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Army has no plans to cut troops despite Congress complaints

By Drew Brown / KRT | February 9

WASHINGTON _ The Army has no plans to cut National Guard and Army Reserve troops, senior Army officials said Thursday, responding to complaints from governors and members of Congress that the Army's restructuring plan would weaken those forces. In the 2007 budget plan that President Bush will send to Congress next week, the Army proposes funding 333,000 troops for the National Guard and 189,000 for the Army Reserve, the current totals.

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In college, students find families in friendships

By Blair Bryant Nichols | February 9

When you meet someone new, there are many things to consider. Are you attracted to them? Do you think that you could actually hold a conversation with them? Could you see yourself with them? Do you like their personality? Are they interesting? Intelligent? Funny? Do they make you smile when you talk to them? Do they make you crazy when you don't talk to them? But even with all these questions, why does the approval of our friends seem to be what matters most of all? When I was in middle school, my best friend would break up with someone if I didn't like or approve of him.

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Freedom on Internet boosts indie artists

By Chris DeWitt and Laura Schuetz | February 9

It's no secret that the record industry is suffering. Major labels struggle to find a hit, hemorrhaging millions of dollars into a single artist, exhausting a trend then moving on. Indie labels like Sub Pop and Matador are giving majors like Interscope and Sony serious competition thanks to the Great Leveler known as the Internet.

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SCENE 'N' HEARD: Spotlight on new bands

February 9

We're all in college (surprise!). At this point in the game, we all realize that the best and the brightest in new music are not always found on major, gigantic labels or Total Request Live (although to find out that 22-year-old grad students actually watch that show is totally disheartening).

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Sports

Is it really time for the Olympics?

By Jesse Epstein | February 9

Right after the Super Bowl, every sports fan goes into hibernation until March Madness starts in about a month. For college students, it's much the same. We have one month of boredom before the thrill of spring break and the end of the year right after that.

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Something was missing on this Super Sunday

By Jordan Beane | February 9

A few years ago I played in an indoor soccer league where my games were on Sunday nights during the winter. As I gazed at my schedule when it was passed out at the end of a team practice, I noticed one of our games was on Martin Luther King Day. I asked a friend why we weren't playing the game on the previous Sunday, to which he replied, "Come on man, that's Super Bowl Sunday.

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The Hold Steady makes waves in D.C.

By Chris DeWitt | February 9

"Certain songs, they get scratched into your souls," sang Craig Finn at the end of the Hold Steady's set at the Black Cat last Wednesday. His voice shook, his eyes were fixed at the back of the club and as he said the words, from the song "Certain Songs," he clawed the air with his hand.

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The Eagle's Nest goes organic

By Kate Oczypok and Emily Opilo | February 9

Many AU students who frequently visit the Eagle's Nest have noticed the addition of more organic food, a change that "offers students alternatives," said Adalberto Silva, manager of the Eagle's Nest. Organic counterparts to popular products like Kraft Macaroni and Cheese and Lays potato chips now sit on the shelves next to one another.

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Heart-o-scopes

By Tamara Brown | February 9

Aries (March 21 - April 19) This weekend is sure to be one filled with the realization of some of your greatest desires. You've been waiting for so long, and finally the moment has arrived. Bring your best hairnet and have extra Fixodent on hand, because your wild weekend with Mabel and Edna is going to be one that you will never forget.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Some workout, eh?

February 9

The University of British Columbia recently received the dubious honor of being the first college in North America to offer a course in pole dancing. The course, being billed as exercise, has become on of the most popular new classes and is open to men and women.

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Police blotter

By Kate Oczypok | February 9

Wednesday, Feb. 1 Staff members reported missing food items from their refrigerator. An unknown individual attempted to steal books from the campus store. Thursday, Feb. 2 An individual fainted in the lobby of the Kay Spiritual Center. No hospital transportation was needed.

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AU to share Park Bethesda management with outside firm

By Kyra Smerkanich | February 9

Park Bethesda residents will no longer be able to lease rooms for nine months and will be subject to other lease changes following the adoption of a new contract in which AU students will live together with public residents.

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AU ranks 12th among grads joining Peace Corps

By Laraine Weschler | February 9

AU ranked 12th among medium-sized U.S. universities whose graduates joined the Peace Corps last year when 39 AU alumni served. "[AU students'] education underscores the importance of relating to the world, and they volunteer for many activities. Peace Corps, then, is a natural avenue," said Robert Pastor, vice president of International Affairs at AU and a former Peace Corps volunteer.

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AU hosts campaign season's first D.C. mayoral debate

By Kyra Smerkanich | February 9

D.C. mayoral candidates introduced central issues of their campaign platforms in a debate last night at AU, and discussed improving public education, addressing the lack of affordable housing and securing voting rights for the District.

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His and hers analysis of 'Project Runway' final five

By Dan Longino and Annie Rebekah Gardner | February 6

With only five designers and five episodes left to go in the second season of the wildly popular "Project Runway," Bravo's reality TV fashion design contest, the race for Olympus Fashion Week and the final three designers is heating up. Here with a rundown of the five remaining contestants and their chances is The Eagle's own fashionista Annie Rebekah Gardner and TiVo box owner and often fashion-impaired nerd Daniel Gray Longino.

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Bono advocates increased public input

By Lauren Gardner | February 6

The American public can increase aid to Africa by telling politicians that they want their money spent for the cause, said lead singer of U2 and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Bono said Friday night at The Nation's Capital Distinguished Speaker Series. According to Bono, the American "no problem we can't fix" attitude is vital to changing the amount of aid donated to Africa.

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National briefs

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | February 6

Metro revamps 'Doors closing' The new voice of the Metro will soon serenade riders with an updated rendition of the familiar "doors closing" after a contest chose Randi Miller, a 44-year-old real estate manager, according to The Washington Post. Miller will record new voice messages for the Metro system, which are to be played 33,017 times per day across the rail network, according to The Post.

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