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Opinion

AU's cigarette ban goes too far

By Hamad Alhaj | August 28

For Thursday Debate question: "AU recently banned cigarette sales in the Eagle's Nest and smoking in front of the dorms. What do you think?" Hamad Alhaj responds unfavorably.

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Sports

From the Eagle Sports Desk

August 28

Briefs from the Eagle Sports Desk on administrative turmoil in AU's athletic department.

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News

Take a trip to Tenley

August 28

For many, the beginning of the school year signifies a fresh start in an unfamiliar area. For others, it is simply a return to the tried and true routine of past semesters. For all, D.C. is full of great places to be discovered. About as familiar to AU students as the Mary Graydon Center, Tenleytown offers a mixture of restaurants, bars and shops - all just a shuttle ride away.

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News

Hoyas seek building for crew

By Rebecca Bellville | August 28

Georgetown University hopes to build a boathouse for its crew teams - an idea that has won praise from the AU Crew team. The proposed boathouse, which would be built on an acre on the Potomac River between 34th Street NW and the entrance to Georgetown's campus, would total about 33,000 square feet.

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News

Audiences want indie, not "Gigli"

By Emily Zemler and Anne Godlasky | August 28

Summer means tank tops, flip flops, a job requiring all of three months of commitment and maybe a fling requiring even less devotion. Yet, while people shed substance in other aspects of life, they may expect it from summer movies. The average fun and superficial summer flick wasn't enough to draw the usual hordes of fluff-devouring movie-viewers.

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Sports

The State of Sports in D.C.

By Jesse Epstein | July 7

Every year, our nation's leader gives the State of the Union address, outlining the successes and failures of our country. I'm no president, and I won't talk about a country, but here is the State of the D.C. Sports address from Sports Columnist Jesse Epstein.

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News

Higher Ed act reviewed by Congress

By Rebecca Bellville | July 7

Proposed amendments to the Higher Education Act could touch AU students' lives when it comes to financial aid. In fall 2002, AU had 5,870 undergraduate students. Approximately 2,348 of them received some form of financial aid according to Amy Gerber, associate director of Financial Aid.

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News

George resigns

By Keith F. Shovlin | July 7

Athletics Director Tom George is stepping down July 31 after 20 months at AU and returning to the private sector in order to deal with personal circumstances. "I appreciate the opportunity that American University has afforded me and I want to thank the entire community for their support of my efforts," George said in a press release.

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News

Taste of Paris in Adams Morgan

By Blair Payne | July 7

Located in the heart of Adam's Morgan, La Fourchette offers up a delicious menu of some of the finest French cuisine this side of Paris.

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Sports

From the Eagle Sports Desk

July 7

Briefs on Men's Soccer and Field Hockey from The Eagle Sports Desk.

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News

The search for the perfect tan

By Ari Natter | July 7

Ah, summer. The perfect time for hanging out, sleeping in and getting the perfect summer sun tan. But before you slap on your bathing suit and slop on the sun tan lotion, The Eagle has some helpful sun tanning tips that will leave you bronze enough to impress your friends come fall semester.

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News

Ex-fraternities still active

By Mackenzie Ryan | July 7

Two former fraternities may be planning on recruiting new members this year and AU is taking steps to warn incoming students and parents that these "underground organizations" place students at physical and emotional risk and possible University judicial prosecution.

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News

Universities stand by policies

By Leslie Gold | July 7

The Supreme Court ruling of June 23, which upholds the use of race as a criterion for college admissions, caused many institutions to breathe a sigh of relief. The Court, while striking down the University of Michigan's point system, affirmed the constitutionality of the "narrowly tailored use of race to further a compelling interest in obtaining the educational benefits that flow from a diverse student body" in the majority opinion of the court.

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Opinion

Political cartoon: July 7, 2003

By Mani Bush | July 7

Mani Bush's political cartoon for the Eagle, July 7, 2003.

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News

Summer sequels disappoint

By Emily Zemler | July 7

Movie columnist Emily Zemler concludes that the movie industry has a problem: they are completely devoid of an original idea. Someone at the top of the Hollywood hierarchy must have thought, "Hey maybe this summer instead of releasing high quality films that come from unique screenplays, we should just release a sequel to every high grossing movie made in recent years."

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News

Katzen breaks ground

By Natalie Deriso | July 7

It has been a rainy season, but construction on the Katzen Arts Center continues as planned. The future home of the performing arts department is located next to Nebraska Hall across Massachusetts Avenue from campus. The construction is on schedule and should open its doors to students in the spring 2005 semester, according to Jerry Gager of the Office of Facilities, Planning and Development.

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Opinion

AU: Sweat the small stuff

By Evan Wagner | July 7

Columnist Evan Wagner discusses the pros and cons of an American University education, which he ultimately endorses wholeheartedly.

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