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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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News

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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News

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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News

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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News

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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News

Slap bass and a slice of history

By Dave Wilezol | February 2

Any sensible discourse on the jazz world begins with the Federal City. While jazz originally had its inceptions in the rugged, rural sounds of great Mississippi Delta bluesmen like Charley Patton and the wily riffs of Memphis's W.C. Handy, the nascent art form finally found its first roots amongst the African-American community of Washington, D.

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Sports

Nike deal will help finances, boost image

By Kevin Hilgers | February 2

In the past, AU's athletes had been outfitted with Adidas shorts, Reebok shoes and Mizuno volleyballs. But soon, every athlete and every team will be united under one symbol: the swoosh. The athletics department signed a two-year deal with Nike through Buffalo, N.

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News

Students to join selected board committees as non-voters

By Mary Specht | January 30

The AU board of trustees announced last week that students could join some of its committees as non-voting members, but not the influential Trusteeship and Compensation committees, which decide who can join the board and how much money executives will make.

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Trustee, bishop seeks greater input from students

By Mary Specht and Kendra Garstka | January 30

John Schol, bishop of the Baltimore-Washington conference of the United Methodist Church spoke last night in the Kay Spiritual Center and said that as a member of the AU board of trustees, he plans to forge closer connections to students, faculty and administrators.

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News

To do this week

By Erie Meyer | January 30

It's easy to stay on campus and watch ATV all night. It's easy to go to the Black Cat or the Malt Shop. It's easy to go see the plays at The Greenberg Theater that some lit professors count for extra credit. Well, the following things are easy to do, too - they just haven't been done to death yet.

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