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Law gets those who dare to download

By Ari Natter · Monday, Oct. 13, 2003

The Recording Industry Association of America's latest tactic to deter file-swappers - a broad and encompassing series of subpoenas and lawsuits filed against music downloaders - has left many file-swappers unsure of how to proceed in getting free music. Many downloaders have more questions than answers regarding the extent of the RIAA's pursuit of file-swappers, the safety of downloading music and the chances of being sued.

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Staff editorial: New drug policy needs changes

Monday, Oct. 13, 2003

Due to a recent survey on drug use, the University has decided to form a "task force" in an effort to bring AU's alcohol and drug use down to or below the national average. Though reduced drug abuse is unarguably a good thing, The Eagle wonders if this task force is acting in the best interests of students, parents or the University's image.

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Nutrition News

Monday, Oct. 13, 2003

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

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Opinion

Justice for AU janitors

By Kerri Axelrod | October 13

Guest columnist Kerri Axelrod says that Aramark workers have been left behind. When Hurricane Isabel hit, classes were cancelled and most faculty and staff stayed at home with one exception - "essential employees" - which include our Aramark custodial workers. Unfortunately, the AU community often overlooks those workers we cannot do without.

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Sports

Eagles stomp Lafayette 4-2

By Ian Quillen | October 13

AU Women's Soccer grabbed a vital 4-2 home win over Patriot League foe Lafayette Saturday, Oct. 11, riding goals from both expected and unexpected sources.

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News

Aramark petition asks higher wage

By Rebecca Bellville and Stokely Baksh | October 13

AU janitors and members of the student group AU Solidarity petitioned people on the Quad Thursday and Friday, asking for student support and claiming that AU's 110 custodial workers lack good working conditions. The main complaints of AU custodians - who work for the company Aramark and are represented by the Service Employees International Union, Local 82 - are that they lack pension plans, have inadequate healthcare and receive low pay when compared to janitors at other District universities.

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News

MP3s revolutionize music biz

By Kimberly Peterson | October 13

An audio revolution and a multi-million dollar legal mess have been caused by a little thing called an MP3. Hundreds of thousands of students download these files, yet how many really know anything about them? For starters, an MP3 is a compressed audio file that takes up less space on a computer or disc than a standard CD file.

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News

Boutique tailored to the District

By Dwaun Sellers | October 13

At the intersection of 18th Street and California Avenue, there are a number of small eccentric shops and restaurants that boast uniqueness and individuality. Kaur Three is one of those places.

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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