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'Sigur' rocks Strathmore

By Chris Moreno | September 19

Paying $50 for a show may seem crazy to some, but money is no object with Iceland's Sigur Ros. The sheer beauty and power of Sigur Ros' sound is an escape from the overbearing nuisances of inflation, high gas rates and - most importantly - reality. The sound that Sigur Ros emits is so ethereal and ambient, one might think they are actually in Iceland as they are listening to them play.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Students are unprepared?

September 19

It is really no surprise that some students, mainly from wealthier public and private schools, are better prepared than some of their peers. That doens't mean, however, that they do not fall into the same habits as the rest of us. Professors across the country have been complaining as of late that students are unprepared for their classes.

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Opinion

Letters to the editor

September 19

Dear Editor, In one of the greatest tragedies in our history, we have seen some of the best and worst in America. While the white and upper/middle class Americans evacuated early, one third of the residents of New Orleans live below the poverty line. They had no way out, no cars, no money to buy a bus or train ticket or to pay for a taxi.

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News

Report confirms students come to class unprepared

By Kyra Smerkanich | September 19

A study released Sept. 12 by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA showed that a majority of professors nationwide feel that students come to class unprepared. Marianne Noble, chair of the literature department at AU, said there are various ways in which students can be unprepared beyond not completing the necessary readings and assignments.

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News

Students abroad keep tabs on Katrina

By KEOSHA JOHNSON | September 19

AU students studying abroad are paying close attention to developments in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina as they encounter international opinion about the United States' response to provide relief to Katrina victims. "My host mother asked me why it is taking the government so long to do something," said Janyne Quarm, a junior in the School of International Service participating in the Andes/Rainforest program.

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Opinion

On faith and politics

By April Seipp | September 19

Since the 2004 election, Christian groups have been viewed as a political force. People are now encouraging Democrats to talk about their faith and not let Republicans have a monopoly on morals. I think we've lost the point. Throughout much of the country, conservatism is equated with Christianity.

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News

Students ponder Judge Roberts' views

By Kelly Kerr | September 19

John Roberts, chief justice nominee, left both sides of the aisle guessing as to his position on Roe V. Wade during his Senate confirmation hearings on Tuesday, according to the Washington Post. Roberts' position on abortion has concerned Democrats and abortion rights supporters because of his 1981 memo that referred to the "so-called" right to privacy that supports legalized abortions.

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Opinion

All thumbs

September 19

Thumbs up Shofar Blowing... The Ampitheatre was home to many red-faced horn blowers last weekend. Maybe there'll be more partcipation if it's designated "BY0S." "Roots" sells out... WOW! Bender was filled for something other than basketball or a political rally.

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News

The hit list

September 19

1. Dinosaur Comics at www.qwantz.com Few things have made this Scene staffer laugh until she choked quite like www.qwantz.com's "Dinosaur Comics," what Canadian creator Ryan North calls "a comic about talking dinosaurs" and "hopes you think it's pretty okay!" The daily comic features T-rex ("a dinosaur who is enthusiastic about ideas"), Dromiceiomimus (who "likes dinosaur sex!") and Utahraptor ("a good friend"), three companions who tackle all sorts of issues ranging from conversational plagiarism to the infinity of time and space.

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News

Ladner chef laid off amid investigation

By Mary Specht | September 19

President Benjamin Ladner's personal chef was laid off in the past few days and his social secretary was moved to work with Chief of Staff David Taylor about two weeks ago, Taylor said.

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Public Safety reorganizes

By Josh Goodman | September 19

The Public Safety offices are being reorganized this fall to make the south side building more user friendly, and allow officers easier access to a federal crime database, according to spokesman Sergeant Maurice Carter. The transit department, which is most frequently used by students to get parking passes and pay parking tickets, is now the first desk beyond the entrance.

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Sports

Sports briefs

By David Bergman & Kevin Hilgers | September 19

Men's soccer's drops both matches to Ivy Leaguers at Yale Classic In the prelude to its Patriot League opener, the AU men's soccer team suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of Yale on Sunday, 3-2 in overtime. Competing at the Yale Classic in New Haven, Conn.

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Doves show fosters concert faux pas

By Rebecca Armendariz | September 19

"You guys, this is not a Van Halen concert." Manchester's Doves blinded audience members with their bright lights and Brit slur at Baltimore's Sonar Saturday night, but not before a group of five drunken townies came close to ruining the night for people surrounding them.

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Campus calendar

By Lauren Gardner | September 19

Tuesday, Sept. 20 Meet the Many Faces of Peace Corps 1111 20th St. NW (Peace Corps Headquarters) 6:30 p.m. Metro: Farragut West or Farragut North 800-424-8580 Peace CorpAfrica Regional Director Henry McKoy will speak about what sharing diversity means to people in developing nations.

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News

Tech bits

September 19

Nintendo unveils 'Revolutionary' Controller After months of speculation, Nintendo last week unveiled the controller design for its next-generation console, "Revolution." As the name implies, the device is truly different. The controller looks much like a T.

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Sports

Redoing a dome and city

By Dan Jacobson | September 19

When people think of the Superdome in 25 years, they won't be thinking of the memorable sports moments that have occurred there, but the shocking and horrific images of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The Superdome has been home to Super Bowls, Final Fours and heavyweight championship matches.

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News

Death brings smiles, sells DVDs

By Michael Reichenberg | September 19

Think of the cute, harmonic "Alvin and The Chipmunks." Now imagine them getting brutally slaughtered. This is "Happy Tree Friends," a collection of cute and furry animals that are just begging to be mutilated. No matter what the story is, each episode ends with a bloody "Kill Bill"-esque death for each adorable forest creature.

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