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volleyball briefs

By Jesse Epstein | September 1

The AU Women's Volleyball team swept the Manhattan Classic this weekend, beating Quinnipiac and host Manhattan College, 3-0 to win the Classic. The Eagles beat QU in the opening round with wins of 30-22, 30-26, and cruising to a 30-19 win in the clincher.

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News

Metro brief: Newborn panda undergoes physical

By Kate Oczypok | September 1

The still unnamed male panda cub born this July at the National Zoo underwent his fourth physical Tuesday since his birth. The cub, born seven weeks ago, weighed approximately six pounds at his most recent examination, according to The Washington Post. "He was crawling on the table today, and we had to keep a hold on him," said Lisa Stevens, assistant curator at the National Zoo in a previous interview.

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News

Ladner on leave to limit "distraction" from start of year

By Mary Specht | September 1

The Board of Trustees announced Tuesday night that it chose to suspend President Benjamin Ladner to avoid "a distraction as we began the new academic year" and to expedite the investigation, according to a statement released to The Eagle from board chair Leslie Bains.

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News

New virus protection installed with few software conflicts

By Mary Specht | September 1

About 2,800 installations of a new virus protection program have gone smoothly except for some software conflicts, according to Eric Weakland, director of network security in e-Operations at AU. More than 1,200 students had help installing the program from personnel at e-Operations help desks in Mary Graydon Center and Tenley Campus.

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News

Hurricane Katrina devastates South, disrupts students

By Kate Oczypok | September 1

The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, one of the biggest weather disasters in United States history, has disrupted the lives of thousands across the Gulf Coast region including hundreds of college students trying to salvage their semesters at other schools.

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News

Movie matches

By Daniel Longino | September 1

With the rapper, actor, cat-you-ain't-used-to, comedian slash producer Nick Cannon's new film "Underclassmen" opening tomorrow, the theaters are sure to be packed. Who wouldn't want to see a story about an undercover cop in college? I mean, especially if it's Nick Cannon.

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Opinion

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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