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Editorial Cartoon

By Nate Beeler / KRT Campus | October 7

View the editorial cartoon for October 7, 2004, by AU alum Nate Beeler.

News

VP debate spurs strong reactions

By Theodora Blanchfield | October 7

In this year's only vice presidential debate, neither Vice President Dick Cheney nor Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.) passed up an opportunity to throw insults at each other. No topic was off limits on Tuesday night, from gay marriage to education to the common insult of this election, Sen. John Kerry's alleged "flip-flopping" on whether it was right to go to war in Iraq.

Opinion

Dem-O-Cat Says: School needs funds, not tests

By Catherine Kozak | October 7

Democrat columnist Catherine Kozak argues for school funds, rather than rigorous bureaucratic standardized tests.

News

Tuition expected to rise by unknown amount

By Jeannette Kimmel | October 7

AU Provost Neil Kerwin and vice president of finance Don Myers expect a 4.5 to 6 percent increase in tuition fees for 2005-2006, they announced in a Town Hall Forum held on Tuesday in Kay Spiritual Center.

News

Hot or Not, Craig's List spark voter drives

By Lisa Pickoff-White | October 7

The owners of the Hot or Not and Craig's List Web sites understand that it's easy to forget about registration deadlines or absentee ballots, so they created Web sites that fill out voters' registration forms, tell voters where to send them and when they're due.

Sports

Eagles net another PL victory

By Ian Quillen | October 7

After falling from the clouds last weekend with its first loss in nine games, the AU Women's Soccer team wasted little time in returning to flight. The Eagles (8-2-1, 2-1-0 PL) resumed their winning ways Tuesday in vital fashion, snatching a 1-0 win over preseason Patriot League favorites Navy (6-5-1, 0-3-0) on a clinical free-kick goal from sophomore midfielder Meg Runeari.

Opinion

Job fair unfair

October 7

Staff editorial on the skewed employer attendance to the job and internship fair.

News

Killers cut their set short

By Emily Zemler | October 7

Now this may be a crazy idea, but it seems that when a headlining band sells out a show, they should probably play a set that is longer than 35 minutes. But Las Vegas' the Killers, a band that has taken the music scene by storm following the June release of their debut album "Hot Fuss," seemed to find no issue with playing only 11 songs for the full house at the 9:30 club on Sunday.

News

Governor of Puerto Rico speaks as part of Hispanic Heritage Month

By Anthony Bodin | October 7

Puerto Ricans must fulfill their obligation to defend America in respect for their beneficial commonwealth relationship with the United States, Puerto Rican Governor Sila M. CalderÂ¢n said in a speech in Ward 1 Monday night.

Opinion

Civic duty homework

October 7

Staff editorial on the situation at Drew University, New Jersey, where voting is a requirement for a literature class.

News

Caught with your pants down: Making friends with a stripper

By Jessica Bacharach | October 7

This stripper almost kissed me. Somewhere between the rainbow flashing lights, the sweat and the distraction of the overwhelming cleavage and shrunken G-string, I lost my footing. She leaned in, tossing her long black hair over my eyes and suddenly gave me a hug, wrapping her arm around my neck, whispering in my ear. Welcome to the strip club.

Sports

Sports Briefs

October 7

Two briefs from the wide world of AU sports: Rugby's first loss of the season, and multiple honors for the Equestrian team.

News

Students, polls say Bush improved in second debate

By Rebecca Bellville | October 7

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.

News

Rehm looks back on 25 years of radio

By Stokely Baksh | October 7

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."

News

Rehm looks back on 25 years of radio

By Stokely Baksh | October 7

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."

News

Campaign diary details Bush bolstering in Philly

By Lauren Cooper | October 7

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.

Sports

AU sweep again for 5th straight

By Phil Turner | October 7

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.