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AU stomps Hoyas, 3-1

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Everyone on the AU Volleyball team will tell you they are the team to beat in the Patriot League. Judging by the fire of opponents who visit Bender Arena every weekend, AU's rivals seem to agree.

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Common cures for the common cold

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With Mom not around to provide chicken soup, it can be difficult to beat a cold on campus. Follow these steps and be back on track faster than you can say, "Ah-choo!"

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Opinion

Adam, Steve and Eve

Guest Columnist Eric Jost's reaction to President Bush's repeated expressions of his stance on gay unions and rights in the United States



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News

Exclusively online: Coastal cleanup

Over 20 AU students participated in the 18th Annual International Coastal Cleanup by collecting trash at Daingerfield Island Park and Marina, in Arlington, Va. on Saturday, in an effort to protect the shoreline from pollution.


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Campus Briefs

Full trash chute sets off sprinkler, causes extensive wetness



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Sports

Field Hockey streak ends at 10

The AU Field Hockey team split its back-to-back road games this weekend, defeating Holy Cross on Saturday falling to Boston University on Sunday. The team shut out Holy Cross, 3-0, as it won its fourth straight Patriot League game and improved its record to 11-1 overall.


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Cast delivers sexy, strong 'Cabaret'

As the lights go down and the audience hushes, the dazzling lights of the word "CABARET" illuminate the stage as the backdrop. The Department of Performing Arts' production of "Cabaret" is not to be missed.


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Opinion

The challenge of Clark

Guest Columnist Edward C. Smith, director of AU's American Studies program, discusses the challenges that await Clark, and former President Bill Clinton's potential role in the upcoming campaign


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AU hopes to raise $200 million

AU kicked off a $200 million fundraising campaign Thursday at the Ritz Carlton in Dupont, unveiling "The New AU" campaign to almost 500 current and potential large donors, distinguished professors and top University staff. "The campaign is probably one of the most important things that is taking place at the University," said Al Checcio, vice president of development.


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Sports

Men beat Colgate 3-2 in Homecoming

To a fan, junior Peter Philipakos' 63rd minute strike may have looked like an insurance goal at the time, pushing the Eagles' lead over Colgate to 3-1, but if this season has taught AU Men's Soccer anything, it's the value of insurance.


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Opinion

Uncivil christianity

Guest Columnist Kevin Sheneberger reacts to the use of religious references to justify intolerance in the previous editorial entitled "A problem with Adam and Steve"


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News

Greeks push alcohol-free week

Greeks Advocating for Mature Management of Alcohol (GAMMA) and other campus organizations are going to "Tell It Like It Is," the theme for this year's National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW) that started yesterday.


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Cold season sorrows

It's that time of the semester again - the middle of October, which means midterms, shorter, crisper days and longer, colder nights. This change in the weather brings something else with it: The start of the cold and flu season.



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Army of Me unites

Army of Me has yet to take over the world, but on Saturday night it certainly took over D.C.'s Black Cat with an energetic and engaging set that indicated potential for world domination. Superchunk, an indie-rock band with strong instrumentals and horrific vocals followed Army of Me's performance. The Rosebuds opened for both bands, playing the first set of the night to a fairly empty Black Cat, which grew crowded as the night went on.





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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