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Caught with Your Pants Down: Good vibrations

By Jessica Bacharach · Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004

The days of new pencil cases and shiny staplers are over; the back-to-school supply list has a fresh item headlining it, required by men and women alike for a sexually successful school year: the vibrator.

Students find voting difficult

By Patrick Besha · Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004

College students have a harder time registering to vote than other eligible voters, partially because of confusion over whether they can claim residency in the location of their schools. "Some states make it very difficult for students to vote," said Lisa Arakaki, assistant director of Special Events at AU.

Campus Briefs

By Khai Ha · Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004

Campus brief on the expiration of American University's contract with Reston Limousine.

News

Class of 2005 to donate lounge to Katzen Center, funds to library

By Kate Oczypok | September 9

The Class of 2005 will contribute a student lounge in the Katzen Arts Center as its senior class gift, it was announced last night at an event at Chef Geoff's restaurant. The senior celebration at Chef Geoff's was part of the Class of 2005 Opening to a Really Great Year, or O.R.G.Y. Week.

News

International enrollment up from 9/11 slump

By Brittney Galloway | September 9

International student enrollment this year at AU has increased, up from a downward trend since Sept. 11, 2001, according to Fanta Aw, director of International Student Services. The undergraduate program increased the number of freshman international students from 23 last year to 44 this year, according to Aw.

News

AU student detained by police at Capitol barricade

By Emily Carone | September 9

AU junior Michael Hoffman, an intern with the D.C. newspaper, The Common Denominator was questioned by Capitol Police Aug. 6 because they considered him a "threat."

News

Metro Starts Emergency Training

By Caroline Solomon | September 9

The Metro with, its hundreds of patrons and miles of track, could easily be targeted by terrorists. Metro has responded to this threat with new safety precautions and awareness programs. Metro, the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area, the U.

Opinion

The value of spirituality to college students

By Joshua Wu | September 9

Guest columnist Joshua Wu discusses the logical and philosophical underpinnings of a spiritual commitment.

Opinion

Iraqi reflections on 9/11, three years later

By Rawand Darwesh | September 9

Iraqi student Rawand Darwesh remembers 9/11 and comments on how it has affected his life and country since.

Sports

Eagles fall to Michigan in tournament final

By Phil Turner | September 9

Despite losing to the Michigan Wolverines 3-1 in the final of the Manhattan Volleyball Invitational on Sunday, AU coach Barry Goldberg and the volleyball squad left New York City confident that they can play with elite national competition.

News

Campus construction continues

By Kate Oczypok and Jeanette Kimmel | September 9

Construction on campus has continued on schedule and completed projects will serve to be great assets to the student body. "Katzen is the first domino," says Gager. Once Katzen is complete, other construction plans, such as plans for the Kreeger and Watkins buildings, which will no longer have a use after those departments move to Katzen, will commence.

Sports

AU takes down Alabama in first SEC appearance

By Joe Arancio | September 9

A header by junior Marcela Ricupero late in the second half gave the AU Women's Soccer team a 3-2 win Monday over Alabama in its first game ever against a Southeastern Conference team.

Opinion

A message from the RHA President

By Scott Goldstein | September 9

Scott Goldstein, the RHA President for the 2004-2005 school year, provides an outline of his plan for the Residence Hall Association.

News

Not Quite Wrong: Sept. 9, 2004

By Ross Nover | September 9

Ross Nover brings you his weekly comic Not Quite Wrong for September 9, 2004.

Opinion

Miller Time for GOP

By Seth C. Johnson | September 9

In his column Minority Report, Seth C. Johnson discusses the political ramifications of Sen. Zell Miller's speech at the Republican National Convention.

Sports

AU captures men's D.C. College Cup

By Ian Quillen and Steve Clacreman | September 9

When the AU Men's Soccer team came from a goal down to defeat Georgetown 2-1 on Monday afternoon and clinch the D.C. College Cup at Reeves Field, one thing became clear - this is not last year's team. That team went 7-9-1 and never had a come-from-behind victory.

News

Fury of 'Macbeth' at Shakespeare Theatre

By Crista Scaturro | September 9

Though Shakespeare's "Macbeth" is centuries old, director Michael Kahn presents a production that is fresh and very much his own. Kahn skillfully blends different artistic devices to recreate the Scottish Play for contemporary audiences.

News

Students question Ladner at SC-organized meeting

By Kate Oczypok | September 9

AU President Ben Ladner held an informal town hall meeting yesterday evening in the University Club for students. Ladner answered questions from students who attended the meeting, which was moderated by Student Confederation President Polson Kanneth. University officials such as Vice President of Campus Life Gail Hanson and Executive Director of Housing and Dining Julie Weber were also present.

Opinion

The Case for Conservativism

By Timothy Meyer | September 9

Timothy Meyer writes in on the merits of conservativism for students new to AU's campus.

Sports

"Prime Time" returns

By Ryan Sherwin | September 9

Ryan Sherwin dismisses the naysayers in his coverage of Deion Sanders' return to the sports world in this issue's Sideline Scholars.

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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