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Some in AU's South Africa program claim disorganization, insensitivity

By Kate Oczypok and Dave Hodges · Monday, Sept. 20, 2004

Some AU students in South Africa said that their study-abroad program requires too much work and is disorganized, though AU Abroad officials disagree and say they are working to meet student needs. In a series of e-mails several AU students in South Africa said that changes to the program were not adequately explained, and that the program's new director, School of International Service professor Caleb Rossiter, is insensitive and assigning too much work.

Student's death spurs drive for new legislation in Congress

By Brendan Steidle · Monday, Sept. 20, 2004

The death of Georgetown University junior David A. Shick may result in a federal provision that would make the outcomes of campus judicial proceedings less secret. Shick died in 2000 from injuries sustained from an alcohol-related fight with a fellow student.

Joe Klein speaks about Primary Colors

By Kristen Northrop · Monday, Sept. 20, 2004

Sports

MacAdie leads AU XC to top place at Navy invitational

By Edda Santiago | September 20

The wind and torrential rain at Saturday's Navy Invitational in Annapolis, Md. was no obstacle for the AU cross country teams. The men's squad easily claimed the team title, outdistancing Navy 20-41. The women captured second-place honors in a field of nine teams.

News

Jack Johnson at the Merriweather

By Lauren Gardner | September 20

The torrential rains on Friday night did not keep Jack Johnson fans from the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Md. In fact, thousands of fans packed the lawn section to slide around in a giant mudbath to the music of Donavan Frankenreiter, G. Love and Special Sauce,and Jack Johnson.

Sports

Lee Banks win against VCU

By Ian Quillen | September 20

The AU Women's Soccer team entered this year with heaps of potential but not nearly as much experience. Yet as the season has progressed, the Eagles have met nearly every challenge, gaining experience and an impressive record. That continued Thursday, as the team passed its stiffest test this fall, defeating a foreboding Virginia Commonwealth team 2-1 at Reeves Field with a late goal from sophomore forward Jana Lee.

Sports

AU Men's Soccer blanks Big Red

By Ryan Sherwin | September 20

Most teams would be drained after logging as many miles as the AU men's soccer team has this year, but not the Eagles who fought hard and earned a 3-0 win over Cornell.

Sports

Eagles get served by Arizona and Albany

By Phil Turner | September 20

The AU volleyball team was rudely awakened in the first two games of the American Volleyball Classic this weekend in Bender Arena before regrouping to pull out a victory Saturday night. Heading into their annual home tournament, coach Barry Goldberg and his previously 3-2 Eagles hoped to make a stand against No. 15 Arizona Wildcats and build on that for the remaining two games of round robin play against the University of Albany and Temple University.

Opinion

Pro-life just means anti-choice

By Robyn Abzug | September 20

Guest columnist Robyn Abzug discusses her reactions to public pro-life statements as a staunch liberal.

News

Sundays at the Georgetown Flea Market

By Brittany Bond | September 20

It's the Georgetown Flea Market, popping up in the parking lot of Hardy Middle School at Wisconsin Avenue and 34th Street every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On sidewalks wide enough for a little early morning staggering, this bazaar of cheap and exotic fare is between 30 to 45 minutes walking distance from campus.

Opinion

The left looks to divide

By Eric Fantegrossi | September 20

Is it President Bush who truly seeks to divide the nation, or are those against him much better at doing so? Political columnist Eric Fantegrossi comments on the irony in this week's Over the Line.

News

Police Blotter

By Caroline Solomon | September 20

The weekly police blotter.

Sports

NHL defies everthing that is right in the world

By Ian Quillen | September 20

Ian Quillen discusses the Ice Hockey lockout and its short- and long-term effects on the sport.

News

Vagrant Records

September 20

Vagrant recently released "Another Year on the Streets Vol. 3" and it's chock full of middle-class teen angst. The compilation features new and unreleased songs by the likes of experienced musicians Dashboard Confessional, Saves the Day, Paul Westerberg and the Get Up Kids as well as several relative newcomers to the emo-punk genre.

News

Not Quite Wrong: 9/20/2004

By Ross Nover | September 20

Ross Nover's comic Not Quite Wrong for September 20, 2004.

Opinion

Was the war in Iraq worth it all?

By Rawand Darwesh | September 20

Rawand Darwesh, columnist from Iraq on a Fullbright Scholarship, on whether the war in Iraq was worth the expenditure.

News

Music Notes

September 20

The Scene staff reviews CDs by the Thermals, Flogging Molly, Lovedrug, Sparta, Hot Water Music, Bob Schneider and the Roger Sisters.

News

Saturday's political comedy fest features legendary comedian

By Mary Specht | September 20

The School of Communication's Political Comedy Festival continued Saturday at AFI Silver Theatre with screenings of "The Great McGinty" and "Election" introduced by Turner Classic Movies host Bob Mankiewicz, a live episode of "Political Dish" hosted by The New York Times' Todd Purdham and "An Evening with Dick Gregory" featuring Gregory himself, co-hosted by the First Amendment Center's Gene Policinski and SOC alumnus Good Morning America's Tony Perkins.

Sports

Eagles smack around No. 11 Richmond

By Ian Quillen | September 20

If the field hockey world hasn't already noticed of the AU Eagles, it will after this weekend. AU, already at its highest-ever national ranking of No. 13, will probably ascend even higher, after dismissing Yale 3-1 Friday, and No. 11 Richmond 2-0 Saturday in College Park, Md.

News

007 Week finishes

By Anna Drabant | September 20

James Bond ruled last week as the Class of 2007 held "007 Week," which included a Guapo's party, forum and a sophomore-hosted, Bond-themed TDR dinner.

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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