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Last dance for students in master's program

By Rochelle Chounet · Thursday, March 24, 2005

The College of Arts and Sciences is poised to cut the graduate dance program due to low enrollment, according to Department of Performing Arts Chair Gail Humphries- Mardirosian. Fourteen students are enrolled, including at least nine full-time students. The program has not yet been cut, but CAS Dean Kay Mussell said that early this semester she recommended it be terminated.

Athletics cuts 17 teams

By Kevin Hilgers · Thursday, March 24, 2005

When AU's teams hit the fields and courts next year, the only sport fans might recognize is basketball. In a move unprecedented in college sports, AU Athletics announced it will reduce the number of teams to 14 while competing only in basketball and Division I's obscurest sports.

'60s folk finds eager ears with re-release

By Jen Turner · Thursday, March 24, 2005

Vashti Bunyan "Just Another Diamond Day" Philips / re-release: DiChristina Stair Sounds like: The 30-year-old decision to play folk music instead of going to art school. A- The sense of legitimacy in the music industry seems to have faded away with the recent flux of bad Clear Channel radio stations and television's impious programs reveling in the overspending of the rich and semi-talented.

News

Most positions unopposed in RHA executive elections

By Mary Specht | March 24

Only one Resident Hall Association executive position is contested for spring elections, while the three others each have a single official candidate the Board of Elections announced Tuesday. Candidates for president are Jason Hesch and Will Mount, both seniors in the School of Public Affairs.

News

Superb SUBstance

By John Riley | March 24

Jason Geisinger knows that the entertainment business can be fickle. After all, he's practically married to it. Geisinger is one of five AU students who work for the Student Union Board. As part of SUB, he books musicians to perform for the AU community and takes care of their needs while on campus.

News

Campus Brief: Group encourages creativity

By Ariel Amante | March 24

As Easter approaches, students will be able to paint their perceptions of Christ on a 7-by-14-foot canvas wall on the Quad today and tomorrow, as part of a project sponsored by The Gathering, a religious group. "The Canvas Project" will raise personal awareness about the life of Jesus Christ, according to James Misner, president of The Gathering's on-campus group.

News

Late-breaking news: Women actually enjoy sex

By Jessica Bacharach | March 24

I have shocking news you may want to sit down for: Women like sex, too. Yes, I know, you are suddenly feeling faint; but as crazy as it sounds, women are sexual creatures who also love to get laid. Many men seem to be under the impression that men like sex and women have it in order to catch and keep a man, but in fact, the majority of women love sex.

Sports

The Sweet 16? Depends on who you root for

By David Bergman | March 24

March has truly gone mad, and brackets that looked so good a week ago have more holes in them than Blackburn, Lancashire. With that in mind, it is time to move forward and analyze each of the eight match-ups that begin tonight. We begin in Albuquerque, N.

Sports

Basbeall Preview

By Jesse Epstein | March 24

As April rolls around, let's look at the return of our national pastime as hell froze over and the Red Sox finally won the World Series. Will they repeat? Will the Evil Empire return to prominence? Will the National League break through and surprise some people? Here's a division-by-division look at this year's hot stove.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Cuts streamline AU

March 24

AU will soon announce the termination of the master's dance program from the Department of Performing Arts roster, in order to further focus on the undergraduate dance program. Though the natural reaction among students tends to be indignation toward the administration for cutting something, we feel the University's decision makes sense.

News

City Calendar

By Elliot Smilowitz | March 24

Thursday, March 24 Book Signing: Jonathan Lethem 7 p.m., Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW Lethem, the author of the National Book Critics Circle award-winning book "Motherless Brooklyn," will sign and read from his newest collection of essays, titled "The Disappointment Artist.

News

Police Blotter

By Kate Oczypok | March 21

Wednesday, March 17 A two-vehicle accident was reported at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and 48th Street. Washington College of Law security reported the accident, and injured individuals were taken to George Washington Hospital. Graffiti was reported on the exterior wall of the handicapped entrance to Bender Library.

News

Allen's new film falls short

March 21

Yes, Woody Allen is still making movies. And while most agree that his latest flicks haven't been at the same level as earlier classics "Annie Hall," "Sleeper" and "Play It Again Sam," Allen continues undeterred with a new movie just about every year. "Melinda and Melinda" is his latest, and while it has some great acting performances and a clever premise, the film lacks the polish to be memorable.

News

New Boyle flick 'Millions' fails to deliver

By Neal Fersko | March 21

While Danny Boyle succeeds in making the more complicated aspects of his newest film work quite well, he neglects to build them on a solid enough foundation.

Sports

Richmond Spiders weave wet win over AU

By Jordan Beane | March 21

A dramatic second-half comeback by the AU Women's Lacrosse team fell short Sunday as the Eagles lost, 10-6, to the University of Richmond on Reeves Field. Trailing the Spiders 6-2 at halftime, the Eagles got within one goal. But thanks to a questionable foul call, Richmond pulled away, giving the Eagles their second loss to the Spiders in two years.

News

Campus, D.C. mourn gay rights activist

By Kate Oczypok and Jen Turner | March 21

The director of the mayor's Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Affairs was found dead after being stabbed in her home Wednesday afternoon. Wanda Alston, an executive member of Mayor Anthony Williams' cabinet, was found dead in her home in Northeast D.

News

Video Game Newsbits

March 21

Nintendo talks future at conference: Nintendo's next console, codenamed "Revolution," will be backward-compatible with the GameCube and will feature wireless Internet access, said company President Satoru Iwata at this year's Game Developers Conference. Iwata also announced that Nintendo will launch a free wireless Internet service for its latest handheld.

Sports

Bucknell's success is AU's loss

By Jesse Epstein | March 21

Five years ago, AU left behind the triple-A lifestyle for the big leagues of the Patriot League, or so it thought. And in these big leagues, AU was supposed to become the New York Yankees, a team that would dominate in all spheres and be the envy of the PL.

News

Gay Marriage Ban ruled illegal

By Lauren Gardner | March 21

A judge in California ruled the state's gay marriage ban unconstitutional March 14. The Washington Post reported that San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Richard Kramer said there was "no rational motive" to prevent gays and lesbians from marrying.

News

Report examines role of Internet in media

By Rochelle Chounet | March 21

The State of the News Media annual report was released March 14, examining the strengths and weaknesses of news media, including the emerging role of the Internet. Reporting is moving toward faster, looser, and cheaper models of journalism, according to the media report.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

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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