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Somber look into diversities some athletes face

Columnist Jesse Epstein reflects on athletes who have struggled with the battle against cancer.

'Dopamine' gives a realistic high

A computer programmer and a teacher explore the chemical aspects of falling in love in this delightfully un-Disney romance. John Livingston and Sabrina Llyod star in this movie, which hits theaters today.

AU professors plan protest of Smithsonian

Several national and international groups, including AU professors, are planning to protest an upcoming exhibit at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum of the Enola Gay, the plane that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on Aug. 6, 1945. Museum Director, Gen. John Dailey said that the Smithsonian will display the B-29 airplane "in all of its glory as a magnificent technological achievement," a phrase that many find objectionable. The exhibit is expected for Dec. 15 and will be presented in the museum's new annex at the Dulles International Airport. The Enola Gay will be displayed with other World War II aircraft. AU history professor Peter Kuznick said he doesn't oppose an exhibition of the Enola Gay, but what he finds to be inappropriate is the manner in which the plane will be displayed. "Clearly, the Enola Gay is more than a magnificent technological achievement," Kuznick said. "If [the Smithsonian] wanted to celebrate World War II military technology they could choose any B-29. The Enola Gay is the most symbolically significant plane there is for one reason - it dropped the first atomic bomb and wiped out most of the population of the city of Hiroshima."

Nothing short of 'Intolerable'

For love or money? It's the eternal question film-makers try to answer and inevitably they choose love in the end. "Intolerable Cruelty" wants to be that kind of film, the kind of film that leaves audience members sighing with the hope of true love as visions of "happily ever after" dance in their heads.

University life also brings responsibility

I think there would be little argument in the statement that the years spent by many traditional undergraduates in university are formative and developmental years. After spending the majority of our lives learning the values of our close family and friends, a time comes where we determine which of those values fit appropriately with our own moral structures, as well as to incorporate new values.

Women's Soccer shuts out, 4-0

Sometimes a team is just overmatched. This was the case Wednesday when the Women's Soccer team hosted Youngstown State, coming off a 3-1 loss at Colgate on Saturday, Oct. 4. AU got a much-needed victory, jumping out to an early lead and winning, 4-0.

Travel agency's future in doubt

AU Auxiliary Services has confirmed that STA Travel, the on-campus travel agency, will not renew its contract with AU. However, this decision will not be confirmed by the STA Travel Corporation until December.

Kucerkova named V-ball PL player of the Week

AU Volleyball senior Karla Kucerkova can chalk up another award to her many accolades, which by now have become routine. Kucerkova earned Patriot League Player of the Week honors as her team (7-8 overall, 4-0 PL) swept a weekend road trip by beating Holy Cross, 3-1, and Army, 3-0.

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Events on and off campus from Oct. 9 to Oct. 15

Whether a lover of beer or wine...

A review of the cheapest forms of alcohol with which nearly every college student somehow becomes familiar.

Burglary, crime rates fall on AU campuses

Crime has dropped across the board at AU, according to the Department of Public Safety's Annual Security report, released Sept. 24. "Certainly we're thrilled about it," said Colleen Carson, director of Public Safety. "[The drop] has been a trend for us as long as we've been doing the report, and certainly as long as I've been here.

Symposium to celebrate SIS program anniversary

AU's School of International Service will be celebrating the 35th anniversary of its International Communication Studies program on Oct. 17 with a Global Symposium on International Communication.

Manliness comes in a can, not a box

Ah, cheap beer: The drink of champions and the breakfast of alcoholics. These noxious, carbonated beverages have been there for me when my bank account and self-esteem were running low. It has been the catalyst for innumerable power hours, misconceived hookups and reckless sprints to the bathroom.

Sex and Sensibility

"So what's with stealing my panties?" I thought as I discovered more and more of my belongings tucked away in her room. An ex-roommate of mine had some problems and often acted psychotic. If I wasn't home by 10 p.m. she would call around looking for me, and if anybody called she would tell them that I had dropped out of school, just so she could keep tabs.

AU community must mature

On my wall in the Student Confederation office hangs a pin stating the word "civitas." It is a token of the Office of Campus Life's new campaign to encourage civility on campus, but to also define civility. Civility, the simple act of conducting oneself as a positive and polite member of the community, was completely void the evening of the hurricane.

Flecktones brings eclectic mix to D.C.

Bela Fleck and the Flecktones members have had the world of music critics and fans in the palm of their hands since the group's inception in 1990. Known for its eclectic fusion of jazz, bluegrass, R&B, folk and world music, The Flecktones has never been nailed down to one genre and has toured extensively over the past 13 years, gaining a wide following via word of mouth and critical acclaim.