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Juniors and seniors will be on equal footing in the housing lottery later this month, according to a Housing and Dining Programs document.
After remaining vacant for seven years, AU’s seat on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission might have found a taker in Sami Green.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Athletic Director Keith Gill said Primetime exposure for AU sports is priceless when it comes to alumni relations, recruitment and enrollment.
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.
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.
Eagle columnists face off and debate who will win Super Bowl XLIV.
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.
Oscar nomination day is a holiday for me. I wake up super early (on my day off, mind you) and watch the nomination presentation, this year, streamed live online. It’s a lot like Christmas, except without the tree, gifts and family stuff, although you still complain about who shouldn’t be there and who’s missing.
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.
On a scale of one to 10, how happy are you? Ever wonder if maybe you aren’t as happy as you could be?
Sports stars’ endorsements provided a springboard for many of the sketches. While mentoring inner-city children, Super Bowl-bound quarterback Peyton Manning showed them how to “get ahead” in life — by keying into cars, hitting on beautiful women and successfully running from the police.
For Bethesda-Chevy Chase Restaurant Week, trendy tapas restaurant Jaleo whittled its detailed menu down to a five-course meal featuring the best of its traditional and modern Spanish fare. For a mere $30, diners were able to share generous portions of Jaleo’s most popular dishes, served on modern white flatware at a relatively speedy pace.
Solutions by The State News