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Next year’s SG president could get raise

By Zach C. Cohen | January 24

Next year’s Student Government president stands to make $2,500 more for the entire year if the Undergraduate Senate passes a new bill this semester.

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9:30 club still shines in D.C.’s music constellation

By Alex Morphew | January 24

Students at AU may be academically driven and politically active but that doesn’t mean they don’t know how to have fun.

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Sports

Jackson to the Redskins and Cassel still a bench warmer: ‘What If’ scenarios for NFL superstars

By Tyler Tomea | January 24

Aaron Rodgers has made the jump from “really good” to “elite” quarterback this postseason. And I think every San Francisco 49ers fan just threw this paper (or their computer) against the wall after reading that last sentence.

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Bobcat claws way into District comedy scene

January 24

Robert Francis “Bobcat” Goldthwait is a comedian best known for his roles in campy ‘80s classics such as “Police Academy,” his antics on the late night talk show circuit in the ‘90s and his bizarre stand-up style featuring a warbling voice and loud, unpredictable mannerisms.

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235 women rush sororities under new, faster process

By Rob Coy | January 24

Nearly 73 percent of women rushing received invitations to a sorority this year, up four percent from last year, according to Curtis Burrill, AU’s coordinator of fraternity and sorority life.

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Opinion

Op-Ed: Roosevelt Institute tackles future challenges with a blueprint for America’s future

January 24

What do the reports from the President’s Fiscal Commission and all the competing budget plans teach us? Americans are searching for answers to questions about our future. What will we invest in, how will we strengthen our communities and overcome the host of challenges we face? The recession, heightened economic insecurity, and a changing world have us asking, “What will the period of American economic growth look like?”

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‘Das’-appointing show from Brooklyn hip-hop trio

By Stephan Cho | January 24

Cold weather and anticipation made for a friendly and intimate atmosphere as the doors opened at the Rock & Roll Hotel on Jan. 14.

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Vamoose accepts EagleBucks for D.C.-area/N.Y. trips

By Elijah Mercer | January 24

The Vamoose Bus fleet now accepts EagleBucks to pay for service between New York City and the greater D.C. metro area.

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Trio of indie rock bands sell out 9:30 club

By Madeline Wolfson and Nico Chapain | January 24

Under the watchful gaze of a President Barack Obama cardboard cut-out that presided over the 9:30 club’s stage, Springfield, Mo.-outfit Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin took the stage under considerable pressure.

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Fraternity rush time reduced, future bros will choose by Feb. 4

By Anna Scalamogna | January 24

The Inter-Fraternity Council reduced the rush, or official recruitment, period for new members from three to two weeks this semester, moving rush events to weekends.

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WAMU, Capitol News Connection to cut ties due to station’s growth

By Lauren Landau | January 24

By ending its relationship with Capitol News, WAMU will have full editorial control over the content it broadcasts.

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Campus Brief

January 24

The Bender Parking Garage will feature a vertical axis wind turbine with the ability to provide energy for the Tavern, thanks to the recently announced senior class gift. This first of its kind gift was created from a design by adjunct AU professor Terry Sankar, according to Senior Class President ...

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AU men’s club redefines masculinity

By Stephen Fredericks | January 24

Every Tuesday night, seven AU men talk about issues relating to masculinity as part of a joint effort between the Student Government and Women’s Initiative.

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Asian Flavors to open soon, McDonald’s will close within a year

By Rachel Karas | January 24

McDonald’s will close once its 10-year lease expires Dec. 31.

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Opinion

Eagle rants

January 24

More of your Eagle rants.

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Barista brings flavor, favorite drinks to Dav

By Kate Faherty | January 24

The next time you pick up an Americano from the Davenport, take a second to see who’s holding your cup of caffeine. It could be the petite, raven-haired sophomore Sai Kuchibhotla.

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Opinion

Top tweets

January 24

Your top tweets!

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