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Silver City: D-

By Matt Rajput · Monday, Sept. 27, 2004

Unlike "Fahrenheit 9/11" and subsequent documentaries, "Silver City" in no way attempts to mask itself as being a source of information that was not readily available to the public. Instead, it uses its star-studded cast to poke fun at the president in a manner less obvious than "Saturday Night Live," yet less interesting than a bag of flour.

Soccer shuts out HC

By Bryan Brown · Monday, Sept. 27, 2004

After back-to-back home wins, AU Women's Soccer traveled to Worcester, Mass., to play its first conference match against Holy Cross. The Eagles played tough to win by a score of 1-0.

Groups strive to send more young voters to the polls

By Claire Maude · Monday, Sept. 27, 2004

Turn on MTV today, and chances are the "Real World" marathon is going to be interrupted by an advertisement showing skateboarder Tony Hawk sitting in the Oval Office. "This is the White House, and the buck should really stop here," Hawk says in the ad. "But actually it stops with me."

News

The Rusty Nail: Word games

By Lester Russell Allen IV | September 27

The fine folks of Whole Foods Market have taken the euphemism ladder up another notch. They call me a "team member." I think this would be a lot more fun if I were allowed to call my bosses "Coach," but they tend to frown on that.

News

Internet news can provide fuller content

By Mary Specht | September 27

Journalists from the Web sites of The Washington Post, USA Today, The Baltimore Sun.com and other news organizations gathered in Weschler Theater Thursday night to discuss what they've learned about online journalism in the past year in "A Year in the Digital Trenches."

Sports

MLB losers teach lessons

By Elliot Smilowitz | September 27

Only eight baseball teams are going to the playoffs, and 24 are not. By simple math, the chances are better that your team is missing rather than making the playoffs. With all the ink sure to be devoted to the World Series contenders in the coming month, I think now is a good time to reflect on what can be learned from the also-rans and almosts of the 2004 baseball season.

News

Calendar

September 27

All events are free and open to everyone. Monday, Sept. 27 Jennie Lee Knight Exhibition Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturdays 1 - 5 p.m. , The Watkins Gallery Former AU professor and renowned sculptor Knight presents her new work, miniature animal sculptures.

Sports

AU hitters hatch up 38 kills to continue PL trend

By Phil Turner | September 27

AU's volleyball team sent a stern message to the rest of the Patriot League last Thursday it's still the PL team to beat, after pounding a hyped-up Navy squad that entered the match with a 10-1 record.

News

In-dorm professor makes dinner for students

By David Hodges | September 27

School of International Service professor John Richardson, who lives in Anderson Hall, prepared dinner for students on Sunday.

Sports

Golf wedges in at 8th

By David Bergman | September 27

AU Men's Golf completed its first main tournament of the fall season, the Cornell Invitational at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, finishing in eighth place. The Eagles finished with a combined score of 913 (302-300-311), 34 shots off the leader's pace.

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Music Notes

September 27

Reviewers from The Scene tackle some new material from Citizen Cope, Prince Po, Oh No, Wolf Eyes, Earlimart, Spiderbait, Unearth and Chronic Future.

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Students find rewards in youth literacy programs

By April Seipp | September 27

As one of more than 100 tutors trained so far this year to work with children around the D.C. area, Junior Jennifer Morrisey takes time out of her schedule to help children who are struggling with academics, especially reading.

Opinion

Library improves, but still needs support

September 27

The Eagle editorial staff laments the paltry status of Bender Library, despite recent cosmetic improvements and a helpful staff.

News

Nicaraguan film deals with crime, poverty

By Mishri Someshwar | September 27

"If this movie was made in color, all of you would want to vomit," said Nicaraguan film director Pierre Pierson, referring to the miserable conditions the characters in his short film, "Metal and Glass," live in. The film was shown at the Weschler Theatre in the Mary Graydon Center on Friday night.

News

NBC guest speaker remembers JFK Jr., Sept. 11

By Jeannette Rimmel | September 27

Tom Brokaw, Connie Chung and Jane Pauly are just a few of the people Roberta Spring has worked with during her 29 years at NBC Nightly News, she told AU students while speaking to a Communications and Society class on Thursday in the Wechsler Theatre.

Opinion

Column: Black, not necessarily liberal

By Seth Johnson | September 27

Columnist Seth Johnson reflects on his unique position as a black conservative in this week's Minority Report.

News

BBQ Served on South Side

September 27

The Residence Hall Association sponsored a barbecue on the Letts-Anderson Quad, which was open to students Sunday afternoon. Hot dogs, hamburgers, potato chips and sodas were served. At times, provisions were low or ran out, and they were restocked more than once.

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Wizard's Lair

By Danny Friedman | September 27

Danny Friedman's comic Wizard's Lair for Sunday September 27, 2004.

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Not Quite Wrong

By Ross Nover | September 27

Ross's syndicated comic Not Quite Wrong for September 27, 2004.

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'Daze' and confused in D.C. schools

By Blair Payne | September 27

What happens when you've just graduated college, got rejected by every law school you've applied to and are living on your mother's couch? If you're Todd Bradley, you apply for a teaching job in the D.C. school system.

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