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Staff editorial: Gender-neutral campus housing ... it's about time

March 8

The Undergraduate Senate recently passed a resolution to promote trans-gender issues. Most notably, the resolution explores the creation of gender-neutral floors where students can room with those of the opposite sex and use coed communal bathrooms. The idea is still in the planning stages.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Survey details credit transfer woes of some students

March 8

A recent informal Eagle poll of AU Abroad alumni found that 15 percent had trouble transferring their credits and another 15 percent felt misled by the AU Abroad office. Many students complained about outdated course information or finding out when they returned from abroad that courses they took abroad do not count for the major or minor requirements that the students thought they did.

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News

Mutt, Coulter: cutest couple

By Benjamin Lozovsky | March 8

Tucked away in the quaint and unobtrusive suburbs of Washington, D.C., a pleasant neighborhood has become embroiled in a fierce conflict. Actually, it's less of a even-sided battle than an unjustly imposed terror, a rapacious scourge worthy of the Cossacks and the Barbarian hordes and even the uncompromisingly cruel Wayans Brothers (pogroms and pillaging are one thing, but did you see "Little Man?").

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Opinion

Letter to the editor

March 8

It seems very surprising that there were no reports on the fan turnout for the Holy Cross game last Sunday. A busload of students, pep band members and cheerleaders spent 16 hours on a bus to watch their Eagles play with heart and pride. This is what college basketball is all about, and it is odd The Eagle did not feel that it was important to show that some students wanted to make Holy Cross OUR court, and we did just that! The Holy Cross students were on spring break, which allowed for the AU pep band and cheerleaders (who have been there for every single game) to lead the fans in cheers that helped our Eagles battle with the 'Saders for the entire game.

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News

Spotlight: Truman Scholar finalists

By Vanessa C. Mueller | March 8

Last year, AU was named a Truman Foundation Honor Institution for its "active encouragement of young people to pursue careers in public service." This year, three Truman Scholar finalists are AU students. The prestigious and highly competitive award provides up to $30,000 to be used toward a graduate degree in a public service field in exchange for committing to work in public service for three of the first seven years after they complete a Foundation-funded graduate degree.

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News

Full-service way of life difficult for self-service Americans

By Lindsey Marburger | March 8

Before this November, my life was a fairly ordinary American existence. However, over Thanksgiving break, I visited my parents' new house in Oregon for the first time, and there my entire world was instantly shattered. As I drove into a gas station, I picked up my debit card, stepped from my car and inserted it into the slot that says, "Insert here.

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Opinion

CORRECTION from AU Abroad story

March 8

Graphics that accompanied the print version of a story titled "Poll shows frustration with AU Abroad" incorrectly labeled the percentages of those surveyed who were displeased with AU Abroad's availability and credit-transfer policies.

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Sports

Tourney predictions from an AU insider

By Brayden Billbe | March 8

The clock struck midnight on the Eagles' Cinderella season, changing a potential victory bus into the proverbial pumpkin on Wednesday night as AU lost to Holy Cross in the Patriot League Championship game 56-48. The loss prevents the team from reaching its first NCAA tournament.

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Sports

Women's hoops falls short in PL Championship

By Justin Hall | March 8

The clock struck midnight on the Eagles' Cinderella season, changing a potential victory bus into the proverbial pumpkin on Wednesday night as AU lost to Holy Cross in the Patriot League Championship game 56-48. The loss prevents the team from reaching its first NCAA tournament.

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News

"Maxed Out" reveals the hidden costs of credit card debt in America

By Bryan Koenig | March 8

Initially, I planned on being done with The Eagle after the end of basketball season, but apparently my one reader was going to be disappointed with that, so here I am. As a compromise, we're introducing a new feature this week: The Ryan Smyth Fact of the Week, where you'll get to read about everyone's favourite new Islander (we here at The Eagle use Canadian spelling when talking about him.

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News

Performance validates some comparisons to Bob Dylan

By Cameron Conway | March 8

Conor Oberst, the mastermind behind the indie sensation Bright Eyes, has always been a prominent do-it-yourself figure after founding Saddle Creek records as a teenager. Oberst and Saddle Creek have come a long way since recording in his basement with his father's four-track, and the jam-packed 9:30 club Monday night represented that perfectly.

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News

National brief: Daylight-savings change could cause Y2K-like glitches

By Jimm Phillips | March 8

Changes to the date daylight-savings time could cause a time glitch reminiscent, but not as serious, as the potential effects of the much-hyped "Y2K bug" in some computers, according to The Associated Press. Daylight savings time will begin March 11 this year.

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News

Grizzly Bear breathes life into Black Cat

By Hilary Crowe | March 8

District hipsters lumbered out of hibernation Sunday night as Grizzly Bear helped the Black Cat tune in to its animal roots. The line stretched nearly a block beyond the door despite the ferociously frigid weather, but the highly praised acts were motivation enough, and for the most part proved well worth the wait.

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News

Stylish selections for fashion-forward students

By Andrew Gardner , Mia Steinle and Ruben Luong | March 8

With the recent debut of many fall 2007 ready-to-wear collections, the Scene is abuzz with talk of fashion trends. However, while the runway influences and reflects what people wear on the street, these two fashion spheres can seem worlds apart. In that light, the Scene presents you with its tips for stylish street fashion, inspired by the runways of the world and our campus.

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Sports

Farewell, Linas: AU will miss its hoops seniors

By Patrick Ambrosio | March 8

Initially, I planned on being done with The Eagle after the end of basketball season, but apparently my one reader was going to be disappointed with that, so here I am. As a compromise, we're introducing a new feature this week: The Ryan Smyth Fact of the Week, where you'll get to read about everyone's favourite new Islander (we here at The Eagle use Canadian spelling when talking about him.

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Opinion

Terror: The Modern-Day Environmental Movement

By Erin Wildermuth | March 8

Once upon a time, the environment was important, but left mostly to the elites who understood it. Scientists and other well-read professionals concerned themselves with environmental problems and advised governments on the relevant issues. This was known as the era of conservationism.

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News

Doing your laundry won't wash away previous romances

By Blair Bryant Nichols | March 8

I have a confession to make. I hate doing laundry. OK, it isn't exactly front-page news, but I will literally go for months without doing a single load, choosing to buy a few pairs of underwear and shirts here and there to prolong the inevitable. I hate the process of having to switch my clothes from washer to dryer and remembering all the detergent and dryer sheets each time.

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