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.
The AU Men's Cross Country will be represented at the national cross country meet for the first time since 1971.
Senior John Stapleton discusses the effects of Michael Moore on the public mindset toward democrats.
Sports columnist Elliot Smilowitz urges observes some consequences for Philly's decision to field controversial football player Terrell Owens.
The Eagle's opinion desk offers its cheers and jeers for all sorts of things, on campus and off.
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.
Ross Nover's comic Not Quite Wrong for November 11, 2004.
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.
"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.
John Anderson's editorial cartoon for November 11, 2004.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SIS sophomore Anthony Fortunato writes to the editor of the Eagle about democrats overextending their sense of pride in their political party.
The portion of Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House officially reopened Tuesday in a ceremony attended by first lady Laura Bush and Mayor Anthony Williams. Part of the street had been closed for the past 10 months as construction crews renovated the street, partially obscuring the White House from outside viewers. Now it is a calm pedestrian plaza, lined with benches and more than 40 streetlights, a major change from when it was a busy thoroughfare.
Safety and security events around campus since Thursday, November 4.
Katzen Arts Center gained a director earlier this week when College of Arts and Sciences Dean Kay Mussell appointed AU alumnus and arts curator Jack Rasmussen after a three-month search. "[Rasmussen] has a great deal of experience in the art world," Mussell said.
After each Election Day, the president, cabinet members and Congressmen are not the only people with new jobs. Hundreds of people move in and out of Washington, allowing some students to pursue job opportunities in the new political climate. Matt Salomon, an economist with the Joint Economic Committee, said there will be plenty of turnover in Bush's administration.
Danny Friedman's comic Wizard's Lair for November 11, 2004.
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