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Neruda becomes seductive, alive

By Colleen McCarthy | November 15

"Returning to Neruda's World" celebrates what would have been Chilean poet Pablo Neruda's 100th birthday, and the party is presented as an artistic showcase as fresh and momentous as the man himself. "Returning to Neruda's World" showcases a selection of Pablo Neruda's work, revealing through song and spoken word in three languages how one of Latin America's most prolific poets became one of the world's most beloved.

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Sports

Sideline Scholars: Confusing streets show grit of D.C. runners

By Ian Quillen | November 15

Sports columnist Ian Quillen discusses the newfound interest in cross-country talent.

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Opinion

Minority Report: 'Those darn Christians'

By Seth Johnson | November 15

Conservative columnist Seth Johnson discusses the role religion plays in lives and politics, and in the democratic rhetoric.

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Opinion

Letter to the Editor

November 15

John Welter, a junior from the School of Public Affairs, writes a letter to the editor of The Eagle about leftist commentary in The Eagle.

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Sports

Eagles qualify team for nationals

November 15

The AU Men's Cross Country will be represented at the national cross country meet for the first time since 1971.

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Opinion

Moore problems for Democrats

By John Stapleton | November 15

Senior John Stapleton discusses the effects of Michael Moore on the public mindset toward democrats.

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Sports

Sideline Scholars: Memo to TO: Phly away

By Elliot Smilowitz | November 11

Sports columnist Elliot Smilowitz urges observes some consequences for Philly's decision to field controversial football player Terrell Owens.

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Opinion

All Thumbs

November 11

The Eagle's opinion desk offers its cheers and jeers for all sorts of things, on campus and off.

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News

Gay activists recount rights fight

By Khai Ha | November 11

In response to the same-sex marriage ban in 11 states, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Ally Resource Center presented "Gay Pioneers," a film portraying the beginnings of the gay rights movement, on Wednesday night. Following the film, activists Frank Kameny and Lilli Vincenz addressed student questions.

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News

Not Quite Wrong

By Ross Nover | November 11

Ross Nover's comic Not Quite Wrong for November 11, 2004.

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News

Out of Context

November 11

The Scene staff recaps humorous moments from around campus and country this week. In this issue, a "Lion King" reenactment, the cost of obesity, Tucker Carlson and others.

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News

Talib Kweli: 'The revolution is personal'

By Crista Scaturro | November 11

"The Beautiful Struggle" could not be a more aptly named record. On his third solo effort, Talib Kweli explores nearly all the pain and glory that life can bring. Leaving no stone unturned, Kweli speaks on everything from first love to AIDS in Africa to the struggles of America's ghettos. Along the way, this MC proves he's got the skills to back his heavy lyrical content.

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Opinion

Editorial Cartoon: Registration orchestration

By John Anderson | November 11

John Anderson's editorial cartoon for November 11, 2004.

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News

Latin America focus wanes

By Katie Stasik | November 11

Latin America will not be a major U.S. concern over President George W. Bush's next four years in the Oval Office, according to a panel during a discussion titled "Impact of the Elections on U.S. Policy toward Latin America" held in Kay Spiritual Life Center yesterday.

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News

Phi Mu chooses Big Man on Campus

By Kate Oczypok | November 11

Pat Intindola, a junior Pi Kappa Phi brother who stands 5 feet 10 inches tall, is this year's "Big Man on Campus." That is, he's the winner of Phi Mu sorority's annual event that raises money for the Children's Miracle Network. The contest allows organizations to nominate a male student. Then, students have 10 days to submit one vote for 50 cents or three votes for $1 for the man they'd like to see crowned Big Man on Campus.

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News

Youth vote grew in '04 election

By Claire Maude | November 11

The youth vote increased and had an impact in the 2004 presidential elections, said panelists at Tuesday night's American Forum, contrary to some media reports. Panelist and pollster Scott Keeter, from the Pew Research, said that voter turnout among 18- to 29-year-olds increased by 4.5 million votes this year, resulting in a turnout rate of almost 50 percent among that age group.

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News

Students voice shuttle concerns

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | November 11

Students and Director of Risk Management and Transportation Services Tony Newman discussed problems with the Park Bethesda shuttle operation at a town hall forum Tuesday, specifically referencing an incident on Sunday. A shuttle traveling from the main campus to Park Bethesda apartments struck on unknown object on Sunday, The Eagle reported.

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