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Former D.C. bus driver sings jazz, vocalese

By Ben Lozovsky | February 2

Imagine listening to a seasoned jazz musician rip into a bebop solo so sizzling and smooth it makes your senses tingle. Close your eyes and play along. Try and picture the sweat bouncing off the performer like the notes that leap through the air. See if you can hear the mesmerizing melodies go up and down, bringing you through joy and sadness, taking your emotions on a sensory experience unlike any other.

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Opinion

AU reacts to President Bush's State of the Union address

February 2

President Bush's State of the Union speech: 51 minutes Longest State of the Union speech: Harry Truman, 1946. 25,000 words. Not given orally Shortest State of the Union speech: George Washington. 833 words. Would take 4-7 minutes to present. Congressional Research Service "Our offensive against terror involves more than military action.

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Freshmen learn AU alcohol policies early to combat high drinking rate

By Kelly Moynihan | February 2

In order to counter the dangerous drinking habits of freshmen, AU begins letting students and parents know about its dry-campus policies before classes begin. Freshmen orientation programs are now the starting point for alcohol education and its consequences.

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Survey: AU students' alcohol usage higher than national average

By Kelly Moynihan | February 2

670 freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors responded to AU's Core survey, which was distributed in February 2005. The purpose of the survey was to raise awareness about alcohol on AU's campus. On average, AU students' rates of usage are slightly higher than national averages.

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Craigslist serves up depravity, fun

By Ben Lozovsky | February 2

I have a dirty secret. It's insidious and indecent, reprehensible and revolting. It's ... well, I suppose it's not that bad. Those attributions were more for color than anything else. To be concise, I basically take some sort of depraved enjoyment out of regularly perusing the Washington, D.

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Opinion

Corrections

February 2

Due to an editorial oversight, the headline "Fund established for 9/11 workers" was incorrect. Another brief written for print, relating to a fund for injured soldiers was confused with the 9/11 health czar brief causing the headline error. In an article in the Jan.

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Police blotter

By Kate Oczypok | February 2

Tuesday, Jan. 17 Disorderly conduct was reported off campus and the Metropolitan Police Department was called to the scene. Wednesday, Jan. 18 Harassment by phone was reported at the Sports Center. An unknown suspect was making threatening phone calls. A student was stuck in an elevator in McDowell Hall.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: State of the Union

February 2

In his fifth address to a joint session of Congress, President George W. Bush defended his record and as usual, he's stuck in his ways. Bush pledged to stand alongside Iraq as it progresses toward democracy, and sought to make clear that America wil continue to lead, saying, "America rejects the false comfort of isolationsim.

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Speech receives mixed reactions

By Kyra Smerkanich | February 2

President George W. Bush said America must reduce its dependency on foreign oil and continue its presence in the Middle East in his State of the Union Address, which elicited mixed reactions from the AU community. "America is addicted to oil," Bush said on Tuesday.

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News

Out of context

February 2

President Bush's eloquent State of the Union address this past Tuesday finally spelled everything out for the American people. We here at The Scene wanted to suspend our usual "Out of Context" to highlight some of the more inspirational sections of the speech.

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Metro briefs

February 2

Bono to promote service at D.C. speech Bono, Nobel Peace Prize nominee and lead singer of the group U2 will speak at the Washington Hilton and Towers Friday night about living a more involved life. The speech is part of the 12th annual Nation's Capital Distinguished Speaker Series held by the American Society of Association Executives & the Center for Association Leadership.

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Comedy recording tells it like it is

By Melissa Beal | February 2

In Comedy Central's latest album release, Mike Birbiglia presents his intelligent, original and hysterically funny humor on his second stand-up album, "Two Drink Mike." Recorded live at the D.C. Improv theater last December, Birbiglia makes the mundane funny from the get-go.

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ACLU files suit against D.C. for police behavior

By Olga Khazan | February 2

The American Civil Liberties Union filed three lawsuits against the District on Jan. 19 after allegations of false arrests and excessive use of pepper spray towards protesters during last year's inaugural parade. The lawsuits claim that D.C. police violated the rights of peaceful demonstrators by indiscriminately arresting large groups of bystanders and drenching protesters with pepper spray through a chain-link fence.

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Opinion

All thumbs

February 2

Thumbs up Jacobs Fitness Classes... Students can now take new classes like pilates or yoga. Good way to work off that freshmen 15, or at least a better excuse for wearing yoga pants to class. Freshmen informed.. Speaking of freshmen, colleges are trying to make them aware of the risks they face, especially with alcohol.

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Opinion

Letter to the editor

February 2

Dear Editor, In an article and an editorial on January 30, 2006, The Eagle asserted that "American University will formulate a terms of use policy for the popular student Web site Facebook next month." Wrong. The genesis for this erroneous statement is that staff at the university, primarily from the Office of Campus Life, will listen to an audioconference on the legal and judicial issues raised by the quick proliferation of "digital marketplaces.

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News

Don't rush to judge after first time

By Blair Bryant Nichols | February 2

Some people believe in love at first sight. Others only believe in lust at first sight. Some people think that first impressions are the most important. Others think that any negative or positive assumed upon a first meeting can be reversed over the time it takes to get to know someone.

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Opinion

Bush gives strong speech on State of the Union

By Will Haun | February 2

The 2006 State of the Union address is meant to highlight our country at social, economic, and international crossroads. It does so in the same way in which it highlights the state of George W. Bush's presidency. After what many analysts would consider the least successful year of his presidency, it's appropriate that the President does a little soul-searching in his leadership style, and how to approach America's future.

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