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Edwards criticizes corporate radio control

By Mishri Someshwar · Monday, Oct. 25, 2004

Increasing corporate control over the media has reduced the diversity of opinions in the media and caused a decline in the quality of journalism, broadcast journalist and AU alumnus Bob Edwards said Friday night in Bender Arena. Edwards, the host of "The Bob Edwards Show" on XM Satellite Radio, said that when he started working in radio, a company couldn't own more than five radio stations. "Now some of them own 1,250," he said.

REVISED making out

By Connie Heiss · Monday, Oct. 25, 2004

Making out is a lost art. We received our diplomas and entered the real world, leaving behind high school days when making out meant something. Remember when gossip on Monday mornings was who spent "seven minutes in heaven" instead of who was sexiled Saturday night? What happened to those days? Kissing in college has become a means to an end, whether that end is head, sex, or scoring free drinks.

17-year-old latest death in string of D.C. area crashes

By April Seipp · Monday, Oct. 25, 2004

The car crash that killed a 17-year-old girl on I-95 on Sunday is one of a recent string of crashes in the Washington area that involved young people. Since the end of August, 16 people ages 15 to 22 have died in car accidents in the D.C. area.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: Hold the riots

October 25

In the wee hours of Oct. 21, following the Red Sox-Yankee game, a riot (as defined by Public Safety) erupted in the Letts-Anderson Quad. Fans poured into the common area screaming, cheering and chanting various epithets, including "Yankees suck!" Public Safety and the Metropolitan Police Department rolled in, some with nightsticks, and a few students threw beer cans at them.

News

Students to vote on SC constitution

By Mary Specht | October 25

The General Assembly, AU's student legislature, expects to vote on an entirely new Student Confederation constitution by the first week in November. The new document aims to make the SC more efficient and more relevant to the needs of today's student body, according to Ben Murray, chair of the GA's Committee on Government Operations.

News

From Dresden with love

By Costa Caloudas | October 25

At face value, the Dresden Dolls - a bare-bones, guy 'n' gal, piano and drum Boston duo, channeling both Weimar era-Germany and Tin Pan Alley - seem image-conscious and manufactured. That is, until you listen to their music.

News

Music Notes

October 25

The Scene reviews new records from all the big names, including Moving Units, Mates of State, Viva Voce, Clinic, Travis Morrison, The Arcade Fire, Marilyn Manson, and Hanzel Und Gretyl

News

John Glenn touts research, space travel

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | October 25

On Saturday, the Family Weekend speaker took students and parents into the halls of Congress and beyond the clutches of the Earth into outer space. John Glenn, a former senator and astronaut, spoke to a near-capacity crowd of parents and students at Bender Arena about research, politics and space travel.

News

British pub-punks carry on, but someone is missing

By Costa Caloudas | October 25

One fateful day in 1996, Peter Doherty and Carlos Barat met in a Liverpool pub. Divided, they were mediocre songwriters without a clue. United, as Barat would describe, they were two one-legged men who, together, could stand up. Soon, the Libertines learned how to walk.

Sports

Sports Brief: Field Hockey proves dominance by taking down No. 20 Syracuse in late inter-league matc

By David Bergman | October 25

The eighth-ranked AU Women's Field Hockey team completed a weekend series that saw it wrap up a perfect Patriot League regular season and defeat No. 20 Syracuse. On Saturday's first game, the Eagles defeated Colgate 5-2 to finish up Patriot League play with a perfect 5-0-0 record.

Opinion

Staff Editorial: A housing tragedy

October 25

Recently a student from Georgetown University was killed in a fire in his off-campus housing. Investigations following his death found safety problems. It seems that if the house had been better maintained, the young man's life could have been saved.

Opinion

Perception of greek life is frats' only problem

By Jack C. Kreman | October 25

Jack C. Kreman, the Chapter Leadership Consultant for the Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity, comments on Paul Perry's recent criticisms of fraternities.

News

Digital class schedule replaces booklets

By Jeannette Kimmel | October 25

As students begin signing up for spring 2005 classes today, they will be faced with a notable change - the absence of thousands of Schedule of Classes booklets. While the Schedule of Classes has been available online for 10 years, this is the first year that it will only be available online.

News

Personal Reflection: Fun family time

By Kate Oczypok | October 25

Imagine leading eight people around AU's campus and the D.C. metro area for a weekend, catering to their every whim and making sure they have a great time. This was how I spent Family Weekend, AU's annual October event. Family Weekend is a chance for AU students to give a taste of their college lives to their family and friends.

Opinion

Column - Over the Line: The artistic fear factor

By Eric Fantegrossi | October 25

Columnist from the right Eric Fantegrossi expresses concerns over music's influence on uninformed young voters.

News

Not Quite Wrong: October 25, 2004

By Ross Nover | October 25

Ross Nover's comic Not Quite Wrong for October 25, 2004.

Sports

Club Sports Brief:

By Ian Quillen | October 25

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.

News

The Hit List

October 25

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

News

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.

Opinion

Editorial Cartoon: Club Funds

By Ryan Keller | October 25

Ryan Keller's editorial cartoon for 10-25-04, discussing the recent AUCC allocations.

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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