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Final debate changes few opinions

By Rebecca Bellville · Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004

Some AU students said both President Bush and Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) appealed to their base of voters in the final debate Wednesday night. "I'd say it's probably a draw," said Tim Meyer, a senior in the School of Communication after the Wednesday debate.

'Tropics' exudes wit, sensuality

By Dyane Jean-Francois · Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004

"Anna in the Tropics" is the brainchild of the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Nilo Cruz. It is a story of old lovers who have weathered the better and the worse of life together, new lovers who fall unexpectedly and passionately, and unrequited love turned to madness.

Diary of an Intern: Pee to procrastinate

By Michael Vallebuona · Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004

If there is one way to procrastinate at your internship, it's by taking suspiciously frequent and curiously long trips to the bathroom. These toilet-bound sojourns allow you precious time - 15 minutes, at the very least - to run the faucet, inspect your reflection and otherwise not do work.

Opinion

Letter from the Editor

By Anne Godlasky | October 14

The editor of the Eagle explains the removal of Joshua Wu's editorial piece from the September 30 issue.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor: National Coming Out Day

By Wayne Ting | October 14

Reader Wayne Ting writes the Eagle about rights of GLBT citizens and the state of politics in this country.

Opinion

Dem-O-Nat Says: The myth of the 'post-9/11 world'

By Nathalie Marechal | October 14

Political columnist from the left Nathalie Marechal discusses the use of the distinction 'post-9/11 world' as a scare tactic.

News

'Of Thee I Sing' jumps in the race

By Lauren Gardner | October 14

It was the Friday before fall break, one week before opening night, the orchestra pit was empty, and it was tech weekend. Tensions may have been running high, but the cast was still smiling and talking anxiously about the Department of Performing Arts' fall musical, "Of Thee I Sing," which opens at the Greenberg Theatre this Friday.

News

Trey Parker and Matt Stone pull strings with 'Team America'

By Daniel Longino | October 14

Ever since "South Park" made its 1997 debut on Comedy Central, Matt Stone and Trey Parker have been the premiere satirists of American culture. On the show Stone and Parker co-created, they have been the most vulgar and hilarious commentators on everything from religion to government.

News

Fleischer speaks on campaigning, the press corps and WMD

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | October 14

Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer spoke about the Bush and Kerry's race, working in the White House, and the weapons of mass destruction controversy to a standing room-only crowd Thursday night in the Kay Spiritual Life Center.

News

Peter Chelsom gets over the remake fear to film 'Shall We Dance?'

By Christina McGee | October 14

With the opening of his latest film, "Shall We Dance," director Peter Chelsom said he has come "full circle" from his first film, the romantic comedy "Hear My Song." Chelsom most recently directed "Serendipity," another successful romantic comedy. Chelsom hopes "Shall We Dance?" will prove to be another success in this popular genre.

News

Not Quite Wrong

By Ross Nover | October 14

Ross Nover's comic Not Quite Wrong for October 14, 2004.

News

College Democrats, Republicans face off on foreign issues

By Claire Maude | October 14

Before last night's presidential debate even started, the AU College Democrats and College Republicans had already fought their own battle on foreign policy. The School of International Service and the Kennedy Political Union sponsored a debate between the political groups, held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Kay Spiritual Life Center.

News

Nerdspeak

By Carrie Moskal | October 14

Carrie Moskal's comic Nerdspeak for October 14, 2004.

Sports

Volleyball goes 2-1 on week after close loss to Georgetown

By Ian Quillen | October 14

AU volleyball dominated two Patriot Leage opponents over the weekend, only to fall to hometown rival Georgetown in five games last night. Despite not playing what coach Barry Goldberg said was his team's sharpest volleyball, the Eagles managed to remain unbeaten (5-0) in the Patriot League and extend their PL win streak to an astounding 53 matches.

News

Average home pays $500 a month for Iraq, says prof

By Melinda C. Hall | October 14

In the war on terror, Americans discuss everything from atrocities to alliances, but something that doesn't get much coverage is how much the war costs. To answer that question, Joshua Goldstein, a professor of international relations, and a panel discussed his new book, "How You Pay for the War on Terror: The Real Price of War" on Thursday.

News

Metro Brief: U.S. soccer stops practices at AU

By Ian Quillen | October 14

The United States Men's National Soccer team concluded its 10-day visit to the nation's capital in emphatic fashion Wednesday, defeating Panama, 6-0, in a semi-final round World Cup qualifier at RFK Stadium. While the win secures the United States a spot in the final round of North American qualifying, it also spells the end of training sessions on AU's Reeves Field.

News

Wizard's Lair

By Danny Friedman | October 14

Danny Friedman's Wizard's Lair for October 14, 2004.

News

American Classic 5K to benefit Habitat for Humanity

By Kate Oczypok | October 14

The third annual American Classic 5K run and walk will be held Saturday morning to raise money for the AU chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The streets behind AU will be closed for the event. "This year, we received approval to have the 5K off-campus," said Stephanie Frankfurt, co-chair of the event and president of AU Habitat for Humanity.

News

TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE: B+

By Daniel Longino | October 14

While Parker and Stone's puppets explode, bleed, puke and do it doggy style, there is an overall tone of complete seriousness that makes the whole thing work. "Team America" is the easily most offensive film of the year, and has on onslaught of very hilarious material and will please any fan of "South Park."

Sports

AU scores first-ever win on Crusaders

By Ian Quillen | October 14

David Marut probably didn't think he'd have to wait until mid-October to score his first two goals of the season. But after Saturday's performance, the senior forward probably won't complain. Marut's first two goals couldn't have come at a better time, sparking the AU Men's Soccer team's 5-1 rout of Patriot League rival Holy Cross, who, until Saturday, had never lost to AU. The Crusaders now lead the series, 3-1-1.

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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