Guest columnist Zachary Constantino argues in favor of Dr. Pipes, whose visit to campus sparked controversy recently
Mike Vallebuona points out an interesting web attraction called BlackTable.com
Sports columnist Ian Quillen discusses the work to be done and the improvement to be made in the future of AU basketball.
In the mist of chaos and confusion, things often find a way of coming together more than you could ever expect or imagine. Thursday night at the 9:30 club, Anti-Flag, Rise Against, Against Me!, None More Black and New Mexican Disaster Squad (NMDS) took punk rock fans, food-not-bombs activists and friends to the edge of the world and back.
At 9:30 p.m., the 9:30 club was nowhere near capacity as the opening act, Stephen Kellogg, took the stage. When the second act, the Lost Trailers, began its set, the club seemed to be half full, but by the time the headliners came on, there was hardly any room to breathe.
The democratic candidates, having taken to wrestling with issues among themselves, have all had to take a stand on higher education costs and availability
Students respond to The Eagle asking about the democratic primary
The AU Wrestling team suffered a tough loss 31-12 to the Maryland Terrapins when they traveled to College Park on Wednesday night. Graduate student Daniel Waters grappled well in the 184-lb. class with a win by a decision. Waters is ranked as one of the top wrestlers in the country in wins.
Called by critics "the debut of the year," "Four" is a provocative and humorous commentary on American stereotypes and clich?s. In fact, America itself is a clich? according to the writer, Christopher Shinn, a Hartford, Conn., native who now resides in New York. Shinn wrote the script for "Four" while still in college and has received an unprecedented amount of success for a playwright of his age.
Break-dancing has an extensive history of settling disputes, from the epic hip-hop film "Krush Groove," to "Breakin'" and "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo."
Club organizers and party promoters flood the bulletin boards - and, at times, the stairwells - with their fliers and quarter sheets, often with reckless disregard for graphic design and aesthetics. In an effort to dispel this proliferation of illegible fonts and hackneyed clipart on campus advertisements, The Eagle critiques the recent fliering campaigns of four student organizations.
Public safety and campus security incidents this week.
Americans are drastically sheltered from (and almost unaware of) the existence of British blacks. Granted, there are a few exceptions. There was the comedic, buffoonish posse in Guy Ritchie's film "Snatch" and the character David Lister on British comedy show "Red Dwarf." That said, Dizzee Rascal may or may not have stereotypes to dispel about his homeland.
For the average AU student, who is less than one-fifth through his or her life, death can be sobering, traumatic and incomprehensible all at once. It's not supposed to happen so soon, and when it does, the search for meaning and the grieving of a life cut short begin, as they did with Andrew Burr, 20.
Columnist Michael Inganamort expresses eagerness for a challenging Bush-Kerry presidential race in 2004.
If you're grabbing a bite with friends or impressing that special someone, Yanni's Greek Taverna in Cleveland Park offers authentic flavor at a reasonable price. Yanni's is across from the Cleveland Park Metro, on a corner facing busy Connecticut Avenue and a host of other ethnic eateries.
The Sports Desk provides their pics for the Super Bowl, including scores and synopses
Mani Bush's political cartoon for today, Jan. 29, 2004
Solutions by The State News