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DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY â€” AU students jump and jive during the Dance Marathon on Jan. 28. This yearâ€™s event raised funds for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.

Dance Marathon kicks up $2,600 for AIDS research

By Nancy Lavin · Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

This year’s Dance Marathon raised $300 more than last year’s for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Jan. 28.

SG briefs

Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

AU’s ROTC cadets held their physical training on the turf field, track and gym three times this week, their first at AU fitness facilities, according to Brett Atanasio, a Class of 2013 senator and chairman of the SG’s Committee for the Review of University Military Policy.

Police blotter

Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

Opinion

Top tweets

January 31

Your top tweets of the week.

Opinion

Eagle rants

January 31

More of your Eagle rants!

News

Paige Jones

January 31

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AU hopes to move WCL to Tenley Campus

By Nicole Glass | January 31

AU proposes to move the Washington College of Law from its current location on Massachusetts Avenue to the Tenley Campus in 2013.

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Madeline Wolfson

January 31

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Madeline Wolfson

January 31

Students protest outside the Egyptian embassy.

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Students protest at Egyptian Embassy, White House

January 30

Crowds gathered outside the Egyptian Embassy Jan. 29 to protest President Hosni Mubarak’s regime.

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Snowball Fight at AU 1-28-11

January 28

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Former N.M. governor calls for massive cuts in government spending

By Kate Froehlich | January 25

Former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson proposes a 43 percent cut of government, part of his “common sense business approach to government.”

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Dan Rather: American journalism is in trouble

By Leigh Giangreco | January 25

Former CBS News anchor Dan Rather is worried about the future of his profession. The increasingly biased media will threaten the U.S. in Rather said at a speech here Jan. 24 as part of a Kennedy Political Union event.

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Stephen Fredericks

January 24

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Rob Coy

January 24

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Jan. 25, 2011

January 24

Sports

Lumpkins leads Eagles past Holy Cross

By Eric Saltzman | January 24

The AU Eagles beat the College of Holy Cross Crusaders 60-57 on the road, for their third straight win Saturday.

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AU releases Campus Plan for community review

By Stefanie Dazio | January 24

After months of debate, AU released its 10-year Campus Plan Monday detailing the school’s proposed plans for 750,000 square feet of new buildings, additions and renovations.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Giving compensation where it is due

January 24

We, the underpaid and unpaid staffers of The Eagle, understand what it is like to not be compensated for the amount of time and effort we pour into this beloved publication. Aside from the glory of seeing our name in a byline or in the staff box, we get little compensation for our hours logged here. So we can, in a way, empathize with our Student Government officials that are underpaid for the work they do.

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‘No Strings Attached’ spins predictable romcom tale

By Geoffrey Beebe | January 24

With such a serious start to the New Year news-wise, a light-hearted Ivan Reitman film is much needed. It’s to our benefit that there just so happens to be such a film in the release of “No Strings Attached,” starring Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher.

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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