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Loophole in loans closed

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The House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill Oct. 7 to close a loophole that allowed companies that lend students money to profit from student loans. The loophole in the Higher Education Act, which covers many federal student aid programs, allowed lenders to mix and match loans and collect 9.5 percent interest on them. Students see an interest rate of about 3.4 percent, and the government pays lenders the difference.

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Home(short)comings

The Eagle editorial staff discusses positive and negative aspects of homecoming week at AU.

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World weighs in on education

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A panel of international experts who spoke at the event "America's Presidential Election: The View from Abroad," all concluded that while the majority of the world supports Sen. John Kerry for president, that support is very "complex and nuanced." Marvin Kalb, a host for America Abroad Media Radio, and WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi led the discussion, which was broadcast Wednesday on WAMU 88.


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Student club funds held up by mistake on form

This year club allocations were expected to be announced Oct. 1, but due to an error in the format of the list of clubs and the money they received, they were held, according to Mercedes Warren, chair of AU Club Council. This held up funds for student clubs, affecting the programming of some.


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Playwright Thompson '71 drops in on theatre class

Ernest Thompson, one of AU's quietly successful alumni, sat in a folding chair in the basement of the Kreeger Music Building as theater students got themselves into character. The students of PERF-350, Fundamentals of Acting 3, were playing parts in Thompson's new work "Ax of Love," a decades-spanning story that starts when the characters are young, impressionable and in college.


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Open Mic Nights in Davenport

For some, it was their first time on stage, and they were nervous. For the other, more seasoned performers, it was no big deal. In the end, experience didn't matter, since anyone was welcome. Students from all corners of AU used the stage at the Davenport Coffee Lounge in the SIS building to creatively express themselves Friday night.


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Traveling Gourmet brings AU a taste of Morraco

BY ARIEL AMANTE Eagle Contributing Writer About fifteen students gathered in The Marketplace kitchen at 6 p.m. on Tuesday to cook and eat a traditional Moroccan meal as part of the Traveling Gourmet program. The School of International Service and International Student Services co-sponsored the event, a feat that brings International and American students together to cook and eat an international meal each month.


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Eagles strike blow to Colgate and fly to top in league standings

While the field hockey and Women's soccer teams have dazzled AU fans with their superb seasons, the Men's Soccer team has quietly been building momentum and a Patriot League lead. In Hamilton, N.Y., on Saturday night, the Eagles kept on building, riding junior midfielder Ryan Boyd's first goal of the year to a 1-0 away win over PL rivals Colgate.


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National brief: Students scoff at bin Laden 'surprise'

Some AU students say they do not think that a surprise event, such as the capture of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, will occur before the presidential election in two weeks, but they leave open the possibility of something dramatic happening that could impact the election's results.


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Stadium plans met with skepticism

After winning the battle to bring Major League Baseball back to D.C., Mayor Anthony Williams might be in for his biggest fight yet with city activist groups and D.C. council members over his proposal to build a nearly $500 million stadium on the east Anacostia waterfront.


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Music Notes

Reviewers for The Scene cover new music by The Mooney Suzuki, Sahara Hotnights, All Else Failed, Saturday Looks Good to Me and Sleepytime Gorilla Museum.





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Annual race draws hundreds for Habitat

More than 200 runners attended AU's third annual American Classic 5K, which took place Saturday morning in the neighborhood behind AU. "We haven't sat down and figured out the final count yet for the amount of money we raised," said Stephanie Frankfurt, Habitat for Humanity president and co-chair of the 5K.


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Women are victorious in homecoming

The strike pair of junior Marcella Ricupero and sophomore Jana Lee has scored so many clutch goals for the AU Women's Soccer team, it's almost getting redundant. But as long as the Eagles keep winning Patriot League matches, no one will be complaining. Both helped save the day in a crucial 2-1 comeback win over PL foes Lehigh on homecoming Saturday at Reeves Field.


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Swimming is bigger than AU believes

Olympic swimmers Michael Phelps, Lenny Krayzelburg, and Ian Crocker appeared Sept. 10 as part of the Disney "Swim With the Stars" event at the University of Maryland. "Swimming has gotten more attention than it has ever gotten before," Krayzelburg said. He said this event will "revolutionize the sport."



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Fleischer reflects on Iraq, election, president

Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer spoke about the White House, the presidential campaign and weapons of mass destruction Thursday night in the Kay Spiritual Life Center. Fleischer's speech, co-sponsored by the Kennedy Political Union and the College Republicans, was given to a standing room-only crowd, consisting mostly of students.



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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