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Profs debate election's final weeks

By Matt Larson | October 18

A panel of AU's own political pundits debated the importance and possible outcomes of the election in "Election 2004: 16 Days and Counting ... What Matters to You?" The panel of speakers included AU professors Leonard Steinhorn, Candice Nelson and Robert Pastor, with Allan Lichtman moderating.

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Not Quite Wrong

By Ross Nover | October 18

Ross Nover's comic Not Quite Wrong for today, October 18, 2004.

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'Most High' East Coast debut at Greenberg

By Jason Alredge | October 18

"Most High," a film scored by AU professor Paul Oehlers, was screened at the Greenberg Theatre Sunday. Oehlers, who teaches Sound Synthesis and Audio Fundamentals in the College of Arts and Sciences, participated in a panel discussion with director Marty Sader.

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Student clubs notified of AUCC funds

October 18

The AU Club Council notified student clubs of their allocations Tuesday, Oct. 19, 18 days after they were due. Allocations were held up by problems with the way they were submitted to Student Activities, The Eagle previously reported. Below is a summary of the allocations, followed by a link to the full list. Check back soon for more coverage.

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Campus brief: Mocktails to teach students that alcohol is no laughing matter

By Jeannette Kimmel | October 18

National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week began yesterday with mocktail parties in McDowell floor lounges. The mocktails parties are the first events in a series of programs designed to promote safe alcohol use and alcohol awareness. The Pan Hellenic Association, the umbrella group for greek groups on campus, will sponsor the week.

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U.S. journalist describes nature of Iraqi insurgents to AU

By Mishri Someshwar | October 18

Many of the militants in Iraq are local fighters whose sole aim is to get the American military out of Iraq, photojournalists Molly Bingham and Steve Connors said Friday. Bingham was imprisoned for eight days in the Abu Gharib prison in Iraq before Saddam Hussein's regime fell.

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Opinion

Gay marriage misunderstood

By Khai Ha | October 18

Guest columnist Khai Ha gives a fresh perspective on the debate over gay marriage that has raged in previous issues of The Eagle, and across the country.

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Sports

Again, PL is no match

By Phil Turner | October 18

After seeing its seven-game winning streak dissolve in a grueling match against Georgetown last week, the AU volleyball squad rebounded quickly with two Patriot League road victories at Lehigh and Lafayette. The victories extended the Eagles PL wins to 55 games over the past four seasons. Eagles coach Barry Goldberg, however, said conference foes have been gearing up to play their best against his team making every game more difficult.

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Police Blotter

By Kate Oczypok | October 18

Safety and security events from around campus: October 18, 2004.

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The Rusty Nail: LIVESTRONG for the weak

By Lester Russell Allen IV | October 18

Yellow bracelets that cost a dollar. You never know where the next fad will spring, do you? Indeed, these LIVESTRONG bracelets are this year's bell-bottoms or Starter jacket. Yellow could even be called the new teal. The best part? That dollar goes to charity! Finally, a way to look cool while showing your support for cancer patients.

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Loophole in loans closed

By Theodora Blanchfield | October 18

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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Opinion

Home(short)comings

October 18

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

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World weighs in on education

By Ulysses Tang | October 18

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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New wave, New York mopers stage return

By Costa Caloudas | October 18

"Turn on the Bright Lights" primed Interpol for stardom. Not since the Cure and the Smiths have dismal, disheartening atmospherics been juxtaposed with pop music for the masses.

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Student club funds held up by mistake on form

By Kate Oczypok | October 18

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

By Dan Zak | October 18

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

By Blair Payne | October 18

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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