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Letts game room opens

By Rebecca Bellville · Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004

A game room that includes foosball, an Xbox, arcade games and billiard tables officially opened in the Letts Formal Lounge Wednesday. Student Confederation President Polson Kanneth went to a VIP opening Wednesday at 4 p.m., along with resident assistants and staff from Housing and Dining Programs.

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Good Charlotte rocks Rockville

By Emily Zemler · Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004

Literally hundreds of teenage girls were waiting in line outside Tower Records in Rockville, Md. Some of them had been there for more than 15 hours. If it was the '60s, I could have sworn the throngs of screaming girls were waiting for the Beatles. But the handmade "I Heart Benji" T-shirts and the pink studded belts revealed differently.

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Rilo Kiley packs 'em in at Cat

By Emily Zemler | October 14

Selling out a show at the Black Cat is a good sign for an indie rock band. The venue may be relatively small, but it's harder than one would think to coax all the indie hipsters in D.C. into the same room for one whole night. Rilo Kiley now has that distinction.

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Our last Fall break?

October 14

The Eagle staff discusses the prospect of losing Fall break and gaining some extra time over Thanksgiving.

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Muslim ambassadors visit AU

By Brad Goehner | October 14

The ambassadors of Tunisia and Pakistan spoke about the importance of education, tolerance and communication in Islam at the 74th Washington Asia forum held in the SIS Lounge last Thursday. The Center for Asian Studies, along with professor Akbar Ahmed's "World of Islam" class, sponsored the event, which featured presentations by H.E. Hatam Atallah, ambassador of Tunisia, and H.E. Mohommad Sadiq, acting ambassador of Pakistan.

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KPU preview: Glenn, debates come to AU

By Ariel Amante | October 7

October will feature Kennedy Political Union speakers Ari Fleischer and John Glenn, and a debate between CNN Crossfire's Tucker Carlson and Clinton speechwriter Andrei Cherny. These figures will visit AU as part of this month's "Election Coverage - KPU Style."

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Student groups bring debate issues to campus

By Stokely Baksh and Kate Oczypok | October 7

Unlike the recent presidential debates between President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry, the student debates between political clubs on campus began with something lighter than a sharp opening: Rock, paper, scissors, shoot. Representatives from the College Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians gathered in the McDowell Formal Lounge on Wednesday night for more than an hour to debate the issues of the 2004 election.

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Coming Out Week opens closet for students

By Mary Specht | October 7

AU recognized National Coming Out Week, which began Monday, with a series of presentations, speakers and workshops. AU Queers and Allies and the GLBTA (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally) Resource Center are co-sponsoring the events. "It's a way to celebrate people who are GLBTA and their roles in the community," said Allison Waithe, president of AU Queers and Allies.

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Sigma Chi to raise funds for kids' charity

By Kate Oczypok | October 7

Poker, betting and hide-and-go-seek are all hallmarks of Derby Days, the Sigma Chi fraternity's fourth annual weeklong raiser to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. Ten to 12 years ago, Sigma Chi adopted the Children's Miracle Network as their official philanthropy in chapters across the country. Aaron Killian, Sigma Chi president, hopes to raise $2,000 through Derby Days, which would beat last year's total of $1,500.

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Coheed and Cambria shed light on sci-fi tetralogy

By Jorge Del Pinal | October 7

For those stuck in D.C. for fall break that feel like rock music is too much about getting a broken heart, getting over a broken heart or being angry at parents, stop by the 9:30 club Sunday or Monday night with conceptual rock band Coheed and Cambria and openers Underoath and 3.

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Students may propel careers at fair

By Mary Specht | October 7

Future spies, lawyers, social workers and others will have the chance to meet their employers today at the AU Career Center's Job and Internship Fair from 1 to 5 p.m. in Bender Arena. The annual fair features roughly 100 employers, including representatives from the Central Intelligence Agency, the Department of Justice and the Peace Corps.

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Fewer apply for master's business degrees at AU, nationally

By Kate Stasik | October 7

Seventy-eight percent of traditional Master of Business Administration programs have fewer applicants this year than in 2003, according to a survey released earlier this year. The Graduate Management Admission Council conducted the annual study, called "The Application Trends Survey."

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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