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Summer starts sequel season with 'Shrek,' 'Iron Man 2'

Comic book lovers, superhero nerds and regular citizens who secretly dream of possessing superpowers have been preparing for the premiere of “Iron Man 2” since the release of “Iron Man” in 2008. Embracing his bad boy reputation, Robert Downey Jr. played Tony Stark, the billionaire playboy, ...

Students bare feet for TOMS

Last Thursday, AU students walked barefoot from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial and back in order to participate in “One Day Without Shoes,” a global event sponsored by TOMS Shoes.

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Satirical pundit, Martin Eisenstadt, awards 'Harding' prize for apologies

Martin Eisenstadt, a satirical character who has claimed to be a political pundit and an adviser to John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign, made yet another appearance on the political scene Thursday night at a Kennedy Political Union event.

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Women’s lacrosse extends winning streak

AU women’s lacrosse defeated Lafayette University by 7 points Saturday, while parents with cowbells cheered from the sidelines.

AUID-SmarTrip card program expands to 300 students

Hybrid cards – not cars – will come to AU Monday, according to Housing and Dining Programs. These cards will bring together student IDs and SmarTrip passes for the first 300 students who come to the Housing and Dining office in Anderson Hall on Monday, Wednesday or Friday.

Staff Editorial: Ensuring renters’ rights

Far too often, the relevance of assignments we complete at this university can be called into question. Granted, much of our course material is assigned with the goal of benefits in the long term. But it’s always encouraging to witness a project that provides students with an immediate real-world payoff. The Students for Renters’ Rights is exactly this kind of project.

Tax the hipsters: an ironic proposal

Hipsters may be the District of Columbia’s greatest public threat and it is time for solutions. With their self-consciously ironic approach to fashion and culture, hipsters inflict a toll on themselves and society. The task of discouraging this toxic trend will not be easy, but with the students of AU already strongly in favor of the necessary measures, there is hope.

Conor Sullivan takes first in 800-meter run

The AU men’s track team competed against Navy and Colgate on Saturday, ultimately finishing in third.

Four charges added for one AU protestor arrested at protest last month

Matthew Halbe’s charge of crossing a police line was dropped on Tuesday, while Michael Dranove faces four new charges in addition to defacing government property.

Students start renters’ rights group, Web site

Students for Renters’ Rights published a Renter’s Bill of Rights to educate students about their rights as tenants in D.C.

AU women’s basketball looks to build off of successful season

Heading into this year’s hoops season, the AU men’s basketball team garnered all the attention because of their back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances. Two straight Patriot League tournament titles and a near upset of the nationally ranked Villanova Wildcats will naturally thrust a program into the spotlight.

Comparing Israel and North Korea

When I was in Israel two years ago, I came across a rather bizarre sign. As anyone who has walked through Jerusalem knows, the city is a haven for tourist traps. These stores are usually little enclaves, selling things preferred by the American tourist, such as low-grade clothing and bumper stickers with the name of your favorite sports team written in Hebrew.

Letter to the editor

During my freshman year of high school, the doctors discovered that my grandpa had multiple aggressive brain tumors. Although my grandpa fought his hardest, he passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004, just a few months after being diagnosed. Shortly before he died, my grandpa on my dad’s side was diagnosed with Renal Cell Kidney cancer, not a very promising diagnosis. Only a few months later, my grandma Barbara – his wife – was diagnosed with lung cancer. They were both still in their 50s.

Prince Albert to power Cardinals in National League Central race

With the season underway, we are looking at each division in the MLB. This week, we preview the NL Central.

SG VP Alex Prescott still signs the checks, but little else

Student Government Vice President Alex Prescott will hold his position through April while his cabinet takes over his regular duties.