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Ho-hum 'Bad Santa' lacks humor

By Neal Fersko · Monday, Nov. 24, 2003

Billy Bob Thornton plays an obscene, womanizing Santa in this less than hilarious holiday film.

SmarTrip cards now testing on D.C. buses

By Emily Carone · Monday, Nov. 24, 2003

Good news for those who have trouble scrounging up exactly $1.20 to ride the Metrobus - Metro started testing the use of SmarTrip cards on several routes in D.C. and Maryland last Monday, Nov. 17. All Metrobuses and many other transport systems in the D.C. area will eventually accept SmarTrip cards, which are reusable plastic fare cards that can be used on the Metrorail system.

Stronger drinks lead to blackouts

By Marissa Friedman · Monday, Nov. 24, 2003

College students often drink more alcohol in one night than they think, according to a recent study. "Students tend to have pretty liberal views about what constitutes a single drink," said Duke University Medical Center professor Aaron M. White, the author of the study.

News

Campus Briefs

November 24

Campus briefs, including reports on a new Web site for purchasing textbooks, local charities around Thanksgiving and a successful Thanksgiving Turkey drive

News

Law magazine honored

By Kate Oczypok | November 24

The 2002-03 American Jurist, the AU Washington College of Law news magazine, was voted the number one law magazine by the American Bar Association. American Jurist won the honor under the leadership of Shea Scanlon, who was the editor in chief during the 2002-03 winning year.

News

'Darkness' overwhelms Baltimore

November 24

The Darkness played to a sold-out venue and talked about its theories on songs and the opposite sex.

News

Turkey day in Tenley: gobbling the grown-up way

November 24

Th Eagle offers lots of interest and options for Thanksgiving, including a quiz, a list of open restaurants, and a complete list of recipes, including many not listed in the print edition.

Sports

Aloha, Men's Basketball

By Fred Netzband | November 24

The AU Men's Basketball team will travel to Honolulu this December to participate in the 40th annual Outrigger Hotels Rainbow Classic basketball tournament. The three-day tournament includes eight teams and takes place from Dec. 27 to Dec. 30. Teams featured in this tournament are Hawaii, East Tennessee State, Bowling Green, Lamar, Fairfield, IUPUI and Pepperdine.

Opinion

Golden Turkey Awards

November 24

The Eagle awards the notable figures from this semester in its annual spoof on AU campus news of the last year.

News

Depression runs '21' feet deep

By Emily Zemler | November 24

A review of the new movie '21 Grams' and an interview with the cast and crew on the creative process by Emily Zemler.

Opinion

Editorial cartoon for Nov. 24, 2003

By Nate Beeler | November 24

Nate Beeler's editorial cartoon for Nov. 24, 2003

Opinion

Greek life is better than portrayal

By Anika Warden | November 24

Guest columnist Anika Warden defends the character of sororities at American University

Sports

Better luck next time for Men's Basketball

By Ian Quillen | November 24

The dream of upsetting neighboring giants Maryland in its season opener turned into a nightmare for the AU Men's Basketball team, which only managed eight points in the first half of a 79-48 loss to the Terrapins Saturday night in College Park, Md.

Sports

Eagles sweep weekend opener

By Jesse Epstein | November 24

Sports columnist Jesse Epstein reflects on AU Women's Basketball team's sweep this weekend of UNC-Asheville and Howard at Bender.

News

Hundreds turn out for Ataris

By Emily Zemler | November 24

San Dimas High School Football ruled the Tavern on Saturday night when pop-punk band the Ataris played to a surprisingly large crowd of over 400 AU students. The Ataris, and opening bands Planes Mistaken for Stars and Hopesfall, put on a solid live show that many students enjoyed.

News

Breaking News: Public Safety Director leaves AU

By Keith F. Shovlin | November 24

Public Safety Director Colleen Carson is no longer with the University as of late Tuesday, according to an internal AU memo. Pat Kelshian, executive director of Risk Management and Safety Services, which oversees Public Safety, would not comment on why Carson left the University.

News

Students post roommate ads online

By Margaret McElligott | November 24

AU students struggling to find housing this year have a new option to make their search a little easier. Liveoffcampus.com, a Web site started by three George Mason University students, has been advertising heavily around AU's campus and offers a unique approach to the apartment hunt.

News

Acting leads to appreciation

By Dan Zak | November 24

Columnist Dan Zak explains how helping students make a short film increases his respect and understanding for movie makers.

Opinion

New AU is the same as the old AU

By Josh Kraushaar | November 24

Opinion Columnist Josh Kraushaar discusses AU's appeal to alumni, and its receptivity and attention to student needs.

News

Music Notes

November 24

From the Strokes to Sarah McLachlan to Seal - read these CD reviews of recent releases.

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