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A Metro mess

By Erin Cady · Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010

Location, location, location. AU is far enough from the heart of the city to have the feel of a suburban campus, yet close enough to still be within city limits. However, AU’s location would prove to be an issue for car-less students if not for D.C.’s lifeline — the Metro system.

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AUTO hiatus hinders service club transportation

By Meg Fowler · Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010

During the weeks following winter break when the AUTO program was shut down, Community Service Center operations were forced to adjust to accommodate for their loss of the usual mode of transportation.

I CAN SHOW YOU THE WORLD — CAS Professor Rachel Louise Snyder recently started a weekly radio show. The two-minute syndicated program airs on dozens of public radio stations across the country. The show answers “one simple question” about cultures around the world.
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CAS professor airs global public radio show

By Brookes May | February 3

Rachel Louise Snyder may have traded her frequent flyer miles for a tenure track professorial post, but being behind a desk hasn’t diminished her curiosity for the world around her. Snyder, a professor of literature and creative writing in the College of Arts and Sciences has a new weekly radio show called “The Global Guru,” in which she focuses on one small and unique part of a different culture. Snyder’s pieces run a mere 2 minutes, 45 seconds and are broadcast on stations all over the country, including WAMU 88.5.

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Corrections

February 3

In “Frat faces IFC allegations,” from the Feb. 1 edition of The Eagle, Curtis Burrill was misidentified as the director of greek life. His job title is “coordinator,” not director. In “Undergrad Senate votes to uphold MacCracken veto,” The Eagle stated that the Senate voted 11-7-1, sustaining the veto. At the Feb. 1 meeting of the Undergraduate Senate, there was an 11-7-1 vote in favor of overriding the veto. The votes were not enough of a majority to override the veto, thus sustaining it. The Eagle regrets these errors.

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Gay marriage bill may aid D.C. economy

By Ashley DeJean | February 3

Legalizing gay marriage in D.C. in 2009 would have boosted the local economy $52 million over the course of three years, according to a Williams Institute estimate. Christopher Ramos, research associate at the Williams Institute, a think tank at the University of California Los Angeles School of Law that focuses on sexual orientation law, explained the number of dollars generated in the economy would be lower now, but the D.C. economy would still receive a boost.

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Talon Web site kicks off in era of Facebook

By Stefanie Dazio | February 3

In an effort to “showcase” its work, The Talon, AU’s yearbook, will launch an updated Web site this week, according to Editor-in-Chief Ashley Kemper. The Talon will also continue to publish its $65, 300-page hardcover book this year, unlike other college yearbooks, many of which have recently been discontinued. Purdue University, the University of Virginia and Mississippi State University are a few that have recently given up on funding their yearbooks, according to a recent article in The Washington Post.

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Mets among losers of MLB offseason

By Matt Lafemina | February 3

While Yankees fans celebrated in the streets, some fans began hoping their team’s next season was better than last, while others were left scratching their heads following the moves — or lack of moves — made by management.

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No parity in NBA season

By Elliot Jeffords | February 3

After falling in the playoffs last season, the Cavaliers went out and signed Shaquille O’Neal. The goal of brining him in was to help LeBron win the elusive championship ring. Despite Shaq’s numerous injury problems and lack of playtime, LeBron has the Cavaliers in firm control of the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Not only do the Cavs look to be in control; they just completed the season sweep of the Lakers.

DEAR JOHN
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Sparks' 'Dear John' frustrating as film

By Hilary Leister | February 3

Were you expecting a romantic classic on par with “The Notebook” out of the newest Nicholas Sparks’ chick-lit-to-film adaptation? Think again. Scene says “Dear John” builds you up like a hot date only to let you down with a peck on the cheek at the end of the night.

TWO EYES ARE BETTER THAN ONE — Despite their identities remaining anonymous, The Residents are still rocking since they hit the music scene in the late ‘60s. Their odd ways and desire to stay out of the mainstream haven’t stopped well-known names such as Matt Groening and bands like Animal Collective from admiring them.
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'The Residents' hide behind 40 years of music

By Michael W. Richardson | February 3

One might consider it difficult to imagine that an influential band, active since the late ‘60s and counting among their fans a number of influential bands, producers and other celebrities could somehow remain obscure. But you probably still haven’t heard of The Residents. And they would likely prefer it that way.

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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