February 12, 2013 by The Eagle

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February 21, 2013 Volume 87 – Issue 18

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PATHWAYS TO FEDERAL SERVICE

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. / Pathways is a special hiring program for students and recent graduates interested in a federal career. The information session will help students learn about the Pathways programs and how they can be used to gain experience in a federal agency. / MGC 6 / Career Center / Jessica Beasley / Beasley@american.edu

FEB. 26

HISTORY CAREER NIGHT

6:30 to 8 p.m. / A panel of History Department alumni will be speaking to students about possible career choices available for people with an undergraduate degree in history. / Battelle-Tompkins Atrium / Department of History and the Career Center / Lauren Pav / pav@american.edu

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FEB. 26 BABIES AND BRIEFCASES

1:30 to 2:30 p.m. / A panel of AU students, staff and faculty will discuss the trials and triumphs of being a parent while also having a full-time career or being a student. / MGC 200 / Center for Diversity and Inclusion / Kerry Diekmann / cdi@ american.edu

FEB. 27

CRISIS IN THE CONGO: UNCOVERING THE TRUTH

6 p.m. / Friends of the Congo, an advocacy organization working to promote peace in the Congo, will show the film “Crisis in the Congo: Uncovering the Truth” and host a lecture addressing how students and professors can influence U.S. foreign policy toward the Congo. / Ward 2 / STAND / Marcy Van / mv7021a@american.edu

Corrections

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Five photo credits were incorrect in a Feb. 14 story on page 11 in The Eagle entitled “Songs, movies for … V-Day Lovers / V-Day Haters.” Starting from bottom right to left, they should be credited: COURTESY OF COLUMBIA PICTURES, COURTESY OF ALEX BALLEY, COURTESY OF LIONSGATE PIC-

The staff editorial on page 14 in the Feb. 14 edition of The Eagle implied that AWOL, an on-campus, student-run magazine, limited itself to two issues a year because of budgetary reasons. However, AWOL puts out two issues a year to for editorial reasons. COVER CREDIT: JARED ANGLE/THE EAGLE

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Safety Tips For Drivers, Pedestrians and Bicyclists

FOR PEDESTRIANS:

FOR BICYCLISTS:

CROSS THE STREET AT MARKED CROSSWALKS and intersections.

OBEY ALL REGULATORY SIGNS and traffic lights.

FOR DRIVERS:

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STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS at crosswalks and be careful when passing stopped vehicles.

BEFORE CROSSING, LOOK left, right, then left again.

NEVER RIDE AGAINST TRAFFIC. Ride with traffic to avoid potential accidents.

SLOW DOWN and obey the posted speed limit.

USE PEDESTRIAN PUSHBUTTONS.

USE HAND SIGNALS to tell motorists what you intend to do.

GOOGLE MAPS

STREET SMART CAMPAIGN

A map labeling accident locations. 1. A student was hit on his bike Feb. 14, 2012. 2. Two girls were struck in a hit-and-run Feb. 11, 2013. 3. A shuttle crashed into a student and a car Oct. 2, 2012.

Public Safety hands out these flyers from the “Street Smart” campaign, which promotes pedestrian safety.

Ward Circle accidents raise concerns about area’s safety By STEVEN MURPHY EAGLE STAFF WRITER

Multiple accidents have occurred in and around Ward Circle over the past year, including a shuttle bus crash and a hit-andrun. Most recently, on Feb. 11, two female students were victims of a hit-and-run while crossing Massachusetts Avenue near the Katzen Arts Center, The Eagle previously reported. One of the victims was taken to a hospital in an ambulance. On Oct. 2, an AU shuttle bus collided with a car outside of Katzen and Nebraska Hall, The Eagle previously reported. Students on the shuttle at the time only suffered minor injuries such as cuts and scrapes from broken glass. Metropolitan Police Department determined that the accident was caused by the driver of the car who failed to yield and conducted an improper turn. Another AU student was also a victim of a hit-and-run incident last

year. While riding his bike to AU on the morning of Feb. 14, 2012, Chase Hambley, a junior in the Kogod School of Business, was struck by a car when biking across the crosswalk on the east side of Ward Circle. As Hambley approached the crosswalk on Massachusetts Avenue, he said he saw the car slowing down to let him cross, but as he did so, the car sped up and hit him. Hambley was then taken to Student Health Center, where he was prescribed medicine to combat potential internal bleeding. He later received compensation of $450 after filing a police report using the driver’s license number that a witness had written down.

CIRCLE’S SAFETY ASSESSED

As part of the 2011 AU Campus Plan, Gorove/Slade Associates, Inc., which provides professional traffic and transportation planning, measured the accident rate

of intersections surrounding AU, using information collected from 2005 to 2007, according to AU spokesperson Maralee Csellar. An accident rate of 1.0 or higher would indicate that the intersec-

“It’s a silly circle. Whoever designed it must have been drunk.”

-Daniel Nichols, AU executive director of safety programs

tion required further examination involving traffic problems. Ward Circle was given a rating of 0.00. Ward Circle is not considered a traffic problem because it has only had one pedestrian accident in the past several years, according to Csellar. “None of the study area intersections has a high accident rate that requires further study,” Csel-

lar said in the email. The University has started a campaign to educate AU community members about safe usage of roadways, according to Csellar. Public Safety officers have started handing out brochures at designated crosswalks. The brochures, created by Metropolitan Washington Council of Government’s Street Smart program, give tips about how vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists can be safe while on the road. “The university would like to improve the safety of pedestrians and their interaction with vehicular traffic within the area surrounding American University. We are an urban campus in a metropolitan city. Steps away from our campus are major traffic roadways,” Csellar said in the email. The D.C. Department of Transportation could not be reached for comment in time for publication.

ANC COMMISSIONER RECEIVED COMPLAINTS ABOUT WARD CIRCLE “It’s a real problem,” Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Rory Slatko said. Ward Circle falls under Slatko’s

jurisdiction. He and past ANCs have received numerous complaints regarding the circle, he said. Slatko, a sophomore in the School of International Service, represents about 2,000 D.C. residents in the AU area. Most of them are AU students living in Anderson, Centennial, Hughes, Leonard, McDowell and Nebraska halls. While Slatko said he does not receive a lot of complaints from students, he receives quite a few from community members living in private homes surrounding Ward Circle and AU.

PUBLIC SAFETY TAKES ISSUE WITH AREA’S DESIGN

Daniel Nichols, executive director of safety programs at AU, said in a town hall meeting on Oct. 25 that Ward Circle was problematic. “I’ve never seen a traffic circle like Ward,” Nichols, said. Nichols also said at the meeting that AU, DDOT and the ANC were rethinking Ward Circle. “It’s a silly circle,” Nichols said. “Whoever designed it must have been drunk.” Staff Writer Zach C. Cohen contributed to the article. SMURPHY@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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Spring SG elections might be put on hold By KIERSTYN SCHNECK EAGLE STAFF WRITER SAMANTHA HOGAN / THE EAGLE

A dirty drain in the public locker room of Jacobs Fitness Center.

Complaints about locker room cleanliness on the rise By EMMA GATEWOOD EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

and a lifeguard for the Reeves Aquatic Center. “Water gets tracked in from the pool, so there are always pud-

such as large puddles of water, dirt or mud or minor accidents are referred to Aramark, who are on call all day. AU has put in machines that dry out swimsuits in order to avoid major puddles. Fans are brought in to increase airflow and to dry out the carpeting.

Lifeguards and athletes have complained about the hygiene of both the public locker and swim team locker rooms, questioning the University on how it plans to address their concerns. The public locker rooms in Jacobs Fitness AU PLANNING LOCKCenter are open to memER ROOM CHANGES bers of the gym, includIn October 2012, ing students, faculty, the University was in alumni, children taking the preliminary stages swim lessons or a memof planning a remodel SAMANTHA HOGAN / THE EAGLE ber of the Curl Burke of the athletic locker Swim Club, according We [the AU swimming and diving rooms, beginning in to the Jacobs Fitness 2013, The Eagle team] have to bring fans in or else the April Center’s website. previously reported. room smells like mold.” The locker rooms Kelly Janos, assishave bad ventilation, tant director of fitness said Julia Von Heerinand wellness programs, gen, a junior in the Colcould not confirm that lege of Arts and Sciencthe University has any es and member of the swimming dles in there,” Le said. “People plans to renovate the either and diving team. leave candy wrappers and other the swim team or public locker “We [the AU swimming and trash just lying around and I usu- rooms, but said it was always diving team] have to bring fans ally find clumps of hair in the possible. in or else the room smells like drains.” Many swimmers are rejoicing mold,” Von Heeringen said. Lifeguards are supposed to about the possible renovation While Aramark cleans the walk through the locker rooms but are remaining skeptical, Von locker rooms once a day, life- every 30 minutes and clean up Heeringen said. guards often find messes in the any puddles or minor messes “The Athletic Department locker rooms during the day, ac- that are there, Morgan Munoz, has promised a lot, but has done cording to Tram Le, a freshman aquatic coordinator and facility nothing,” Von Heeringen said. in the School of Public Affairs supervisor, said. Larger messes NEWS@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

Student Government postponed the vote on the Board of Election’s new spring election policies until Feb. 24, which could delay the spring elections, according to Board of Elections chair Michael Morgante. The Senate must confirm the election policy book, which outlines election rules for candidates, at least three weeks before an election, according to Morgante. The BOE submitted the new policies to SG on Feb. 13 and any further delay will push the spring election schedule back, according to Morgante. The nomination convention, where candidates are officially nominated to run for spring elections, was scheduled for Feb. 27, but the BOE cancelled the information sessions on Feb. 18 and Feb. 21 that would inform potential candidates of

the election policies. SG voted to have the new policies reviewed by the SG Committee on Rules and Privileges, which reviews all legislation that could affect how SG governs, because senators received the proposed policy book only 24 hours before meeting on Feb. 17, according to Class of 2016 Sen. Glenn Holmes. The committee will review and amend the policies before the Senate debates on the policy book on Feb. 24, according to SG Senate Speaker Alex Iannacio. “Sending it back to [the Committee on Rules and Privileges] will allow for closer scrutiny with more than 24 hours and it will allow people to digest [the new policies],” Class of 2015 Sen. Harr y Adler said. “If we keep pushing this off, it’s seriously going to impact how we run our biggest election of the year,” Morgante

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-Julia Von Heeringen, swimming and diving team member

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Increased rat presence attributed to construction By AMBER COHEN EAGLE STAFF WRITER

Rats have been seen in and around the Bender Tunnel businesses and inside the Terrace Dining Room due to increased construction on campus, but Facilities Management is working to control and prevent any further infestation. Stephanie DeStefano, the grounds operations coordinator, believes the construction could lead to more frequent sightings of rats around campus. However,

says there is something our businesses should be doing, we do it,” Director of Auxiliary Services Dave Courter said.

RAT SIGHTINGS ON CAMPUS

The TIGI Boutique salon, located in the Tunnel between Asian Flavors and Megabytes Cafe, found a dead rat inside an air vent in their ceiling about two months ago, according to salon employee Abraham Casey. The dead rat made the salon smell, but the rat was removed and no further problems have been re-

“Rats are in all buildings. But we have an aggressive pest management program.” -Resident District Manager at Bon Appétit Derek Nottingham there has not been an increase in the population of rats, only in the sighting of rats, according to DeStefano. The Facilities Management team partnered with Innovative Pest Management to control pests populations on campus, DeStefano said. Pest controllers are on campus on Tuesdays and Fridays or weekends if needed as well, according to DeStefano. “Rats are in all buildings,” Resident District Manager at Bon Appétit Derek Nottingham said in response to TDR having rats. “But we have an aggressive pest management program.” The University uses multiple solutions to control pests to ensure the least toxic methods of pest control are used to protect students’ health, DeStefano said in an email. Trapping is the first option when dealing with pests, she said. “When the pest control contractor comes to campus and

ported, Casey said. However, Casey has still seen rats running around the tunnel since then, he said. There have also been reports of rats in TDR, according to DeStefano. Pests such as mice or rats have also been heard in the ceiling of Letts Hall Terrace South, according to College of Arts and Sciences freshman Megan Konyndyk. Students and faculty who notice pest infestations should immediately report to 2FIX so the Facilities Management can schedule an inspection and decide on a treatment plan, according to DeStefano. “I saw one [rat] when I opened the door the other day,” Casey said. “It was huge, man.” Full disclosure: Megan Konyndyk is a contributing writer and photographer for The Eagle. ACOHEN@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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Student Worker Alliance maintains support for adjuncts during contract negotiations By DEVIN MITCHELL EAGLE STAFF WRITER

The Student Worker Alliance continues to protest on behalf of adjunct faculty, nearly a year after AU’s adjuncts unionized and as contract negotiations continue between the University and the adjuncts. Adjunct faculty, who are employed part time by the University, have been working without a contract since voting to unionize last February, The Eagle previously reported. Adjunct professors earn substantially less than full-time tenured professors, and adjuncts are attempting to bridge that gap by unionizing, according to Ethan Miller, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences and a member of the Student Worker Alliance. “Many adjuncts are not paid

enough to live off of,” Miller said. “Universities just aren’t hiring [full-time tenured professors] anymore because they know they can get away with [relying on adjuncts].” SWA organized a protest on Feb. 14 to put pressure on the administration to continuing negotiating with SEIU Local 500, which represents the adjuncts, according to William Hirzy, a fulltime chemistry professor and adjunct during the summer who participated in the protest. Around 30 AU students and professors participated in the demonstration that started in Mary Graydon Center and ended with a march to the office of Provost Scott Bass. “We made a statement,” Hirzy said. “It was an enthusiastic little event.” The group chanted, “Roses

are red, violets are blue. Give our adjuncts a rise, it’s the right thing to do” and “What do we do when students and workers are under attack? Stand up, fight back.” Bass was in a meeting when the crowd arrived, according to Administrative Assistant Abigail Puskar. As a result, the small gathering dissipated after 30 minutes. Assistant Vice President of University Communications Camille Lepre issued a brief statement saying that agreements between labor unions and employers take time to negotiate, and that only about 20 percent of first-time contracts are typically completed within the first year. “Wages is one of those issues over which the parties will continue to negotiate in good faith,” Lepre said. DMITCHELL@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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SG offers wait-list for students who didn’t receive Founders’ Day tickets

KPU to host retired Sen. Snowe

By KIERSTYN SCHNECK EAGLE STAFF WRITER

By AMBER COHEN EAGLE STAFF WRITER

Olympia Snowe, a former Republican senator from Maine, will speak in the University Club on Feb. 25. The first Kennedy Political Union speaker event of the semester will begin at 8:30 p.m. next Monday, according to an email from KPU Director Alex Kreger. Snowe, the first Greek-American to be elected to Congress, served in the House of Representatives for 16 years before being elected to the Senate in 1994, according to her website. She did not run for re-election in 2012. She left due to frustration with increased partisanship in the Senate, she wrote in The Washington Post in March. The event will be free to students with an AU ID. ACOHEN@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

Student Government sent out a wait-list for unused Founders’ Day Ball tickets on Feb. 16 so students will have another opportunity to get tickets if they missed the Found-

“I do think that a lot of seniors were upset about not getting tickets” -Puja Gujarathi, senior in the Kogod School of Business

COURTESY OF U.S. SENATE

Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, retired last year, citing increased politics on the Hill.

Tavern eyes healthier options following student feedback By JORDAN-MARIE SMITH EAGLE STAFF WRITER

The Tavern has started to offer healthier to-go options in response to student voices asking for a more diverse menu this semester, according to AU Bon Appétit’s executive chef of retail operations Ty Wilson. The Tavern, which is designed for students looking to grab a quick meal between classes, is putting nutritious foods such as baked chicken, carrots and cabbage in the pasta

had a pass and thus they surrender their pass, which would go to the first person on the wait-list,” Director of Founders’ Week Abigail Finn said. SG gave away all their tickets each day, but the lines got longer, Finn said. Puja Gujarathi, a senior in

bake section next to the pizza, according to Wilson. Students asked for a wider variety of food that mirrored the healthy options at Terrace Dining Hall. The implementation of nutritious food on the menu coincides with students’ interest in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, according to Wilson. “Since we cook our burgers and sandwiches fresh to order, and there can be a wait, the ready to serve entrée provides an item that has no wait time and our guests with limited time can

now have a new option,” Residential District Manager Derek Nottingham said in an email. Wilson hopes to see items like turkey pepperoni, glutenfree dough, roast turkey, cabbage, peppers and brisket next to pizza pies and chicken tenders in the future. Members of the Tavern’s staff are also being taught how to prepare healthier foods. “We know folks don’t always want to eat fatty foods like chicken tenders,” Wilson said. JSMITH@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

ers’ Day tabling sessions outside the Campus Bookstore. The wait-list was created for students unable to make the times on Feb. 4 thru Feb 15., when SG distributed tickets to the first 100 students. About 400 students are currently on the wait-list, which is divided into two separate lists for undergraduate and graduate Founders’ Day tickets, according to Student Activities Director Karen Gerlach. The list is first-come-firstser ve and does not guarantee tickets to all students on the list, according to an email to all students from SG Vice President Palak Gosar. Students who have tickets but cannot attend Founders’ Day must give their unused tickets back to SG and not to other students, according to the email. “There historically have been students that could no longer attend the event who

the Kogod School of Business, waited in line for 2 1/2 hours to get a ticket and thought the ticket distribution was unfair, she said. “I do think that a lot of seniors were upset about not getting tickets,” Gujarathi said. “Most seniors don’t have time to wait in line for hours in the middle of the day. And even after waiting, they weren’t given a ticket because students were cutting in line.” Finn said SG tries to improve the ticket distribution process each year, but SG did not anticipate how early students would line up. “While next year’s Founder’s Day team will surely make improvements next year just like we did this year,” she said, “we made this event as big, fair and accessible as possible for all AU students.” KSCHNECK@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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Housing selection begins today Students with priority get their first pick By EAN MARSHALL EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

AU students planning to live on campus next year can begin selecting their rooms on Feb. 21 in the Letts Formal Lounge. All those participating in the Housing Lotter y must bring both their own AU ID as well as a pre-printed lotter y ticket to the housing selection times, according to an email sent out to students in the housing selection process.

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STUDENTS PLANNING ON PARTICIPATING IN THE LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES, IN THE RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY CLUSTERS AND IN HUGHES

can choose rooms 10 a.m. noon on Feb. 21 in the Letts Formal Lounge.

STUDENTS WITH PRIORITY TICKETS FOR NEBRASKA OR CASSELL (pronounced “kuh-

SELL”) Halls can select rooms 1-3 p.m. on Feb. 21, in the Letts

Formal Lounge. Students with priority have a “N” for Nebraska Hall or “C” for Cassell Hall on their lottery tickets, according to the email.

p.m. Rising sophomores with numbers from 1116 and above can select housing from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Feb. 27.

their rooms on Feb. 22 10 a.m.12 p.m. in the Letts Formal Lounge. Rising juniors and seniors can choose housing in: t Anderson Hall t Berkshire Apartments t Cassell Hall t Nebraska Hall Apartments t McDowell Hall

can choose on Feb. 28th 10 a.m.-noon.

RISING SOPHOMORES WITHTHE REMAINING RISING JU- OUT ROOMMATES, BUT DO NIORS AND SENIORS can select NOT WANT SINGLE ROOMS,

Rising sophomores can choose housing in: t Cassell Hall t Centennial Hall t McDowell Hall t Roper Hall t Clark Hall t Hughes triple or doubles for those in the Honors program

STUDENTS WHO PLAN ON ROOMING WITH STUDENTS FROM MIXED YEARS can select Cancelling a room selection spaces 1-3 p.m. in the Letts Formal Lounge. Rising sophomores with lottery numbers between 801-1115 with roommates can select rooms on Feb. 26, in McDowell Formal Lounge, from 10 a.m.- 4

will incur a $500 penalty fee, which increases after July 1. Eagle Staf f Writer Heather Mongilio contributed to this article. NEWS@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

“Bud” Burkhard remembered for dedication to University By CHLOE JOHNSON EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Fred “Bud” Burkhard, special assistant to the provost, passed away from a heart attack on Feb. 7 at the age of 56. Burkhard had been working in that position for over two years, according to Vice Provost Violetta Ettle. Burkhard was a hard-working member of the administrative team. He had 25 years of experience in academia and a Ph.D. in histor y, Ettle said.

His assignments mainly consisted of academic research and writing for University projects, policy development and regulation of compliance with governmental mandates. “He never once complained of being over worked,” she said. “He welcomed ever y new assignment I gave him and was always glad to help ever yone professionally or personally.” Burkhard’s loss was mourned by the whole office, Ettle said. According to a memo sent

out to the AU community, Burkhard’s funeral ser vices were held on Feb. 10 at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel in Sykesville, Mar yland. Burkhard leaves behind his wife Jeannine Lafiner and two daughters. “Bud contributed meaningfully to the academic administration at AU,” Ettle said in the memo. “His dedication, selflessness, compassion, and wit will be dearly missed by his colleagues and friends.” NEWS@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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Over a period of one to three visits of one to three hours each, participants will be interviewed and complete computer tasks during which heart rate will be recorded. Volunteers must be between 18-50 years of age,medically healthy, and not be taking medica tion. There is no cost for study-related tests. Compensation will be provided. F or mo re i nf o rm at io n, pl ea s e ca l l: 1- 8 00 - 411 - 122 2 (T T Y: 1- 8 66- 4 11- 1 01 0) Se ha bl a e sp añ ol O r go on l i ne , c l i ni c a l t ri a l s .g ov Refer to study #: 01-M-0185 or 02-M-0321

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Students called on President Barack Obama to reject the pipeline’s development.

AU students rally against Keystone XL Pipeline, global warming By DEVIN MITCHELL EAGLE STAFF WRITER

Around 40 AU students joined a crowd of approximately 35,000 people on Feb. 17 for the “For ward on Climate” rally on the National Mall to urge President Barack Obama to reject the Keystone XL Pipeline and combat climate change. Students from Eco-Sense, Fossil Free AU, Green Eagles, Community Alliance for Social Justice (CASJ) and AU College Democrats were all in attendance. “I was really inspired by it [the rally],” Stephen Bronskill, a senior in the School of Public Affairs and the College of Arts and Sciences, as well as a member of both Fossil

Free AU and Eco-Sense, said. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything as energetic and exciting, and with so many AU students engaged as well.” The rally featured speeches from activists, politicians and other public figures, including environmental activist and 350.org founder Bill McKibben, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and actress Rosario Dawson all addressed the crowd. The gathering later took the protest to the streets, marching on Constitution Avenue before turning onto 17th Street heading north and right again onto Pennsylvania Avenue to protest in front of the White House. Despite being the subject of multiple crowd chants and

speaker remarks, Obama was not actually in the building. He spent the holiday weekend in Florida, according to the Associated Press. Some attendees hope that the enthusiasm from “Forward on Climate” will translate to success in the student effort at AU to divest from fossil fuels. “I would say the rally was a game-changer for Obama,” Katherin Sibel, an intern for the Sierra Club and a sophomore in the School of International Ser vice and College of Arts and Sciences, said. “Just seeing the passion of ever yone that was at that rally, I think, definitely will make this decision ver y difficult because there is a lot at stake.” DMITCHELL@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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AU Dept. of Performing Arts lets students take the lead for improvised ‘Wecycling’ By MARK LIEBERMAN EAGLE COLUMNIST

The process of creating a theater production generally takes a traditional form: the director chooses a show, peruses the script, casts actors who seem best suited to the characters, builds sets to reflect the stage directions and unveils the show for the audience to interpret. “Wecycling,” the AU Department of Performing Arts’ latest musical, throws away the rulebook. “Wecycling” is an original performance that uses everyday objects, music, poetry, monologues and movement to explore life’s inevitable cycles. It’s a devised piece, meaning the play was devised through the ac-

tors’ improvisation and storytelling, and written by the director during the rehearsal process, according to cast member and School of International Service freshman Lucette Moran. AU theater professor Caleen Jennings created the concept behind “Wecycling” when one of her colleagues inspired her with her habit of saving a chair from each production she directed. Jennings began thinking about the idea of recycling and the possibility that “we” cycle as well. “At 62, I can look back at the cycles I’ve been through,” Jennings said. “What does an 18-year-old’s cycle look like?” Rather than finding a preexisting script that explored these themes, though, Jennings

sought her actors first. For auditions, each actor was asked to tell an off-the-cuff two-minute story. “This is just an incredible cast,” she said. “I told them at the beginning, ‘If you like to know everything in advance, don’t do this show.’” The 14 actors on display did not mind the uncertainty. To develop the show, Jennings engaged the performers in conversation about their ideas and strengths. During winter break, Jennings required the actors to do a series of stream-ofconsciousness writing exercises to hone in on pertinent themes. “Caleen keeps telling us not to act,” said Ryan Mays, a freshman in the School of Communication. The idea is that the actors will capture the audience’s attention with their own perspectives, not by playing characters, Mays said. “This is a show about story,” Jennings said. “In storytelling, the story moves through you.” Jennings also encouraged the actors to utilize their pre-existing talents. The songs, some of which

were written before the show was conceived, present opportunities for musical experimentation. In that vein, several of the actors play musical instruments as varied as ukulele, flute and cello. The actors also draw from their own personal stories to give the script emotional backbone, according to Jennings. “We play ourselves,” Moran said. The performers individually and collectively tackle themes of confusion, transition, life, death, relationship, technology and religion. At several points, the actors stop the show to engage in conversation with the audience. This unusual stylistic choice is intended to make the audience feel like an integral part of the experience. “Hopefully, people will feel that they’ve also put a story in the communal pot,” Jennings said. Mays admitted that this unconventional process proved more challenging than traditional rehearsals. On the other hand, the show is not without its fun moments. At one point, Mays plays a cow.

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At another, the characters bemoan the “awkward, awkward, awkward” consequences of puberty. One actor skewers Lance Armstrong, another extols the virtues of dumpster diving. Serious themes abound, but humor frequently punctuates the drama. Jennings said that, ultimately, directing “Wecycling” has opened her eyes to people’s generosity. “People are really incredible,” Jennings said. “Every story is a gift.” The show forgoes traditional narrative to reach at the audience’s deepest emotions and longings. It’s an unpredictable, digressive and ultimately rewarding experience, as much for the cast and crew as for the audience. MLIEBERMAN@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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Mushrooms make for tasty meat alternative JODY AREMBAND — THE COLLEGE FOODIE WHAT YOU’LL NEED: p PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS p OLIVE OIL p BALSAMIC VINEGAR p MARINARA SAUCE p RICOTTA CHEESE p REFRIED BEANS p TIN FOIL Making healthy substitutions for typical foods found in everyday meals is a great way to cut out excess carbohydrates and fats. Using mushrooms as a replacement for meaty flavor has been recommended as part of a healthy diet.

This week, I will be using portobello mushrooms as a substitute for pizza dough in a rich and savory pizza-like dish. I would probably eat this as a heavier appetizer (when you’re in the mood for more snacking and less of one main dish) or a healthy dinner. This is a dish that does not keep well but makes a large amount. It’s definitely something to save for when you have a large, hungry group to feed. The first thing to do when you are using any sort of produce (especially mushrooms) is to clean them very thoroughly. Run them under cold water

Global eats, beats, fashion to arrive in Tavern for international showcase By ANNIE REGAN EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Tavern will get a dose of global culture on Feb. 22 with International Vibe, an annual event showcasing fashion, performances and music from all over the world. International Vibe is hosted by the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), the AU office responsible for assimilating international students into the AU community, and the International Student Leadership Team (ISLT),

a group of international students chosen as “leaders in creating a more inclusive and more international culture on campus,” according to its website. The event consists of a buffet of assorted ethnic dinner entrees and desserts from various restaurants in the D.C. area, a fashion show of authentic clothing from visited countries, Brazilian DJ MANA Cridal and 1 ½ hours worth of shows ranging from singing to dancing, performed by various AU students. Kogod School of Business

while you scrub them with your fingers. There is always plenty of dirt left on them that needs to be scrubbed off before cooking. Avoid dehydrating mushrooms. If you heat a mushroom without any additional liquid, it may become overly dry. Also, make sure all of the stems have been removed before you start, as this recipe requires filling the mushroom. Before I put mushrooms in the oven, I coat them in a mix of half balsamic vinegar and half olive oil. You’re only looking to dampen the mushrooms, not saturate them. Once lightly coated, put the

mushrooms on an oven-safe tray covered with tin foil (bend up the sides so you can avoid having to scrub the tray). Put in the oven set at around 300 degrees for 10 minutes. While this is in the oven, grab some ricotta cheese and refried beans in equal quantities to make the filling. This mixture is filled with lots of good proteins and healthy fats that really fill you up. Take the mushrooms out of the oven and stuff the portobellos with the mixture. Drizzle marinara or other tomato-based sauce before putting it back in the oven for another 20 min-

utes, or until the filling is fully cooked and starts to bubble over. Once you take the mushrooms out of the oven, feel free to add toppings or any additional seasonings you like. I would recommend cumin (the secret to making flavorful salsa and guacamole) and slices of avocado for a southwestern flavor. This is another tasty dish that can be made to fit any flavor preference. Hint: because of the high protein and fat content, this would be great with a lot of spice. Enjoy!

senior and ISLT member Lien Tran, the lead organizer for the performances at International Vibe, said she was surprised by how much talent AU had brought to the event this year. “It’s going to be a really interesting night due to the diversity of talent in this year’s showcase,” Tran said. “We are representing so many different parts of the world, from Japan, India and much more.” International Vibe will even be hosting an off-campus hip-hop group called Kudegra, a crew of D.C. dancers who representing U.S. modern dance. “We are very lucky to have them,” Tran said. School of International Service sophomore Anjuli Gidwani, who has lived in both Indonesia

and India, is one of at least 1,000 international students and scholars from over 100 countries at AU. “I am really excited about some students performing more traditional dances, such as the jive, a ballroom dance originated in the U.S.,” Gidwani said. “They perform it in a way that is very exciting and not your traditional dance.” ISSS staff help international exchange students like Gidwani learn about the process for official documents needed to settle in at AU and how to thrive in the college community. The International Vibe event is ISSS’ biggest task of the year, according to Gidwani. Although the event usually takes place in April, International Vibe is being moved

to late February this year to test if they can attract a bigger crowd than if held later in the year and closer to finals. ISLT and ISSS have been planning the event since the beginning of January and expect roughly 300 people to attend. Their goal is to create a more inclusive, multi-cultural awareness that can be provided to all AU students in order to come together.

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TV PICK: Downton Abbey By MARK LIEBERMAN EAGLE COLUMNIST

“Downton Abbey,” a wildly popular British series about the inner workings of an aristocratic mansion in 1920s England, has captured the zeitgeist and satisfied America’s insatiable Anglophile appetite. But the show is more than just lavish sets and costumes. What makes “Downton Abbey” so brilliant is the talented and expansive cast, the wide variety of characters from different upbringings and the incalculably delightful barbs from the mouth of actress Dame Maggie Smith (“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2”).

Smith’s Dowager Countess and the other residents are experiencing an ideological shift this season. The winds of change have arrived at Downton Abbey in shocking and often painful ways. Can the Crawley/ Grantham household remain entrenched in its old-fashioned, hierarchical order, or will the changing mores of the time bring about a revolution of sorts? Whatever the answer, series creator Julian Fellowes consistently populates “Downton Abbey” with beautiful imagery and sophisticated writing. MLIEBERMAN@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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CAPTAIN, MY GIRLFRIEND AND I LOVE EACH OTHER VERY MUCH AND I REALLY WANT TO TAKE THAT NEXT STEP WITH HER. HOWEVER, SHE WANTS TO STAY A VIRGIN FOR RELIGIOUS REASONS UNTIL SHE IS MARRIED. WE HAVE FOOLED AROUND AND STUFF BUT SHE IS REALLY ADAMANT ABOUT REMAINING “PURE.” DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE? ~ THE BOYFRIEND Boyfriend, pressuring her into having sex with you might bring you ten minutes of bliss (or five minutes, if you’re also a virgin), but it will ruin your relationship and hurt your girlfriend. If having sex is more important than your relationship, you guys might not be the best match. P.S. - It’s okay if having sex really is more important, different people need different things. Some people (myself included) need to have sex on the regular to be a happy person. Just don’t try to wheedle your girlfriend, who knows what she wants, into sex. AS A GIRL, HOW DO YOU TELL YOUR SOMEWHAT PRUDE GIRLFRIEND THAT YOU WANT TO USE A DOUBLE-ENDED DILDO TOGETHER? When you say “somewhat prude,” do you mean that she’s shy about having sex, talking about it, or about going outside of her comfort zone? All of the above? I’ll make a caveat that there’s nothing wrong with your girlfriend for being a little prudish or you being a

little (or a lot) not prudish, as long as neither of you make the other feel embarrassed. Making someone feel embarrassed about sex is rude and it’s a bonerkill (unless you’ve got a humiliation kink, but that’s a whole different conversation for another day). Have you used any type of dildo with her before? If you have, talk about that experience and segue into the double-ended dildo. It’s a decent template for bringing up new sex ideas in general: “Hey, sugar bunches, remember when I ___ your ___? Since we liked that so much, I think we should try _____.” If you don’t have that prior experience to build on, or you don’t like that suggestion, just ask her what she thinks about it. When you talk about it to her, don’t try to convince her, but do tell her why you’d be into it. Maybe she’s not turned on by the idea of a double-ended dildo, but she’s probably turned on by the fact that it gets YOU hot. Don’t pressure her, but don’t hold back either. Frame the discussion the same way you talk about other things. For example, if you talk about your feelings together, tell her how you’d feel about getting to share this cool thing together. I MET A GUY AT A CLUB, WE MADE OUT AND HE WALKED ME HOME. HE WAS EXPECTING SEX BUT I WAS DRUNK AND DIDN’T WANT TO DO SOMETHING STUPID SO I DIDN’T INVITE HIM IN. WE TALKED ON FACEBOOK AND AFTER A BIT OF

FLIRTING HE ASKED IF I WANTED TO SEE HIM AGAIN, I SAID YES, BUT HE HASN’T SPECIFIED A DATE. DOES HE WANT TO JUST FINALLY GET ME INTO BED, OR ACTUALLY GET TO KNOW ME? SHOULD I ASK WHEN HE WANTS TO SEE HIM OR WILL I SOUND ULTRA CLINGY? Before you do anything, figure out what it is you want, because you haven’t made it explicit to me. It seems like you do want something more than sex, but maybe you’re not sure what you want with this guy because you just met him. Consider the possibility that he’s not sure what he wants, either. Also, he may want to finally get you into bed AND get to know you. The two are not mutually exclusive. (He may also want to get you into bed, and depending on how that goes, get to know you afterward.) It’s okay to be unsure about what you want, but be aware of your goals and desires before you reach out to him. Send one short message asking if he’s interested in getting a non-alcoholic beverage with you, and if he says yes, talk to him in person about what it is that you’re looking for. Don’t talk to him about what you are looking for and getting to know him better over Facebook. Talking in person will help you gauge his interest in pursuing something more than a hook-up. Put your questions or qualms into the online submission box, or email sex@theeagleonline.com.

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‘HARLEM SHAKE’ VIDS, OSCAR BIDS TAKE OVER TV, COMPUTER SCREENS MARK LIEBERMAN — TAKE 5 OSCARS:

Hollywood’s glitziest, longest awards ceremony finally arrives this Sunday at 7 p.m. on ABC after an exhausting campaign that seemed to begin right after last year’s ceremony. Ben Affleck’s “Argo” will fight to become the rare film to win Best Picture without a Best Director nomination. Elsewhere, presumptive Best Actress favorite Jennifer Lawrence (“Silver Linings Playbook”) will face competition from the steely Jessica Chastain (“Zero Dark Thirty”) and the affecting Emmanuelle Riva (“Amour”), whose 85th birthday falls on the night of the ceremony. Show highlights will in-

clude an anniversar y tribute to James Bond, performances from Barbra Streisand and Adele and several cast reunions from recent movie musicals.

30 SECONDS OF FAME:

Tired of “Gangnam Style?” You’re not alone. Not tired of dance-pop memes? You’re still not alone! In the span of one week, New York producer Baauer’s aggressive dance track “Harlem Shake” went from an obscurity to a sensation, with a viral video assist from YouTube comedian Filthy Frank. The rules for this video sensation are impressively strict. For fifteen seconds, one person innocently dances

in an ordinar y location. When the beat drops, the camera cuts and suddenly ever yone in the frame is dancing wildly. Another one-hit wonder or a resilient phenomenon? Time will tell.

CASTING CALL, MOVIE EDITION:

Hollywood casting departments and dogged reporters worked in overdrive this week. Director Br yan Singer announced that “Game of Thrones” star Peter Dinklage will play the villain, possibly a comic book favorite like Puck or Toad, in the upcoming “XMen: Days of Future Past.” Meanwhile, current Oscar contender Jennifer Lawrence

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will reunite with her “Silver Linings Playbook” director David O. Russell and co-star Bradley Cooper for Russell’s next movie, a drama about the Abscam scandal. In a less well-trodden matchup, acclaimed director Michael Mann will team with Thor himself, Chris Hemsworth, for a thriller about cybersecurity.

CASTING CALL, TV EDITION:

Each spring, TV production studios cast dozens of big-name actors in pilots that may or may not see the light of day, leading to a host of announcements only exciting in theor y. Why not get excited anyway, though? Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy in the “Harr y Potter” films) will star in a CBS drama about a U.S. surgeon general. Sarah Michelle Gellar has joined a pilot starring comedy veteran Robin Williams,

and Miranda Cosgrove will star alongside Christina Ricci in the sitcom “Girlfriend in a Coma.”

TYLER’S BACK:

One of the most popular figures in the rap scene, the modestly named Tyler the Creator, returns to the airwaves. His second album “Wolf” arrives on April 2, and the first single, “Domo23,” is already ascending the iTunes chart. Tyler, with his boundar ycrossing lyrics and fascinatingly unpredictable persona, will briefly tour North America and Europe next month. Ironically, Bruno Mars, a frequent target of Tyler’s musical wrath, also announced a tour this week. Ellie Goulding and Fitz & the Tantrums will be the guests on the “Moonshine Jungle Tour,” which stops in D.C. this summer. MLIEBERMAN@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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AUDIOPHILE Looking for new music? DJs at WVAU share their thoughts on a range of recent releases.

WONDERFUL, GLORIOUS

Eels (comprised of solo member Mark Oliver Everett, better known as “E”) has built a reputation for releasing solid indie pop albums featuring E’s distinct voice and a parade of instruments to supplement the guitar-bass-drum setup. The vocals are hit or miss. They’re performed very well and produced to accent the slight raspy quality of E’s voice. But when he’s singing some cringe-worthy lyrics, it comes off as your dad taking up smoking and listening to AC/DC during a mid-life

REVERSE SHARK ATTACK Loud 2009 work by the two garage rockers.

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Quirky pop with an interesting voice.

TY SEGALL & MIKAL CRONIN

crisis. The multi-tracking only makes these flaws more apparent. Eels also has a penchant for writing surprisingly touching songs that come out of nowhere. There are glimpses of that songwriting on this album, but the songs never quite reach the same highs as E has been able to find on past albums. If you’re looking for some simple, quirky pop tunes to play, this is the album for you. RIYL: Ben Folds, Weezer, Cake By CAMERON STEWART, SULTRY RED FEEDBACK FRIDAYS 2-4 P.M.

Tour cancellations may be good for Gaga, fans

This album could also be called, “Ty Segall and Mikal Cronin go nuts in the studio.” The first six songs are 2-minute-or-less garage rockers that come at you full blast. The opener is an all-out sonic attack. The vocals are so loud and distorted that you can’t understand a word Segall sings until he says the

name of the song. Tracks 3 through 5 are fast and relentless and flow right into each other. They contain all of the raw energy of a Segall live show. Then Segall and Cronin do a Pink Floyd cover, “Take Up Thy Stethoscope And Walk,” which is faithful to the original. But with the crazy loud production, it’s got a fun punk rock feel.

BJÖRK BASTARDS Björk with even deeper dimensions.

If you’re not too familiar with Björk, she’s basically in a class all on her own. Not to suppress the brilliance of her original work, “bastards” may come as a great way to ease into her otherworldly yet trib-

ally soul-ridden poetic croons. A collection of previously released remixes off her revolutionary “Biophilia” album and media project from 2011, “bastards” sheds new light on most of the original songs. Collaborations with Death Grips, Hudson Mohawke and Omar Souleyman, to

The title track is over 10 minutes long and switches styles, from psychedelic with heavily processed vocals, to a gentle acoustic section. It ends with a surf part with tremolo-picked riffs with an insane amount of distortion only Ty Segall would use. Reverse Shark Attack is less melodic than Ty’s other releases. But it has the same energy, which makes it a fun listen. Recommended If You Like: Jay Reatard, Thee Oh Sees, White Fence By DREW SHER FUR SHER SATURDAYS 4-6 P.M.

name a few, come together as atypical mixes, yet are so beautifully dimensional thanks to influences from dubstep, Middle Eastern folk, percussive glitches but also pleasantly simple twists on Björk’s unique voice and piano numbers. RIYL: Death Grips, PJ Harvey, The Sugarcubes, iamamiwhoami By MOLLY PFEFFER VELVET SESSIONS WEDNESDAYS 5-6 P.M.

SEAN MEEHAN — POP LIFE Many little monsters on the East Coast were left speechless this week when Lady Gaga announced she would be canceling the rest of her Born This Way Ball tour. After suffering a hip injury for which she underwent surgery on Feb. 20, Lady Gaga was forced to cancel 22 shows, including a stop in D.C. As one of the many eager ticket holders, I was initially upset at the news but not surprised. The BTWB was a tour of epic proportions, with one of the most elaborate sets ever and, for Lady Gaga, a lot of

physical work. On top of that, with the frequency of her shows, Lady Gaga was doing too much and not leaving enough time for her body to recover from show to show. With 85 shows since April 27, the pop star needed a break. Problems started pretty early in the tour, when Lady Gaga received a concussion after being hit in the head by a stage prop. Although this was an isolated incident, she did take to Twitter throughout her tour to

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VERONICA FALLS WAITING FOR SOMETHING TO HAPPEN Lush, atmospheric and oh so right.

Reverb-oriented and retro-leaning, Veronica Falls’ sophomore release is a wonderful follow-up to their debut. Featuring much of the same detailing that made them an indie pop favorite in 2011, the

only big change is a smoother production quality. Tracks on this release still feature Roxanne Clifford’s soft vocals working in tandem with the rest of the band and fuzzed-out, guitar-driven melodies. Deceptively simple, tracks like “Teenage” and “My Heart

Beats” are full to the brim with heartfelt melancholy contrasted against a uptempo rhythm. There is a charm to this album that is based in the genuine feel of the lyrics and tone that has only gotten better since Veronica Falls’ debut. RIYL: Beach Fossils, Dum Dum Girls, Crocodiles By LEIGH HOPKINS AMBIENT BLOOM WEDNESDAYS MIDNIGHT-2 A.M.

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Eagle Rants Dating Advice of the Day: If you’re interested in a guy and you want to go out with you, Ask Him Out! For once, I don’t care that I’m single this Valentine’s Day (and every past one). I used to hate it until I realized it’s literally just another day of the year and there’s no reason to get worked up over it. And it’s a good excuse to eat candy hearts. They’re my kryptonite. I think I just got sexiled. Right after midnight on Valentine’s Day. How cliche is that? I was in love with you for a year; you didn’t know. Suddenly, you said I made you feel special, and that I

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spoke to you like no other guy has spoken to you before. We’d cuddle, and look at the moon and the stars together, and share our dreams. And then we kissed. But soon, you decided that you’ve never had feelings for me.

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I propose this for next year’s Founders’ Day Ball. Hold the event at Bender (hear me out) and use the money that’s saved on renting out the American History Museum or the Library of Congress to hire a live big/brass/swing band instead of getting a crappy DJ, thus turning Founders’ Day Ball into a 20’s themed party.

To all of you who are single and not loving it: Valentine’s Day sucks for some of us who are in relationships, too.

Dear chair gnomes, where are you taking them? From, ALL STUDENTS

I don’t write Eagle Rants, But, hi to the nice person who I took the elevator with.

That awkward moment when your friend tries to set you up on a date. . . With your ex.

The whole attraction of staying in alone on a Friday night was that everyone would go out and I would have some quality alone time. Please leave now. #neveralone

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Although she was clearly worn out, she was always smiling in her postshow selfies. Lady Gaga, like many great singers before her, suffers from a love of performing. Every singer says they love their fans, but Lady Gaga proves it every time she gets on stage. To see her live (as I did last time she toured) is to witness a true display of dedication. This makes for an incredible show, but it also means that Lady Gaga is subjecting her body to a lot, all the time. This is especially true recently, as she’s been

performing with her hip injury for several shows. While Lady Gaga’s dedication to her fans is one of the many things that make her great, it’s also, as we’re seeing now, a liability: one which could affect the other Lady Gaga — not the performer, the musician. Her tours are impressive, but let’s not forget that Lady Gaga has also consistently put out good music. Almost everything she’s released has been pop gold, and more importantly, she’s constantly evolving and innovating. A talent like that is one that music fans should hope to protect at all costs.

As much as I want to go to another Lady Gaga concert, I don’t want that to come at the expense of her health. The silver lining, if there is any, of her recent cancellations, is that they force Gaga to finally take a break and work on her upcoming album “ARTPOP.” Obviously, fans want to see her live. But they should also hope that when she comes back, she’s careful not to overexert herself again. If Lady Gaga the performer gets a little time off, it may open the door to even more innovation by Lady Gaga the musician. SMEEHAN@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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ACROSS 1 Old flatboats 5 Stag party attendees 10 Fixes with thread 14 Skid row sort 15 River joining the Missouri near Jefferson City 16 “Is there __ against that?” 17 Skating maneuver 18 Gnatlike insect 19 Strauss of blue jeans 20 Jefferson 23 Hibachi residue 25 18-wheeler 26 Black cats, to some 27 Washington 32 Baton-passing event 33 Singer Brickell who’s married to Paul Simon 34 “You got that right, brother!” 35 In first place 37 Crab’s grabber 41 Impressionist 42 Chicago airport 43 Jackson 48 Coffee lightener 49 Word with popper or dropper 50 Fishing stick 51 Truman 56 Bump up against 57 Jeweled headpiece 58 Reverse, as a computer operation 61 It ebbs and flows 62 Kauai and Tahiti, for two 63 Read bar codes on 64 Large amount 65 Gets things growing 66 Number picker’s casino game DOWN 1 Leatherwork tool 2 Brazilian port, for short 3 Lumber blemish 4 Frosh, next year 5 Christina Crawford’s “__ Dearest”

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We accidentally published the solution to the Feb. 14 sudoku last week. Here’s the solution to the Feb. 7 puzzle.

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Quit ignoring the danger on Ward Circle

Eventually someone is going to have to take responsibility for the accidents on Ward Circle, and the longer we wait, the greater the responsibility will be. AU has seen its share of accidents in Ward Circle. Most recently, two students were hit by a car outside of Katzen Arts Center on Feb. 11. This is not a new issue. Ward Circle has been a matter of discussion within the Ward 3 community for years now. In 2011, The Eagle reported that the D.C. Department of Transportation received the most comments about Ward Circle from a public survey.

Despite this, the University seems to be continuously ignoring the problem. AU has not made any public statement about the hit and run on Feb.11. Although AU has no legal obligations to take action because the students were at fault, they should begin to think critically about traffic at Ward Circle. How serious does the injury have to be for AU to pay attention? If the University fails to take more precautious measures, we may see more serious accidents. But the blame cannot be

placed entirely on AU administration. As students, we need to be more careful when cross-

ing the streets. It seems obvious, but the little things such as looking both ways before you cross matter. Most students cross Ward Circle while on their phones, listening to music or distracted by conversation with friends. When you continuously

RYAN MIGEED | THIS SIDE OF RIGHT gret not getting a picture with the marching polar bear). But of all the signs, of all the costumes, of all the banners and slogans that made it to the rally, my favorite was the most familiar: the American flag. An American flag at a climate change rally, an American flag which says to all those who doubt that climate change is happening, all those who think climate protesters are “lefty” elitist city-dwellers, a flag that says, “Hey, we’re American, too.” Politicians can – and have – called these same protesters un-American for opposing an unprovoked war.

sides of the circle, or they could increase the signage to decrease confusion for drivers. DDOT can make a change, but we, as the community most affected by these problems need to urge them to do so. Neither University nor DDOT will take action unless provoked. We can talk to our Advisory Neighborhood Commission officials, submit a complaint to DDOT or sign one of the petitions circling campus. If students do not create enough noise about this issue, it may be a fatal accident that gets D.C. talking. That’s a tragedy we can avoid.

farms and ranches, pastures and prairies. Americans have stood up to use their minds, their voices and even their bodies in opposition to the biggest oil project since John D. Rockefeller founded Standard Oil. (The difference here being that Rockefeller had enough of a soul to invest in education, whereas TransCanada would rather invest in misinformation). And yet, in the end, after all those Americans marched and rallied from north to south and everywhere in between, the decision of whether or not this pipeline cuts an ugly gash through the very center of our nation is in the hands of only one American: President Barack Obama. Only the president, via his State Department, has the power to approve or reject this international oil deal. And if Obama allows the XL

Pipeline, he will be deemed a climate failure. He will have failed to address the most imperative issue of our time, of all time. He will have failed to curtail the tar sands industry and single-handedly enabled it to boom, swallowing up any hope for green energy investment. And he will have failed to heed the cries and concerns of the American people, the very people he has sworn to protect. Because for all of our complaining, for all our marching and shouting and disillusioned “what-ifs,” we still wave the American flag. We’re American, too.

If the University fails to take more precautious measures, we may see more serious accidents.

An all-American protest I had the extraordinary opportunity this past Sunday to participate in the largest climate change rally in American history. It was quite the experience, made all the better by seeing the climate “hippies” of the 1970s come out from all corners of the country – Iowa, Michigan, Maine, Massachusetts… And the signs – oh the variety! – all cleverly worded and cunningly coy. My favorite? “God hates fracks.” Not to mention the fantastic get-ups of the climate protesters: there was an astronaut, a caped campaigner and even a marching polar bear. (I still re-

ignore your surroundings, accidents are bound to happen. The University needs to work to prevent accidents on Ward Circle. This circle is a major pedestrian and commuter intersection, and it is probably one of the more confusing circles in D.C. Something needs to be done. All parties involved need to stop blaming each other and come together to create a response. There are things that can be fixed. D.C. could install a traffic light on the two crosswalk-only

They called us un-American when we questioned a president who wanted to tap the phone calls of U.S. citizens. And now they call us unAmerican for trying to block a pipeline that would slice through the American heartland and gorge our appetite for fossil fuels. But hey, we’re American, too. Americans from Montana to Nebraska to Oklahoma and Texas have stood up to oppose the Keystone XL Pipeline. “KXL,” as it was known at the rally, is one long stretch of metal that would be unceremoniously installed right in these Americans’ backyards, through Americans’ own

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Ryan Migeed is a sophomore in the School of Public Affairs and the School of Communication and the vice president of AU College Democrats. EDPAGE@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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Be above name calling GREENWALD | COLUMNIST Kendra Lee’s recently published op-ed, “Mind what you’re wearing, not what they’re eating,” has generated a lot of debate among the AU community about freedom of speech, feminism and appropriate gym apparel. The Eagle recently reported that the Student Government Senate called for a ban on clothing at the Jacobs Fitness Center that violates the University Discrimination and Sexual Harassment policy. To some this is a victory, while to others it is a ridiculous infringement on freedom of speech. After reading Lee’s piece, I found myself torn. While I did not find the shirts “violent” and probably would have kept working out if I saw them, I also did find the overall message of the shirts concerning and wrong. However, what was most concerning to me were the comments left by readers. The comment section quickly became a forum for name calling between “crazy feminists” and “misogynists,” and

all hopes for productive discussion were killed. While many urged Lee to “get over it,” one comment in particular stuck out to me. It thanked Lee for speaking up. This automatically brought to mind Sheryl Sandberg, the chief operating officer of Facebook, and the premise of her new book, “Lean In.” When discussing the gender gap, Sandberg does attribute part of the problem to chauvinism and corporate obstacle, but in part to women who don’t aggressively pursue opportunities. According to Sandberg, women “hold ourselves back in ways both big and small, by lacking self-confidence, by not raising our hands and by pulling back when we should be leaning in.” Sandberg argues that women internalize the negative messages they get throughout their lives, particularly messages that say it’s wrong to be outspoken and aggressive.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Consider the Kosher community

One of the greatest attributes of AU is its commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse environment that welcomes students of all backgrounds. When it comes to dining options, we are at the forefront of offering vegetarian, vegan and healthy choices for students, faculty and staff alike. Yet in the area of kosher and halal food, our campus is far behind many other universities with much smaller kosher and halal communities than ours. In fact, we have one of the largest Jewish populations in the country, without offering a kosher meal plan. Now that AU Housing & Dining is reviewing its campus dining services plan, I feel that there

is no better time than now to create a kosher/halal meal plan. As a student who keeps kosher, it is difficult to recall how many times I have had to settle for a snack or go off campus in order to find something kosher to eat. In fairness to the University, the availability of kosher food here has improved since my freshman year. But there is a big difference between offering kosher food and creating a kosher meal plan, meaning having a dining area set aside for kosher food preparation. It is a well-known fact among the student body that many nonkosher students prefer the kosher box lunches to the non-kosher ones. At most universities with kosher meal plans, non-kosher, and

“When I lecture at universities, the first questions are invariably asked by a man — even at a women’s college,” New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof said in a January piece. “When I point at someone in a crowd to ask a question, the women in the area almost always look at each other hesitantly — and any man in the vicinity jumps up and asks his question.” Regardless of whether you agree with Lee’s point or not, she raised her hand and spoke up. She was assertive and “leaned in.” This aspect of her piece was completely overlooked. While yes, Lee has to realize that the world is triggering and all-female gym hours aren’t the way to solve this issue, her op-ed shouldn’t be treated as “weak feminist garbage” but instead as a personal victory. We, as the AU community, need to encourage more AU women to “lean in.” But we also have to be behind them, saying “yes,” and promoting discussion on complicated issues without reverting to name calling. Julia Greenwald is a sophomore in the School of Communication. even non-Jewish students prefer the food that is prepared according to the kosher guidelines. In addition, many of my Muslim friends have bemoaned the lack of halal options on our campus. Perhaps the University can address both options at the same time. To this end, what better way to promote diversity than to create a joint kosher/halal dining facility that will serve as a place to bring Jews and Muslims closer together. If AU truly wants to create an environment which is truly diverse and all-encompassing, then we must be inviting those who keep kosher or Halal, as well as everyone else. Oren Rabinowitz is a senior in the School of International Service. EDPAGE@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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PETA ignores the whole story on Ringling Bros.

As an AU law school grad, I was disappointed to see that The Eagle chose to print an op-ed from a senior vice president of PETA without balancing Mr. Mathews’ unfounded allegations or factchecking his statements. I know from firsthand experience how much hard work goes into the care of all the animals at Ringling Bros. Mr. Mathews’ letter is riddled with inaccuracies, falsehoods and comes from the extremist point of view that PETA advocates. “Total animal liberation” and “better dead than in a zoo” are just some of what PETA stands for, though that is not what Mr. Mathews wants anyone to focus on. Unlike PETA, Ringling Bros. puts its money where its mouth is by devoting significant resources to actually caring for animals, including employing a staff of veterinarians who are experts in their field and having on-call veterinarians in every city we visit. In addition to our dedicated veterinarians, the animal care staff on all our units and at the Ringling Bros. Center for Elephant Conservation provide around-the-clock care for all our animals. We also work to advance the conservation of endangered and threatened species, work that I am directly involved in with other serious conservation organizations. For example, Ringling Bros. has contributed nearly half a million dollars to support elephant projects around the world. That is in addition

to the work Ringling Bros. is doing directly to help elephants in Sri Lanka and other range countries. PETA, on the other hand, euthanizes over 90 percent of its animals and does not support conservation issues. Instead it spends its budget on outlandish lawsuits, lobbying, outrageous PR stunts and marketing campaigns, and first and foremost, membership growth. We at Ringling Bros. have a fundamental difference of opinion with Mr. Mathews and other animal rights activists regarding animals in captivity. We understand that PETA and other activist groups who distribute false and inaccurate information about the animal care at Ringling Bros. will never be satisfied with animals being presented to the public, no matter how humane the care and the appropriate management provided. Regardless, we are proud of our animal care and our commitment to being good animal stewards and, unlike PETA, we think people are entitled to know both sides of the debate. Tom Albert graduated with honors from the AU Washington College of Law in 1988 and is now vice president of government relations for Feld Entertainment, which owns Ringling Bros. He also serves on the board of the International Elephant Foundation, holding the position of president in 2010. EDPAGE@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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A new beginning for the Student Government Board of Elections A stor y was recently told that went like this: A minister goes to the dictator after a national election and says, “I have excellent news, Mr. President! You won 98.6 percent of the vote in the election! Less than 2 percent of the people dissented! What more could you possibly want?” The dictator responds, “Their names.” Many of us understand the importance of voting. And because we do, we go about establishing institutions to ensure that elections are safe, secure and fair. Thus, the role and importance of the Board of Elections cannot be underscored enough. The BOE has had a rocky year. People have tried to manipulate the BOE, intimidate its members, and the Board itself has helped to compound some issues by making mistakes itself. But now with this

upcoming spring election, the Board is refocusing and learning from its mistakes, as should we all. This Board plans to make itself more accessible and transparent. We have just been given access to our new website and we thank the Secretar y for the changes. We will be also be using more social media, from Facebook to Twitter, to better communicate with students and make ever yone aware of our deliberations, decisions and policies. This Board will also be launching an effort to better work with --- not against, not without or in spite of --- the Senate. Communication between these two bodies has not been great. It is our belief that if more questions and more communication occurred between these two bodies, many of the problems we have faced

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this past year would easily have been avoided. BOE members will be working to make communication and, more importantly, understanding with the Senate, easier. This new dialogue will allow the Senate, the student body and the BOE to finally meet openly and candidly to discuss much-needed elections reforms. In addition to that, the Board has proposed and will soon get working on plans for a BOE-led town hall to discuss elections reform with members of Student Government and the larger student body. Inclusion and transparency on this matter of reform is crucial as a large sample of views, and the happily heated exchange and clash of ideas, will yield better suggestions than those of a select few. Here at AU, we are willing to go on Facebook, rant and sometimes viciously fight about how to make things better on campus. But students won’t cross the screen to open another tab to vote. Frankly, we should all be tired of hearing that elections at AU don’t work. These elections don’t operate in a vacu-

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um. We are supposed to make them work. We on the BOE have the responsibility of making sure elections are fair, to be referees and honest arbiters. But all of SG and the student community have a role, too. We, the Board, are committed to working with ever yone to get people out to vote and to improve, as much as possible, the elections process here at AU. To conclude, a politician thinks of the next election; a statesman thinks of the next generation. Hopefully, given the BOE’s new commitment, the support of the rest of SG, and ever yone’s joint effort, we can all say that we can put aside petty, political short-term problems and struggles to gain power for long term principled and practical improvements. This is what the BOE hopes to accomplish, and this is what students should expect ever yone in SG to accomplish. So the remaining questions are simple: Can we work together to make things better? Are we to be politicians or statesmen? The Board of Elections believes we can be better and do

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Veterans key to victory on Senior Men’s basketball turns season around, starts second Night as wrestling beats Bucknell half of Patriot League play with crucial win streak By GENNARO FARONE EAGLE STAFF WRITER By ERIC SALTZMAN EAGLE STAFF WRITER

It was the senior wrestlers who came up strong in AU’s 2117 dual meet victory against the Bucknell Bison Feb. 16 in Bender Arena on Senior Night. “We didn’t get started off well,” AU Head Coach Teague Moore said, “but the good thing was our seniors were the guys who came through.” The match of the night came at 184 pounds when AU senior Thomas Barreiro squared off against Robert Marchese. After a scoreless first period, Barreiro jumped out to an early 2-0 lead before Marchese came back with two points of his own. The two wrestlers would exchange points in the third tying the match at four. Ovetime came and went with the score still tied. Following two 30-second tiebreakers and after wrestler recorded a point, the match remained tied at five forcing another overtime period. After Marchese earned a quick escape to take a 5-4 lead, Barreiro took over. Barreiro dominated the rest of the extra session and tie breakers en route to a 12-6 decision. “I knew that the way we trained the way we conditioned there was no way he was going to outlast me,” Barreiro said. “He stayed in the fight,” Moore said of Barreiro. “That’s how he kept it close and eventually won in overtime.” Kevin Tao also performed well in his final match at Bender. The 149 pounder scored his

seventh fall of the season at the 1:03 mark over Bucknell’s Adam Healy, marking the fastest fall of his career. Despite the two dominating performances, the Eagles found themselves up 18-17 with just the heavyweight match remaining. A dual meet victory seemed bleak for the Eagles after AU’s Blake Herrin appeared to injure his forearm in the first period. Herrin stayed in the match but showed obvious discomfort as the heavyweight found himself down 2-0 to Bucknell’s Joe Stolfi. Herrin eventually battled back and took control of the match to edge out a 5-4 victory and secure the Eagles dual-meet win. AU got off to a quick 6-0 lead after David Terao secured a victory following a Bucknell forfeit. However, losses by Esteban Gomez-Rivera at 133 and John Boyle at 141 tied the meet at six. Following the victory by Tao, Mark Cirello and Phillip Barreiro dropped their matches at 174 and 184, respectively, tying the meet at 12. The seniors honored before the match were Tao, Phillip and Thomas Barreiro and Matt Dorf. “I couldn’t be more happy about who these seniors have become in the short time I have been with them,” Moore said of the class of 2013. AU will head off to New Brunswick, N.J. to partake in the EIWA Championship, where they finished in third last year, Mar. 8 and 9. ESALTZMAN@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

Eighteen days ago the Eagles were 7-14 and 2-4 in league play. After a heartbreaking loss to Bucknell the Eagles have won three of their last four and improved their overall record, and more importantly their record in the Patriot League. With AU’s slight improvement, it now has the opportunity to place third in the PL as upsets scramble the Patriot League standings. “Sitting here on this date,” Head Coach Jeff Jones said. “It’s probably as crazy at this point --as unsettled at this point --- as it’s been in the past 12 years.” The Eagles aren’t the only team in the mix. Entering Feb. 20 five teams still have a mathematical shot at the top spot in the

conference. With the top seven teams, except for Bucknell, all with four games left, anything could happen. “I do think it’s more wide open, not just because of us,” Jones said. “But look at Lafayette and the way they’ve been able, in certain games, to really turn it on and be really, really impressive.” Lafayette and AU’s relationship in the standings is a great example of how close the standings are. With an AU win and a loss from Army and Lafayette, the Eagles can move into third. That spot currently belongs to Lafayette and is crucial for AU. That spot in the standings insures the Eagles a home game in the PL tourney. If the Eagles lose their next game, then they will be in danger of playing on the road for the whole tournament. That’s a problem for a team

that’s 3-10 on the road. There are four teams ahead of AU right now. However, the Eagles hold the tiebreaker over Lafayette and Colgate. AU still has one game left against Lafayette, a game they must win to seal the tie break in their favor. The Eagles also have another game against Army. With a win against the Black Knights, AU will split the season series. Jones stressed all season that the team’s goal is to get better every day. “We’ve really just tried to focus on ‘let’s get better,’” Jones said in December. “Let’s try to get better each and every day. So hopefully that will be the case.” The Eagles come home for the last time in the regular season Feb. 23 against Army. SPORTS@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

Leninger, Allen run to top-three finishes in PL Championships By ADAM HAMBURGER EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The AU men’s indoor track team registered three top-10 finishes at the 2013 Patriot League Championships Feb. 15-17. The strongest event for the Eagles was the 5,000-meter run, which saw Mark Leininger and Mark Allen finish second and third respectively in the run. Leininger finished the race with a time of 14:32.65 while his teammate Allen came in approximately three seconds later with a time of 14:35.93. Both Allen and Leininger improved their finishes in the

5,000-meter run after coming in sixth and tenth respectively at the 2012 Indoor Championship. In the 3,000-meter run, Leininger led AU with a fifth place finish in the event with a time of 8.28.14. John Pope’s time of 8.38.02 put him in 11th and Allen’s time of 8.48.31 was good for 17th in the event. The men’s medley team, consisting of Constantine Matsakis, David Hamilton, David McCombs and Nick Regan led the Eagles to a sixth place finish with a time of 10.22.48. Navy took home the team title with a score of 204.5. AU finished fifth out of eight teams with a

score of 17. On the women’s side, Carly Birkhold and Julia Sullivan finished 14th and 16th, respectively, in the 3,000-meter run. Birkhold posted a time of 10.24.22, knocking almost two seconds off of her time from the 2012 Championship. Bucknell won the championship on the women’s side with a total of 162 points. AU did not receive a team score due to no top five . AU opens the outdoor season on Mar. 15 and 16 at the Coastal Carolina Shamrock Invitational in Conway, S.C SPORTS@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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First-half struggles, defense lead to women’s basketball’s first PL losing streak of the season By JOSH PAUNIL STAFF WRITER

In his quest to become the fastest coach to reach 100 wins in Patriot League history, AU women’s basketball head coach Matt Corkery fell short of the record as the Eagles lost at Holy Cross Feb. 16 and at home to Lehigh on Feb. 13. First-half struggles, particularly on the defensive end, plagued AU (13-11, 6-4 PL) in their 73-63 Holy Cross loss (13-12, 5-5 PL) and 71-55 Lehigh defeat (12-13, 4-6 PL). The Eagles gave up nearly 40 points in the first 20 minutes of both games as each opponent sprinted out to a lead that AU was never able to overcome in the sec-

ond half. “If you want to win games, you have to defend,” Corkery told aueagles.com after the Holy

41 percent as a team on average, improved that mark by over 20 percent against the Eagles as the Mountain Hawks shot nearly 10

“If you want to win games, you have to defend. We didn’t defend.” -AU women’s basketball coach Matt Corkery Cross loss. “We didn’t defend.” Holy Cross and Lehigh combined to shoot over 53 percent against AU, including a 41 percent mark from beyond the arc. The Crusaders, who shoot just

percent above their average. Lehigh also shot 26 free throws, in part because of their dominance on the glass. “It’s very difficult [defensively when you give up so many offen-

sive rebounds] because you end up fouling a lot, too,” Corkery said after the Lehigh loss. “We were minus 13 in free throw attempts and they got in the bonus quickly. When you give up second shots, nothing very good can happen.” AU also struggled to score easy buckets in transition as both opponents doubled the Eagles’ fastbreak points’ mark. However, AU did improve from their Lehigh loss to their Holy Cross defeat as they rebounded better and scored more second-chance points. A part of that effort to hit the glass, senior center Stephanie Anya pulled down a career-high 12 rebounds, including eight offensive boards, as she became the 16th women’s basketball player in program history to record at least 500 rebounds. Because the Eagles crashed the offensive glass, they scored 19 second-chance points over Holy Cross’ six. “There are a couple of positives we can take away from to-

day’s game in that we executed pretty well offensively and didn’t turn it over,” Corkery said after the Holy Cross loss. AU, who ranks atop the Patriot League in turnover margin, turned the ball over just seven times versus Holy Cross’ 15. With just four games left in conference play, the Eagles rank third in the Patriot League behind Army (19-6, 8-2 PL) and Navy (1510, 8-2 PL). AU travels to West Point, N.Y. for their next matchup as they take on Army Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. The Eagles won their first contest against the Black Knights, 45-42, Jan. 26 in Bender Arena. The Black Knights feature two of the Patriot League’s top six scorers – senior guard Anna Simmers and freshman guard Kelsey Minato – as the Eagles look to hold Army to a low field goal percentage like they did in their first match-up and try to inch closer to first place in the Patriot League. SPORTS@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

Eagles fall to Navy AU lost 52-42 to Navy as the Eagles dropped their third straight game. Alexis Dobbs (seen here against Lehigh) led all Eagles in scoring with 12. Full coverage at theeagleonline.com/sports. MATTHEW SHOR / THE EAGLE

SCHEDULE FEB. 21

FEB. 23

FEB. 24

FEB. 27

Swimming and Diving @ Patriot League Championships Navy 2 p.m.

Swimming and Diving @ Patriot League Championships Mens Basketball vs Army 2 p.m. Womens Basketball @ Army 3 p.m.

Womens Lacrosse vs. High Point 11 a.m.

Womens Lacrosse @ Richmond 4 p.m. Womens Basketball vs. Bucknell 7 p.m. Mens Basketball @ Bucknell 7 p.m.

FEB. 22 Swimming and Diving @ Patriot League Championships

FEB. 25, 26 No games scheduled

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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

WOMENS LACROSSE

Bucknell 22-5, 9-2 PL Lehigh 18-7, 8-3 PL Lafayette 13-14, 6-4PL Army 12-13, 5-5 PL ≥ American 10-15, 5-5 PL Colgate 10-17, 4-6 PL Holy Cross 11-14, 3-7 PL Navy 7-19, 1-9 PL

Army 19-6, 8-2 PL Navy 15-10, 8-2 PL ≥ American 13-11, 6-4 PL Holy Cross 13-12, 5-5 PL Bucknell 13-12, 4-6 PL Lafayette 11-14, 4-6 PL Lehigh 12-13, 4-6 PL Colgate 7-18, 1-9 PL

Navy 2-0, 0-0 PL Colgate 1-0, 0-0 PL Lafayette 1-0, 0-0 PL Lehigh 1-0, 0-0 PL Holy Cross 1-1, 0-0 PL Bucknell 0-1, 0-0 PL ≥ American 0-2, 0-0 PL