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Josh Kelley "Almost Honest" (Hollywood Records) Sounds like: John Mayer, but with a little more bubble-gum pop and Five for Fighting's "The Battle For Everything" thrown in. B+ Acoustic guitar in hand, his husky voice crooning songs with southern and between-the-sheets themes, singer/songwriter Josh Kelley fits the mold of most current male musical acts.

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Men's soccer misses the target in PL title game

The AU men's soccer team missed out on its fourth Patriot League championship in five years Sunday, losing to Lafayette (13-4-2) in the PL final, 1-0, at Reeves Field. Lafayette sophomore Luke Sullivan scored the game's only goal less than four minutes into the first half.

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KPU speaker bashes feminism

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"There are eternal differences between men and women," said political author and commentator Phyllis Schlafly at a speech last week at AU. Schlafly lashed out at the women's liberation movement of the 1960s and today. "They said they wanted liberation - what they meant was liberation from home, husband, family and children.

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Movie not 'Derailed' by Aniston's performance

Some people will say Swedish director Mikael H?fstr?m's new film "Derailed" is lowbrow. Screw them. Some people will say "Derailed" is predictable. Screw them, too. "Derailed" is a fun thriller that will keep movie buffs on the edge of their seats. The film concerns mild-mannered Chicago ad man Charles Schine (Clive Owen) who has a great, safe married life with his wife, Deanna (Melissa George).


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Board of trustees strives for transparency

The search for AU's next president will take time, said new Board of Trustees Chairman Gary M. Abramson at a meeting last Friday. "We don't see how any kind of presidential search can end until next year, until next spring or summer," he said. After the meeting, Vice Chair Thomas A.


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Sports briefs

Volleyball falls in Foggy Bottom Miscommunications and poor hitting led the AU volleyball team to a 3-1 (14-30, 30-25, 20-30, and 29-31) loss to George Washington Saturday night at the Charles E. Smith Athletic Center. AU (22-9, 13-1 Patriot League) only shot for .


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Opinion

Staff editorial: In memory: Chris Salazar 1983-2005

The AU campus has been deeply shaken by news of the death of Chris Salazar who, throughout his four years here, was arguably more recognizable a figure on campus than most student leaders, professors or administrators. Sunday morning's fatal fall ended a life defined by individuality, passion and empathy.



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Ten for ten

Ice Skating at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Price: $6 - $9 Finally! Winter's on the way, and it is once again time to usher in this D.C. holiday tradition. Starting Tuesday, head down to the National Mall and tie up your skates - or drop $3 to tie up a rented pair.


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Opinion

Letters to the editor

Dear Editor, I was thoroughly disturbed by the column, "Religious roots run deep," printed Nov. 7.ÿThe entire premise, that America is solely a Christian nation, is elitist and bigoted. When Haun speaks of "our commonly shared values" or "our faith", it is obvious that he speaks about Christians and no one else, despite the author's reluctance in plainly saying so.


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Metro brief: Md. county near homicide record

Prince George's County is two murders away from breaking its record high for homicides, with seven weeks remaining in 2005, according to the Washington Post. The record set in 1991 was 154 homicides. One hundred fifty-two people have been murdered in Prince George's in this year; this is an average of one homicide every other day.


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Salzburg Marionettes visit D.C.

Like so many young men, professor and sculptor Anton Aicher had a dream. Unlike those other young men, Aicher's dream was to create a successful, world-renowned marionette theater company. In 1913, he realized this goal with the founding of the Salzburg Marionettes.


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Airline files for bankruptcy

Dulles-based Independence Air filed for bankruptcy protection last week, a move that could leave many AU students with one less traveling option in the coming months. According to washingtonpost.com, Flyi Inc., the airline's parent company, said the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing will have no effect on passengers for now and vowed to continue through the holiday season its 220 daily departures to 36 different destinations.


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Metro brief: Georgetown to fix call box system

Administrators at Georgetown University have given the firm responsible for repairing and activating GU's new emergency call box system one month to fix the phones that students use to call for emergencies or risk losing its university contract, according to The Hoya, Georgetown University's student newspaper.


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The Hit List

1. Bob Saget He's dirty, he's old, he's awesome - and he's coming to GW's Lisner Auditorium this Tuesday night for $30. It's ironic! See, he used to be the cleanest of the clean cut, Dad to America's first family (the "Full House" family, that is). Now he tells the foulest, most expletive-drenched comedy on the circuit, much to the delight of those who once watched him raise the Olsen twins.


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National briefs

Mall closes temporarily after girls storm concert A suburban shopping mall in Minnesota was forced to close temporarily Saturday after a mob of enthusiastic fans rushed the stage of a free concert by the boy band B5 and overwhelmed the security guards, according to the Associated Press.



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Opinion

Staff editorial: Board of trustees: close, but no cigar

The board met last Thursday in an open forum with students and faculty. The aim was to make the transition process more transparent, but it was apparent that wounds still run deep over the departure of former president Benjamin Ladner. While we understand and share many of the concerns of the campus community, we feel it is immature to continue to complain about the Ladner saga.


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Opinion

True academic integrity cuts in both directions

Wouldn't you find it ridiculous if the department of performing arts publicly criticized John Edwards' plan to end poverty? Or if the department of audio technology held a talk on campus about how eating McDonalds is bad for your health? Or if the department of economics were to hold an event criticizing India for claiming Kashmir as Indian territory and not part of Pakistan? I know I would find it, at the very least, a bit strange.


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Campus calendar

Tuesday, Nov. 15, through Jan. 25 Wide Angle NW National Geographic Society - Explorers Hall 1145 17th St. 202-857-7588 Metro: Farragut North (Red Line) or Farragut West (Blue and Orange lines) Admission: Free This new exhibit features a diverse selection of wide-angle photographs from around the world taken from National Geographic's latest book, "Wide-Angle: National Geographic's Greatest Places.



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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