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Program protects resident privacy

By Tamar Hallerman · Thursday, April 9, 2009

Over the past year, AU Housing and Dining Programs has sought to implement a program that would encourage more interaction between resident assistants and their residents in order to hear their experiences at AU while not invading students' privacy. In January, Intentional Interactions replaced EagleEye as a program to increase contact between the two groups.

'Holy' can't be a dirty word to Dems

By Jacob Shelly · Thursday, April 9, 2009

It is somewhat ironic that many of the issues most central to our political decision-making are the most avoided by the two major political parties. Republicans, for example, are quick to gloss over the formative and controlling power of demographic indicators.

LASO event to prep youth

By Anna Tuman · Thursday, April 9, 2009

The Latin American Student Organization will hold the 10th anniversary Latino Youth Conference, which works to inspire Latino kids in D.C., Maryland and Virginia to continue their education by going to college. "Essentially, we hope to inspire these kids to think about the opportunity of continuing their education," said Isel Galvan, LYC's recruitment chair and a junior in the School of Communication.

Opinion

New 'EagleEye' hits mark

April 9

Last semester, popular outcry from students and administrators alike contributed to the eventual scrapping of "EagleEye," a proposed Housing and Dining program. Originally considered too intrusive by students and too confusing by resident assistants, Residence Life Director Rick Treter went back to the drawing board, narrowed the scope of his plans and quietly unveiled a new program called "Intentional Interactions.

HANDLEBARS - The visionary behind the documentary "The Glorious Mustache Challenge," Jay Della Valle, brings the celebration of mustaches to the District on April 16. His band will join The Grilled Lincolns and Conshafter at DC9, where they will also hol

News

Mustachioed concert educates District

By Kristen Boghosian | April 9

When picturing faces like those of Nick Cave, Charlie Chaplin and Captain Hook, the easiest thing to remember is their facial hair. Thick or thin, black or ginger, mustaches can say a lot about a person, and can compliment an outfit better than any woman's handbag.

Sports

Mets, Red Sox favorites in '09

By Tim Lynch | April 9

American League East: Win-Loss 1. Y- Boston Red Sox: 95-67 2. X- New York Yankees: 94-66 3. Tampa Bay Rays: 83-79 4. Toronto Blue Jays: 74-88 5. Baltimore Orioles: 70-92 (Y-Division Champion, X-Wild Card Winner) * The pitching for the Boston Red Sox will edge out the New York Yankees but will definitely come down to the end of the season.

News

U.S. may loosen Cuba restrictions

By Lindsey Anderson | April 9

Many AU students praised President Barack Obama's recent promise to ease tense relations between Cuba and the United States. Obama announced last week that he is searching for a "new strategy" for the United States to use in its relations with Cuba, especially regarding travel and trade, according to The Washington Post.

Opinion

Eagle Rants

April 9

I like when you can tell that the same person writes several rants in a row. Part of me thinks they should get a life, and the other part thinks well, at least they're having fun. Do you ever feel like there is something more out there? That what you're living right now just isn't it? Like there's something greater out there to experience? Like we just aren't living it? I do.

News

Police blotter

April 9

April 1 A resident in Leonard Hall told his roommate he was going to punch him in the face. A resident director and a dean are handling the situation. Room changes have been initiated. April 2 A D.C. Fire Department ambulance transported a student from McCabe Hall to the hospital.

Opinion

Letter to the editor: The Eagle is not the place to voice concerns about election

By Emily Ann Kokol | April 9

The Board of Elections' primary purpose is the oversight and implementation of the Student Government's elections each semester. The BOE, acting with the Judicial Board, not only maintains consistency in how elections are conducted but constantly evaluates and interprets the Election Guidelines given to each candidate and available on the BOE's Web site - www.

All IN BLOOM - Tourists crowd the Tidal Basin to admire the seasonal sight during what experts marked as the peak bloom period of the cherry trees. Two weekends of festivities took place in the District to commemorate the arrival of spring, including the

News

Flowers wow residents, tourists

By Jade-Yasmin Taenzler | April 6

William Cusey, a student in the Washington Semester Program, attended one of this weekend's biggest D.C. tourist attractions - the 97th annual National Cherry Blossom Festival. Under a cloud of pink cherry blossoms, with petals fluttering all around him, Cusey sat on a bench at the Tidal Basin, close to the Jefferson Memorial.

Opinion

Get up and get jiggy with spring in D.C.

April 6

Spring distractions are everywhere. And frankly, for all we're tempted with, I think we ought to receive extra credit just for being able to stay focused. Let's start with the obvious distractions. What symbolizes spring in D.C. better than a mass of adolescents impeding the path to the Metro fare gates as they wait for stragglers to catch up? I mean, seriously? When I see tourists in D.

News

Senate defeats ROTC proposal

By Clint Rice | April 6

The Undergraduate Senate voted Sunday against a resolution to nullify a previous resolution urging AU administration to recognize the Reserve Officers' Training Corps at AU. Sixteen senators voted against the resolution, which would have condemned the U.S. military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy, compared to six senators in favor. Senators voting against the resolution said it was unnecessary and frivolous.

News

Metro calendar

April 6

Monday, April 6 "National Museum of African American History and Culture's Architectural Design Competition Submissions" 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. WHERE: Smithsonian Castle, 1000 Jefferson Drive S.W. METRO: Smithsonian (orange and blue lines) INFO: Six designs for the Smithsonian's newest project, a museum of black history, are on display for public comment.

News

New seasons offer new beats

By Michael Richardson | April 6

We're only three months into the year, and we're already chomping at the bit to get the great albums that are coming out right around the corner. From old favorites to up-and-comers, these artists have put together albums we're excited by, enthralled by and, hopefully, impressed by.

News

CAS professor writes on disease, family

By Rocio Gonzalez | April 6

Judging by his work, one might not expect College of Arts and Sciences professor Richard McCann to be the funny, sarcastic person he is in real life. "His personality is much different than the voice of his book ['Mother of Sorrows']," said Glenn Moomau, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences' literature department and McCann's colleague.

News

Festival gets extra pep next weekend

By Anna Tuman | April 6

The AU Screamin' Eagles Pep Band will perform at the Tidal Basin during the last day of National Cherry Blossom Festival - April 12 - after a long and competitive process. "We're thrilled to [be] performing at the National Cherry Blossom Festival," said Carl Seip, Pep Band president and AU affairs columnist for The Eagle.

Opinion

Letter to the editor: Intolerant students blindly malign Palestinian protest

By Amy Doherty | April 6

"The Israeli Defense Force is the most ethical army in the world," "From where in there do you guys fire the rockets?" and "Thanks for hating democracy." Those were three comments from people who visited the Palestine Awareness Week tent that was on the main quad from March 29 to April 2.

PAINT THE TOWN - The staging of the famous musical tale of love, vengeance and all that jazz at the National Theatre lives up to the show's expectations of electricity. Expert acting brings out the human nuance hiding behind the glitz and glamour. The sho

News

'Chicago' razzle-dazzles crowd

By Ali Goldstein | April 6

"Chicago" is meant to be experienced live. The theatrical qualities that make it, well, "Chicago," have an in-your-face immediacy lost in film. Those who have only experienced "Chicago" in its Hollywood version will be startled by how much more vibrant the production is on stage.

News

National brief

April 6

Police are charging a Newark, Ohio, man with drunken driving after he crashed a motorized barstool, MSNBC.com reported Tuesday. Kile Wygle was hospitalized after wrecking the barstool, which was powered by a lawnmower engine, MSNBC reported. He told the police the barstool could travel as fast as 38 miles per hour.

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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