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AU geared for success

By Kevin Hilgers · Monday, March 22, 2004

The hospital room became a very familiar place for junior Jonathan Craig last spring. He was sent there after playing the sport he loved gave him a fractured hip and jammed a safety pin into his arm. Craig isn't a football player or a varsity athlete. He's a member of AU's Cycling team.

Firehouse relocated

By April Seipp · Monday, March 22, 2004

The engine company that responds to fires at AU moved from its temporary location on Nebraska Avenue to Connecticut Avenue. Engine Company 20 is now at 4930 Connecticut Ave. NW, sharing space with Engine Company 31. The location on Nebraska, which it previously shared with the Department of Homeland Security was "never intended to be permanent quarters," said Kathryn Friedman, D.

Bracket Busted!

By Jesse Epstein · Monday, March 22, 2004

Sports columnist Jesse Epstein writes: This was my year. My annual NCAA tournament pool has become more an annual dive for me the past few times out. My Homer-like instincts constantly find Duke and Kentucky losing and Arizona in the Final Four. And, every year, Duke and Kentucky dominate and I cry over spilled milk, or more like a wasted 20 bucks.

Opinion

Terror rears head in Madrid

By Frank Martin | March 22

Guest columnist Frank Martin comments on the Madrid situation: On Thursday, March 11 I awoke to yet another excruciatingly painful sight on television in the Madrid train bombings: the senseless slaughter of innocent people, sobbing mothers, cries of children, and Spaniards of all walks of life trying to come to grips with what had just happened to them.

Opinion

Reality bites on TV and on campus

By Josh Kraushaar | March 22

Conservative columnist Josh Kraushaar discusses reality TV and the student elections in this week's The Right Campus

Opinion

Our take: Spammers attacked

March 22

The Eagle editorial staff discusses recent court decisions on Spam and junk e-mail.

News

Get Up Kids new 'Guilt' trip

By Joseph Popiolkowski | March 22

Settle in audience, "Guilt Show" by the Get Up Kids is about to begin. While the rest of us enjoy the "Show" - the fourth offering from the Kansas City quintet - the offending former lover is about to be sent on a 13-track guilt trip. "Guilt Show" plays like a concept album, visiting all the phases of a bitter breakup including regret, denial and despair.

News

Summer job hunting

By Kim Peterson | March 22

Many students think that finding a job after graduation can be frustrating. According to AU's Office of Institutional Research, that notion may be correct as only 35 percent of last year's graduates went straight into the work force. Despite this statistic, there are a number of resources on campus and on the Web to help graduating seniors land that first job.

News

Brand names: The quest for a status symbol

By Dwaun Sellers | March 22

In 2000, logomania set its sights on the world of fashion once again. The trend of displaying designer logos on one's clothing, shoes and handbags has surged since, reaching a new all-time high. Not since the 1980s has there been such a logo-obsessed society that seems not to mind being walking billboards.

News

Tutu speaks about rights

By Mishri Someshwar | March 22

Archbishop Desmond Tutu was given a standing ovation by the 1,500 students who attended his lecture on Thursday at Bender Arena. The event was part of the Kennedy Political Union's 35th anniversary celebrations. The South African Nobel Laureate spoke about the need for hope despite the turmoil in current times.

Opinion

Our take: Birth control battle

March 22

The Eagle editorial staff comments on the birth control availability issue on campus, and discusses its ramifications for students' well-being.

News

Backstage drama in 'Kiss Me, Kate'

By Loren Bonner | March 22

Directed and choreographed by AU professor of theatre Karl Kippola, "Kiss Me, Kate" presents hot musical numbers, flashy chorus girls, gangsters and tender romantic moments quintessential to its 1948 Baltimore setting. The story, a play within a play, follows the on-and-off stage relationship of a divorced couple, Fred Graham and Lilli Vanessi, as they star together in Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew."

Sports

Lehigh loses play-in game

By Jesse Epstein | March 22

After beating AU to become the Patriot League champion the Lehigh Mountain Hawks lost to Florida A&M, 72-57, in the NCAA tournament opening round Tuesday. The Rattlers, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champions, were led by guard Terence Woods, the nation's best three-point shooter, who overcame a deep thigh bruise to score a game-high 21 points on 7-of-16 shooting from the floor.

News

Panelists talk in Kay about Israeli house demolition policy

By Jeannette Kimmel | March 22

"Violence is identified always as evil - never as good," said the Rev. J. Philip Wogaman of Israeli treatment of the Palestinian community in the Middle East on Monday's Interfaith Symposium. Wogaman, along with several other Jewish, Muslim and Christian panelists met in Kay Spiritual Life Center to discuss human rights and religious issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Sunday.

News

Actress Garafolo talks about women's rights

By April Astor | March 22

American women are stuck in a dysfunctional relationship with the government, according to actress Janeane Garofolo. Garofolo, a longtime reproductive rights activist, spoke on a conference call with writers from several college newspapers to garner interest for the upcoming March for Women's Lives.

Sports

From The Eagle Sports Desk

March 22

Sports briefs from The Eagle Sports Desk, including AU Golf's trip to Hawaii and victories for Women's Tennis

News

Music Notes

March 22

Album reviews from The Eagle's music desk, including Ani DeFranco, Bob Dylan, Ill Bill, Clumsy Lovers, Washdown, Keb' Mo', Decahedron and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

Opinion

Political cartoon: Mar. 22, 2004

By Ed Sack and Star Tribune | March 22

This week's political cartoon from Ed Sack of the Star Tribune

News

Video Game reviews

March 22

Andrew McNamee and Ross Nover review the newest editions of "Mario Kart" and "Final Fantasy."

News

The Rusty Nail: Keeping tabs on computer labs

By L. Russell Allen IV | March 18

Columnist L. Russell Allen IV takes on recent crashes in AU's server in this week's Rusty Nail.

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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