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Daschle hassles No-drama Obama

By Joe Wenner · Monday, Feb. 9, 2009

Sometimes, political irony is just too much to handle. Need an example? In 1986, voters in South Dakota were treated to what seemed to be your average congressional reelection campaign ad. On the television screen, a 1971 Pontiac cruises along the D.C. streets.

National brief

Monday, Feb. 9, 2009

A miscreant hacked into an electronic road sign in Lubbock, Texas, early Friday morning to send his or her own message to passing drivers, KCBD-TV reported. The sign originally read "Frankford Exit Next Right," but ended up reading "OMG THE BRITISH R COMING THEY R WATCHING YOU," according to KCBD-TV.

Letter to the editor: Founders' Day planners "acted with good judgment"

By Patrick McGill · Monday, Feb. 9, 2009

The Eagle wrote in Thursday's issue, "Last year's Founders' Day Ball hosted 1,000 students; it makes little sense to cut the available tickets in half for a popular event." "However it is clear that certain wrong decisions were made, decisions that could have been made correctly based on past experiences.

News

Change hits city trends

February 9

The Friday of the Inauguration, restless guests - freezing, wanting to dance, ecstatic for Barack Obama - waited behind velvet ropes as NFL superstar Shawn Merriman slammed the door of his black Chevy Tahoe, slapped a high-five - two maybe - and stormed into the bar and club Josephine.

HE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME NOT - Scarlett Johansson and Kevin Connolly play one of the many pairs facing typical troubles in "He's Just Not That Into You". Johansson plays Anna, a woman facing the choice between falling in love with someone who is already t

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He said, she said: 'Into You' shockingly sweet

February 9

'He's Just Not That Into You' treats both male and female viewers to an inside look at the tools of the trade. Guys will be refreshed by the new perspective on a woman's wants; ladies garner relationship dos and don'ts.

Opinion

A message to Housing and Dining

February 9

The university plans to host three student forums in the coming week to determine what food options students would like to see on campus. The move comes as the university plans to get rid of Chick-fil-A and Pura Vida, two notoriously unpopular eating establishments in Mary Graydon Center.

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Bender Library seeks to increase efficiency

By Laraine Weschler | February 9

Despite budget cuts in libraries across the nation, AU's Bender Library is still getting funding for their collections, according to University Librarian William Mayer. "We have a prominent place in [AU's] budget planning," he said. "The university recognizes the critical value the library brings and wants to support it.

Opinion

AU's "Green Teaching Certificate" promotes bias

By Caleb Stewart Rossiter | February 9

Imagine my surprise when I turned on my computer at the Faculty Corner in Hurst Hall recently and read that the Center for Teaching Excellence will "reward me" with a Green Teaching Certificate if I: "Require students to undertake actions to reduce their ecological footprint .

Sports

Mercer and Carr lead Eagles past Lehigh U.

By Justin Hall | February 9

Senior guard Derrick Mercer scored a game-high 15 points and gave out seven assists to help the AU men's basketball team defeat Lehigh University Saturday night, 66-58. The win improves the Eagles' record to 7-1 in the Patriot League and 15-7 overall, their best conference start since the 1981-82 season in the East Coast Conference.

TAKE DOWN- Sophomore wrestler Matt Mariacher takes down his George Mason University opponent in his 141-pound weight class match Feb. 8. Mariacher took a 14-3 major decision as the Eagles remained undefeated at home by beating the Patriots 29-9. The Eagle

Sports

AU splits bouts against Rutgers and George Mason

By Shaun Flynn | February 9

AU junior wrestler Mike Cannon remains undefeated in the 174-pound weight class at 24-0, as the Eagles split their weekend bouts against the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights and the George Mason University Patriots. On Saturday, against the Scarlet Knights, the Eagles lost their first match of the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association season, narrowly missing the victory in the final bout of the match.

News

Supporters hope for D.C. vote

By Elizabeth Royall | February 9

Few AU students imagined that their choice in college could cost them their right to representation in Congress. On Jan. 27, however, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the District of Columbia Voting Rights Act, which would give D.C. residents a vote in Congress, according to the legislation's text.

News

AU open to new food

By Travis Mitchell | February 9

AU Housing and Dining Programs will hold three open forums this week as part of its plan to replace two underperforming campus food vendors and expand the diversity of university dining options. The meetings will be open to the entire AU community and will focus on the future of the Pura Vida and Chick-fil-A vendors.

PUMP FAKE -Senior point guard, Pam Stanfield goes up for a shot against two Lehigh players in the Eagles' 65-56 victory over the Mountain Hawks.

Sports

Jackson breaks record

By Justin Hall | February 9

It was a record-breaking night for senior guard Talicia Jackson, who hit her 148th career three-pointer to break the school record for career threes previously held by Kari Gaskins (1995-99) as part of the Eagles' 65-56 victory over the Lehigh Mountain Hawks.

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International brief

February 9

An elderly milkman pleaded guilty Friday to supplying marijuana to customers in the northwestern England town of Burnely, the Associated Press reported. Robert Holding, 72, entered the plea to charges that he regularly dropped off marijuana at the homes of certain customers, as well as milk.

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Whedon whets fans' appetites

By Jordan Coughenour | February 9

Another day, another battle against the Big Bad. Joss Whedon's trademark seasonal villain was first widely used throughout "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" as a method to ensure a note of finality and fulfillment at the conclusion of each chapter of the show, due to the unceasing threat of cancellation that hung over the production.

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Campus brief

February 9

AU's Center for Environmental Filmmaking, in conjunction with Filmmakers for Conservation, are teaming up for the fourth annual spring film series, according to the School of Communication's Web site. In a series of events between Feb. 10 and Apr. 14, films from National Geographic and Animal Planet, as well as from SOC professors Chris Palmer and Larry Engel amongst many others will be presented.

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Metro calendar

February 9

Monday, Feb. 9 Book event: Jason Emerson Noon WHERE: National Archives and Records Administration, Constitution Avenue and Seventh Street N.W. METRO: Archives/Navy Memorial/ Penn Quarter (yellow and green lines) INFO: The author of the book "Lincoln the Inventor" discusses Abraham Lincoln, who was the only president to hold a patent.

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Driver takes AU for ride

By Hannah Konitshek | February 9

Some AU students who ride the shuttles to and from Tenleytown know the distinct appearance of dreadlocks and a cowboy hat sported by shuttle driver Junior Roberts. "I like western wear and have dreadlocks due to my Rasta heritage," Roberts said. His fashion gives him a look that causes many students to strike up conversations with him, which Roberts said he doesn't mind because he enjoys observing student life at AU.

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Profs sign onto Facebook

By Nicole Glass | February 9

Professors and administrators are catching the "Facebook fever" - they are using Facebook to communicate with faculty friends and sometimes students. Across the country, professors have gotten into trouble for using Facebook when students sometimes discover incriminating comments left by their professors.

News

Students offered new off-campus resources

By Tamar Hallerman | February 9

AU Housing and Dining Programs recently hosted a series of forums and events for students who are interested in moving off-campus next semester. The goal is not to kick students off campus, but to provide enough resources for those who are interested, said Housing and Dining's Associate Director of Guest and Visitor Services Ed Gilhool.

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.

Solutions by The State News