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Film: 'The Alamo'

By Keith F. Shovlin · Thursday, April 8, 2004

"The Alamo" tells the story of the 13-day siege of the former mission in San Antonio in 1836, right in the midst of the Texas Revolution. The film has excellent performances by Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton and Jason Patric as well as newcomer Patrick Wilson, but lacks the accuracy necessary for a historical film.

Campus Briefs

By Jeannette Kimmel · Monday, April 5, 2004

Briefs from around campus including news on death penalty discussions and summer plans at AU.

Film: 'Johnson Family Vacation'

By Costa Caloudas · Monday, April 5, 2004

There are two kinds of bad movies. The bad movies that you can laugh at their ridiculousness (flicks like "Gigli," "Bones" and anything starring Ice-T), and the bad movies that are so awful, you can't even make fun of them. "Johnson Family Vacation" falls in the latter category.

Sports

Lacrosse gets defensive in 6-3 win

By Jesse Epstein | April 5

The AU Women's Lacrosse team beat the Villanova Wildcats, 6-3, in a defensive battle Saturday afternoon at Villanova. Junior attacker Rebecca Copeland scored three goals for AU, matching the entire Wildcat output, to lead the Eagles to their fifth victory in their last seven contests.

Opinion

Our Take: Legal age OK

April 5

The Eagle Editorial Board gives their thoughts on a move to lower the legal drinking age to 18.

Opinion

Our Take: Crisis killers

April 5

The Eagle Editorial Board discusses the emergency procedures in place for students studying abroad.

News

Theatre: 'Henry IV: Part II'

By Noah Epstein | April 5

"Henry IV: Part II" is the coming-of-age story of Prince Hal and is therefore driven more by character than plot. Perhaps that is why the play can be summed up equally by the patron snoring in the seventh row and the other laughing throughout the play in the sixth row: The dialogue is witty but there is no real action.

News

Police Blotter

By Kate Oczypok | April 5

Safety and security events around campus from March 31 to April 2.

News

Drinking age debated

By Jeannette Kimmel | April 5

The National Youth Rights Association (NYRA), a youth advocacy group, is actively recruiting college students in the District in a campaign to lower the national drinking age from 21 to 18.

Opinion

Rice betrayed public trust

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | April 5

Junior Ryan Grannan-Doll writes about National Security Adviser Condoleeza Rice's adherance to appearing before the 9-11 Commission.

News

Terzulli in transition

By Kate Oczypok | April 5

At first it was hard for Student Confederation President Nick Terzulli to get over the fact that he was the second most popular candidate. However, Terzulli has tried his best to get the job done with advice and support from as many people that could help him. Despite his work, he received criticism for being pompous and having a big ego, but he learned that an ego is essential in getting the job done.

Opinion

Political Cartoon for April 5, 2004

By Wayne Stayskal | April 5

Wayne Stayskal's political cartoon for April 5, 2004.

Opinion

Letter to the Editor

By Jason Benkendorf | April 5

An Eagle reader responds to last Thursday's column by Josh Kraushaar.

Sports

Hart attack?

By Jesse Epstein | April 5

Sports columnist Jesse Epstein discusses the resignation of former Women's Basketball coach Shann Hart.

Opinion

Our generation needs a Bob Dylan

By Kevin Sheneberger | April 5

Saturday night, about 9 or 10 p.m., I stood next to my father in Bender Arena, listening to a now fossilized icon of a culture and social climate that we can now only understand with archeological accuracy. "Oh, where have you been, my blue-eyed son? Oh, where have you been, my darling young one?" As Bob Dylan wrestled these tired words from his aging throat, I remember thinking, "My thoughts exactly.

News

CD Reviews

April 5

Eagle music writers review Viki Nova, The Latin Project, The Hurt Process, Iron & Wine, David Cross, Amps for Christ and Metric.

News

In-state tuition for D.C. reviewed

By Kim Peterson | April 5

The House Government Reform Committee unanimously approved the D.C. College Access Reauthorization Act last Thursday, voting to extend indefinitely the program giving D.C. residents in-state tuition at public universities around the country and grants for private universities in and around Washington.

Opinion

The Foreigner

By Mishri Someshwar | April 5

New Eagle Columnist Mishri Someshwar discusses the purpose of her column "The Foreigner"

News

From board shorts to boardroom: the slippery slope of business casual

By Dwaun Sellers | April 5

As college students prepare for an impending graduation or internship for the coming years, many more are looking for a more relaxed atmosphere to work in, with lenient dress codes that deem business casual OK for the office. But what is "business casual," anyway?

News

Prepping for Passover

By Jennifer Varadi | April 5

This week, students will be tossing out their carbohydrates and forgetting their bagels, breads and pastas. Think the Atkin's diet is taking over AU? Nope. Jewish students all over campus are celebrating Passover.

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