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In our own words: Two-party system hurts U.S. polity

By Dave Stone | February 7

When George Washington left office in 1796, he gave an address to the American people. He thanked them for electing him to office for two terms, he asked that they not forget to have affection for their nation and he spoke of the "debt of gratitude" he held for his country.

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Opinion

Letter to the editor

February 7

I am extremely disappointed in The Eagle for continuing to publish one of its most recent columns, the "Police Blotter." Not only does this display the lack of creativity and imagination that many Eagle writers have, it gives the school a bad reputation and embarrasses the students who have to read about their own transport in the newspaper.

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News

New budget service available to AU clubs and organizations

By Christopher Cottrell | February 7

The AU Club Council recently introduced a new budget service called Program Assistance, which clubs can use to apply for additional funding on an event-by-event basis, AUCC Chair Kristen Lyon said at a budget workshop Monday. Each club is only eligible, however, for $500 per semester through the service, she said.

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News

International brief

February 7

Police in northern England allowed a burglar to continue his crime spree after he called their station and asked to be picked up, the Daily Mail reported Monday. Liam Tomlinson, 21, allegedly told police in a phone call Dec. 8 that he had broken into the clubhouse of Rossendale United FC, an English soccer team, and stolen three bottles of alcohol, according to the Daily Mail.

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Opinion

Letter from the editor

February 7

While the police blotter may seem like a weekly summary of alcohol transports and minor security breaches, there is a variety of important reasons The Eagle continues to publish it. First, students have a right to know what occurs on their campus, regardless of whether the infractions we report are depressing or negative.

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News

AU to enforce D.C. seat belt laws

By Allie Feras | February 7

Public Safety will begin referring students to Judicial Affairs and Mediation Services for packing too many passengers into their cars, according to Public Safety Crime Prevention Coordinator Lt. Rima Sifri. "We haven't always counted people in the cars because it's never been a big problem," Sifri said.

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News

W. Va. bill may cut aid over alcohol use

By Ethan Klapper | February 4

Students who receive financial aid from the West Virginia state government will lose their state aid if they receive two or more alcohol citations, according to a bill introduced before the West Virginia State Senate. The bill, introduced Jan. 10, would stop state-funded financial aid for students who receive two or more citations related to open container laws, drunken driving, underage drinking, public drunkenness or contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

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News

'Assassin' hits target dead-on, brings city to life

By David Tannenbaum | February 4

Many games have tried to fuse an action-oriented game with a city that feels completely alive. While there have been many noble attempts, most of them have ultimately failed. At best, a designer could hope for a minute amount of a "natural feel," while only providing the player with civilians who dawdle around and run at the sound of gunshots.

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News

Matt Nathanson dazzles music fans both old, new

By Traci J. Brooks | February 4

After almost 10 years of touring, Matt Nathanson continues to deliver performances that entertain and reach a diverse audience, as evidenced in Nathanson's sold-out show last Thursday at the Recher Theatre in Towson, Md. The show started off on the wrong foot, however, as opening act Ingrid Michaelson served up a decidedly boring and overly contrived set.

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Sports

Underclassmen run away from the pack at invite

By Justin Hall | February 4

Nine members of the AU track team competed at the Thomson Invitational at the University of Delaware on Saturday, taking home five top 10 finishes in the process. Junior Brendan Laks was the sole winner of the day, taking home first place in the 5000-meter run with a time of 15:16.

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News

Review: 'Days of Ruin' challenges players with darker story

By Mike Carusi | February 4

The original "Advance Wars" was a game that allowed a player to fight against a computer-controlled or human opponent on a map filled with soldiers, tanks and planes. It was a flagship title for the Gameboy Advance, and it has now spawned three sequels, the latest one being "Advance Wars: Days of Ruin.

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Sports

Men's basketball takes down Lafayette

By Steven Haber | February 4

Just three days after AU head coach Jeff Jones said his team needed "more energy and more of a competitive spirit" following their second straight home loss, the men's basketball team rode a wave of hot shooting and defeated Patriot League leader Lafayette 87-76 Saturday in Easton, Pa.

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News

Universities called to invest responsibly

By Michael Ono | February 4

AU should invest its endowment in socially responsible companies that respect human rights, Cheyenna Weber, organizing director of the Responsibility Endowment Coalition, said to a group of students during a teach-in Thursday in the McDowell Formal Lounge.

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Sports

Hat trick for women's basketball

By Shaun Flynn | February 4

Junior guard Talicia Jackson led a fast-paced, run-and-gun Eagle attack with 16 points as AU defeated Patriot League rival Lafayette 68-54 at home on Saturday during women's Phil Bender. The Eagles, winners of three straight games, move into a 4-3 tie with Lafayette in the Patriot League standings.

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News

Stay stylish: Covered-up trends dominate runways

February 4

Vulgarity in fashion has been an issue since designers like Coco Chanel ruled the runways, but we're happy to say recent designs have showed us a lot less skin. The past year emphasized conservative styles with high-necked dresses, diving hemlines, longer sleeves and while lacking the formerly popular V-neck.

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News

Tech Bits

February 4

Microsoft Seeks to Acquire Yahoo In a shocking counter to Google's successful Internet business compared to Microsoft's lackluster one, The New York Times reported that Microsoft had made a $44.6 billion offer to purchase Yahoo on Friday. Microsoft's bid to purchase Yahoo is the result of the technological giant's effort to compete with Google's success on the Internet.

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News

Briefs

February 4

CAMPUS BRIEF Unknown person ignites Leonard Hall bulletin board Public Safety is still looking for the person that set fire to a bulletin board in Leonard Hall Saturday night, according to Michaela McGill, a resident assistant for the building. Area Director Chris Fiorello told students that an unknown person set fire to the board on the fourth floor, leaving a large scorch mark, according to McGill.

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