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Few wins for D.C. sports

By Ben Lasky · Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010

Today’s version of the Redskins is one of the laughing stocks of the NFL. The fall from grace began when Daniel Snyder bought the team in 1999. Since then, the Redskins have been through seven head coaches and 10 different starting quarterbacks.

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Thoughts on housing

By Erin Cady · Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010

Barely two weeks into the semester, AU students have found themselves in the midst of a campus-wide housing mess. Through the barrage of talk and confusion, a few points have become clear. Specifically, while this news should not have come as a huge shock to students, Housing and Dining clearly should have handled the situation better.

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Brett Favre taints legacy in purple

By Mike Defabo | January 24

With less than two minutes left in the NFC divisional playoff game, and the Minnesota Vikings commanding a 27-3 lead over the Dallas Cowboys, Head Coach Brad Childress decided to go for it on fourth and three yards deep in Dallas territory.

AU@NBC — At NBC studios on Nebraska Avenue, six AU students are participating in a one-credit course in partnership with local news station NBC4. Students are given the opportunity to “collaborate on content creation for broadcast and the Web and to develop cutting-edge academic programs,” said SOC Dean Larry Kirkman.
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SOC students get schooled at NBC

By Meghan Sweeney | January 24

As a result of a partnership between the School of Communication and NBC, six AU students are participating in a one-credit course as part of the NBC4 Washington Broadcast Media Semester.

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Eagle rants

January 24

TODAY'S TRENDING TOPICS: Pro-tips, or (protips), tampons and other toilet troubles. TODAY'S TOP RANT: To the inconsiderate asshole who keeps covering the toilet with paper towels and then leaving them to clog the toilet: Okay you're a germaphobe, I get it. However, if you want your stall to be so clean please be considerate enough to take your dozen paper towels and throw them out when your done. I know I don't want to touch your ass sweaty paper towels and neither does anyone else. So clean it up. Thanks.

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‘Rock’ shows soft side in ‘The Tooth Fairy’

By Hilary Leister | January 24

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson makes his latest Hollywood appearance as a rather macho mythical creature in “The Tooth Fairy.” Despite its lack of Oscar appeal, the movie brings some witty moments that make the viewing experience more worthwhile. Scene writer Hilary Leister gives it a C+.

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Bethesda opens to frugal diners

By Olivia Stitilis | January 24

After spending a month or so away from school and re-acclimating ourselves with home cooking, we blissfully forget the long lines and lack of diversity at TDR. Yet we are now two weeks into the new semester and once again back to campus food reality. Even if your excitement for yet another trip to Chipotle ...

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Ansari loses ‘intimacy’ with retreaded material

By Michael W. Richardson | January 24

Aziz Ansari "Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening" (Comedy Central Records) GRADE: B Sounds like: an overly-caffeinated pop culture snark-fest. Aziz Ansari has seen his stock rise dramatically in the comedy world over the last few years. After starting as an intern at the Onion, his sketch comedy ...

SOCIAL PROVIDENCE — After finishing their third full-length album entitled “Who Are You Now” this past year, This Providence are picking up steam. Two of the singles off the album have frequented MTV and they band are currently on tour with Motion City Soundtrack. The tour stops in Towson, Md. on Feb. 1.
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Providence won’t sell out for success

By Maggie Hollander | January 24

Up-and-coming band This Providence had a good year in 2009. They released their third full-length album, “Who Are You Now,” and their single, “Letdown,” got decent radio play and significant notice from MTV, as did “Keeping On Without You.” They even got to play at Seattle radio station ...

FUN. TIMES — fun. will be displaying their individual brand of pop at the 9:30 club next month.
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‘Format’ singer brings ‘fun.’ to District venues

By Maggie Hollander | January 24

With a name that makes automatic spelling and grammar fixes an unwelcome burden, fun. are simply as their name describes: fun, period. The band formed just a couple years ago when frontman Nate Ruess’s band, The Format, broke up. He joined forces with Jack Antonoff (formally of Steel Train) and Andrew ...

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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