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College Democrats, Republicans face off on foreign issues

By Claire Maude | October 14

Before last night's presidential debate even started, the AU College Democrats and College Republicans had already fought their own battle on foreign policy. The School of International Service and the Kennedy Political Union sponsored a debate between the political groups, held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Kay Spiritual Life Center.

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Nerdspeak

By Carrie Moskal | October 14

Carrie Moskal's comic Nerdspeak for October 14, 2004.

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Sports

Volleyball goes 2-1 on week after close loss to Georgetown

By Ian Quillen | October 14

AU volleyball dominated two Patriot Leage opponents over the weekend, only to fall to hometown rival Georgetown in five games last night. Despite not playing what coach Barry Goldberg said was his team's sharpest volleyball, the Eagles managed to remain unbeaten (5-0) in the Patriot League and extend their PL win streak to an astounding 53 matches.

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Average home pays $500 a month for Iraq, says prof

By Melinda C. Hall | October 14

In the war on terror, Americans discuss everything from atrocities to alliances, but something that doesn't get much coverage is how much the war costs. To answer that question, Joshua Goldstein, a professor of international relations, and a panel discussed his new book, "How You Pay for the War on Terror: The Real Price of War" on Thursday.

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Metro Brief: U.S. soccer stops practices at AU

By Ian Quillen | October 14

The United States Men's National Soccer team concluded its 10-day visit to the nation's capital in emphatic fashion Wednesday, defeating Panama, 6-0, in a semi-final round World Cup qualifier at RFK Stadium. While the win secures the United States a spot in the final round of North American qualifying, it also spells the end of training sessions on AU's Reeves Field.

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Wizard's Lair

By Danny Friedman | October 14

Danny Friedman's Wizard's Lair for October 14, 2004.

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American Classic 5K to benefit Habitat for Humanity

By Kate Oczypok | October 14

The third annual American Classic 5K run and walk will be held Saturday morning to raise money for the AU chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The streets behind AU will be closed for the event. "This year, we received approval to have the 5K off-campus," said Stephanie Frankfurt, co-chair of the event and president of AU Habitat for Humanity.

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TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE: B+

By Daniel Longino | October 14

While Parker and Stone's puppets explode, bleed, puke and do it doggy style, there is an overall tone of complete seriousness that makes the whole thing work. "Team America" is the easily most offensive film of the year, and has on onslaught of very hilarious material and will please any fan of "South Park."

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Sports

AU scores first-ever win on Crusaders

By Ian Quillen | October 14

David Marut probably didn't think he'd have to wait until mid-October to score his first two goals of the season. But after Saturday's performance, the senior forward probably won't complain. Marut's first two goals couldn't have come at a better time, sparking the AU Men's Soccer team's 5-1 rout of Patriot League rival Holy Cross, who, until Saturday, had never lost to AU. The Crusaders now lead the series, 3-1-1.

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Out of Context

By Dan Zak and Jen Turner | October 14

Some things the Scene staff noticed since last issue.

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Letts game room opens

By Rebecca Bellville | October 14

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 | October 14

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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Class of '08, GA seats filled, despite confusion on campaign rules

By Ariel Amante | October 14

More than 500 students voted for the Class of 2008 council and General Assembly residence hall and off-campus representatives, with winners announced late Thursday night.

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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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Sports

Sports Brief: Princeton easily handles AU, 7-1

By Jesse Epstein | October 14

The AU Women's Soccer team split a pair of games this weekend, as it beat Patriot League rival Lafayette, 2-0, on Friday and lost to national power Princeton, 7-1, on Tuesday.

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Opinion

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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