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It's debate season

September 30

The Eagle editorial board encourages students to watch the presidential debate on Thursday, to be better informed and more capable of taking part in the political process.

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Sports

Bush booster excited

By Mary Specht | September 30

Alan Griffith said he wants to see "a principled leader" in the White House for the next four years and knows which presidential candidate that is. That's why Griffith, vice president of the AU College Republicans, is doing everything he can to get out the vote for President George W. Bush on campus and beyond.

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News

Campus Briefs

September 30

Eagle writers Kate Oczypok and Khai Ha cover timely events on AU campus. This week, AU Hillel celebrates Sukkot on the Quad and the library encourages students to read a banned book.

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News

A monster mosh at Von Bondies concert

By Blair Payne | September 30

A mosh pit at a Von Bondies concert? While it may seem unlikely, since the band isn't known for the hard rock usually associated with moshing, this is exactly what happened at the band's concert Sunday night at Fletcher's Bar in Baltimore.

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News

Yes Men fight the system one prank at a time

By Daniel Longino | September 30

You would never imagine that people would be so easy to fool. Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno are surrounded by paraphernalia related to their organization, the Yes Men: T-shirts, stickers, Vote for Bush pamphlets and credentials for the Republican National Convention.

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News

Chilean Nobel Prize winner celebrated

By Blair Payne | September 30

It wasn't a typical birthday party. At the end of Pablo Neruda's centennial tribute Wednesday night, many who attended the event were lost in thought instead of rejoicing in song. There was standing room only in Kay Spiritual Life Center as students, faculty, award-winning authors and others listened to a recorded recitation from the Chilean poet.

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News

Baseball in D.C.'s home stretch

By Phil Turner | September 30

Nearly 33 years to the day since the Washington Senators left D.C. and became the Texas Rangers, Mayor Anthony Williams officially welcomed Major League Baseball back to the District, hoping that it will rejuvenate fans and the Anacostia region, where the new stadium will be built.

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Opinion

Dem-O-Cat Says: Kerry will 'earn back' trust

By Catherine Kozak | September 30

Columnist from the left Catherine Kozak comments on Kerry's keen points and clear plans in response to the first presidential debate.

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News

Garc¡a Bernal moves from 'Y Tu Mama' to 'Motorcycle'

By Emily Zemler | September 30

Gael Garc¡a Bernal, a Mexican actor who caught the eye of audiences with his performances in "Y Tu Mam  Tambi?n" and "Amores Perros," recently took on the awesome task of becoming a 23-year-old version of political leader Guevara in Walter Salles' "The Motorcycle Diaries."

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News

American Indian exhibits disappoint

By David Hodges | September 30

If there is one word that can be used to describe the new American Indian Museum it is incomplete. While excited crowds and a nearby festival mark the exterior of the building, the interior of the building does not live up to expectations.

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Opinion

Editorial Cartoon

By Ann Detwiler | September 30

Ann Detwiler's editorial cartoon for September 30, 2004.

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Opinion

Dem-O-Nat Says: debate spells mistake for Bush

By Nathalie Marechal | September 30

Columnist from the left Nathalie Marechal reacts to the presidential debate, criticizing Bush's stubborness and praising Kerry's clarity.

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News

Terror from outside in at Spy Museum

By Crista Scaturro | September 30

The International Spy Museum added a spectacular new exhibit and, once again, raised the bar on what a museum experience should be. "The Enemy Within," a 45-minute, self-guided audio tour, explores the history of terrorism within the borders of the United States.

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Opinion

Wizard's Lair

By Dan Friedman | September 30

Dan Friedman's Wizard's Lair comic for September 30, 2004.

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Opinion

Not Quite Wrong

By Ross Nover | September 30

Ross Nover's Not Quite Wrong comic for September 30, 2004.

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News

Police Blotter

By Caroline Solomon | September 30

A brief overview of notable events reported by the Office of Public Safety for the week of September 22.

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Sports

AU shoots down colonials, 1-0

By Ian Quillen | September 30

On Tuesday, the AU Women's Soccer team continued its best season start in history, dropping host George Washington, 1-0, on a late first-half goal from senior forward Marcela Ricupero. The Eagles (8-1-1 overall) haven't lost since their second match of the season on Sept. 4, going 7-0-1 in that stretch.

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