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The Rusty Nail: Defending 'The Vagina Monologues'

By L. Russell Allen IV | February 5

I assume every decent college or university has them. We all know the type: The ones who say ridiculously random and offensive things just to say them - not to improve dialogue or fuel a debate. It's kind of like me mocking sororities, but on a much larger scale.

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Ricin scare gives interns day off

By Mackenzie Ryan | February 5

While the Senate buildings begin to reopen today after the toxin ricin was found in a suite of offices used by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-Tenn.) Monday, students interning in senators' offices are finding themselves with a few days off. Many were surprised and alarmed by the news, and their thoughts drifted back to October 2001, when anthrax-laced letters were sent to Sens. Tom Daschle (D-S.D.) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.)

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Police Blotter

By Keith F. Shovlin | February 5

Security incidents around campus reported since last issue

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Campus Briefs

February 5

News briefs from around campus.

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Sports

Sports Briefs

February 5

Briefs on recent AU sports events.

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Film review: 'Against the Ropes' *

By Neal Ferkso | February 5

"Against the Ropes" makes one of the cardinal mistakes found in many films today: It feigns the illusion that it can be all things to all people. Character actor Charles Dutton's directorial debut attempts to be a sports movie, a classic underdog story, a female empowerment tale and a comedy all at once. Watching it fail to accomplish just about all of these goals isn't amusing in even a morbid way.

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AU aims to 'Phil' Bender

By Kate Oczypok | February 5

AU will have its annual Phil Bender event at the game between the Men's Basketball team and Patriot League rival Holy Cross. It will be televised live on DIRECTV at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20.

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Steam triggers alarm in Hurst

By Keith F. Shovlin and Mackenzie Ryan | February 5

An autoclave, a machine used to sterilize biology equipment by heating water to extremely high temperatures, was not closed tightly enough Monday, causing steam to escape through the opening and setting off a fire alarm in Hurst Hall. No substantial damage was done, according to Gary Folckemer, coordinator for the Public Safety Administration.

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Sex and Sensibility: The Untouchables

By Allison Weil | February 5

A good friend of mine hasn't been on a date in more than five years. He's 25 years old. I met another man at the bar this weekend who's 26. He rarely leaves the house. Both stay home at night, playing video games, watching movies and sulking. When I asked them why they don't go out and meet people, they both spoke about hierarchies of individuals, stating that they fall at the bottom of the list.

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Events mark Black History

By Kate Oczypok | February 5

The celebration of the 2004 Black History Month promises to educate AU students about the African-American heritage. Org-anizations such as the Black Student Alliance and Multicul-tural Affairs helped plan the celebrations. Events, including forums, dance workshops and parties in the Tavern will be held throughout February.

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The Freshman: Feb. 5, 2004

February 5

Visit The Freshman online at www.freshmanonline.com.

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Hakiu Circus: Feb. 5, 2004

By Ken Sakamoto | February 5

Ken Sakamoto's comic Haiku Circus for Feb. 5, 2004

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Suspect charged in murder of AU alum

By Rebecca Bellville | February 5

A suspect was arrested Monday night in connection with the murder of AU alum Tymon Birchett. Enzo Maximillian Costa, 22, of Silver Spring, Md., called the Metropolitan Police Department Monday night, identified himself as "Max Costa" and said he wanted to confess to Birchett's murder, according to a document from the U.S. District Attorney's office.

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Professor discusses Mars and Bush's space program

By Conrad Bukoski | February 5

President George W. Bush announced a plan to land Americans on the moon by 2020 on Jan. 14, and while this year's election may affect that proposal, AU physics professor Richard Berendzen, whose areas of expertise include astronomy and NASA, has no doubt that travel to Mars and the moon will become reality relatively soon.

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Weekend Hot Spots

February 5

It's uncommon when a classic band of yesteryear unites with a young band - and even more so when the union doesn't scream of desperation (Iggy Pop asking Sum 41 to appear on his new record "Skull Ring," for example). Despite the age difference, the connection between Stiff Little Fingers and the Dropkick Murphy's seems inevitable.

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Prof. Alan Mandel: A career of grand scales and small notes

By Rachel Cothran | February 5

Throughout the world, critics and viewers have used these words to describe Alan Mandel's piano-playing style: "spellbinding," "intoxicating," "torrential," "transcendent" and "powerful." He has performed for audiences in 51 countries in Europe, Asia, the former Soviet Union, Africa and throughout the United States. He has packed audiences into Carnegie Hall in New York, composed over 100 songs, recorded over 30 albums and played hundreds of concerts from memory. Mandel, professor emeritus of music at AU, has been all around the world.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: The SC Crisis

February 5

The Eagle staff discusses its thoughts on the current "crisis" within the Student Confederation.

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