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2-D or not 2-D?

By Daniel Longino · Monday, Nov. 17, 2003

Walt Disney Studios has had a huge impact on the world of feature-length animation, releasing the first full-length animated film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves," in 1937. While Disney was a trendsetter in two-dimensionally animated film, this corporate giant has now been downsizing its traditional non-computer animation department and gearing its production towards computer-animated films exclusively.

The GA is now a broken institution

By Zachary Constantino · Monday, Nov. 17, 2003

Guest Columnist Zachary Constantino discusses his decision to resign as Speaker of the General Assembly.

Music Notes

Monday, Nov. 17, 2003

The Eagle music contributors review new CDs from bands including Catch-22, Guster, Primus, Northern State, Thursday, Isobel, and a bluegrass tribute to Blink-182

News

Conference analyzes democracy

By Joshua Wu | November 17

This past weekend, distinguished guests and experts in the field of democratic studies were featured in a conference on elections and democracy in North America.

Opinion

The GA is now a broken institution

By Zachary Constantino | November 17

Guest Columnist Zachary Constantino discusses his decision to resign as Speaker of the General Assembly.

News

International students avoid post 9-11 troubles

By KIAH CULVER | November 17

International student enrollment dropped more than 30 percent across the U.S. and 16 percent at AU since 9-11, according to a new study. The Institute of International Education, the student and faculty exchange organization that administers the Fulbright Program, conducted the study this year.

News

Web Watch: LifeorMeth.org

By Michael Vallebuona | November 17

A note on an informative Web site from the Eagle's Features desk.

News

'Dream' of laughing at love

By Holli Chmela | November 17

Under the protection of the dark shadows of the trees, mischief and love occur. And so goes William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Mark Lamos and produced by The Shakespeare Theatre of Washington.

Sports

From the Eagle Sports Desk

November 17

Briefs from the Eagle Sports Desk on the end of the field hockey season and the swimming and diving teams' luck at their Friday competition

News

Signs of the times

By Keith F. Shovlin | November 17

The assembled buildings around the main Quad are standing out more with the construction of new signs for each academic building. The bases of the signs have been completed since mid-September, and the rest will be completed soon, according to Jerry Gager, director of the Office of Facilities Planning and Development.

News

Toy drive kicks off

By Stokely Baksh | November 17

A campus-wide toy drive to benefit the D.C. Children's Hospital begins today and will continue through Thursday, Dec. 4, the night of the benefit show "Reindeer Rock Show" in the Tavern. D.C. Children's Hospital cares for children who are critically or terminally ill, and who cannot be at home for the holidays.

Opinion

Some lessons from AU and JAMS

By Jordan T. Landry | November 17

Guest Columnist Jordan T. Landry discusses his experience going through JAMS.

Sports

Web exclusive: Cross Country runs past NCAAs

By Laura Randisi | November 17

The Men's and Women's Cross Country teams made their presence felt at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional on Saturday, Nov. 15 in Lock Haven, Pa. The Men's side finished fourth overall with senior Matt Seymour leading the way. He finished first for the Eagles placing tenth overall with a time of 30:53.

Opinion

Freedom-fried Iraq

By Corey Parker | November 17

Eagle Columnist Corey Parker offers commentary on recent news from the Occupation of Iraq

News

What's the difference between 2-D and 3-D animation?

By Emily Zemler | November 17

The Eagle elucidates the nuances of 2-d versus 3-d animation by going over a few forms of each

News

What are we really fighting for?

By Dan Zak | November 17

Columnist Dan Zak discusses his experience in TerezÂ¡n, a town that hosted a Nazi concentration camp

News

Upcoming Animation Films

By Emily Zemler | November 17

Keep a look out for these new masterpieces in computer animation

Sports

Rodriguez leads Men's Basketball to close win

By Ian Quillen | November 17

In their second and final pre-season tune-up, AU Men's Basketball encountered on-court adversity for the first time this year - a 10-point halftime deficit to Sakalai Vilnius, a Lithuanian professional team. The Eagles responded, keying an outstanding 11-assist game from senior Andres Rodriguez, and five double figure scoring performances to win, coming from behind, 86-80 at Bender Arena on Sunday.

News

Life in U.S. after 9-11

By Ari Natter | November 13

Two years after the 9-11 terrorist attacks, life for Muslims living in the United States has changed drastically, said Akbar Ahmed, an international relations and Islamic studies professor at AU and author of the recently released, "Islam Under Siege: Living Dangerously in a Post-Honor World."

News

U.S. Veterans take time to reflect

By Keith F. Shovlin | November 13

Veterans Day celebrations were held across the District, with a central event at Arlington National Cemetery: President Bush laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

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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