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Faculty Senate mulls extensive changes to academic regulations

February 14

A Faculty Senate committee recently completed the first major overhaul of the academic regulations in about 25 years.

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AU ups green efforts for recycling competition

February 14

AU is participating in RecycleMania, a 10-week national competition between universities to promote on-campus waste reduction and recycling, from Feb. 6 to April 2.

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Sports

Burning questions at NBA All-Star Break

By Tyler Tomea | February 14

The dead period in sports that follows the Super Bowl can only mean one thing: it’s time for an NBA column that answers the league’s burning questions at the All-Star break.

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Sports

Where is the love among feuding sports stars?

By Ben Lasky | February 14

Yes, I know Valentine’s Day was yesterday, but it’s the middle of February for God’s sake. Pitchers and catchers are just reporting to camp, the NFL season just ended, the NBA has just about reached the All-Star break and the NHL, well, is the NHL. So here are a few people who need to get their acts together and show each other some love on Valentine’s Day 2012.

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From Lincoln to Obama: 11 presidents visit AU for speeches, recreation

By Nicole Glass | February 14

Since President Theodore Roosevelt laid the cornerstone of the McKinley Building in 1902, 11 U.S. presidents have been to AU for various reasons.

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Opinion

Letter to the editor: Shapiro’s lack of credibility turns off readers

February 14

I generally could care less for campus politics and political agendas. In a school famous for its International Service program, I have found my niche as a History major. I love to read and learn and to decide for myself. That held true until I read your last two opinions.

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Dorms to be separated by grade next year

By Kate Froehlich | February 14

Housing and Dining Programs plans to organize residence hall floors by class year starting this fall.

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Movie review: 'Cedar Rapids'

By Maeve McDermott | February 14

Ed Helms is a funny guy. Fans of “The Office” know him as the pompous and lovable Andy Bernard, and anyone who’s seen “The Hangover” is familiar with his hilarious turn as Dr. Stu, the dentist who marries a stripper and pulls out his own tooth. The new comedy “Cedar Rapids” finally provides Helms the chance to step out of the ensemble cast mode and into the role of leading man. Sadly, Helms is unable to bring redemption to the unfunny “Rapids.”

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Opinion

Letter to the editor: All politics is local: AU students should tend to own backyard

February 14

We are the most politically active students in the nation. From Capitol Hill internships, to campaign trips to nearby states with the College Democrats or College Republicans to canvass for candidates, we are deeply invested in the political process. While our participation in politics on the national ...

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AU alumni Aldridge, Gregory relive glory days

By Leigh Giangreco | February 14

AU alumni David Gregory and David Aldridge have moved up in the world from their days at ATV and The Eagle.

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Shakespeare’s ‘comedy’ has few ‘errors,’ brings laughs

By Meghan Bousquet | February 14

The Folger Library’s theatre is bringing Shakespeare’s first written play to D.C. When “Comedy of Errors” was written, Shakespeare was just a novice, a concept that most of us have never even considered. The play itself was heavily influenced by works of the Roman playwright Plautus.

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AU bookstore uses ‘living wage’ employees for clothing supplies

By Sommer Brugal | February 14

Alta Gracia employee Maritza Vargas used to reside in a two-bedroom home with a family of five, sharing a common bathroom with three other families.

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Famous film directors bring big talent to Super Bowl commercials

By Michael W. Richardson | February 14

The day after the Super Bowl, we all gather around the proverbial water cooler and talk about whether or not the game ruined Ben Roethlisberger’s career or how long Christina Aguilera deserves to stay in Guantanamo for messing up the national anthem (the correct answers: no, and, depends whether or not she gets a military tribunal). Or commercials, whatever. Groupon may have clinched this year’s title for most offensive ad, after they capitalized on the crisis in Tibet in order to sell us curry.

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Eagle Endowment doles out record $8,800

By Paige Jones | February 14

The Eagle Endowment will award $1,300 more than last year, due to a record number of applications.

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Sexologist disproves common sex myths

By Nancy Lavin | February 14

True or false: all you need is technique for a good sex life. Sexologist Dr. Debby Herbenick says false.

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Urban life, construction sites serve as muse for new Project 4 art exhibit

By Madeline Wolfson | February 14

Right in the heart of U Street — just a couple blocks down from the beloved Ben’s Chili Bowl and the African-American Civil War Memorial — hides “Project 4.”

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A look back at presidential visits to AU

By Nicole Glass | February 14

A look back at AU's presidential visits.

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