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Women less likely to run

Women are less likely than men to run for political offices because they receive less encouragement to run and often think of themselves as less qualified than men, according to a study published this month.


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CD Reviews

Music reviews from The Scene desk at The Eagle.


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Local school picked by NASA

A local Maryland middle school was one of only 50 schools around the nation selected for the NASA Explorer Schools program, administrators said. Eastern Middle School, in nearby Montgomery County, Md., was the first Maryland school selected for a program that intensely trains teachers and administrators in math, astronomy and other sciences.




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Our Take: Advice for the SC

Every year following the annual transition of Student Confederation officers, The Eagle's editorial board reflects on its own experiences in covering AU's student government and makes suggestions to the new SC officers in the hope that by considering what we have observed, they will rise to the challenges of the summer and coming academic year.


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Sports

Kief drives Eagles to sixth-place showing

For the AU Men's Golf team, the spring season had been a challenge as it struggled to compete in one of the nation's hardest schedules. Coming into the weekend's Bullock Collegiate Classic in Fairborn, Ohio, the Eagles were determined to strike as they prepared to take on the Patriot League in the coming week.


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Music mounts its own campaign for November

Music is often considered to simply be a form of entertainment. However, to many in the music industry, music is a valuable way to channel political messages and to motivate otherwise apathetic listeners to become politically and socially aware. As the November election draws near, bands and music-industry personnel are rallying to encourage the youth of America to get out and cast their votes.


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It's (almost) summertime and livin's easy

To beat the heat of the residence halls, students flocked outdoors to the Quad to enjoy the sunshine. When the temperature rose into the 80s this past week, students were found playing catch, studying and catching up on sleep. With less than a week left of classes and finals just around the corner, the Quad should continue to remain crowded well into May.


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Eagles wallop PL for title

A dynasty is in the making. The AU Women's Tennis team defeated the Army Black Knights this Sunday in the Patriot League Championship title game. The Eagles dominated the second meeting of the season between these two teams; four of the six matches. The championship is the second in three years for the Eagles, both coming against Army.


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Piracy bill discussed

A new bill being debated in Congress would combat intellectual property piracy, according to a spokesman for Rep. Howard Berman (D-Calif.). The bill, which is currently being debated within the House Judiciary Committee, would order the Department of Justice to create a piracy education program to tell people about the negative effects and risks of all forms of piracy of copyrighted material, according to the text of the bill.


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GLBTA awards honor filmmakers

Two renowned documentary filmmakers received the Richard L. Schlegal National Legion of Honor Award on Tuesday night by the AU's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally Resource Center. This marks the seventh annual awards ceremony, which also recognized the contributions of students and faculty to the GLBT community on campus.



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Students face late-night fire

A fire sent Southside residents out of their rooms Monday night. At least six emergency vehicles responded to the alarm, which went off at 10:55. Students were allowed back into the halls at 11:50, although there were mixed messages about when students could re-enter.




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Sex & Sensibility: The gender divide

A friend of mine once equated sex to a cup of coffee. In Europe, he said, it is customary to have a shot of espresso before indulging in a cup. One thing must come after the first; there is a schedule to love-making.



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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