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By Ian Quillen · Monday, Oct. 25, 2004

The AU Men's Rugby team advanced to the Potomac Rugby Union semifinals Saturday, flying past the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays, 29-12, at the National Rugby Pitch on the National Mall. Kevin Gemmingen and Nick Profita broke through with first-half tries for the Eagles. Though the ensuing conversions failed after each try, the Eagles still had a commanding 10-0 lead going into halftime.

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The Hit List

October 25

The Scene compiles a list of media phenomena to watch out for, including movies, broadcasts, and personalities.

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Fire leaves Georgetown student dead

By Theodora Blanchfield | October 25

A Georgetown University student was found dead in the basement of a row house as a result of a fire Sunday morning. According to an autopsy, senior Daniel Rigby, a business major from River Edge, N.J., died of smoke inhalation in a row house on the 3300 block of Prospect Street.

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Nearly two million miss financial aid opportunities

By Kelly Moynihan | October 25

Many eligible students are not applying for federal financial aid, according to a study released two weeks ago by the American Council of Education. In 2000, 1.7 million eligible students missed out on potential money for college, according to the study, which the council does every three years. A study on more recent years will be released in 2006.

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Column: Let the post-season wars continue

By Alex Wang | October 25

While early November will mark the end of the 2004 MLB season - one that may or may not feature a ticker-tape parade through Boston - it will also herald the beginning of a truly fascinating second season. The Hot Stove League, which lasts from November to March, is the name given to the off-season's flurry of big trades and exorbitant free-agent signings. It features the same nail-biting tension, high-stakes match-ups and record-breaking numbers as the regular season, even if those match-ups are between agents and general managers, and those numbers are usually preceded by dollar signs.

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The Rusty Nail: AU's Sox reaction was fair game

By Lester Russell Allen IV | October 25

Something in that Eagle article really got my attention though. The Anderson Hall resident director was "mad." How dare sports fans disrupt study sessions? Absolutely ridiculous. She thinks this is anger-inducing? Perhaps she didn't see the cover of the Boston Herald featuring the bloodied corpse of an Emerson student in Kenmore Square. That would make me mad. All the RDs have to be angry about here are loud students celebrating. We weren't lighting fires and we weren't tossing cars.

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Greek groups must take responsibility

By Paul Perry | October 25

Paul Perry expresses his views on the detrimental effects of fraternities on American college campuses. He writes: "Since my first letter, I have been struck and saddened by the unwillingness expressed by many in the greek community to engage in an honest debate regarding such obvious problems as hazing and the proliferation of underage drinking by university-recognized chapters."

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Families experience AU, D.C.

By Kate Oczypok | October 25

Friday, Saturday and Sunday marked AU's annual Family Weekend, which allowed students and their friends and family members to spend time together on campus. The weekend was sponsored by New Student Programs and the Office of Campus Life. The weekend gave guests a chance to experience AU life. To that end, lunch in TDR was offered on Friday for a special rate of $7, and there were open classes Friday afternoon so parents could sit in and experience AU faculty. For the main event, former senator and astronaut John Glenn spoke in Bender Arena Saturday night.

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Seattle's Blood Brothers respond to 'Crimes'

By Costa Caloudas | October 25

The Blood Brothers sound angry. Listen to any one of the avant-hardcore act's several stellar LPs, and you'll hear a cacophony of screams, shrieks and cries. So why are they avant-hardcore? Because bands like the Blood Brothers and the Locust are disassociated from a movement that has been stigmatized into a genre for thick-necked weightlifters obsessed with gridiron fantasies.

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Alum mixes radio career with Capitol Steps

By Dan Zak | October 25

It was the Sunday of Columbus Day weekend 1982, and several hundred Washington staffers were packed in at Garvin's Laugh-Inn on Connecticut Avenue in Woodley Park. They had come to see headliner Rita Rudner, but were treated to an opening act by stand-up rookie Richard Paul, who killed, as they say. A recent graduate of AU, Paul would parlay this auspicious debut in the professional comedy world into a long tenure with the Capitol Steps and D.C.-area radio.

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Crew deserves recognition, respect

By Suzanne Hill | October 25

Suzanne Hill writes: "In the wee hours of the morning, the campus is desolate, save for a handful of stragglers returning from parties and a group of chain smokers in the LA quad. But within the walls of the quiet dorms, a team of dedicated, passionate athletes awaken from sound slumber. They scramble to hit their alarms and search their dark rooms for the nearest obtainable spandex."

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Gellar is no Buffy in creepy horror remake

By Laura Dugger | October 25

If you're looking for a good scare this Halloween season, "The Grudge," starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Bill Pullman, is your flick. It's not a jumpy scare, but more of a tense, anxious scare. It's a very gripping film - as in you will be gripping your seat or hugging your knees the whole movie.

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Students have say in library improvements

By Patricia A. Wand | October 25

University librarian Patricia A. Wand writes in response to recent criticism of AU's library. She states: "The University administration and library personnel continually strive to strengthen the collections, increase access to electronic resources and improve the facility. Students can be proud of their library, and we challenge those who think otherwise to come to the library and let us help you find what you need. Bender Library's reputation for being "weak" has outlived reality."

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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