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Library aims to satisfy with renovations, contest

By Jeannette Kimmel · Monday, Sept. 27, 2004

New carpeting, new furniture and a fresh coat of paint are all visible changes to Bender Library, but behind the drying paint and improved cushions, staff members have worked for the past nine months to figure out other ways to improve the library. This improvement effort comes after the discovery, through observations and surveys, that many students, mainly undergraduates, are disappointed with the library's services.

Furnaces shred at the Black Cat

By Costa Caloudas · Monday, Sept. 27, 2004

On paper, the Fiery Furnaces and Inouk seem like an ideal pairing. Both play blues-based roots rock, and both have an indiscernible laundry list of influences. But on Friday night at the Black Cat, White Magic's brand of barefoot tribal folk got the award for most head-scratching set of the night.

John Kerry volunteer predicts victory in 2004

By Patrick Besha · Monday, Sept. 27, 2004

It's official, Kerry campaign worker Drew Richardson says. "John Kerry will be president." The AU sophomore came to this conclusion after three months of toiling in the heart of the political machine: Sen. John Kerry's D.C. campaign headquarters.

Opinion

American Indian museum opens

September 27

The Eagle's editorial staff congratulates the Smithsonian Institute on the opening of its long-overdue National Museum of the American Indian.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor

September 27

Eagle columnist Nathalie Marechal shares her shock over the actions taken by Georgetown in the face of rape in a Letter to the Editor.

News

Complaints about Park Bethesda shuttle abound

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | September 27

University officials continue to receive many student complaints about Reston Limousine, including concerns about safety and driver-student communication, according to Park Bethesda Resident Manager Greg Gadren.

News

First Daughter: C-

By Robyn Abzug | September 27

"First Daughter" stars Katie Holmes as the president's sheltered daughter Samantha Mackenzie. She is her parents' princess, but has only ever been a politician's daughter. Now, at age 18, Sam wants nothing more than to go off on her own for her college years, but convincing her parents (Michael Keaton and Margaret Colin) to lessen her personal security is another matter entirely.

News

Campus Bands: DARNEL

By Neal Fersko | September 27

Somewhere, separate form the myriad of punk and hardcore acts that overwhelm the D.C. area, the band Darnel smiles like a Cheshire cat. Made up of five full-time AU students, Darnel models itself as a jam band in the grand tradition of Phish and the Grateful Dead.

Sports

Bucknell is no match for No. 10

By Elliot Smilowitz | September 27

The Women's Field Hockey team on Saturday shut out Bucknell, 5-0, in its first Patriot League game. Ranked 10th in the nation, the team just finished three tournaments and was well-prepared for regular season opener against Bucknell.

Opinion

Editorial Cartoon

By Ryan Keller | September 27

Ryan Keller's editorial cartoon for September 27, 2004.

Sports

Men come close in tough match

By Ian Quillen | September 27

The AU men's Soccer team will enter Patriot League play Wednesday on the heels of a bittersweet weekend. AU tied No. 4 Old Dominion, 1-1, Friday, only to lose two days later to soon-to-be-ranked William and Mary, 1-0, on Sunday at the Nike Tribe Soccer Classic in Williamsburg, Va.

News

North Side ups the ante

September 27

Students from North Side participated in casino games and events in the Amphitheater on Sunday. "Our goal this year in Leonard RHA is to bring the community together and build a sense of pride in our diversity," said Micah Winograd, the president of the Residence Hall Association in Leonard.

News

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.

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.

News

Not Quite Wrong

By Ross Nover | September 23

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

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.

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.

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.

News

Film Clips

September 23

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

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.

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.

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