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Answering the call for aid

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010

Though the Haitian earthquake struck thousands of miles from AU, its effects have rippled through the campus community and incited an especially strong showing of support among students. The Caribbean Circle Club has already organized various aid events, including a clothing and food drive, and the yet-unrecognized AU chapter of the Global Haiti Initiative, though in its infancy, has also pledged additional support.

More try for law, master’s degrees

By Sarah Rudnick · Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010

The number of enrolled graduate students has increased, according to AU’s Academic Data Reference Book, making it part of a nationwide surge of applicants in a struggling job market.

Think blue, act red

By Isaac Stone · Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010

During his trip to Copenhagen last month, President Barack Obama was not able to achieve all he had hoped. Instead of a legally binding contract, the outcome was a non-binding agreement to reduce carbon emissions by at least 50 percent by 2050. Yet the president was optimistic. “This is a classic example of a situation where if we just waited ... then we would not make any progress,” he said.

BOOK WORM â€” University Librarian Bill Mayer, a self-proclaimed Grateful Dead fan, ushered in many projects and changes to Bender Library, including the reconstruction of the first floor, the installation of security cameras and a new double-sided printing policy.

News

‘Dead head’ brings Bender Library to life

By Stefanie Dazio | January 20

University Librarian Bill Mayer has brought change to AU since his arrival in 2007. New reference and circulation desks, a discount on double-sided printing and increased security efforts all appeared under Mayer’s watch. In addition to his AU duties, Mayer enjoys the Grateful Dead and traveling.

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Housing and Dining may reconsider lottery plans

By Ethan Klapper | January 20

Both Executive Director of Housing and Dining Programs Chris Moody and AU Student Government President Andy MacCracken spoke further on the recently introduced housing changes.

Sports

Mark McGwire: Coming clean too late

By Sam Lindauer | January 20

Mark McGwire admitted to taking steroids last week. This is about as shocking as waking up and finding that grass is still green.

Opinion

Surviving the zombies

By Ian Hosking | January 20

How do you kill a zombie? “Shoot it in the head,” says my roommate. Faced with armies of the undead, he is surprisingly calm. And why shouldn’t he be? Zombieism, it would seem, has become a part of this American life.

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AUTO program stalls, revamps

By Charlie Szold | January 20

After years of complications, AUTO Commissioner Nicholas Russotto suspended his program at the end of last semester to allow time for revamping.

ROASTING AWAY THE DAY â€” In the coming months, the Davenport Coffee Lounge will move to a new location in the soon-to-be-finished School of International Service building. Some customers and employees of the cafe said they are worried this upgraded locale will not have the same character.

News

Changes for the 'Dav'

By Allie Mooney | January 20

The Davenport Coffee Lounge will move to the new School of International Service building at the end of the spring semester.

Opinion

Eagle rants

January 20

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Sports

Capitals fly to the top

By Andrew Tomlinson | January 20

Calling Wednesday’s win over the Detroit Red Wings a big one would be an understatement, because in reality the victory may be one that pushes the Washington Capitals to the next level and to a place where only the best of the best will be able to beat them.

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District ‘Funk’ fundraises for quake victims

By Stephanie Jaar | January 20

Some of D.C.’s most talented electronic dance music producers and disc jockeys are coming together to find a way for young people to support relief efforts in Haiti, all while having fun.

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Hoffman adapts Tolstoy in ‘Station’

January 20

What do George Clooney, Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert Downey, Jr. all have in common? (That is, besides fame, fortune and eternal good looks.)

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Third time’s a charm for Jack's Mannequin

By Katrina Casino | January 20

Andrew McMahon has the power to be in several places at once. Simultaneously a pop-punk piano man, an inspirational leukemia survivor and the object of many 14-year-old girls’ desires, McMahon is taking his show on the road again before settling down to record his third studio album for his solo project, Jack’s Mannequin.

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The quick take

By Charlie Szold | January 20

Reading this may or may not make you more informed about your surroundings.

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Hip-hop heroes join for Haiti

By Michael W. Richardson | January 20

And so it was on this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day that some of D.C.’s popular and transcendent rap and hip-hop acts took the stage at the 9:30 club to raise money for the people of Haiti, who are still searching for the dead after a massive 7.0 earthquake outside the capital of Port-au-Prince.

WHAT LIES BENEATH â€” The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently unearthed a 75mm artillery shell next to the Public Safety building. The shell was found beneath a concrete slab four feet under the buildingâ€™s lower entrance. President Neil Kerwinâ€™s Chief of Staff David Taylor said the operation is â€œlow probability.â€ This means that the dig will be conducted without any vapor or blast containment structures.

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More ammo unearthed

By Christopher Cottrell | January 20

The Army Corps of Engineers unearthed more munitions debris next to the Public Safety building during this winter break.

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‘Jetpacks’ take off this season

January 20

If you watch TV or play video games, you’ve probably heard Cage the Elephant’s catchy, blues-tinted single “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked.”

DO-IT-YOURSELF â€” California-based rock band Rooney have decided to take matters into their own hands. After coming out with two albums on a major label, the band have decided to go independent for their next album, called â€œWild Things.â€ Also taking the DIY approach is Adam Young, also known as Owl City. After writing and producing the hit â€œFireflies,â€ Owl City is showing the music world that you can create your own success.

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Old acts take new approach in ever-changing industry

By Maggie Hollander | January 20

Rooney, a five-piece group hailing from sunny California, signed a recording contract with Geffen Records in the early 2000s, but the band recently parted ways with the major label to venture out on their own again.

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Green MBA proposed

By Sarah Parnass | January 20

The Kogod Council voted Tuesday in favor of establishing a new graduate degree program in sustainability management, marking a milestone in creating such a program at AU.

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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