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Civitas Week aims to perk up politeness

By Katie Jennings | September 23

The Office of the Vice President of Campus Life kicked off "Civitas Week" on Monday. The week will feature five days of events, presentations and initiatives aimed at promoting civility and respect on the AU campus, according to the office. Several student organizations co-sponsored a voter registration drive held on the Quad.

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Opinion

What do you think of Civitas week?

September 23

Three students express their opinions on Civitas Week, the campus initiative that has led to activity on the quad lately.

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News

Film Clips

September 23

Scene staff grades and capsule reviews for movies playing in area theaters.

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Opinion

Dem-O-Cat: Mixing politics and religion

By Catherine Kozak | September 23

Left columnist Catherine Kozak comments on the continuing tendency to conflate politics with religious conviction.

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News

Caught with your pants down

By Jessica Bacharach | September 23

I heard a dirty rumor that true love waits. Maybe you are waiting for Prince Charming in his white Land Rover or you are anticipating the arrival of your conservative king to slay the liberal dragons, but with all of the intensity of Washington, many women are waiting for Mr. Tonight as opposed to Mr. Right.

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"Brainwashing 101" creator visits campus

By Khai Ha | September 23

The College Republicans presented a preview of the movie "Brainwashing 101," a film that explores the issue of liberal biases on college campuses, on Monday night in Ward Circle Building, marking the first screening of the documentary at a university.

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Opinion

Jews for Jesus aims to mislead

By Robert Killip | September 23

Robert Killip and the AU Jewish Student Association Executive Board offer a guest editorial on the influence of Jews for Jesus in the metro area.

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John Waters talks 'Dirty'

By Emily Zemler | September 23

In his new film, "A Dirty Shame," Waters highlights sex - specifically sexual addiction, fetishes and the creation of an entirely new sex act. In a recent interview, Waters, a hilariously funny man, offered his thoughts on movie ratings, liberalism and, of course, sex.

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Dept. of Ed. strikes down Georgetown's confidentiality policies

By Eleanor Carr | September 23

The U.S. Department of Education ruled in July against a Georgetown University policy that restricted sexual assault victims' access to information about their attackers. Georgetown required sexual assault victims to sign a confidentiality agreement in order to learn the outcome of the disciplinary process against their attackers.

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Opinion

Letters to the Editor

September 23

Students welcome the new Muslim chaplain and AU Abroad Director responds to The Eagle's coverage of problems in South Africa.

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Alumna named 'Heart hero'

By Kate Oczypok | September 23

The Heart of America Foundation named Brianne Schwantes, a 2003 graduate of AU, a National Hero of the Heart. The Heroes of the Heart program honors exemplary individuals who represent the "Heart of America," according to the program's Web site.

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Sports

Tennis looks good in off-season play at Virginia Beach

By Jesse Epstein | September 23

From the Eagle sports desk: The AU Men's Tennis team wrapped up a successful showing at this past weekend's Hampton Roads Collegiate Invitational, as all three singles players won their division. Sophomores Andrew Singer and Jason Harris and freshman Mark Doumba were victorious in the Virginia Beach tournament.

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New D.C. stadium planned

By Megan Slack | September 23

Rumors that the Montreal Expos might move to Washington are gaining legitimacy with the District's announcement on Tuesday for plans to build a new stadium on the Anacostia waterfront.

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A Dirty Shame: A

By Emily Zemler | September 23

It's hard not to like John Waters. Sure, his movies are vulgar, disgusting and borderline offensive, but he's funny. And he's refreshing, because there's no one else like him in Hollywood, or anywhere else.

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Opinion

Guest columnist: Eagle stirs anti-Muslim sentiment

By Wael M. Qassim | September 23

Guest columnist Wael M. Qassim makes a case that The Eagle has exacerbated a negative disposition toward Muslims on campus; the Eagle responds.

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Alabama prog rockers reach for sky

September 23

"Mander Salis," the debut LP of The Snake The Cross The Crown, is an album with scope as massive as the band's name. The five-piece plays hypnotically arranged indie rock orchestrations with much emotion.

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Sports

Everything you need to know to get your DC sports fix

By Ian Quillen | September 23

Washington, D.C., can be a disconcerting place for a sports fan. Here, NHL playoff games fail to sell out. Here, it's impossible to watch the professional version of the national pastime in the national capital. Here, many residents root for every team but the home team because their family and cultural roots are embedded somewhere far from the Potomac's banks.

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