’ players who are looking to lead their team to its first winning season since Nationals Park was built in 2005.

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News

Movie Review- Limitless

By Geoffrey Beebe | March 14

If someone has ever suggested that life is “mind over matter,” then that same person would probably like “Limitless.”

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Opinion

Immigrant language barriers no reason for disdain

By Conor Shapiro | March 14

You’re starving. You walk briskly to grab a sandwich at Subway to satisfy your craving. You’ve got less than 10 minutes to request extra tomatoes, endure the disorganized queue for the toaster and scour the rack below for spicy Doritos. You’re antsy. Unfortunately, the last thing you need is unfolding before your eyes as another customer fumbles clumsily for exact change.

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News

Mudbox, Ward Café no longer accept credit, debit cards

By Rachel Karas | March 14

The Mudbox and Ward Café will no longer be taking credit or debit cards beginning today, according to owner Tom Gera.

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News

Movie Review- Rango

By Travis McKay-Roberts | March 14

For years, Johnny Depp has made a living out of playing a lone, unconventional hero with plenty of quirks and oddities. In his newest movie, his character is a sheriff who has all these characteristics dropped in the middle of the Wild West.

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News

WVAU Reviews

March 14

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.

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News

AU asks for future donations in estate planning e-mail to alumni

By Stefanie Dazio | March 14

AU sent its first charitable estate planning eNewsletter to alumni and other community members as part of a new effort to engage alumni with their alma mater.

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Sports

NFL lockout will have major repercussions beyond the gridiron

By Samantha Raphelson | March 14

The NFL has officially locked out the players after failing to negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement after the old one expired last Friday. The NFL Players Association dissolved and is now going the litigation route in order to achieve what they deem is a fair share of the $9 billion in revenue the NFL makes every year.

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News

Audience howls approval for Arena Stage performance

By Madeline Wolfson | March 14

Far too often modern theater focuses on the spectacle — the lights, set, sound effects and other budget breaking elements of razzle-dazzle — in an attempt to woo an audience.

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News

Art-rock girl group Warpaint to battle the beat at Black Cat

By Maeve McDermott | March 14

Warpaint, an all-female indie rock quartet hailing from Los Angeles, are playing the Black Cat mainstage Saturday, April 2 at 9 p.m. At first glance, Warpaint seemed just like all the other indie girl bands that have recently debuted over the past year or two. But the art-rock quartet have been around ...

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News

Tom Smith spends $3,000 on legal fees

By Stefanie Dazio | March 14

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Tom Smith spent $3,000 of his own money during the November elections, mostly on legal fees, according to D.C. Office of Campaign Finance documents.

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News

MGC, Ward green roofs will ‘pay for themselves,’ AU says

By Rachel Karas | March 14

Green roofs are being installed on four roofs on the Mary Graydon Center and the entire upper roof of the Ward Circle Building, according to Chris O’Brien, director of Sustainability.

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Opinion

Letter to the editor: Women’s Initiative stymies debate on campus

March 14

In a history class I took, it was decided that President Jimmy Carter failed to get re-elected because he told the American people the truth, even when they didn’t want to hear it. That same phenomenon happened to Alex Knepper last year, which led to him resigning from The Eagle.

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News

Campus Store to see floor renovations

By Kate Froehlich | March 14

The Campus Store will undergo renovations to the clothing section, eFollett book pickup and registers, according to Store Manager Kristi Cole.

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Opinion

Letter to the editor: WI responds: Group will continue working for expanded resources

March 14

Women’s Initiative is currently and always will be in support of extended services on campus for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Sexual assault and domestic violence impact people regardless of their gender, and everyone deserves to go to a party without fear of sexual assault. Women’s Initiative will continue to be in support of everyone’s right to live a life free of fear, and we will continue to refuse to trivialize or to ignore the experiences of our fellow students.

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News

SG campaigning begins with new election regulations

March 14

The Student Government election season began yesterday, with 24 of the 36 positions empty on the ballot. Candidates, both write-in and official, are now allowed to campaign until 8:59 a.m. on March 22.

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