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For Wiz, key is to think big

The Washington Wizards lost half of their all-star-caliber backcourt when Larry Hughes left for Cleveland, but they still have the potential to compete for the Eastern Conference title this year. No doubt Hughes's offensive scoring and defensive quickness will be missed in the Wizards' starting line-up.

Del Rio gives life to AU squad thirsty for a win

The AU me's soccer team entered Sunday's match mired in two-match skid. At the other end of the field, No. 18 Lehigh came in as winners of two-straight, Both saw their fortunes reversed by an overtime game-winner from AU senior forward Coco Del Rio that gave the Eagles a desperately-needed 2-1 win.

Horoscopes

Aries (March 21 - April 19) You may feel as though you are ready to shed your outermost layer and really come into your own this week. So strip off your clothes and start that nudist colony. Convince your roommate to join and enjoy your naked bliss. Lucky dance: The Macarena.

Conduct from Ladner, trustees draws mixed reactions

Moments after AU's Board of Trustees announced their decision to remove President Benjamin Ladner following Monday's nine-hour meeting, students expressed emotions ranging from happiness at Ladner's dismissal to anger over the terms of his possible severance package and at the board for allowing the controversy to happen in the first place.

Things the University should make with the remains of that tree on the quad

1. Free printer paper for the whole campus for a year 2. Ben Ladner effigy to remember his greatness 3. Tree fort/office extension for use by the Battelle-Tompkins staff 4. Trebuchet for feudal warfare against GWU, Georgetown and Catholic 5. Lifetime supply of bats for the currently batless softball club 6.

Police blotter

Thursday, Oct. 6 A staff member reported that his wallet had been stolen from Capital Hall. A bomb threat was called in to Capital Hall and the building was evacuated. The building was searched by the Metro Police Department bomb squad and nothing was found.

'Domino' topples over

D is for "Domino." Unfortunately, it's also for "dreadful," "dreck" and "drivel." Tony Scott's latest foray into film is all these things and more. The acting is so-so, the story is ridiculous and the cinematography is dated. Theoretically, "Domino" tracks the life of famed bounty hunter Domino Harvey (Kiera Knightly), an ex-model who left her job in order to pursue a career that better fit her personality.

Staff editorial: Good riddance, Ladner

After a marathon nine hour meeting. the Board of Trustees removed President Ladner from office Monday. This was the end of months of investigation and came after increased student protest. Also leaving with Ladner were board chairman Leslie Bains and board member Paul Wolff.

Timeline of events in Ladner probe

March 2005 The AU Board of Trustees' six-member Executive Committee receives an anonymous whistle-blower 's letter, alleging President Benjamin Ladner had used university money for personal expenses, including a French chef, expensive vacations and family parties.

Editorial cartoon

Letters to the editor

Dear Editor, I am going to miss Ben Ladner.ÿ I am going to miss seeing the perfect shine ofÿhis chauffeured black car drive by as I waited interminably long periods in theÿrain and the cold for an AU Shuttle to the metro. His license plate said AU One.ÿ Iÿthought about the AU one I had, as my middle finger tried to rise out of my coatÿpocket as I saw my tuition dollars drive down his driveway with my brokenÿdreams.

In first weekend without Ricupero, Eagles grab win and draw to invigorate PL hopes

With its creative senior forward suffering a season-ending knee surgery, the AU women's soccer team has been pushed into the post-Marcela Ricupero era a little early. If anything, the loss of its on-field soul has aroused what had been a slumbering team for much of the early season.

Kanin play 'Born' again

A capitalist pig comes to Washington towing along his mistress. The twist? It's set in the 1940s, meaning gorgeous costumes, sassy one-liners and big-band music. With Arena Stage's production of "Born Yesterday," it also means snappy acting and brilliant attention to detail.

Ladner fired after nine-hour meeting, two trustees resign

A nine-hour meeting of the AU Board of Trustees Monday night resulted in the firing of AU President Benjamin Ladner, the continuation of Dr. Neil Kerwin's service as acting president and the resignation of two university trustees - Paul Martin Wolff and board Chair Leslie E. Bains.

Campus calendar

Thursday, Oct. 13 OSP Seminar on SPIN/SMARTS Database 1:30-3:00 p.m., Anderson Computing Complex room B11. The SPIN/SMARTS database is a central component of the funder identification process at OSP. SPIN (Sponsored Programs Information Network) is a listing of national and international government funding sources updated daily, while SMARTS (SPIN Matching and Research Transmittal System) matches investigator profiles with the funding opportunities in the SPIN database and delivers automatic updates by e-mail.

Sports briefs

Field hockey unbeaten after win at No. 16 JMU The No. 5 AU field hockey team (12-0) held No. 16 James Madison to three shots to win on the Dukes' turf Wednesday, 4-1. Senior midfielder Heather Maranzano led the Eagles with a goal and an assist. Seven other players registered a point.

Professor makes students laugh and learn

School of Communication adjunct professor Doug Hecox confirmed one undeniable fact for students and readers: his new book, "Graze Expectations," is fun to read on the toilet. "According to what readers are telling me about the book and where they read it," Hecox said, "apparently I'm improving bathroom literacy.