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Protesters say Taiwan democracy attacked

September 27

Protestors gather weekly on the corner of Van Ness Street and Wisconsin Avenue to express their opinion that "the current president [of Taiwan] stole the election." According to Jiausen Jih, Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian damaged the democracy in Taiwan, and now the protestors, in their 20th week, gather every Saturday because "they seek the truth.

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Opinion

AU Abroad on downward spiral

By Jordan Berg | September 23

Jordan Berg, guest columnist for this issue, remarks: As an AU alumnus and alumnus of the World Capital's Southern Africa program, I was dismayed, but not surprised, by the article in The Eagle about the changes to the program.

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News

Not Quite Wrong

By Ross Nover | September 23

Ross Nover's comic Not Quite Wrong for September 23, 2004.

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Sports

Eagles tighten leash on Hoyas, 3-1

By Ian Quillen | September 23

The AU Women's Soccer team just keeps rolling. Tuesday, the Eagles (6-1-1) dismissed District rivals Georgetown, 3-1, at Reeves Field to extend their unbeaten streak to six matches and give themselves even more momentum heading into their Patriot League opener at Holy Cross on Saturday.

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News

Civitas Week aims to perk up politeness

By Katie Jennings | September 23

The Office of the Vice President of Campus Life kicked off "Civitas Week" on Monday. The week will feature five days of events, presentations and initiatives aimed at promoting civility and respect on the AU campus, according to the office. Several student organizations co-sponsored a voter registration drive held on the Quad.

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Opinion

What do you think of Civitas week?

September 23

Three students express their opinions on Civitas Week, the campus initiative that has led to activity on the quad lately.

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News

Film Clips

September 23

Scene staff grades and capsule reviews for movies playing in area theaters.

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Opinion

Dem-O-Cat: Mixing politics and religion

By Catherine Kozak | September 23

Left columnist Catherine Kozak comments on the continuing tendency to conflate politics with religious conviction.

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News

Caught with your pants down

By Jessica Bacharach | September 23

I heard a dirty rumor that true love waits. Maybe you are waiting for Prince Charming in his white Land Rover or you are anticipating the arrival of your conservative king to slay the liberal dragons, but with all of the intensity of Washington, many women are waiting for Mr. Tonight as opposed to Mr. Right.

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News

"Brainwashing 101" creator visits campus

By Khai Ha | September 23

The College Republicans presented a preview of the movie "Brainwashing 101," a film that explores the issue of liberal biases on college campuses, on Monday night in Ward Circle Building, marking the first screening of the documentary at a university.

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Opinion

Jews for Jesus aims to mislead

By Robert Killip | September 23

Robert Killip and the AU Jewish Student Association Executive Board offer a guest editorial on the influence of Jews for Jesus in the metro area.

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News

John Waters talks 'Dirty'

By Emily Zemler | September 23

In his new film, "A Dirty Shame," Waters highlights sex - specifically sexual addiction, fetishes and the creation of an entirely new sex act. In a recent interview, Waters, a hilariously funny man, offered his thoughts on movie ratings, liberalism and, of course, sex.

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News

Dept. of Ed. strikes down Georgetown's confidentiality policies

By Eleanor Carr | September 23

The U.S. Department of Education ruled in July against a Georgetown University policy that restricted sexual assault victims' access to information about their attackers. Georgetown required sexual assault victims to sign a confidentiality agreement in order to learn the outcome of the disciplinary process against their attackers.

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Opinion

Letters to the Editor

September 23

Students welcome the new Muslim chaplain and AU Abroad Director responds to The Eagle's coverage of problems in South Africa.

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News

Alumna named 'Heart hero'

By Kate Oczypok | September 23

The Heart of America Foundation named Brianne Schwantes, a 2003 graduate of AU, a National Hero of the Heart. The Heroes of the Heart program honors exemplary individuals who represent the "Heart of America," according to the program's Web site.

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Sports

Tennis looks good in off-season play at Virginia Beach

By Jesse Epstein | September 23

From the Eagle sports desk: The AU Men's Tennis team wrapped up a successful showing at this past weekend's Hampton Roads Collegiate Invitational, as all three singles players won their division. Sophomores Andrew Singer and Jason Harris and freshman Mark Doumba were victorious in the Virginia Beach tournament.

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News

New D.C. stadium planned

By Megan Slack | September 23

Rumors that the Montreal Expos might move to Washington are gaining legitimacy with the District's announcement on Tuesday for plans to build a new stadium on the Anacostia waterfront.

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