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The hit list

January 23

1. SNL best of Alec Baldwin on DVD Some know this brightest Baldwin star only as Mr. Jack Ryan, CIA agent assigned to snag back an atomic sub from the Russkies, or the Shadow, '50s pulp anti-hero. But the man has comic timing, as illustrated by this collection.

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Resident assistants tackle student transition, floor themes

By Tiffany Heimbuch-Maybee | January 23

The job of resident assistant comes with much more than just a complimentary spacious room and a monthly stipend. Although these are obvious perks that come with the job, RAs have plenty of additional duties from dealing with serious issues like ill students and alcohol violations to being responsible for floor programming and decoration themes.

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Sports

Seniors push men to win

By Patrick Ambrosio | January 23

Seniors Kevin Falkenstein, Val Fomenko and Estebe Salgado gave the home crowd something to cheer about on Senior Day, leading the AU men's swimming and diving team to a convincing victory over Georgetown. The Eagles won all 11 swimming events Saturday afternoon at Frailey Pool.

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Metro calendar

By Kelly Kerr | January 23

Tuesday-Saturday, Jan. 24-28 Beauty and the Beast Additional performances: Friday, Jan. 27, 2 p.m and Saturday, Jan. 28, 1:30 p.m 140 W. Mount Royal Ave. Baltimore, MD (Lyric Opera House) This classic tale is brought to life on stage through music and acting.

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SG Senate discusses financial allocations

By Caitlin Douglas | January 23

The Undergraduate Senate passed two pieces of legislation reallocating a total of $18,500 to the Student Government executives to fund programming for the spring semester. The first piece of legislation, Bill 05-06-013, transferred $7,500 to the SG General account to continue funding the "Be" Campaign.

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Don't miss the bus

By Erie Meyer | January 23

Those who haven't already taken a low-fare bus from D.C. to another east coast destination during their time at AU have certainly heard stories from those who have. Some will tell the horrors of the onboard bathroom malfunctions, or drivers who leave people at rest stops, while others will recount their experience as a victory over "the man," who, as many suspect, would like to charge college students much, much more to go hither and thither.

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Opinion

All thumbs

January 19

Thumbs up Men's B-Ball 2OT Thriller... The team gave the fans quite a game, overcoming Army and exposing their lack of a viable exit strategy, winning 65-63. Freshman Jordan Nichols did a stellar job under the hoop. Warm weather.. The temperature has been rather welcoming since students returned this week.

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Sports

Eagles top Army in extra, extra time

January 19

Maybe the AU men's basketball team believed a nine-game winning streak against Army dating back to when Kennedy roamed the West Wing and its 5-11 record were enough for a second straight Patriot League win. But instead it took two overtimes and two game-tying 3-point shots from junior guard Andre Ingram for AU to escape any talk of Army being due with a 65-63 win Wednesday at Bender Arena.

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New teaching position for Mexican diplomats

January 19

With immigration and border control sparking national debate, university officials announced a new, permanent teaching position for Mexican diplomats at AU. After a successful trial run, a Mexican diplomat will start a year-long teaching and research residency at AU in fall 2006.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Laptops not for class

January 19

It's not even a week into class, and many AU students may find they are already being interrupted or distracted by their fellow classmates piddling on their laptops in class. Many students legitimately use their computers to take notes, but we can't help but remember how seemingly many more chat on AIM or check scores on ESPN, update Facebook and partake in games of Snood.

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D.C. Guns Aside Month promotes youth awareness

By Kelly Kerr | January 19

The D.C. City Council along with the gun violence prevention group Reaching Out to Others Together (ROOT, Inc.) declared this January as Guns Aside Month in the District of Columbia, following an 11 percent increase in gun violence in the District of Columbia.

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Throwbacks and comebacks: New fashion trends quickly take over in 2006

By Annie Gardner | January 19

Spandex It makes people apprehensive to hear that spandex is coming back. It's understandable. It conjures up the memories of 9-year-olds in huge sweaters with those god-awful stirrup pants. Well, dear readers, not to worry! The leggings and unitards of 2006 are not to be worn alone, except for the most daring (not recommended).

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The best and worst of the Golden Globes

By Robyn Abzug | January 19

Best Acceptance Speech This one is definitely a tie between Steve Carell, winner of Best Television Actor in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy for "The Office" and Hugh Laurie, winner of Best Television Actor in a Leading Role - Drama for "House." Carell arrived on stage claiming he didn't believe he would win, so his wife, comedienne Nancy Walls, wrote his speech for him.

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Out of context

January 19

"I need a new dictionary. Mine doesn't have the word 'piss' in it." -Eagle friend S. E. Dobbs, on certain personal demands of our lexicon Upon returning to AU after a semester abroad, a student soon became disgruntled at the local Container Store. The epitome of the American University yuppie, complete with slick iPod, absurd Starbucks concoction and sharp sweater vest, accosted the student and attempted to engage her in a loud conversation concerning his new townhouse.

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Sports

Hoop notes: Winter break unkind to soul-searching AU

By Kevin Hilgers | January 19

It was obvious that AU men's basketball coach Jeff Jones was frustrated after a 71-59 home loss to Yale on Jan. 9. "I don't think our kids can play any harder," he said after emerging from the locker room nearly half an hour following the defeat It was the low point of the Eagles' winter break play in which they went 2-5, only picking up wins at St.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Gore blasts wiretapping

January 19

Former vice president Al Gore spoke out recently about the revelations of eavesdropping conducted by the Bush administration while fighting the war on terror. The wiretaps in question were done without permission from a secret court, which usually acquiesces to the president.

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A Productive Winter Break

By Greg Wasserstrom and Laura Schuetz | January 19

Winter break offers students time off from school and a chance to embark on epic adventures of biblical proportions. Eagle arts editors Laura Schuetz and Greg Wasserstrom didn't, but they took some interesting pictures of their mundane surroundings over the holidays just the same.

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