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Theatre: 'Henry IV: Part II'

By Noah Epstein · Monday, April 5, 2004

"Henry IV: Part II" is the coming-of-age story of Prince Hal and is therefore driven more by character than plot. Perhaps that is why the play can be summed up equally by the patron snoring in the seventh row and the other laughing throughout the play in the sixth row: The dialogue is witty but there is no real action.

Police Blotter

By Kate Oczypok · Monday, April 5, 2004

Safety and security events around campus from March 31 to April 2.

Drinking age debated

By Jeannette Kimmel · Monday, April 5, 2004

The National Youth Rights Association (NYRA), a youth advocacy group, is actively recruiting college students in the District in a campaign to lower the national drinking age from 21 to 18.

Opinion

Rice betrayed public trust

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | April 5

Junior Ryan Grannan-Doll writes about National Security Adviser Condoleeza Rice's adherance to appearing before the 9-11 Commission.

News

Terzulli in transition

By Kate Oczypok | April 5

At first it was hard for Student Confederation President Nick Terzulli to get over the fact that he was the second most popular candidate. However, Terzulli has tried his best to get the job done with advice and support from as many people that could help him. Despite his work, he received criticism for being pompous and having a big ego, but he learned that an ego is essential in getting the job done.

Opinion

Political Cartoon for April 5, 2004

By Wayne Stayskal | April 5

Wayne Stayskal's political cartoon for April 5, 2004.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor

By Jason Benkendorf | April 5

An Eagle reader responds to last Thursday's column by Josh Kraushaar.

Sports

Hart attack?

By Jesse Epstein | April 5

Sports columnist Jesse Epstein discusses the resignation of former Women's Basketball coach Shann Hart.

Opinion

Our generation needs a Bob Dylan

By Kevin Sheneberger | April 5

Saturday night, about 9 or 10 p.m., I stood next to my father in Bender Arena, listening to a now fossilized icon of a culture and social climate that we can now only understand with archeological accuracy. "Oh, where have you been, my blue-eyed son? Oh, where have you been, my darling young one?" As Bob Dylan wrestled these tired words from his aging throat, I remember thinking, "My thoughts exactly.

News

CD Reviews

April 5

Eagle music writers review Viki Nova, The Latin Project, The Hurt Process, Iron & Wine, David Cross, Amps for Christ and Metric.

News

In-state tuition for D.C. reviewed

By Kim Peterson | April 5

The House Government Reform Committee unanimously approved the D.C. College Access Reauthorization Act last Thursday, voting to extend indefinitely the program giving D.C. residents in-state tuition at public universities around the country and grants for private universities in and around Washington.

Opinion

The Foreigner

By Mishri Someshwar | April 5

New Eagle Columnist Mishri Someshwar discusses the purpose of her column "The Foreigner"

News

From board shorts to boardroom: the slippery slope of business casual

By Dwaun Sellers | April 5

As college students prepare for an impending graduation or internship for the coming years, many more are looking for a more relaxed atmosphere to work in, with lenient dress codes that deem business casual OK for the office. But what is "business casual," anyway?

News

Prepping for Passover

By Jennifer Varadi | April 5

This week, students will be tossing out their carbohydrates and forgetting their bagels, breads and pastas. Think the Atkin's diet is taking over AU? Nope. Jewish students all over campus are celebrating Passover.

News

Study abroad prepared for overseas crises

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | April 5

AU Abroad has crisis procedures in place to handle different situations like the bombing of a train station in Madrid, Spain, three weeks ago, according to University officials. The University has strict security guidelines in place in order for students to study abroad.

Opinion

Palestinians to educate on Quad

By Nathan Stock | April 5

SIS Grad student Nathan Stock writes in about an upcoming event for the Students for Justice in Palestine.

Sports

From the Eagle Sports Desk

April 5

The Eagle Sports Desk with some briefs on the athletic achievements of Women's Tennis, Men's Golf, and two AU juniors.

Sports

Men's Tennis splits weekend

By Elliot Smilowitz | April 5

AU Men's Tennis split a pair of matches this weekend, defeating Bucknell, 5-2, on Saturday before losing at Colgate, 4-3, on Sunday. The weekend brings the Eagles' Patriot League record to 3-1.

News

Dylan performs for 5,000 fans

By Dan Zak | April 5

Like the title stone of his encore song, Bob Dylan and His Band rolled through Bender Arena Saturday night and played a two-hour set to an age-diverse, hip-swaying, sold-out crowd of 5,000 people.

Opinion

Students fight the green fight

By Stephanie Furman | April 5

The President of EcoSense at AU writes in about the new environmentally-friendly policies instituted by Office Depot.

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