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MORE MONEY, NO PROBLEMS — Josh Tetrick, former staffer to President Bill Clinton and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, spoke Oct. 23 on how to thrive financially and make a positive difference in the world. “This is not a story about charity,” he said. “This is a story about how you can thrive.”

Do-gooders can make bank, too

By Stefanie Dazio · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009

Most college students think it is nearly impossible to “save the world” and make money while doing it. Not true, said Josh Tetrick, who formerly worked for President Bill Clinton and President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

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Students review Kindle

By Julia Ryan · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009

Amazon.com gave over 200 college students at various institutions a free copy of its e-book reader, the Kindle, this fall, but the students had mixed feelings about Kindle’s features.

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EcoSense asks media to cover climate change

By Allie Meyer · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009

AU’s club for environmental sustainability, EcoSense, set up camp on Oct. 23 across the street from NBC Studios to spread knowledge about climate control and participate in Global 350 Day.

ACCESS DENIED — Katzen classes, studios and practice rooms will be off-limits today from 2-10 p.m. for a annual university event. Students expressed their frustration by writing on the sign in Katzen. The annual dinner honors major donors to the university.
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Katzen closing for event

October 21

The entire Katzen Arts Center will be closed today, Oct. 22, from 2 p.m. to about 10:30 p.m. for an annual university black tie event.

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Police blotter

October 21

Department of Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

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Funk: Girls are too stressed

By Travis Mitchell | October 21

Students should prioritize their commitments and create a work-life balance that avoids overachieving and perfectionism, said Liz Funk, a nationally recognized author and recent college graduate.

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MPD gay liaison unit expands

By Meg Fowler | October 21

The Metropolitan Police Department’s Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit is expanding this November, when 20 new officers from Patrol Districts will be trained to respond to calls from the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community while on patrol.

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Commentary: Your mom ... friended me on Facebook. Weird.

By Sarah Rudnick | October 21

We all know the tinge of excitement we get when we log into Facebook and have a friend request waiting for our approval. Recently, after eagerly clicking to reveal the person who loves me enough to want to stalk my photographs, I was horrified to discover it was my mom. I accepted, albeit reluctantly ...

POWER OF YOUTH — Journalists such as David Gregory of NBC’s Meet the Press and Jose Antonio Vargas of the Huffington Post discussed Obama’s current relationship with young voters Tuesday night.
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Panel explores role of youth in politics

By Jen Calantone | October 14

Despite the social media phenomenon in today’s society, young people are more concerned over the content of political messages, rather than the way they are delivered, according to some members of Tuesday night’s American Forum panel.

PROFESSOR VJ— SOC Professoor Kyle Brannon teaches Visual Literacy and Digital Imaging by day and mixes graphics and video at local D.C. clubs by night.
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Prof. lights up the dance floor

By Sarah Parnass | October 14

Two days before the inauguration of President Barack Obama, the 9:30 club held a show to celebrate the president-elect. Body upon body packed the floor, forming one great throng, chanting “Obama!” at disc jockey Will Eastman and a screen with a series of images ranging from a psychedelic cityscape to twin neon-Obamas in aviator blinds sunglasses.

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.

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