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Corrections for Feb. 21, 2008

Monday, Feb. 25, 2008

In The Scene's Oscar Preview, The Eagle mistakenly referred to "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" director Julian Schnabel as a French director. Though the film is a French production, Schnabel is American. In "SG considers smoking rules," the article said that the new bill would create a new, special Public Safety smoking hotline.

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES - A-Tec's mixing room, known by some students as the "room of doom," has one working light, average temperatures in the 80s and the occasional mouse, and is a central part of A-Tec students' experience at AU. With only one mixing ro

A-Tec students struggle to be heard

By Traci J. Brooks · Monday, Feb. 25, 2008

Imagine a chemistry lab where students share only one Bunsen burner. The classroom has no chairs and isn't big enough for the whole class, so several students stand outside in the hallway. Students coax the outdated Bunsen burner to work to complete their assignments, and the temperature of the classroom rests at a sweltering 87 degrees.

Staff editorial: An audible inadequacy

Monday, Feb. 25, 2008

Despite the program's many accolades and successes, it is undeniable that that university has shortchanged its Audio Technology students. The program - more affectionately referred to as A-Tec - lacks crucial resources and ample practice space, as well as deprives dedicated students of the opportunity every AU student should have, regardless of their field of study.

News

Just for the health of it: Let your painful sports injuries inspire new ways for working out

By Darcie Piechowski | February 25

In the last month that I have been doing jiu-jitsu, I have sprained an ankle, broken a toe, overextended an elbow and pulled a half dozen muscles. While this may be a bit extreme, injuries are not exclusive to martial arts. Weight lifting can strain your muscles and running can cause shin splints.

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Briefs

February 25

Campus brief Package hours changed to suit students' needs AU's Housing and Dining Programs amended the package hours in Anderson and Centennial halls to suit students' needs, according to Bonnie Crouch, guest and public relations coordinator for Housing and Dining.

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Romanticism: Where's the love?

By Kristen Powell | February 25

Though this may sound counterintuitive, Romanticism, in terms of the visual arts, is often anything but romantic. Romanticism developed in late 18th- and 19th-century Europe as an overall intellectual movement. There is no way of simply defining Romantic art in stylistic terms.

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Prospective SG candidates begin campaigning

By SANDRA FLORES | February 25

The Student Government's spring election campaign officially began at 10 p.m. last night after they held a nominating convention for candidates. "Active" campaigning, which includes any campaign-promoting activity in which the candidate is directly involved, will last until March 3.

Opinion

Common sense: An open letter to worried voters

By Charlie Szold | February 25

Dear Democrats, Can you feel it? Are you starting to get a little antsy? Nervous? Perhaps even a little worried? You must never have thought this election would have been anything but a cakewalk. The real election was supposed to be your Democratic convention in Denver.

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SG brief

February 25

The Undergraduate Senate passed the smoking bill during its meeting Sunday. The bill will create smoke-free courtesy zones across campus, at all building entrances, bus stops and during densely populated outdoor events and emergency evacuations. The bill calls for the university to create a campus-wide awareness campaign and to construct smoking shelters, cigarette receptacles and courtesy-zone signs across campus.

Opinion

Capitol blues: McCain's GOP nod buys time for Dems

By Lisa Petak | February 25

For a few months, there were several middle-aged white men vying for the Republican spot on the November ballot, but now it is down to two - and one of which mathematically cannot close the gap in the delegate count, let alone win the nomination. It is all but done: Sen.

A CHANGING CUBA - School of Public Affairs Dean William LeoGrande spoke about the changes Cuba can expect to see following Fidel Castro's resignation and brother Raúl's ascendance as the country's leader.

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LeoGrande: Cuba to see slow change

By Patricio Chile | February 25

Newly appointed Cuban President Raúl Castro may bring only gradual change to Cuba's economic and political structures if his administration and the United States do not make a stronger effort to improve relations, School of Public Affairs Dean William LeoGrande said yesterday evening at a "Cuba and Castro" lecture.

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Metro calendar

February 25

Monday, Feb. 25 "Oberlin Conservatory of Music at Oberlin College" 6 p.m. WHERE: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the intersection of New Hampshire and Virginia avenues and Rock Creek Parkway N.W. METRO: Foggy Bottom/GWU (orange and blue lines) INFO: Students from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music will perform classical works by Chopin, Mozart, Muczynski, Smetana and Richard Strauss.

Sports

Jamieson runs away with two titles at PL

By Justin Hall | February 25

Junior Carlos Jamieson captured his first two career titles, while senior Cathleen Ford picked up an individual victory at the Patriot League Track and Field Championships this weekend at Bucknell University. Along with Jamieson and Ford, the Eagles also won a league title in the men's distance relay, totaling four championships over the course of the meet.

TOILET-SEAT PSYCHIATRIST - Charlie Bartlett (Anton Yelchin) gives fellow students psychiatric help, in addition to providing them drugs.

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Review: 'Bartlett' does not make grade

By Jeremy Walsh | February 25

After watching the mildly entertaining, new teen flick "Charlie Bartlett," the targeted young audience members should be left with one prevailing thought: How gratifying it must have been to be a teenage moviegoer in the '80s. On the surface, "Charlie Bartlett" appears to have an original concept.

Sports

Youth steals show at swimming PL Champs

By Anna Tuman | February 25

It was the underclassmen who were the highlight of the Patriot League Swimming and Diving Championships by picking up multiple top five finishes as the men's and women's swimming teams headed to the U.S. Naval Academy to end its season. It was the woman's team who Thursday took home the first points for the squad.

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WMATA plans pilot of digital signs in system

By Ethan Klapper | February 21

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority plans to introduce a network of digital signs throughout the Metrorail and Metrobus systems that will display service information and advertising. If the project proceeds on schedule, Metro plans to start piloting the new signs by the end of this year.

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Students petition for Bravo channel

By Laraine Weschler | February 21

Members of the 2011 Class Council are leading a movement to bring the Bravo channel to AU's cable lineup. Bravo, a channel owned by NBC Universal, features shows like "Project Runway" and "Top Chef." Josh Casey, president of the Class of 2011, said that he looked into adding the channel in AU residence halls after hearing requests from his constituents.

Sports

Women's b-ball gains 7th straight win: No. 1 in PL

By Anna Tuman | February 21

The women's basketball team came out strong from the start in their game at Army, winning 63-51 on Wednesday night and putting the team in first place in the Patriot League. With no more than 13 seconds into the game, AU put its name on the scoreboard, gaining a two-point lay-up from senior Maggie Smith-Davidson.

TO THE 'POINT' - "Vantage Point," directed by Pete Travis, features impressive action sequences while showing each character's perspective in its plotline. However, the structure of the film also makes it repetitive.

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Review: Perspective builds intrigue in 'Vantage'

By Bryan Koenig | February 21

We've always known that no two people see the same event in the exact same light. Now Hollywood has caught on. "Vantage Point" explores the same action-packed sequence from the perspective of eight different people. The result is an exciting and innovative approach to looking at how events can unfold.

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Quirky dates can conquer February 'blahs'

By JANE DE BELLEVILLE and JACK RACKAM AND GRACE O'MALLEY | February 21

How do you keep the spark going when you and your partner are spending your evenings glued to your computer screen or stuck in the library? The mid-semester "blahs" can be hard to beat, but here are some tips. First, keep in mind that all relationships have their lulls, and just because you have fallen into a rut, it doesn't mean you can't get out of it.

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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