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AU and college students nationally choose Kerry

By Daniel Pineda · Monday, Nov. 1, 2004

An informal, unscientific poll of 607 AU students conducted by The Eagle over the past two weeks showed a strong preference toward John F. Kerry, who is challenging President George W. Bush in tomorrow's election. According to the poll, 75 percent of AU students who plan to vote or have cast absentee ballots support Kerry.

When you're alone, you can always go... Downtown

Monday, Nov. 1, 2004

Downtown crafts a masterfully bleak view of life in their promising self-titled debut, due on Jan. 25. This talented New York City duo already looks destined to join the ranks of discoverers Flood and Alan Moulder's previous production credits, which include the Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails and My Bloody Valentine.

Editorial Cartoon: registration and parking

By John Anderson · Monday, Nov. 1, 2004

A political cartoon for November 1, 2004, courtesy AU student John Anderson.

Opinion

Four more years of Bush freedom

By Mike Inganamort | November 1

Guest columnist Mike Inganamort discusses the closure of the elections coming on November 2nd.

News

Candidates 'face' off

By Daniel Longino | November 1

Is it me, or is this election like that one episode of "The Simpsons"? You know the one, where aliens Kang and Kodos capture the 1996 candidates, Bill Clinton and Bob Dole, and switch places with them. Then, when it's revealed to the voting electorate that it has to choose between the two evil aliens, someone suggests voting for a third-party candidate. "Go ahead, throw your vote away," the aliens say, laughing. D'oh!

Opinion

Preparing for the worst on Election Day

By Timothy Meyer | November 1

Guest columnist Timothy Meyer discusses the possibility of a loss for conservatives and their sympathizers.

News

The Hit List

November 1

The staff of the Scene calls attention to some good things in the media today.

News

WCL alumnus shoulders 'The Grudge'

By Laura J. Dugger | November 1

How many students feel pressure to plan the rest of their lives or doubt that they've chosen the right major? Well, every uncertain college student should meet Washington College of Law alumnus Roy Lee. Lee, producer of Sony Picture's recent horror film "The Grudge," is from Bethesda, Md., and attended WCL after graduating from George Washington University with a degree in political science.

Opinion

Republican traditions rooted in the past

By Stuart Feltis | November 1

Guest columnist Stuart Feltis discusses the "partisan divide" supposedly created by the current political campaign.

Sports

Men's XC takes PL hat trick

By Ian Quillen | November 1

The AU Men's Cross Country team easily snagged its third straight Patriot League title Saturday at the PL championships in Lewisburg, Pa. Senior Pat McAdie seized the individual title by completing the 5-mile course in 25:37.00. But he was only a portion of the big story - one-quarter of it, to be exact.

Opinion

Let Election Day be done with

November 1

The Eagle editorial staff discusses the potential difficultues approaching on November 2.

News

Costumed students take over G-town

November 1

On Saturday night before Halloween, hundreds of masked and costumed D.C.-area residents took to Georgetown's streets for bar-hopping, trick-or-treating and general mischief. Some went nearly naked in bras and panties, while others were completely covered up in elaborate masks, robes and dresses.

Opinion

Minority Report: Lies, damn lies, and liberals

By Seth Johnson | November 1

Conservative columnist Seth Johnson responds to Natalie Marechal's recent political column.

Opinion

All thumbs

November 1

The Scene gives cheers and jeers to notable events on campus, in Washington, and across the Nation.

Sports

Sports Briefs

November 1

Two sports briefs from The Eagle's Sports Desk: a draw for womens' soccer and volleyball's continuing success.

News

Treble in Paradise voices goals to cut record, amplify presence

By Crista Scaturro | November 1

Walking into the Battelle-Tompkins Atrium on a Thursday evening might very well be a cure for even the worst of moods. When Treble in Paradise - AU's only all-female a cappella group - meets for rehearsals, the exuberance level is at 10. "It's almost like we're a singing sorority because we're just such great friends," explained Treble's president, senior Meredith Gray.

News

Women have higher chance of tenure at AU than nationwide

By Theodora Blanchfield | November 1

Of all the full-time professors in the United States, only 27 percent are women, according to a report released two weeks ago by the American Association of University Women. However, the percentage of tenured female faculty at AU is higher than the national average, according to Dean of Academic Affairs Ivy Broder.

News

Log Cabin Republicans director fights for gay rights

By Michael Vallebuona | November 1

There is a reason why Christopher Barron, political director of the Log Cabin Republicans, failed to receive the distinction of "Most Friendly" in high school... The award went to someone else, and when asked by a friend for his opinion of that student, Barron replied pithily: "I hate him." Somehow, Barron also failed to receive the "Most Opinionated" award.

News

The Wizard's Lair

By Danny Friedman | November 1

Danny Friedman's comic Wizard's Lair for November 1, 2004.

News

Public Safety says Nov. 2 riots unlikely

By Theodora Blanchfield | November 1

After the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees and what Public Safety called a "riot" broke out on the Letts-Anderson Quad, some at AU and the surrounding neighborhood are wondering how students will react to a Bush or Kerry win on Nov. 2. Although Director of Public Safety Michael McNair said he doesn't expect riots, Public Safety will continue to monitor the situation, he said.

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.

Solutions by The State News