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National brief: Brandy sued for $50 million in wrongful death case

By Jimm Phillips | February 1

The parents of a woman who was killed in a crash involving actress-singer Brandy asked for $50 million in damages in a wrongful death suit against the artist on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. The suit, which was filed on behalf of Aboudihaj Ahmed and Labridi Zohra in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleged that Brandy was driving recklessly on Dec.

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GW Presidential Search Timeline

February 1

April 4, 2006 George Washington University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg announces he will retire at the end of July 2007 after 19 years in office. Late April The board of trustees conducts a series of town hall meetings with parents, alumni, staff, students and Foggy Bottom residents during the following months to gain additional input in the search process.

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Opinion

Why we need to resurrect "class"

By Paul Perry | February 1

In my class American Political Thought, Professor Sykes mentioned that a poll was taken about American political discourse to survey which political words we, as a people, tend to shy away from and just avoid utilizing. The top ranked phrase was "the state.

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Prez search not comparable with GWU's timeline

By Jimm Phillips | February 1

The time line used by George Washington University during its recent presidential search should not be compared to the one American University is using in its own search, according to Presidential Chief of Staff David Taylor. "I think each institution has different needs and different goals," he said.

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News

Apple, Chocolate bring treats to pocket

By Ruben Luong | February 1

As social creatures with an uncanny propensity to send multiple text messages per minute, most students could not imagine college life without a cell phone. Clever names, attractive designs and new technology beget our fascination with them. With newfangled phones ready for purchase, the long-gone holiday sleigh bells of winter will not be the only ringing we hear nowadays.

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News

Jewish students explore heritage

By Ruben Luong | February 1

This winter break, 13 AU students in the ATID Campus Fellowship traversed Israel on a mission. Their two-and-a-half week endeavor shed light on the historical and contemporary nature of Israel and complement their Jewish backgrounds. The ATID Campus Fellowship, led by Rabbi Hirsh Chinn, has brought together groups of impassioned Jewish students for seven years.

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News

Limited voting rights restored to D.C. delegate

By Howard Perlman | February 1

AU students and professors have mixed reviews on the future of District congressional voting rights after Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., and other non-state representatives in the House of Representatives Thursday regained a voting right they lost in 1995.

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Opinion

Letter to the editor

February 1

The uproar over NCOR is quite interesting. American University likes to pride itself on ideas of diversity, a word that immediately evokes passionate responses. In order to make it a reality, the collective student body must be open to not only difference but discomfort.

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News

Metro brief: Police officers allegedly allowed protesters to vandalize Capitol Building

By Jimm Phillips | February 1

U.S. Capitol police allegedly allowed protesters to spray-paint graffiti on a portion of the Capitol Building's west steps during Saturday's anti-war rally, according to The Hill and NBC4.com. Approximately 300 protesters spray-painted anarchist symbols on a portion of the steps after U.

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Sports

Dawson, Dirk Diggler and Danza: The Hollywood All-Pro Team

By Patrick Ambrosio | February 1

It's Super Bowl week, and since nobody cares about two teams from the Midwest, here are my choices for the Hollywood All-Pro team, the best at every position from movies and television. Quarterback: Jonathan Moxon, West Canaan Coyotes There was a lot of competition at this position, from Steamin' Willie Beamen to Shane "Footsteps" Falco, but at the end of the day Moxon is the best movie quarterback of all time because of five little words: "I DON'T WANT YOUR LIFE.

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News

Decline in federal funding leads to alternate student employment

By Peggy Wu | February 1

As federal work-study funds decline, many students across the country and at AU opt to work part-time. Federal work-study funds have decreased by $9.9 million this academic year, bringing the total amount to $980.4 million, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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Sports

Eagle sports brief: Men's hoops falls at Holy Cross

By Patrick Ambrosio | February 1

AU led by three at the half, but Holy Cross went on a 12-4 run at the start of the second half to rally for a 58-47 victory on Wednesday night in Worchester, Mass. The Eagles held conference leading-scorer Keith Simmons scoreless for the first 27 minutes of the game, but he hit a three-pointer with the score tied at 29 to give Holy Cross the lead for good.

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AU Presidential Search Timeline

By Jimm Phillips | February 1

Oct. 10, 2005 The board of trustees fires President Benjamin Ladner following an investigation into his alleged misuse of university funds. Then-Provost Neil Kerwin is named acting university president. July 10, 2006 The board of trustees announces in a press release that it will formally begin the search for a "permanent president" in September.

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Black Cat, D.C. overflow with love for indie duo

By Hilary Crowe | February 1

The Black Cat never disappoints the District's music fans, even on a Tuesday night. So when newly acquired Dischord band The Aquarium was billed to play Backstage last night, one could count on getting more out of the $6 experience than just a warm place to while away the frozen evening.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: College Dems' could have easily avoided suspension

February 1

Student Activites has suspended the College Democrats for failing to appropriately account for and deal with club funds. The treasurer, who resigned last night, failed to deposit money from club fundraisers into the organization's account with Student Activities, instead keeping the money in a safe in his dorm room.

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Sports

For the love of the game: The Super Bowl is pure "Americana"

By Justin Hall | February 1

Often in today's world of football, most fans and analysts are consumed with numbers, statistics and highlight films of their favorite players. Talking heads on ESPN or Fox Sports spend hours breaking down every minute of a game. Questions such as, "How many touchdowns did this player score?" or "How many yards did this player gain today?" are more important than who won or lost a game.

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News

U.S. colleges changing image to attract more male students

By Allie Feras | February 1

Women outnumber men in enrollment at many top universities, leading some schools to change their images to attract more men, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education. But AU administrators said they see no problem with women making up a majority of the university student body, according to Acting Director of Admissions Cristan Trahey.

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