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Staff editorial: AU library needs help

September 1

We realize that AU's library may not be the best in the nation, but as rankings just released named it the 12th worst in the country, we're forced to wonder where all the money is going and what could be done to improve it in the eyes of students. While one could argue that AU students have resources like the Library of Congress at their fingertips, we must point out that these resources are often inconvenient to use on a regular-basis and hard to get to.

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Sports

Sports briefs: Field Hockey takes two on the road

By David Bergman | September 1

Looking to continue its success from last season, the AU Women's field hockey team (2-0) jumped off to a quick start with wins over Old Dominion and Richmond University. In the first game Saturday against Richmond, Senior Javiera Villagra netted two goals as the Eagles rolled to a 3-1 win.

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Sports

'Redskins' is PC enough for me, D.C.

By Jesse Epstein | September 1

I may get shot in the quad today, but I'll go out on a limb at this Eagles, Redskins and Giants-centric school and admit that I am a Dallas Cowboys fan. Nothing made me smile more than Steve Spurrier failing worse than the Rafael Palmiero A&E special. I laughed uproariously when they gave Deion Sanders $49 million more than he was worth, and high-fived my fellow Hog-haters when Gus Frerotte gave himself a concussion in the late 90's.

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Sports

West's young men set to go

By Jordan Beane | September 1

"Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it," goes the saying. AU men's soccer coach Todd West knows the history of Patriot League Soccer, and hopes it doesn't repeat itself. "You have to look at the history of the league," West said. "Last year we won the Patriot League with 6 seniors.

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Opinion

All thumbs

September 1

Thumbs up Ladner's "optimism"... After it was announced that AU President Ladner would be suspended pending the Board of Trustee's investigation of his alleged misuse of AU funds, we're glad to hear he thinks everything will be a-OK. AU goes up one notch on US News & World Report's College Rankings .

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News

Fall brings two new coffee vendors to campus

By April Astor and Mary Specht | August 22

The Mud Box and Pura Vida Coffee Shops will open this fall, joining the four others already open on the AU campus. While some students are glad to be able to grab coffee anywhere at AU, but others say the coffee proliferation is overkill and the space should be used for other kinds of vendors.

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News

The D.C. guide: Washington on the Web

By Marissa Newhall | August 22

Keeping up with D.C.-specific current events and cultural happenings will turn anyone into an incredibly enviable guest at cocktail parties, not to mention dazzle parents and friends on visits back home. Plus, being a more informed member of D.C. is the best way to take advantage of the local scene, and just feel pretty darn cool in general.

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News

The D.C. Guide: Finding live music

By Marissa Newhall | August 22

We might not live in Austin or New York City, but that doesn't mean D.C. isn't a popular stop for some most excellent music acts. Let The Scene present some of the most popular venues in the D.C. area, both big and small. The 9:30 Club 815 V St., NW (202) 393-0930 or http://www.

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News

Metro Briefs: Panda baby alive and kickin'

By Mary Specht | August 22

At more than a month old, the National Zoo's panda cub has lived the longest of any at the zoo and has drawn more than one million viewers to a 24 hour webcam, according to the Washington Post. Five cubs born in the 1980s to a different pair of giant pandas were stillborn or failed to live more than a few weeks due to infection or pneumonia.

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News

The D.C. Guide

By Scene Staff | August 22

Summer is over, but that doesn't mean the fun has to be. From the looks of upcoming museum and concert offerings, fall promises to be a great time to be in the District for new and returning students alike. The Scene staff has eagerly scoured local schedules, eateries, websites and event calendars to serve up the best Washington has to offer.

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News

The D.C. Guide: Following the Arts

By Vanessa Mueller | August 22

Lights, camera, action: don't waste another night sitting around your apartment or dorm room when there's a wealth of culture and art to explore right outside your door. Here are The Scene's recommendations for affordable arts in the District: Katzen Arts Center 4400 Massachusetts Ave.

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News

Freshman class: By the numbers

By John Riley | August 22

U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings of national colleges, released today, placed AU 85th, one higher from last year's ranking. In 2004 the University jumped to 86th from 99th the year before. Each year an increasingly competitive freshmen class raises AU's profile.

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News

Students abroad feel safe to travel

By KEOSHA JOHNSON | August 22

Students studying in London this fall say they are not worried about terrorist attacks any more than they are while living in DC. Despite heightened security alerts in the UK after the July 7th bombings in London, students participating in the AU Abroad Fall 2005 trips to London say they will feel safe while abroad, citing living in DC as good experience for living in a location with a high likelihood of terrorist threats.

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News

Residence halls open for business, ready for new students

August 22

Minivans rolled in by the hundreds as new and returning students alike moved into their new homes. Residence halls opened on Friday, Aug. 19 for freshmen participating in the Freshmen Service Experience. Cars will line the Letts-Anderson quad, as well as the roads in front of the North Side dorms until classes begin Monday, Aug.

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News

Ladner optimistic about investigation

August 22

AU has suspended President Benjamin Ladner in the midst of the Board of Trustees' investigation into allegations he spent university money on personal expenses, including presents for his children, European vacations and a French chef. Provost Neil Kerwin will serve as president while Ladner is on administrative leave, according to a statement by Bains, chair of the board.

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News

Ten for $10

By Marissa Newhall | August 22

Visual Music at the Hirshhorn: Multiple rooms of visual music movies and exhibits that play with tones, notes, colors and light. It's an entirely free must-see. Through Sept. 11; museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CATatonia: '80s, hip-hop and soul dance night at the Black Cat, Sept.

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Opinion

AU study abroad program sets example after London terror attacks

August 22

With this summer's terrorist bombings of London, we are reminded that while it's unfortunate the world community has to come to terms with the fact terrorism is a clear and present danger in every corner of the globe, to deny that reality would be dangerous.

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