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The Party of Romney meets the Party of Palin

By Nick Field · Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

Well, what a difference a few months makes. After the Democrats lost the House of Representatives in the midterm elections, the common perception in the media was that the Barack Obama’s presidency was in a potentially fatal crisis.

Decemberists make it reign with sixth album, ‘The King is Dead’

By Madeline Wolfson · Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

Underground lots proposed despite only half spots used

By Kate Froehlich · Monday, Jan. 31, 2011

AU’s draft Campus Plan calls for additional parking at the proposed East Campus and the Tenley Campus, even though parking use is decreasing at a rate of 3.1 percent per year.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: What the campus plan means to you

January 31

By now, a growing number of students have heard about a new Campus Plan for AU. Essentially, it’s about new buildings and what AU will become over the next 10 years. If you’re a student here today, you may wonder why this is relevant to you. It is, and here’s why.

News

Egyptian students react to uprising

By Nicole Glass | January 31

Mariam Aziz heard gunshots through the phone as she talked to her best friend in Cairo at 5 a.m. on Jan. 29.

News

2011 campus plan calls for double square footage of 2001 plan

By Rachel Karas | January 31

This year’s Campus Plan is nearly double the size of the 2001 plan, which included designs for the Katzen Arts Center and the new School of International Service building.

News

Bob Griffith, AU history professor, dies at 71 from Hodgkin’s lymphoma

By Paige Jones | January 31

Professor Robert “Bob” Griffith was well known for his kindness in the history department and throughout AU.

News

Honors director to leave position after 26 years

By Zach C. Cohen | January 31

Professor Michael Mass will step down as director of the University Honors Program at the end of the academic year, after 26 years in the position.

News

Officials seek student suggestions

January 31

AU officials are asking students to get involved in the Campus Plan process.

News

AU fundraising campaign exceeds goal

By Leigh Giangreco | January 31

The AnewAU fundraising campaign brought in $214,113,000 over seven years, beating its $200 million goal in March 2010.

News

Weather cancellations come day of class

By Kate Froehlich | January 31

Weather-related delays will be announced two-and-a-half to three hours before classes are scheduled to start.

News

AU student uses planes, trains to travel cheaply across Europe

By Olivia Stitilis | January 31

As I stood lost in the pouring rain on the streets of Paris at 3 a.m., my French-speaking friend re-booked on a different flight and my phone minutes officially used up, I could not help but laugh. No, I hadn’t gone insane. However my?chronic lack of sleep?and airport diet of peanut M&Ms (hey, they have protein!) probably didn’t help either.

THE RIGHT WAY TO WRITE â€” Writing Center Consultants Melissa Wyse, left, and Rose Oâ€™Malley tutor students to improve their their papers for the future. Wyse and Oâ€™Malley are also graduate students here.

News

Consultants steer students in the ‘write’ direction

By Kate Faherty | January 31

Every day, Rose O’Malley and Melissa Wyse combat a college student’s worst fear: writer’s block.

Sports

Why Roethlisberger will earn his third ring on Super Bowl Sunday

By Tyler Tomea | January 31

The Pittsburgh Steelers will hold a two-win advantage over the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys with seven Super Bowl victories after this Sunday, and here’s why.

News

Founders’ Day Ball on target for Feb. 26

January 31

Student Government officials promise Founders’ Day Ball will happen this time around, despite last year’s problems.

Sports

The Case for the Lombardi Trophy going to the Green Bay Packers

By Ben Lasky | January 31

It’s that time of year again, the time of year where I destroy Tyler Tomea with my Super Bowl pick. There is no clear favorite this year, but in the end, the Green Bay Packers will be sending one of their own to Disney World.

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.

News

Dance Marathon kicks up $2,600 for AIDS research

By Nancy Lavin | January 31

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

News

SG briefs

January 31

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.

News

Police blotter

January 31

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

Opinion

Top tweets

January 31

Your top tweets of the week.

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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