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Legal News

S.A.S.: ship full of holes

By Kay Mussel · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003

Effective in Fall 2004, American University will no longer accept credit from the University of Pittsburgh's Semester at Sea. Other schools also deny credit, including Georgetown, George Washington, Emory, University of Pennsylvania, Vanderbilt, Brown, Harvard, Skidmore, Boston College, Kenyon, Macalester, Tufts and Wesleyan.

Campus News Briefs

By Stokely Baksh · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003

Campus news briefs about a table talk discussion of the war in Iraq, a Human Rights film series at the WCL and the next KPU Speaker.

Gridiron greats of long ago

By Laura Randisi · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003

The roar of the crowd, the cheers from the sideline, the ball goes up ... and into the hands of the receiver. Touchdown! For just under 20 years, this was a common sound on campus, but football is now reserved to the television screen. Ever wonder about AU's long lost Football team? It seems like it never happened, but not long ago football players once wore an Eagles uniform.

Sports

From the Eagle Sports Desk

September 25

Sports briefs on Field Hockey's win against Georgetown, Honors for two Field Hockey players and a Men's Soccer player, the return of Freddy Llerena to the Men's Soccer roster and the Women's Soccer team's loss to Virginia Commonwealth.

News

Federal ﬁnancial aid faces an uncertain future

By Kyle Long | September 25

Many students' financial aid packages are in question for the upcoming school year, as legislators struggle to find enough funds to sustain the federal Pell Grant program. Based on financial need, and expected family contribution, these grants provide low-income families with up to $4,000 per year for tuition, according to Brian Lee Sang, AU's director of Financial Aid.

News

Television sex content sparks debate

By Joseph Popiolkowski | September 25

Television shows featuring clean, family-friendly content are more popular than their more sexual and violent counterparts, according to Melissa Caldwell of the Parents Television Council. "The ratings data supports the conclusion that cleaner reality shows are more popular," Caldwell said at Monday night's American Forum: Sex and the Media.

News

Mud rompers pay for play

By Mackenzie Ryan | September 25

The University is asking the students and University staff involved in damaging the Quad - of which they have identified 75 to 80 students and a handful of staff members - to come forward and pay restitutions, according to Gail Hanson, vice president of Campus Life.

News

Brookville's 'Beautiful View'

By Stillman Brown | September 25

Seldom can an artist create a sound that is both ethereal and original, but Brookville's debut album "Wonderfully Nothing" sculpts introspective, melodic soundscapes as prettily on the record as it does in concert. Brookville, touring with the United Kingdom's Goldfrapp, played the first show of its tour last Wednesday night at the 9:30 club.

Sports

Soccer purist laments lame World Cup

By Ian Quillen | September 25

The U.S. Women's National Soccer team opened its 2003 World Cup campaign in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, beating Sweden 3-1. As a huge soccer fan, I could not pass up the opportunity to see a match of this level and cheer the lady Yanks to victory.

News

Online: 10 under $10

By Michael Vallebuona | September 25

Whether its due to a hurricane or a hangover, if students get stuck in their dorms again instant messaging might not be enough entertainment. Here are some ways for students to spend some time ... and money, online.

News

'Rap'up your week

By Anne Godlasky | September 25

There's virtually never a night when a D.C. DJ isn't spinning hip-hop. Get out of the daily grind by grinding on these dance floors.

News

Not Quite Wrong: 09.25.2003

By Ross Nover | September 25

Not Quite Wrong for Sept. 25, 2003.

Opinion

A pragmatist's rules

September 22

Graduate student Abdelilah Bouasria discusses his belief in pragmatism.

Opinion

Editorial Cartoon: Sept. 22, 2003

By Mani Bush | September 22

The Editorial Cartoon by Mani Bush.

Sports

Eagles win one but lose the AU Classic

By Kevin Hilgers | September 22

After AU Volleyball dropped its first two games Saturday night against No. 15 Michigan State's watertight defense, the Eagles might as well have been left for dead, but they just refused to die. The Eagles (3-8) staged a ferocious comeback in the last two games and fought off game point four times, but it was not enough to overcome the Spartans (8-2), who won the match 3-1 (30-19, 30-22, 34-36, 30-26).

Opinion

Moore than Monument

By Matt Powell | September 22

Graduate student Matt Powell gives his thoughts on the Ten Commandments on display in Alabama.

News

Czechs speak the same, smell a little different

By Dan Zak | September 22

In the smoky recesses of Akropolis, a dingy bar and concert venue in one of Prague's blue-collar suburbs, Czech band Zoe-Deer was testing the sound system. They greeted the crowd in Czech and thanked the crowd for being there in Czech. "Diky moc," the lead singer said, "Thank you much," and then launched into the opening number.

News

Storm hits AU, Quad mud pit costs thousands

By Joseph Popiolkowski and Ryan Grannan-Doll | September 22

AU enacted its emergency action plan to maintain vital operations over the weekend as Hurricane Isabel caused campus-wide power outages Thursday night, according to Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs, students destroyed sections of the Quad.

News

Factory displays diverse media, artists

By Anne Godlasky | September 22

The U.S. Navy constructed a factory on the banks of the Potomac in 1918. More than 10,000 torpedoes, a world war, two renovations and 160 artists later, the Torpedo Factory Art Center draws more than 800,000 visitors each year. The 83 open studios of sculptors, painters, photographers, jewelers and other artists infuse life and color into the gray cement gut of the World War II naval torpedo station.

News

My Morning Jacket jams

By Costa Caloudas | September 22

Look past My Morning Jacket's mangled hair and Skynrd-like appearance. Ignore that four-fifths of its band members have names that end in the letter "Y" (Danny, Tommy, Johnny and Jimmy). Forget that they're from Kentucky. It's exciting times for My Morning Jacket.

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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