Two briefs from the wide world of AU sports: Rugby's first loss of the season, and multiple honors for the Equestrian team.
Some students in AU political clubs think President Bush performed better in the second presidential debate than he did in the first, which more evenly matched him with his opponent, Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.). A Friday poll conducted by ABC News showed that 44 percent of viewers thought Kerry won the debate, while 41 percent said Bush won. An ABC News poll after the first debate had 45 percent of viewers favoring Kerry's performance and 36 percent favoring Bush.
WAMU staple Diane Rehm talks about her experiences starting out in radio, working through a neurological disorder, and her plans to continue. "Right now, I have no interest or thought of retirement," Rehm said. "What I do is of importance to the country and I love what I do. It's like participating in a college classroom everyday and I feel like I've earned so many college degrees already."
WAMU staple Diane Rehm talks about her experiences starting out in radio, working through a neurological disorder, and her plans to continue. "Right now, I have no interest or thought of retirement," Rehm said. "What I do is of importance to the country and I love what I do. It's like participating in a college classroom everyday and I feel like I've earned so many college degrees already."
The day started bright and early as enthusiastic members of the AUCRs climbed onto an already crowded bus Saturday morning. Other college Republicans from George Washington and Georgetown came along, as well as several members from the D.C. Young Republicans club. There were a few groans as we began the eventful journey north, as our conveyance was none other than a bright yellow school bus with few amenities.
Led by junior Cutrina Biddulph's career-high 19 kills, the AU Volleyball team continued to roll on Tuesday night with a 3-0 victory over Howard University. Dating back to Sept. 18, the Eagles have swept their last five matches. Coach Barry Goldberg is pleased to see his team coming together for the bulk of the upcoming Patriot League regular season.
"I hope you don't mind, but this is how we like to do our interviews," said director David O. Russell as he entered his suite at the Georgetown Ritz. He climbed onto the couch that actor Jason Schwartzman was sitting on and straddled him. As if this were not strange or awkward enough, Russell began to massage Schwartzman's chest while Schwartzman screamed, "Yes!" and "Oh yeah, that feels soooo good."
Guest columnist Kerry Ann Cooney abdicates for the Greek presence on campus, arguing the benefits it has for student life and welfare.
Ross Nover's comic Not Quite Wrong for this issue, October 7, 2004.
Poet and activist Ingrid Rivera spoke about her experiences as a lesbian black Boricua and hosted an open mic session Wednesday night in the Tavern. A self-described queer Latina, Rivera performed poetry on issues such as racial profiling, growing up Latina and exploring her own sexuality.
WAMU staple Diane Rehm talks about her experiences starting out in radio, working through a neurological disorder, and her plans to continue. "Right now, I have no interest or thought of retirement," Rehm said. "What I do is of importance to the country and I love what I do. It's like participating in a college classroom everyday and I feel like I've earned so many college degrees already."
Guest columnist Seth Johnson argues the strengths of President Bush's stance on same-sex marriage.
WAMU staple Diane Rehm talks about her experiences starting out in radio, working through a neurological disorder, and her plans to continue. "Right now, I have no interest or thought of retirement," Rehm said. "What I do is of importance to the country and I love what I do. It's like participating in a college classroom everyday and I feel like I've earned so many college degrees already."
WAMU staple Diane Rehm talks about her experiences starting out in radio, working through a neurological disorder, and her plans to continue. "Right now, I have no interest or thought of retirement," Rehm said. "What I do is of importance to the country and I love what I do. It's like participating in a college classroom everyday and I feel like I've earned so many college degrees already."
WAMU staple Diane Rehm talks about her experiences starting out in radio, working through a neurological disorder, and her plans to continue. "Right now, I have no interest or thought of retirement," Rehm said. "What I do is of importance to the country and I love what I do. It's like participating in a college classroom everyday and I feel like I've earned so many college degrees already."
The Student Confederation is revamping Homecoming this year to increase school spirit, according to Student Confederation Vice President Jason Trombley. The theme of this year's Homecoming is "Election" and to be consistent with this theme, the Homecoming King will be renamed "Head of State" while the Homecoming Queen will be called the "First Lady."
The Scene Staff compiles interesting and bizarre tidbits in this week's catch-all Out of Context.
Five gong hits by drummer Sachiko Fujiyama signified that the 5.6.7.8's had arrived at the Black Cat Tuesday night. After toiling in relative obscurity for more than 15 years, through breakups and roster changes, the all-girl Japanese trio has seen a sudden rise in popularity during the past year since their appearance in Quentin Tarantino's blood-drenched epic, "Kill Bill Vol. 1."
If Dupont Circle is the heart of D.C., then the chess crowd is that mysterious force keeping it pumping. Ten stone tables follow the circle's gentle curve. At them sit retirees and college students, lawyers and doctors, bums and transients, locals and foreigners, disguised grandmasters and brazen amateurs, regulars and curious tourists. Each fights a battle of wit and intellect.
D.C. is the 13th smoggiest city in the nation under new standards, according to a recent study done by U.S. Public Interest Research Group, an environmental group.
Solutions by The State News