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Park Bethesda neighbors are happier with college residents

By April Astor · Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003

Park Bethesda is a University-owned apartment building available to upperclassmen. AU acquired the building last August. Originally, there was neighborhood opposition to AU's acquisition of the building, according to Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs. However, she said neighbors' concerns have dwindled over time.

The man, the myth, the Goldberg

By Kevin Hilgers · Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003

Volleyball coach Barry Goldberg has been combining compassion with coaching at AU since he took the reins of the program in 1989. In his 14 seasons, he has taken a tiny program without uniforms for its players and turned it into one of the most successful in the region, amassing a 370-149 record and four NCAA Tournament berths.

20 Athletic scholarships cut next year

By Jesse Epstein · Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003

The AU Athletics Department cut all Swimming and Diving scholarships last week, a move that will reallocate funds to other athletic projects. The policy goes into effect for the 2004-05 season, which means no incoming freshman will be awarded athletic scholarships for the Men's or Women's Swimming and Diving teams.

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Coheed and Cambria play D.C. tonight

By Debbie Kang | November 20

Whether the band is emo or post-hardcore, Coheed and Cambria is definitely adding something of its own to today's music. It will play Thursday night at the 9:30 club.

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Town Hall Meeting addresses sexual attacks

By Rebecca Bellville | November 20

Several changes and improvements are in the works to make AU's campus safer and better lit, according to student government and administration officials at a town hall meeting Tuesday night. The meeting was held in response to the five unwanted sexual attacks that female students have experienced so far this semester, three of them occurring late last Wednesday and early last Thursday.

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Weekend Hot Spots

November 20

Bands coming to D.C. include Mix Master Mike, LeTigre, and just for AU, the Ataris with Planes Mistaken for Stars

Opinion

Enola Gay has special role in history

By Uday Mohan | November 20

Guest Columnist Uday Mohan argues that the National Air and Space Museum should show how much devestation the Enola Gay brought by dropping the Atomic Bomb.

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GA approves budget unanimously

By Keith F. Shovlin | November 17

The General Assembly approved the 2004-05 Student Confederation Budget, with amendments, by an unanimous vote Friday after less than two hours of deliberation. The budget proposed cuts in most SC programming except the Kennedy Political Union, Student Union Board and Eagle Nights.

Opinion

Editorial cartoon for Nov. 18

By Mani Bush | November 17

Mani Bush's editorial cartoon for Nov. 17, 2003.

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Expect a harsh, cold winter

By Kate Oczypok | November 17

D.C. is in for another wicked winter weather season this year, according to local forecasters.

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TDR to survey campus

By Kate Oczypok | November 17

The best way to evaluate how students feel about campus eateries may not be through Today@AU, but rather by setting up computers in TDR, the Joint Committee on Dining Services discussed Nov. 3. The survey examines all dining venues on campus such as the Terrace Dining Room, the Tavern, The Eagle's Nest, Einstein Bros.' Bagels, Jamba Juice, Chik-Fil-A and Salsa.

Opinion

AU breeds many career politicians

By Samantha Pollinger | November 17

Guest Columnist Samantha Pollinger discusses the prevalence of hopeful politicians in the Washington Semester Program.

Sports

Women's Basketball take out Four Corners, 75-50

By Jesse Epstein | November 17

If Friday night is any indication of the AU Women's Basketball season, then the first Patriot League championship may be on its way to Bender Arena. The Eagles dominated Four Corners, beating them 75-50 in an exhibition game that included a 20-0 Eagles run in the second half.

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FCC combats piracy

By Greg Rosenberg | November 17

Those who copy digital television shows may find it difficult to redistribute these copies because of an order passed by the Federal Communications Commission. The order, passed Nov. 4, requires all products that can receive a digital signal to include "broadcast flag technology" by July 2005.

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Web exclusive: Nutrition News

November 17

Nutrition News is a column that is compiled and contributed by Professor Anastasia Snelling's Nutrition Class.

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Deftones dig deep into past

November 17

Saturday night brought an interesting mix of ambience and thrash to Nation as Deftones continued its world wide tour in support of "Deftones" the band's fourth full-length album.

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Campus Briefs

November 17

Campus briefs on AU speakers, protests, and fundraising

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Web exclusive: British Photographer takes a shot

By Stokely Baksh | November 17

On first appearance, Jenny Matthews is a short petite woman with a soft British accent and a chuckle. However, Matthews who spoke last Thursday in the Wechsler Theater, has presented the struggles of women through her lens from the crisis in Afghanistan to massacres and displacement of people in Mozambique to women in Iraq.

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Jackson Jams

By Daniel Longino | November 17

Power-pop band Jackson played a strong opening set for Sugarcult and Story of the Year at the Black Cat last Thursday. Jackson's set started while Black Cat patrons were still being let into the club at a snail's pace. At the end of its set the crowd was about 200 strong.

Opinion

The racism at home and abroad

By David Hodges | November 17

Opinoin Columnist and Editorial Page Editor David Hodges discusses religion and the role it played in his upbringing.

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.

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