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Legal News

Bill increases student loan interest rates, reduces spending

By Kate Oczypok and Kendra Garstka · Monday, Feb. 13, 2006

AU will begin holding workshops to educate students on effectively managing their loans following changes in financial aid funding in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, according to a report from the Office of Management and Budget. The financial aid office will be sending out a newsletter regarding the issues specifically concerning students.

Cartoons cross the line

By Issam Khoury · Monday, Feb. 13, 2006

I have been following closely the arguments regarding the recent riots across the Muslim world in response to the depictions of the Prophet Mohammad in European newspapers. Ã¿I am particularly astounded by the likes of arguments proferred by Mike Inganamort and the "free speech" contingency.

Letters to the editor

Monday, Feb. 13, 2006

Dear Editor: I was shocked by Riazul Raquib's editorial, "Freedom of expression does not equal racial ignorance," printed in your paper February 6. In it, Mr Raquib claims that Muslim governments "should be commended" for responding vehemently to cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad, and that the Danish government, by blindly defending freedom of speech, had compromised its national security.

News

Music notes

February 13

Oceansize "Everyone Into Position" (Beggars Banquet) Sounds Like: If Isis grew up with Maroon 5. C- For all the verbose musical prophecies this band claims in its press release, Oceansize is hardly Moses. On "Everyone Into Position," the new disc from British prog-rockers Oceansize, the band attempts to reconcile the beautiful soundscapes and icy guitars of bands like Red Sparrows, Isis and Neurosis with mainstream appeal.

News

Artists' hijinks shock at Grammys

By Robyn Abzug | February 13

This year's Grammys, held live last Sunday, were interesting to say the very least. Those who put on the Grammys pulled out all the stops this year - even though "American Idol" killed the awards show in number of viewers - and obviously sought to shock, well, everyone in the process.

Sports

AU athletics' new spring

By Ryan Spilhaus | February 13

The AU men's basketball season reaches its pinnacle Saturday at the annual Phil Bender event against Holy Cross. However, barring a miracle run through the Patriot League tournament and an even more miraculous run through the NCAA tournament, the AU winter sports season will mostly be winding down by the start of March.

Sports

After first win, men's tennis loses

By Antoine Pietri | February 13

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The AU men's tennis (1-4) team lost, 5-2, to the Maryland Terrapins (3-0) Sunday afternoon. The Eagles had experienced a brilliant victory against winless North Carolina - Greensboro the day before by a score of 7-0 for its first win of the season.

Opinion

Basketball recruitment offends, demeans women

By Emily Caponetti | February 13

EMILY CAPONETTI This letter directly addresses my disappointment with the demeaning and insensitive conduct displayed by the Men's Basketball Office through their objectification of women in recent recruitment materials.Ã¿ The flier's flagrant promotion of sexist attitudes is undeniable in its description of Washington, DC as "the #1 place to find babes.

Opinion

Corrections

February 13

The Feb. 6 article, "Flip-flops, though fashionable, may be unhealthy" should have been attributed to American Word, where it was first published.

Sports

Hadavi-less Eagles felled by Colgate

By Jesse Epstein | February 13

What it rains, it pours. And on Sunday, it poured for the AU women's basketball team against the Colgate Raiders, as it lost, 72-63, at Bender Arena. Playing without leading scorer, senior guard Tala Hadavi, who injured her knee in practice this week, the Eagles struggled defensively against Colgate.

News

Housing and Dining forum explains future of off-campus apartments

By Cait Douglas | February 13

Changes to Park Bethesda management are not an attempt to remove students from the building, but are intended to make the building more financially stable, according to Julie Weber, director of Housing and Dining, at a forum Thursday night.

News

Begala discusses future of Democratic party, Iraq war

By Josh Goodman | February 13

President Bush's rationale for the war in Iraq is "a criminal disservice to the soldiers and a criminal deception of the American people," said former Clinton advisor and CNN political commentator Paul Begala in the McDowell Hall Formal Lounge Thursday night.

Sports

Eagles halt two-game slide with win

February 13

Without relinquishing its halftime lead, the AU men's basketball team capitalized off 19 points from the foul line for a 72-64 win over Colgate Sunday. Junior guard Andre Ingram led AU (8-15, 4-6 Patriot League) with 19 points and freshman Derrick Mercer added 14 points and six assists for the Eagles, who snapped their two-game losing streak.

News

Top 10 long distance love songs

By Josh Levitz | February 13

Music and love, love and music. Pain and music, love and pain. Want to take the edge off of the intense loneliness of being away from a significant other during Valentine's Day? Head over to the Davenport Lounge, get the "Lover's Special" (four shots of espresso - "If you're going to be alone for Valentine's Day, why not be up all night thinking about it?"), turn off the lights in your room and jam these tunes.

News

AU gives Ladner $18K for furniture reimbursement

By Mary Specht | February 13

AU gave former President Benjamin Ladner $18,000 for items he left in the university-owned Glenbrook Road residence to save the school the cost of buying new furnishings, according to David Taylor, the president's chief of staff.

Sports

AU dealt first conference loss

By Dan Jacobson | February 13

The AU wrestlers came in with a plan on how take on Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling rival Navy. However, they weren't able to execute and lost multiple close matches in falling to Navy, 23-13, Friday night at Bender Arena. The loss to Navy was the Eagles' first conference loss of the year.

News

Library promotes IM reference service this holiday

By Jeannette Kimmel | February 13

Bender Library is promoting its instant messaging reference service this Valentine's Day in the library with student appreciation, stickers and candy. The pilot project with instant messaging virtual reference began on Jan. 30 and will continue through May 1.

News

Taking un-romantic to a whole new level....

February 13

To set the right mood for a Valentine's Day date, location is everything. Eighteen years of practice in one's hometown can teach any young lover that the sports bar, the school library and the DQ are the worst bets for a successful Valentine's outing. Now, as young adults in Washington, D.

News

Metro calendar

By Kelly Kerr | February 13

Monday, Feb. 13 Salvador Dali and Gala Eluard: Ununited Even in Death 1100 Jefferson Dr., S.W. (S. Dillon Ripley Center - Smithsonian Institution) 202-252-0012 , 6:30 p.m., Tickets: $25 Metro: Smithsonian (Orange and Blue Lines) Just in time for Valentine's Day, this illustrated lecture will focus on the celebrated surrealist Salvador Dali's volatile affair with his mistress Gala Eluard.

Opinion

Staff editorial: Park Bethesda plans

February 13

The university's apartment builiding is suffering from low occupancy and has become more of a liabiility than a cash cow. Housing and Dining has moved to remedy this, announcing management changes. Students will from now on be required to sign one year leases, as opposed to having the option for nine months.

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.

Solutions by The State News