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Levinson, humor and politics

By Stokely Baksh · Monday, Sept. 13, 2004

Pull Quote: "Humor and politics come in two parts, but very often politics itself creates its own humor," Levinson said. "It's harder to fun of it now because it's so ludicrous on its own." BY STOKELY BAKSH Eagle Staffwriter Connie Brean: What's the thing people remember about the Gulf War? A bomb falling down a chimney.

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NASA finds two new planets

By Claire Maude · Monday, Sept. 13, 2004

A group of scientists announced at NASA headquarters Aug. 31 that they found two new planets outside of the solar system, a discovery that one AU professor said is not very surprising, considering the astronomically high number of expected planets in the universe.

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The Brown Bunny: B+

By Matt Rajput | September 13

For a movie that esteemed movie critic Robert Ebert claimed was less entertaining than his colonoscopy and "the worst film in the history of Cannes," "The Brown Bunny" really is a movie that does little to disappoint a prepared audience.

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Opinion

Ben vs Ben.com

September 13

The Eagle editorial staff on the dispute between Ben Ladner and the website of his namesake.

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Opinion

Letters to the Editor

September 13

Some letters to the Eagle from students, discussing issues that are important to AU's residents and affiliates.

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Republicans cancel speaker

By Kate Oczypok | September 13

The American University College Republicans chose to cancel their kickoff speaker, syndicated columnist Michelle Malkin, last week due to her controversial book about the Japanese internment.

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Slammers face No. 1

By Phil Turner | September 13

After clawing for every single point they earned in a 3-0 loss to the two-time defending national champions, University of Southern California, on Friday night, the Eagles pulled together to oust the University of Miami (Ohio) 3-1 on Saturday to win third place in the State Farm Illinois Classic, hosted by the University of Illinois.

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Music Notes

September 13

The Scene's writers cover a menagerie of new albums from Northern State, Starlite Desperation, KutMasta Kurt, Communiqu?, Detachment Kit, Trent Dabbs, The Good Life and Senses Fail.

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Students, faculty 'Celebrate AU' on Quad

By Stokely Baksh | September 13

Many students enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers, funnel cake, pretzels and snow cones on the Quad provided by the University as part of the Celebrate AU event. The event that kicks off the school year was held on Friday after it was postponed from Wednesday due to rain.

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Ladner files complaint against student Web site

By Stokely Baksh | September 13

A decision is still pending over an Internet domain name dispute filed by AU President Benjamin Ladner this summer with the National Arbitration Forum (NAF) against the student-run Web site benladner.com and the site's owner Ben Wetmore over ownership rights of the domain name.

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Levinson, humor and politics

By Stokely Baksh | September 13

Pull Quote: "Humor and politics come in two parts, but very often politics itself creates its own humor," Levinson said. "It's harder to fun of it now because it's so ludicrous on its own." BY STOKELY BAKSH Eagle Staffwriter Connie Brean: What's the thing people remember about the Gulf War? A bomb falling down a chimney.

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Bar Briefs

By Blair Payne | September 13

Adventurous Scene reporter Blair Payne shares insights into some of D.C.'s hottest bars.

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Opinion

All Thumbs

September 13

Thumbs Up Pandas on Campus ... These plaster pandas bring up the aesthetic quality of walking through the Quad to class. The other side of the coin: Having to maneuver around pandaphiles on your way to Ward Building. New planets found ... They're only 51 light-years away.

Section 202’s Niche Sports Review

Section 202 host Gabrielle and friends go over some sports that aren’t in the sports media spotlight often, and review some sports based on their difficulty to play. 


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