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S.A.S. meets AU needs

By Melissa Bogar · Monday, Sept. 22, 2003

AU alum Melissa Bogar discusses her experience in Semester at Sea.

Students struggle, play through the hurricane

By Michael Vallebuona · Monday, Sept. 22, 2003

On the night of Hurricane Isabel, some people were ensconced in their rooms, gripping their flashlights and hoping they purchased enough bottled water. Others, however, took a more lighthearted approach to the natural disaster.

Take Action Tour battles for suicide prevention

By Laura Kaplan · Monday, Sept. 22, 2003

Suicide tends to be a gingerly-handled subject. However, this weekend the topic was blared through speakers and amplifiers at the 9:30 club as the Take Action Tour took the stage to increase suicide prevention awareness.

Opinion

Talking 'bout Gen. Dean

By Josh Kraushaar | September 22

Conservative columnist Josh Kraushaar discusses the Generation Dean organization.

News

Restaurants sue county over smoking ban

By Story Elmore | September 22

Restaurant owners filed a lawsuit Sept. 15 against Montgomery County, Md., about a restaurant smoking ban that is supposed to take effect Oct. 9, according to a state trade association.

Opinion

Thumbs Up/Down

September 22

The Eagle Editorial Board gives its thoughts on the good and bad of the past week.

Opinion

Our Take: No new fare hike without results

September 22

The Eagle Editorial Board responds to the Metro's fare raise and the services it provides.

Opinion

Our Take: On weathering the hurricane

September 22

The Eagle Editorial Board responds to the events following Hurricane Isabel.

News

Dining on an AU meal plan

By Kristy Powers | September 22

Stir-fry, hamburgers, pasta, fried chicken and salad frequently star on the TDR menu. They sound delicious, but sometimes can't satisfy one's cravings. The chefs at TDR try to prepare an assortment of foods to meet the tastes of campus, but sometimes some students anguish over finding something to chow down on.

News

Help clean up D.C.

By Rebecca Bellville | September 22

AU students who would like to help the D.C. area recover from Hurricane Isabel can find several agencies looking for assistance as the District has been designated a Disaster Area by President George W. Bush.

News

'Fight Club' author creates anew

By Rebecca Armendariz | September 22

One would think Chuck Palahniuk, author of the well known book-turned-movie "Fight Club," would come off as a bit odd or even deranged. In actuality, he admitted that he wouldn't "fight Kierkegaard - because he had a bad back" at the National Press Club on Monday.

News

AU club supports April abortion rights rally

By Kim Peterson | September 22

Planned Parenthood is planning now for what organizers expect to be the largest abortion rights rally since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the United States. Choice USA, an AU student club, has expressed support for the rally and Planned Parenthood is hoping to start a chapter of Voices of Planned Parenthood on campus.

News

Police Blotter

By Dan Findley | September 22

The log of public safety activities since Wednesday.

News

Anchor Clanker fundraiser makes a mess

September 22

Greek students get down and dirty at Delta Gamma sorority's Anchor Clanker on Saturday.

Sports

From the Eagle Sports Desk

September 22

Sports briefs on wins by the Cross Country and Field Hockey teams and AU Alumni fest for Tennis players.

Sports

Men's team tromps George Mason U.

By Ian Quillen | September 22

Nothing went according to plan for AU Men's Soccer this weekend. First, Hurricane Isabel tore through the mid-Atlantic, shutting the school down for Thursday and Friday. Then, Saturday's match at George Mason was changed from a night game to a day game, and moved to an intramural field.

News

Census inspires D.C., AU artists for Corcoran

By Michele White | September 22

"Census 03: New Art from D.C." is your ticket to catch a glimpse of the increasingly diverse art scene of D.C. Named after the federal government's population survey, 10 artists present their unique perspectives, via various media, conveying the diversity found beyond the numbers of the U.S. Census population survey.

News

Suicide a leading cause of death among college students

By Samantha O'Neill and Kristen Northrop | September 22

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Take Action Tour, which visited D.C. Saturday, stresses the same message as many health care professionals - that it is imperative for students to be aware of the options available to them if they feel depressed or suicidal.

News

The man behind the meal

By Stillman Brown | September 22

Ever wondered who controls what you eat in the Terrace Dining Room? Or who gave AU students the gift of the waffle irons? Or who decides what food at the Comfort Zone will wrap you in reminiscences of Mom's cooking? Meet Jack Cahill, the general manager of TDR and an employee of Bon Appetit, the food service corporation that handles dining for AU and more than 60 colleges nationwide.

News

Music Notes

September 22

The weekly CD reviews from The Eagle Music Section. Up this week: Mark Ronson, Grandaddy, Live, A Static Lullaby, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Those Peabodys, Vertical Horizon and Strike Anywhere.

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.

Solutions by The State News