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Tampering rumors disproved

By Keith F. Shovlin · Thursday, March 18, 2004

Allegations of election tampering were raised and quickly dismissed, prior to spring break according to officials in the Student Confederation, AU's student government. After the final results of the election were announced March 4, a student posted on the American Daily Jolt, a Web log administered by AU students, that she could vote on the my.

Film: 'Dawn of the Dead'

By Jordan Landry · Thursday, March 18, 2004

"Dawn of the Dead" is a remake of the classic 1978 horror film of the same name, in which zombies begin to slowly take over the planet. At first, the film seems to be a pretty good movie; however, once it sinks in, it becomes clear that it is inherently different from other horror films. Overall, this movie is nothing special.

What was your most memorable Spring Break moment?

Thursday, March 18, 2004

AU Students asked about their favorite moment from the vacation ending on Sunday.

News

Not Quite Wrong: Mar. 18, 2004

By Ross Nover | March 18

Ross Nover's comic Not Quite Wrong for March 18, 2004.

News

Alternative break on the Mekong

By Jessica Macdonald | March 18

While the majority of AU students prefer to hit the beaches of Cancun, Mexico, or Florida on spring break, I took a trip with the Alternative Spring Break program to Vietnam. Even though the 21-hour flying time was less than favorable, the incredible history and culture of the country made me less weary of the logistics of travel.

News

Film: Four stars for 'Eternal Sunshine'

By Emily Zemler | March 18

Human beings may feign a desire for freedom and independence, but central to our minds and actions is the need for human contact. Relationships drive our existence and it seems that everything we create is a response to the question of why we crave this connection with another person so badly.

News

Film: 'Good bye, Lenin!'

By Jorge Del Pinal | March 18

With an interesting concept and careful detail, "Good bye, Lenin!" takes on the daunting task of telling and showing a story before, during and after the fall of the Berlin Wall in Germany. The film is best described as a dramedy, mixing both dramatic and comedic elements well, but at times it feels uneven, with the dramatic parts coming at the expense of the laughs.

News

The Freshman: Mar. 18, 2004

March 18

Adam Corpora's comic The Freshman for March 18, 2004

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Students safe in Spain

By Rebecca Bellville | March 18

AU students studying in Madrid, Spain, this semester were not hurt when bombs struck a train station there during the morning rush hour last Thursday. "They're fine. They're doing very, very well," said Maria Caballero, director of the AU Abroad program in Madrid.

Sports

Eagles fall in final game

By Jesse Epstein | March 18

The AU Women's Basketball team came tantalizingly close to its first NCAA tournament appearance, but lost 71-60 to Colgate last Wednesday, ending their season in the Patriot League Championship game. "There wasn't a time when I didn't think the outcome would be different tonight," said Eagles head coach Shann Hart.

News

Hearing waived in case of DWI death

By Rebecca Bellville | March 18

The woman who has been charged in the drunken-driving death of AU junior Andrew Burr waived her right to a preliminary hearing March 5. Shelly Wentworth will appear in court again April 9 for a status hearing, according to Channing Phillips, spokesman for the U.

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Jerusalem women speak about their lives, faith and visions for students

By Kate Oczypok | March 18

Partners for Peace organized its 6th annual tour entitled "Jerusalem Women Speak: Three Women, Three Faiths, One Shared Vision." The program was sponsored at AU by the Women and Gender Studies Program. Three women, one Christian, one Muslim, and one Jew shared their stories about living in Jerusalem and Bethlehem.

Sports

Keeping the faith in sports

By Ian Quillen | March 18

Walking out of Stabler Arena after AU's crushing 59-57 loss at Lehigh in Sunday's Patriot League Men's Basketball championship, I knew the drive back to AU would be long, lonely and depressing. I'm a writer - not a player, a coach, a manager or a member of the athletics department. But having covered the team for the last two years, I couldn't help but hurt for them.

News

Provost Kerwin to stay at University for a little longer

By Keith F. Shovlin | March 18

A campus brief for March 18, 2004

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Weekend Hot Spots

By Costa Caloudas | March 18

The Scene's Costa Caloudas gives advice on things to see and hear this weekend. You had best heed it, if you know what's good for you.

Sports

Eagles ready to take care of business

By Jesse Epstein | March 4

In Women's Basketball head coach Shann Hart's four years at AU, this weekend will be the biggest yet. This Friday, the Eagles enter the Patriot League tournament as the second seed in their attempt to win the league and earn an NCAA tournament bid. "We're a little disappointed with the season we had, as I thought we'd win the league, but second seed is great," Hart said. "We've definitely got something to prove."

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Film: 'Starsky and Hutch,' interview with Ben Stiller & Owen Wilson

By Kaitlyn Lavender | March 4

"Starsky and Hutch" - the new movie based on the 1970s television show in which two charismatic, and definitely hilarious, undercover cops are paired up to fight crime in Bay City - is one of the funniest movies you will ever see.

Sports

Mens Basketball heads to tourney

By Ian Quillen | March 4

The AU Men's Basketball team might be the hottest team in the Patriot League entering this weekend's opening rounds of the conference tournament in Upper Marlboro, Md. In the last two weekends, the Eagles (16-12, 10-4) have won four straight games to secure a share of a regular season PL title that looked well out of reach in mid-February.

Opinion

Political Cartoon for March 4, 2004

By Ed Sack / Star Tribune | March 4

Ed Sack of The Star Tribune contributes the political cartoon for this week.

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Making spring break a road trip

March 4

Ideas for activities over Spring Break, locally and across the coast, by Kaitlyn Lavender and Alex Kargher.

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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