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Anti-Flag headlines show

Monday, Feb. 2, 2004

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.

Clarks, female fans rock 9:30 club

By Keith F. Shovlin · Monday, Feb. 2, 2004

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.

Candidates spar on higher education

By Greg Rosenberg · Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004

The democratic candidates, having taken to wrestling with issues among themselves, have all had to take a stand on higher education costs and availability

Opinion

Who do you think will win the primaries?

January 29

Students respond to The Eagle asking about the democratic primary

Sports

Wrestling team falls hard in a brain-bashing battle at Maryland

By Laura Randisi | January 29

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.

News

Theatre review: 'Four'

By Dyane Jean-Francois | January 29

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.

News

Exclusively online: Film review of 'You Got Served'

By Costa Caloudas | January 29

Break-dancing has an extensive history of settling disputes, from the epic hip-hop film "Krush Groove," to "Breakin'" and "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo."

News

Campus fliers: the good, the bad and the ugly

By Megan Slack and Mike Vallebuona | January 29

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.

News

Police Blotter

By Keith F. Shovlin | January 29

Public safety and campus security incidents this week.

News

Prodigious Dizzee Rascal electrifies foreign rapping

By Costa Caloudas | January 29

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.

News

DUI not new to AU

By Evan Wagner | January 29

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.

Opinion

Kerry will be a good challenger

By Michael Inganamort | January 29

Columnist Michael Inganamort expresses eagerness for a challenging Bush-Kerry presidential race in 2004.

News

Restaurant review: Yanni's Greek Taverna

By Michael Menachem and Rachel Cothran | January 29

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.

Sports

Which team will you root for?

January 29

The Sports Desk provides their pics for the Super Bowl, including scores and synopses

Opinion

political cartoon for Jan. 29, 2004

By Mani Bush | January 29

Mani Bush's political cartoon for today, Jan. 29, 2004

News

Snow blankets campus, D.C.

By Mackenzie Ryan | January 29

Lucia Walinchus donned "the whole caboodle" - two pairs of pants, sweater, coat, hat, scarf and mittens - to keep the chill away while sledding Sunday night. Borrowing a friend's sled, Walinchus, a sophomore in the School of Communication, spent the best part of the night in the Amphitheater and the road outside of Leonard Hall.

Sports

Top 10 Rejected AU Sports Slogans

By Laura Randisi | January 29

Looking around the NCAA sports world, it's clear that AU lacks something that so many successful sports programs have. A slogan. Kansas fans rally around "rock chalk Jayhawk." Penn State and Alabama students echo cries of "We are Penn State" and "Roll Tide," respectively.

News

Sex and Sensibility: The Ex Factor

By Allison Weil | January 29

What would you do if you ran into an ex of yours in the middle of the street? Would you walk up to him and give a cordial kiss or hug, ask how he are doing and then walk away? Or would you sit with him and stay up for all hours of the night, reminiscing and talking of times lost?

Sports

Men's Hoops plot to level Leopards Friday

By Kevin Hilgers | January 29

A look ahead to the Men's Basketball matchup with first place Lafayette. A win will give the Eagles a share of first-place and a good start to the season.

News

Weekend Hot Spots

January 29

Alex Kargher of The Scene enumerates some exciting entertainment opportunities around the District for this weekend.

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.

Solutions by The State News