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Watkins Gallery focuses on local history

By Stokely Baksh | September 2

The Watkins Gallery will present different art pieces in an exhibition called "What's the Story? Narrative Art from the Watkins Collection" over the next three weeks. "The main focus is Washington art history ... to tell the history of modern art in Washington," said Jonathan Bucci, curator of the Watkin's Gallery and an adjunct faculty teacher.

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Student drivers make quick car trips with 'Zip'

By Jeanette Kimmel | September 2

AU recently joined Howard University, Georgetown University and George Washington University in an agreement with a new car rental service available to students, staff and faculty on campuses, according to Gwen Gass of the Auxiliary Services office.

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University jumps in U.S. News rankings

By David Hodges | September 2

AU is now ranked No. 86 in the nation, according to the political magazine U.S. News and World Report. The university improved from last year's 99th place ranking, while its cross-town rival George Washington University fell one spot from 51 to 52. Compared to schools in the area, including GW, Georgetown, Howard and Catholic universities, AU has the third best ranking.

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Dedicated Kay Center employee to leave after 35 years

By Stokely Baksh | September 2

Elvie Melegrito, a petite, spirited Filipino woman who has worked in the Kay Spiritual Life Center for the last 35 years, literally looks up to most of the people she meets-in height. Now an AU legend takes her leave.

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Sports

Soccer stripped down during offseason

By Ian Quillen | September 2

In 2003, most thought 2004 would be "the year" for the AU men's soccer team. But after a crazy, volatile and ultimately disappointing season last year, an older, wiser but depleted squad is taking things one step at a time. "The only expectation I've given these guys," said AU head coach Todd West, "is to work harder than everyone else, and to play as a team."

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Sports

U.S. wins gold, not hearts

By Ian Quillen | September 2

Sports columnist Jesse Epstein wonders if he's the only one who has noticed the disastrous situation for Americans in the Olympics.

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Sports

Shagin shows promise at U.S. Amateur

By David Bergman | September 2

After a freshman college season that took him up and down, Eagles' sophomore golfer Todd Shagin set his sights on the 2004 United States Amateur Golf Tournament. Shagin set out on his quest to make the 104th U.S. Amateur at Royce Brook Country Club in Somerville, N.J.

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Drinking rules change in D.C., but not at AU

By April Astor | September 2

In a change from last year, improved and increased enforcement of underage drinking laws will be practiced by the Metropolitan Police Department. This is part of an annual effort to let students know that underage drinking will not be tolerated, said Assistant Police Chief Peter Newsham.

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Sports

Eagles start season on right footing

By Ian Quillen | September 2

The AU women's soccer team beat a gritty Mount St. Mary's 3-2 in its season opener Tuesday at Reeves Field. But while the Eagles won, their performance displayed both their offensive firepower and their defensive inconsistency. Senior forward Maha Elnabawi scored a dramatic game-winner with five minutes left to finally secure a victory after numerous chances.

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AU's Muslim students get new leader, new chaplain

By David Hodges | September 2

Sarah Ahmed's two words that sum up her hopes for the Muslim Students Association this year are "knowledge sharing." Ahmed, the new president of the MSA for the 2004-05 school year, said she believes that the goals of her club should include providing services for Muslim students including lecture events, recreational activities and inter-religious activities with student groups.

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Not Quite Wrong: Sept. 2, 2004

By Ross Nover | September 2

The first installment of year four in Ross Nover's legendary AU comic Not Quite Wrong.

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Opinion

All Thumbs

September 2

The Eagle gives: some cheers to students on the campaign trail, support for capitol steps, and zipcars serving campus; some jeers to the AU student teacher ratio, and south side fire alarms.

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Sober greetings from the 9-to-5

By Michael Vallebuona | September 2

Columnist Michael Vallebuona discusses the pitfalls of summer internships. Let his column, Diary of an Intern, be your guide in the treacherous terrain of the collegiate workplace.

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Ali G brings high quality to low-brow

By Daniel Longino | September 2

"Da Ali G Show" itself is one of the funniest on television, along with "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" and "South Park." Cohen's creation of the character of Ali G is essentially the dumbest MTV VJ on the planet, interviewing important political and business figures under the guise of a legit news show for teens.

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Students welcomed, again

By Phil Turner | September 2

Student, faculty and administrative leaders officially welcomed students to the 2004-2005 school year at the Opening Convocation in the Woods-Brown Amphitheater on Friday morning. After a procession led by the City of Washington Pipe and Drum band, the platform speakers, including AU President Benjamin Ladner, Student Confederation President Polson Kanneth and University Scholar/Teacher of the Year Pat Aufderheide, addressed a large gathering of students and staff.

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Opinion

Movin' on up

September 2

AU is continuing to receive positive recognition, as seen in the recent ranking as the 86th best school in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The improvement from 99th on last year's list was a pleasant surprise. This shows that President Ladner's efforts to make AU a top-tier school are producing positive results and that AU is heading in the right direction.

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Alive & Kicking: Warped Tour thrives

By Emily Zemler | September 2

Despite the mass consumption of pop music and indie rock across America, it is the Vans Warped Tour - truly a punk rock festival - that is drawing the biggest crowds and surviving the test of time. Eagle columnist Emily Zemler explains why.

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