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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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Traveling Gourmet brings AU a taste of Morraco

By BY ARIEL AMANTE | October 18

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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Sports

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

By Ian Quillen | October 18

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'

By Timothy Taylor | October 18

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

By Phil Turner | October 18

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

October 18

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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The Hit List

October 18

Five things worthy of your time.

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Opinion

Student clubs need cash

October 18

The Eagle editorial staff's opinion on the AU Club Council's tentative financial status.

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Opinion

Letters to the Editor: Hurricane assistance, Afghan elections, greek life, and gangs

October 18

Letters from readers to the editors of The Eagle.

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Annual race draws hundreds for Habitat

By Kate Oczypok | October 18

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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Sports

Women are victorious in homecoming

By Ian Quillen | October 18

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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Sports

Swimming is bigger than AU believes

By Marjorie Korn | October 18

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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Sports

Sports Brief: Field Hockey shut out Holy Cross, part of a season-long onslaught on the PL

By David Bergman | October 18

The AU Women's field hockey team continued its incredible season on Saturday, dominating Holy Cross 4-0. Sophomore Camila Infante netted two goals in a game that saw the Eagles outshoot the Crusaders 19-4. Freshman Maggie Hall and senior Javiera Villagra also scored for the Eagles, who improved their record to 13-2-0.

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Fleischer reflects on Iraq, election, president

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | October 18

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.

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Campus Calendar

October 18

The Eagle compiles a calendar of events to watch out for around American University.

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Campus Music: The Spinto Band grows up

By Colleen McCarthy | October 18

The Spinto Band calls to mind everything from the Beatles to Ween, but have a style -- and substance -- all their own. Nick Krill, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, is a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the Wilmington, Del., band that began recording in 1996, when the members were still in middle school.

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Bar Brief: Tom Tom

By Jason Alredge | October 14

Tom Tom is a decent place for a beer and music, but not a great place to hang out and play video games. Many people line up Thursdays to get inside, because you can buy eight drinks for just $10.

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