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U.S. hit by multiple waves of hurricanes

By Kate Oczypok · Monday, Sept. 20, 2004

The southern United States have experienced an unusually strong wave of "monster hurricanes" this season. Now, Floridians and citizens of the Gulf Coast can add Charley, Frances and possibly Jeanne to their list of deadly hurricanes within the past two years.

Beslan victims receive aid

By Anna Drabant · Monday, Sept. 20, 2004

Since hundreds of people were taken hostage at a school in Beslan, Russia, two weeks ago, several organizations have formed to help aid the victims and their families.

Editorial cartoon

Monday, Sept. 20, 2004

The Eagle presents this week's editorial cartoon on a topic with which we're all too familiar.

News

The story of the Ramones hits theaters

September 20

The recently released film "End of the Century: The Story of the Ramones" succeeds in portraying an honest account of the band without getting too carried away with lessons learned or rock 'n' roll revolution. The Ramones weren't that complicated. If anything, the Ramones made it cool to be geeks.

News

10 Under $10

By Blair Payne | September 20

While some items at the Georgetown Flea Market lean toward the pricier side, bargains can be found. Here are 10 items at the market under $10, hunted down and enumerated by the Scene.

News

The Rusty Nail: Panda-mania

By Lester Russell Allen IV | September 20

I never understood Washington, D.C.'s infatuation with the pandas. I hate pandas. I feel like they are the Dave Matthews Band of the animal world. They're wildly popular without any substance to back it up.

News

Campaigns hunger for humor

By Stokely Baksh | September 20

Panelists at Sunday night's American Forum agreed that this year's election is "grim and lacking humor" common in past elections and the desire for a funnier election is palpable. The forum "Presidential Shtick and Political Speechwriters" discussed the importance of political humor for politicians.

News

National ban on assault weapons expires

By Theodora Blanchfield | September 20

The national ban on assault weapons expired Sept. 13, making it legal to purchase AK-47s, Uzis, TEC-9s and other assault weapons. The expiration of the ban, imposed by former President Bill Clinton in 1994, pleases some gun owners, but has critics furious.

News

Dewey says multilateralism necessary

By Claire Maude | September 20

A State Department official stressed the importance of a multilateral approach to humanitarian aid and reconstruction for the United States that involves the United Nations at the Mary Graydon Center Thursday night.

News

Paris Texas fits, saves the bill

By Emily Zemler | September 20

The booker at the Black Cat should be thanking their lucky stars that Paris Texas was on the bill Thursday night. Sandwiched between two of the world's most boring live bands, Paris Texas presented an energetic live set that probably saved many audience members from running to the box office for refunds at the night's end.

News

'007 likes to 'shake' and 'stir'

By Kate Oczypok | September 16

Featured photos from the class of 2007's Tuesday night event at Guapo's.

News

House bill will make it easier to charge illegal downloaders

By Amanda Jane Rodriguez | September 16

Last Thursday the House Judiciary Committee approved a bill that would expand the definition of illegally traded music and movie files, thus increasing the number of people charged with illegal downloading and companies who "willfully" distribute copyrighted works.

Sports

Eagles stump George Washington 3-1

By Ian Quillen | September 16

The AU Men's Soccer team fought through wind, rain and team fatigue to snag a crucial 3-1 victory over District rival George Washington at Reeves Field Wednesday.

News

Vandal damages Koran, Muslim picture

By Emily Carone | September 16

When Muslim students arrived at Kay Spiritual Center for sunset prayer on Sept. 11, they found shattered glass and a torn Koran.

News

Film Clips

September 16

The Scene staff grades films still in theaters around the area: Before Sunset, The Brown Bunny, Fahrenheit 9/11, Garden State, Hero, Maria Full of Grace and Napoleon Dynamite.

News

Voting machines win

By Matt Larson | September 16

On Sept. 1 in Annapolis, Md. Anne Arundel Court Circuit Judge Joseph P. Manuck upheld Maryland's decision to use Diebold electronic voting machines in the Nov. 2 election after three days of hearings in the case Schade v. Maryland Board of Elections. "The court finds that the state of Maryland has acted reasonably in setting up the system and protecting it against any reasonable risks," wrote Manuck in the court's memorandum opinion.

Sports

New flag football rules raise flags

By Ian Quillen | September 16

As this season's intramural flag football season begins, some AU players are opposing a new rulebook imposed by intramural officials.

News

Mr. 3000: C

By Tom Noble | September 16

Should you spend $9 for a ticket to see Bernie Mac's new movie, "Mr. 3000"? The answer is unequivocally no.

Opinion

Internships don't pay

September 16

The Eagle's editorial staff discusses the pitfalls of unpaid internships. Some universities have begun offering scholarships or stipends for economically needy students who participate in unpaid internships, to help offset the costs of living.

News

Diary of an Intern: All the workplace is a stage

By Michael Vallebuona | September 16

Because I had proven capable of dressing myself each morning without offending my internship adviser's eyesight or sense of style, I was instantly pigeonholed as the intern with a flair for visual art and creative design.

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