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Levinson, humor and politics

By Stokely Baksh · Monday, Sept. 13, 2004

Pull Quote: "Humor and politics come in two parts, but very often politics itself creates its own humor," Levinson said. "It's harder to fun of it now because it's so ludicrous on its own." BY STOKELY BAKSH Eagle Staffwriter Connie Brean: What's the thing people remember about the Gulf War? A bomb falling down a chimney.

We know you're still a freshman if...

By Megan Slack · Monday, Sept. 13, 2004

Scene writer Megan Slack shares a number of true signs you're not yet an illustrious upperclassman.

Bar Briefs

By Blair Payne · Monday, Sept. 13, 2004

Adventurous Scene reporter Blair Payne shares insights into some of D.C.'s hottest bars.

Opinion

All Thumbs

September 13

Thumbs Up Pandas on Campus ... These plaster pandas bring up the aesthetic quality of walking through the Quad to class. The other side of the coin: Having to maneuver around pandaphiles on your way to Ward Building. New planets found ... They're only 51 light-years away.

News

Friends, families pay respects to Pentagon's 9/11 victims

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | September 13

On Sept. 11 this year, the only sound over Arlington Cemetery was the air traffic flying overhead during a somber moment of silence at 9:37 a.m. for the American Airlines flight 77 victims and Pentagon victims.

News

New community service director hired

By Brandee Schindler | September 9

Marcy Fink Campos took over as the new director of the Community Service Center Aug. 9, replacing Karyn Casella, who left the position for family reasons after 10 years of service.

Opinion

The Eagle's New Style

September 9

An explanation from the editors of The Eagle for the new layout in the print edition, enacted at the beginning of this semester.

Sports

Eagles eyeing another CC title in their tracks

By Edda Santiago | September 9

During the 2003 season, the Eagles soared above the competition, sweeping the Patriot League championship meet in both men's and women's cross country.

News

Maryland Upholds Electronic Voting

By Matt Larson | September 9

On September 1 Anne Arundel Circuit Court Judge Joseph P. Manuck upheld Maryland's decision to use electronic voting machines in the November 2 election. The decision was reached after three days of hearings in the case Schade v. Maryland Board of Elections.

News

GLBTA begins with fall social

By Khai Ha | September 9

The Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Ally Resource Center held its annual fall social last Thursday. "The social is a place for people to meet each other and hopefully find a home," said Dr. Mindy Michels, GLBTA director. The event, which featured free drinks and pizza, was held in Mary Graydon Center rooms 203 and 205.

News

National Briefs

By Phil Turner | September 9

National brief on Nader's exclusion from the Virginia presidential ballot.

Opinion

Nader off Va. Ballot

September 9

The Eagle editorial board comments on Nader's exclusion from Virginia's Presidential ballot.

Sports

Field Hockey splits at tourney

By David Bergman | September 9

The 2004 field hockey season kicked into high gear over the weekend as the AU Women's Field Hockey team went 1-1 in the Temple Field Hockey Tournament.

News

'Sex in the City' creator Bushnell speaks at AU

By Amanda Jane Rodriguez | September 9

The sassy and candid mind behind the HBO series, "Sex and the City," Candace Bushnell, spoke last Thursday about her adventures as a wide-eyed, adventurous young adult living in New York City. Bushnell created "Sex and the City" as a column for the New York Observer and was the Kennedy Political Union's first speaker of the year.

News

'Evergreen' loses luster toward the end

By Tara Shlimowitz | September 9

This independent film begins by portraying 14-year-old Henri, short for Henrietta, as green with envy. She and her mother, Kate, wind up living in Henri's Latvian grandmother's shoddy, humble home while trying to find themselves.

News

SHOW and Telluride

By Dan Zak | September 9

Telluride attracts movie luminaries from around the world every Labor Day weekend for a four-day cinethon that challenges the dutiful cinephile to watch as many movies as possible.

News

Police Blotter

By Caroline Solomon | September 9

Safety and security events from around campus since Thursday, September 2.

News

Sibling duo keeps rhythm all in the family

By Emily Zemler | September 9

There is no lack of ambition in the Driscoll family. Siblings Bruce and Erica, who make up the band Astaire, seem to be spearheading their own DIY movement in New York City.

News

9:30 crowd loves Sisters act

By Emily Zemler | September 9

On Tuesday night, the 9:30 club was packed with one of the best audiences-made up mostly of gay men-in the history of the club for the first night of the U.S. tour of the Scissor Sisters, an outwardly gay disco-revival rock band who has recently taken the music industry by storm.

Opinion

Editorial cartoon for Sept. 9, 2004

September 9

The Eagle's opinion section offers an editorial cartoon for September 9, 2004.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

Solutions by The State News