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GW decides against Rosslyn house

By April Astor · Monday, Sept. 8, 2003

After neighborhood residents raised concern about having college students among them, George Washington University has decided not to use an Arlington, Va., apartment building for student housing. While an article in The Washington Post attributed this decision to lack of student interest in The Gallery building, University spokesman Bob Ludwig said this was not the case.

Queens rule and Chili Peppers spice it up

Monday, Sept. 8, 2003

Two of the most esteemed and exciting bands around performed at Nissan Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 9, when the Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA or Queens) and Red Hot Chili Peppers shared an unstoppable rock bill. Celebrating the success of its critically acclaimed and commercially successful "Songs For The Deaf," Queens brought its brand of Led Zepplin and Black Sabbath influenced hard rock tunes to a near capacity crowd, with the force of a freight train.

Where to buy your next pack

By Ari Natter and Dave Rutter · Monday, Sept. 8, 2003

AU's ban on cigarette sales means that smokers must turn to off-campus stores for their cigarette shopping. While traveling off campus may be an inconvenience, it may actually save smokers money. Several locations near AU charge less the Eagle's Nest's average charge of $5 a pack.

News

What pick-up line would you use?

September 8

Amy Papsun, sophomore, SIS "I wish I were a derivative so I could be tangent to all of your curves." Alex Howard, sophomore, SIS "Did you get a parking ticket? Because you have fine written all over you." Jon Comick, freshman, SIS "Are your pants a mirror? Because I can see myself in them.

News

Cigarettes and health: tips to quit

By Jenn List | September 8

Exactly 1,200 young people wearing white T-shirts and blue jeans pour out of buses, stand in front of an imposing skyscraper, then collapse onto the pavement. This is the number of people who die every day from a smoking-related condition. This is the latest television ad for the Truth Anti-Smoking campaign, a series of short, sometimes controversial media spots aimed at teenagers and young adults.

Opinion

Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down

September 8

The Eagle's cheers and jeers for recent appearances in the news and on campus.

News

Students call and SC answers

By Jennifer Tyre | September 8

The Student Confederation created a new office this June to help respond to problems AU students may face. The Help Center, as described by Chairman Carlos Ramirez, is an initiative to collect and document the complaints of students, which can be submitted in person, online and over the phone.

News

Police Blotter

September 8

Safety and security events from around campus for the week of September 8, 2003.

News

Shields next in KPU fall lineup

By Keith F. Shovlin | September 8

The Kennedy Political Union will be presenting Mark Shields, a CNN news moderator, in Ward 1 at 8 p.m. tonight as the second event of the year. KPU is a Student Confederation office that brings top speakers such as politicians, journalists and other nationally known orators.

News

Smoking Policies: Comparing District Universities

By Kim Peterson | September 8

A full comparison of seven district universities with regard to their stance on smoking, on campus and in dorms.

News

Seniors ready for O.R.G.Y. week

By Dan Findley | September 8

Seniors are getting ready to have an O.R.G.Y., that is 'Opening to a Really Great Year,' with Senior O.R.G.Y. week taking place this week and including activities and events planned by the senior class. "The goal of O.R.G.Y. week is to kick off the senior year with a bang and get as many seniors as possible involved and bring back school spirit full blast," Senior Class President E.J. Stern said.

Opinion

AU classes unbalanced

By Josh Kraushaar | September 8

Guest columnist Josh Kraushaar discusses partisan education in certain AU classrooms.

Sports

Volleyball team splits games away

By Kevin Hilgers | September 8

AU Volleyball went 1-2 this weekend at the Zips Invitational in Akron, Ohio. The Eagles (2-4) scraped by host Akron 3-2 (24-30, 30-27, 26-30, 33-31, 17-15) on Friday. However, they dropped matches 3-0 on Saturday to No. 9 Penn St. (30-19, 30-25, 30-24) and Pittsburgh (32-30, 30-28, 30-19).

Sports

NFC down, AFC to go

By Nick Chin | September 8

The NFL kicked off with the NFC last Thursday as the Washington Redskins took on the New York Jets. Now it is time to turn attention to the AFC with whom to watch and who will go all the way. The AFC is a much harder conference to decipher than the NFC, but here are my picks: the Miami Dolphins, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Tennessee Titans, the Oakland Raiders, the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens.

News

Expect turbulent landing

By Dan Zak | September 8

Abroad columnist Dan Zak reports on his experiences arriving in Prague, where he will be continuing to write to the Eagle weekly.

News

AU works with recording industry

By Joseph Popiolkowski | September 8

The Recording Industry Association of America, after a key Federal court victory this summer, can obtain a court-ordered information subpoena requiring AU to reveal the identities of individuals who engage in illegal file sharing, according to Justin Perillo of the University General Counsel.

News

Focus in on Fall films

By Corey Parker | September 8

New Line Cinema and Fine Line Features revealed its fall and winter lineup of new films on Friday, Sept. 5, the most exciting of which is "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." Ten minutes of film footage and commentary created a teasing taste of what's to come in Peter Jackson's final installment of the fantasy classic.

Sports

Sports Briefs

September 8

Sports briefs from around campus: the Womens' Soccer team and AU Field Hockey.

Sports

Tennis opens at Thorn tourney

By Jesse Epstein | September 8

The Women's Tennis Team opened its fall season in respectable form at the Martha Thorn Invitational Tournament in Morgantown, W.Va., this past weekend. Playing in singles and doubles against opponents from other universities, the Eagles posted several strong showings, led by senior Katarina Kollarova's remarkable trip to the tournament finals for her group.

News

Reaction to ban mixed

By Ari Natter | September 8

The University's "Smoke Free in 2003" ban on cigarette sales and smoking in and around residence halls has caused a mixed reaction on campus. Some students have embraced the smoking ban, while others have not. Still others believe that smoking should be banned from the residence halls, but the Eagle's Nest should still sell cigarettes.

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