The Washington Capitals were one of the most active teams during Wednesday's NHL trade deadline, but they may not be one of the most successful.
As of March 8, more shuttles run between the Metro and main campus, and the Super Loop has diminished. Drivers only follow the Super Loop in the evenings on holidays like spring break and when school is out, according to assistant director of Facilities Management, Mark Feist. These changes were spurred by student feedback.
An impressive petition drive should ensure that students get to vote on a referendum dealing with potential methods of CERF funding. Now, policy can be formed the right way.
The men’s basketball team will advance to the semifinals of the Patriot League thanks to a 62-60 win over the Navy Midshipmen Wednesday. The game started out sloppy, but Head Coach Jeff Jones said a win is still a win.
This week’s column was difficult to write. Not because of the content, of course - but because of what I had to leave out. I could have written this column about the Women’s Initiative’s new venture, the “Vagina Men” campaign (can I start a “Penis Women” counter-campaign?). But alas, I’ve spilled too much ink whining about feminist follies; this column, instead, will address something of actual consequence.
A referendum regarding funds for the Clean Energy Revolving Fund will not be on the spring 2010 ballot.
March has arrived, and now it’s time for basketball teams across the country to lay it all on the line in the hopes of competing for national fame. For the AU women’s basketball team, the NCAA tournament is just three games away. This year’s team has more potential than ever before to clinch AU’s first women’s Patriot League Championship after finishing 13-1 in conference play, the best in school history. Let’s take a look at a few of the many reasons the Eagles could soar through the Patriot League tournament and why AU should pay attention.
Democrats aren’t doing half bad right now. So far 2010 actually isn’t looking nearly as dire as it was just after pseudo-Republican Scott Brown won the Kennedy seat in Massachusetts. If Democrats keep up the hard work and continue to ignore tea partiers—radical conservatives and ultra-liberals like they have been—they might just survive this year. Nevertheless, here’s a little advice.
What is more characteristic of D.C. than cherry blossoms, Metro rides and the monuments? The Capitol Hill intern.
Rivalries in sports are developed overtime, with close, physical games and often-embarrassing blowouts. That is, unless the two teams have played each other tough all year and meet in the postseason, like AU and Navy did this year.
I am disappointed to see that in the March 1 staff editorial, “This Metro trip: Courtesy of AU?” the staff of The Eagle wishes to obtain a desired WMATA transit discount through the means of a subsidy from the university’s funds.
Despite projections that there would be a serious lack of on-campus housing for people who desired it, everyone who participated in the lottery Wednesday through Friday last week was able to get housing. This was partly because not everyone who signed up for the lottery actually participated, according to Chris Moody, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs.
Dunya Mikhail, a recipient of the UN Human Rights Award for Freedom of Writing, spoke at an event at AU Wednesday. In an exclusive interview, she spoke with Eagle Staff Writer Meg Fowler about her writing and experiences.
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have dominated the American League West for the last few years, winning five of the last six AL West titles. Will they continue their dominance? Let’s take a look at the West and see.
From a 9/11 memorial to a painted elephant to lamppost banners, every senior class leaves its mark on campus. This year, the Class of 2010 will raise money to buy furnishings for the patio that will be located outside the new School of International Service building.
The Community Supported Agriculture program has sold two farm shares, according to Allan Balliet, who coordinated the program.
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