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Aries (March 21 - April 19) Your life may seem to be an unopened container of Chef Boyardee this week. The contents are questionable and make a sloshing sound when moved. Once you break out the can opener, your one true Beefaroni will be yours for the taking.

Staff editorial: Colleges meet needs for same-sex couples

The Universiy of Miami, Ohio, has joined other colleges in offering benefits to employees and their same-sex partners. The plan will give medical coverage and allow for hospital visitation, something not always guaranteed to same-sex couples. Here in the Distrcit, Georgetown, Gallaudet and AU are among the schools offering commensurate benefits to the same-sex partner of their employees.

The perfect songs for those winter blues...

Winter Wonderland, or "How I Learned to Stop Freezing and Love The Frosty Hell of December in Washington, D.C., with the Help of These Songs" Beseeched by The Eagle's music editor to write a list of songs regarding winter, I faced a predicament. I, being from South Florida, am used to winters that are 70 degrees and have only seen snow once .

'Syriana' offers compelling perspectives

George Clooney is on a roll. A mere month after the brilliant "Good Night and Good Luck," the actor stars alongside another strong ensemble cast in the compelling political thriller "Syriana." Central to "Syriana" is the oil industry and its role in the world's politics and economy.

Plans to make Metro more tourist friendly

Early next year, Metro will institute various changes that include new directional signs and announcements and changes to the direction of escalators. "We've see more than 30 percent growth in ridership over last nine years, so with more riders it has slowed down times trains stayed at station," said Metro Spokeswoman Candace Smith.

Ballet will make crowds 'crack' a smile

There are many things that make Christmas in America special. From the 24-hour TV marathon of "A Christmas Story" to claymation portrayals of favorite wintry characters, the American media knows how to usher in the holiday spirit. Perhaps an even more treasured memory than an awkwardly animated Rudolph leading Santa's sleigh one foggy Christmas Eve is watching ballet dancers move gracefully to Tchaikovsky's magical score.

State Rep. sues Miami U of Ohio

A Miami University of Ohio policy that gives benefits to same-sex domestic partners has become the subject of a lawsuit, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education. Ohio State Rep. Thomas E. Brinkman Jr., R-Cincinnati, filed suit against the Oxford, Ohio-based public university, alleging that their employee benefits policy violates a recently adopted amendment to the state's constitution that defines marriage as "only a union between one man and one woman.

College merchandisers correct labor violations

A recent report released by a labor advocacy group indicated that health and safety issues topped the list of violations that occurred in factories producing college merchandise, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education. Twenty-eight companies, including three that produce AU merchandise, were included in the report released by the Fair Labor Association.

Endowment raises thousands from meal swipes

The Eagle Endowment for Public and Community Service, a grant program for AU students to put their community service ideas into action, had its annual meal swipe event in the Terrace Dining Room Wednesday to raise money for the program. "We ended up getting to our goal in an hour," said Mark Seaman, a senior in the School of Public Affairs and the executive director of the Eagle Endowment.

Fire alarm pullers could be expelled, RHA suggests

Residence Hall Association President Will Mount has authored and passed a resolution through RHA that would call for a "zero tolerance" policy toward AU students that pull fire alarms. The resolution calls for a swift and severe punishment of residents who have pulled alarms by expelling them from the university.

Big man on campus vs. the big Safeway spender

All in all, 2005 has been a great sports year, especially since the semester started in August. It's been so good, in fact, that I've put together a little award ceremony to honor it, as I hand out the First Annual Beanies. Man of the Year: Reggie Bush, Southrn California.

Students organize fair trade holiday sale

The Fair Trade Student Alliance held its annual holiday sale yesterday in the lobby of Mary Graydon Center, offering free trade goods from all over the world. The Fair Trade Student Alliance is trying to "increase awareness on campus about fair trade issues.

Editorial Cartoon

Will Haun's Iraq column missing the facts

In the article in The Eagle printed on Dec. 5, "Iraq: right war, right time," the author, Will Haun has some serious flaws in his argument. While I generally agree with Haun's argument that this is not the time to "cut and run," he mentions many points that either have nothing to do with Iraq, or of which the evidence is foggy at best.

Second-half troubles continue for women's hoops at Furman

The AU women's basketball team suffered a disappointing 61-48 defeat to Furman Tuesday night in Greenville, S.C. The loss drops AU to 2-5 about a month away from Patriot League play. The Eagles started well and took an 18-15 lead with eight minutes left in the first half after an Abby Lipskis layup.

Men's basketball gets elusive first win

After an embarrassing 0-6 start, the AU men's basketball team dominated Mount St. Mary's (1-5) Wednesday, 80-60, in its first home game of the season.ÿÿ Junior forward Brayden Billbe led AU (1-6) with 19 points and six rebounds, but a steady 4-to-1 assist-turnover ratio by freshman guard Derrick Mercer sealed the win.

Flying Spaghetti Monster mocks Christianity

Recently during a quiet dinner in TDR my train of thought was abruptly interrupted by a wonderfully tolerant American University student who decided that it would be clever to place flyers touting "Flying Spaghetti Monsterism" (FSM) on the tables around the cafeteria.