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Opinion

Israel and its fence yearn for peace

By Seth Kroll | October 27

Guest columnists seth Kroll and Aaron Biterman defend Israel's fence.

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Opinion

Political cartoon for 10/27

By Nate Beeler | October 27

Nate Beeler's political cartoon for Oct. 27.

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News

Hyperactive headbanger heats up Tavern

By Joseph Popiolkowski | October 27

Party enthusiast Andrew W.K. brought his hard-hitting riffs and dumbed-down, but oddly refreshing lyrics to more than 300 fans in the Tavern Thursday night. After playing Nation, the MCI Center, the D.C. Warped Tour, George Washington University and the 9:30 Club several times in the past year, Thursday's show, sponsored by the Student Union Board, marked his first at AU.

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News

Nip and tuck your way to a better life

By April Astor | October 27

Every year, millions of people undergo plastic surgery to keep them looking as young and beautiful as the airbrushed celebrities in popular magazines. A look at the effects from one of the affected.

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News

Energetic new band 'stuns' 9:30 club

By Debbie Kang | October 27

S.T.U.N., an acronym for Scream Towards the Uprising of Nonconformity, sprouted from Los Angeles with singer Christiane J, guitarist Neil Spies, bassist Nick S. and drummer Bobby Alt.

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News

AU scholar holds dialogue

By Rebecca Byerly | October 27

Judea Pearl, father of slain journalist Daniel Pearl, engaged in a dialogue with AU professor and Muslim scholar Akbar Ahmed at the University of Pittsburgh's Bellefield Auditorium on Oct. 23.

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News

Beer cost studied

By Marissa Friedman | October 27

A recent Harvard University study has found that the availability of cheap beer and other alcoholic beverages near college campuses raises the likelihood of binge drinking. "Our study confirms the lower the prices and the more extensive the specials, the heavier the drinking," said Henry Wechsler, director of the Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Studies Program, which released the study.

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News

For a laugh and a half

By Emily Zemler | October 27

Margaret Cho and her controversial brand of humor have come and gone, but the D.C. area is still a great place to see comedy. Both D.C. and Baltimore play host to a variety of clubs and restaurants that feature nightly comedic acts that are sure to tickle anyone's funny bone.

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News

Schools look to alumni for funds

By Kimberly Peterson | October 27

If AU's fundraising campaign reaches its goal, the School of International Service will have a completely new building, the McKinley building will be renovated for the School of Communication and the Experimental Theatre will become an extension of the Kogod School of Business.

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Sports

Lack of Madness no help to AU

October 27

Going into my third year at AU as a student-athlete, I have noticed a distinct difference between a real Div. I university and our Div. 1 university.

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News

Emotion rules drama and dance

By Robert Bettmann | October 27

A five-week run of an innovative double bill featuring the Theater Alliance and Daniel Burkholder The Playground opened Thursday at the H St. Playhouse. The evening included a one-act play, "The Dispute," by French author Marivaux, directed by Jeremy Skidmore with a new 45-minute improvisational dance, "Buried in the Sky" by Burkholder.

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Sports

Briefs from the Eagle sports desk

October 27

General sports happenings around the University over Parents Weekend

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Sports

V-ball smashes PL competition

By Kevin Hilgers | October 27

Lafayette and Lehigh had a chance to avenge earlier losses to AU Volleyball as the Eagles headed to Pennsylvania last week. But the result for this round of play was no different as the Eagles once again triumphed.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Need for speed

October 27

The Eagle staff on E-Operations' problems with the network and bandwidth

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News

Cole creates the same classy styles

By Dwaun Sellers | October 27

When most relationships celebrate their 20th Anniversary, even the most contemporary gift-giver follows in the tradition of giving bone china and platinum to his or her spouse to represent their love. However, Kenneth Cole is not most gift givers. After 20 years of prosperity and ingenuity, Kenneth Cole celebrates by delivering a special collection of clothing, shoes and handbags that remind customers of what the company was founded on: simplicity, style and function.

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News

Sharpton encourages students to register to vote Friday night

By Mackenzie Ryan | October 27

Democratic presidential candidate Rev. Al Sharpton spoke only briefly about his campaign and instead focused on encouraging students to vote Friday night. Stopping halfway through his speech, he asked the audience if they were registered to vote. More than one-fifth of the audience in the packed Ward 1 room raised their hand to say they were not.

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Opinion

Is Catholic bashing acceptable at AU?

By Jacquelyn Puente | October 27

Guest columnist Jacquelyn Puente believes that Margaret Cho was ill-informed and targetted Catholics unnecessarily.

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