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Letter to the Editor

By Serena Parcell | November 8

Sophomore Serena Parcell writes to clarify the thoughts of Democrats after Nov. 3.

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News

Sc: Talib Kweli review

By Crista Scaturro | November 8

Talib Kweli "The Beautiful Struggle" Rawkus Records Released: 9/28/04 A- "The Beautiful Struggle" could not be a more aptly named record. On his sophomore 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.

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News

Coyotes lurk in District

By Emily Carone | November 8

Coyotes have officially debuted in Washington just a short distance from AU in Rock Creek Park. The first official coyote sighting was in September, but there have been unofficial sightings since May, according to the Rock Creek Park National Park Service Web site. Kevin Sullivan, D.C. Wildlife Services state director, said the coyotes have probably been around a lot longer than that. He said the National Zoo reported coyotes eating a few of its small birds two or three years ago.

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Opinion

Gay marriage is about rights, not religion

By Jeff Morrison | November 8

Guest columnist Jeff Morrison gives his perspective on religion in the debate over gay rights.

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Opinion

AU parking policy: failure by design

November 8

The Eagle editorial staff critiques American University's policy on ticketing student drivers.

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News

Dorm Storm

By Michael Lucibella | November 8

Michael Lucibella's comic Dorm Storm for November 8, 2004.

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Opinion

Coyote: ugly situation

November 8

The Eagle editorial staff makes some points about the coyote situation in Washington, D.C.

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News

Coffee could cause heart disease

By Jennifer Tyre | November 8

Drinking more than one cup of coffee per day can intensify low-level inflammation, according to a study in last month's American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. This is a possible primary factor in the development of heart disease, Reuters reported.

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News

Campus Calendar

November 8

The Eagle News desk lists interesting events approaching.

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News

GA bill urges student role in teacher tenure

By Mary Specht | November 8

The General Assembly passed a resolution at a meeting yesterday urging the CAS Educational Policy Committee to keep current policies in place that allow students to have a voice in determining professor tenure. The committee is considering changing the tenure process so that only other tenured faculty would constitute the rank and tenure committees, eliminating the student members.

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Sports

Sideline Scholars: Curse ends, but Boston turned on end

By Jesse Epstein | November 8

Be careful what you wish for. Bostonians spent almost nine decades longing to "Reverse the Curse." Now, as the Fenway faithful get over their World Series hangovers, they may have awoken a sleeping giant. Looking back on the 20th century and, more importantly, recent history, few regions have had better luck than the greater Massachusetts area.

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News

Matt Nathanson connects with crowd

By Marjorie Korn | November 8

Despite his success, every show could be one of Matt Nathanson's last. "It's rad to be able to make enough money to live off of, that's awesome," Nathanson said. "To be able to play music for a living is the shit, it's the quintessential part of it. And I feel like I'm constantly trying to spread the word more, as much as I can." At the same time, Nathanson is fearful of failure.

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News

Students encouraged to apply to med school

By Khai Ha | November 8

The College of Arts and Sciences held an information seminar for students interested in pre-med last Thursday in the Beeghley building. "I'm attending to see what scholarships are available and whether I'm heading in the right direction," said Heather Williams, a freshman in CAS. Students were encouraged to request information about medical school and to apply as soon as possible. They were also warned against using Advanced Placement credits in lieu of classes because not all medical schools would accept them. Throughout the evening, speakers gave advice and addressed concerns students had, most notably about financing a medical school education.

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News

Unparalleled security for inauguration

By Phil Turner | November 8

District security forces did not wait for the outcome of last week's presidential election to begin planning what is being heralded as an unprecedented security effort for the Jan. 20 inauguration, The Washington Post reported.

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Opinion

Barack Obama provides Dems hope

By Martin Rahmani | November 8

Guest columnist Martin Rahmani discusses the potential for Barack Obama in leftist politics.

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Opinion

Editorial Cartoon: Post-election emotions

By Ryan Keller | November 8

Ryan Keller's editorial cartoon for November 8, 2004.

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Sports

Men's soccer scores first-ever Patriot League season title

By Ian Quillen | November 8

While AU Men's Soccer teams from past years have accomplished such feats as qualifying for the NCAA tournament and even advancing to the round of 16 in 2002, this year's team did something Saturday night that none of those teams had: win a regular-season Patriot League title. The Eagles did so by wining, 3-2, at Lafayette in overtime, twice recovering from one-goal deficits before senior forward Sean Albright rocketed home the winner in the 100th minute - the final minute of the first of two possible overtime periods.

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