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Cell phone culture at AU

By Allie Avishai · Monday, Sept. 8, 2003

"What if my cat dies?" said junior Cathy Gstattenbauer. "I want to be reachable." This is one of the reasons she feels the need to have her cell phone with her most of the time, even if she can't use it. Gstattenbauer represents a growing trend of continual cell phone use, not just on AU's campus, but around the world.

U.S. wastes on wars

By John Sherry · Monday, Sept. 8, 2003

Guest columnist John Sherry argues against the U.S. funding of wars, giving particular attention given to the terrorism track record of the United States itself.

AU may cease Tunlaw housing

By Kel Taylor · Monday, Sept. 8, 2003

It was announced this summer that Glover-Tunlaw residents would need to find a new home come this Jan. 31 as the building is being closed for evaluation. The Glover-Tunlaw apartment building is located a mile from campus on New Mexico Avenue. The 60 unit structure is University-sponsored but marketed for graduate students that wish to avoid living in the residence halls.

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Music Notes

September 8

Music reviews from The Eagle music desk, including Sick Of It All, Polyphonic Spree, Eve 6, and Smash Mouth.

Opinion

Political cartoon: Sept. 8, 2003

By Mani Bush | September 8

Mani Bush's political cartoon for September 8, 2003.

News

Students, fans lined up to see Dashboard in Bender Sunday

September 8

Feature photo: Dashboard Frontman Chris Carrabba performs at Bender yesterday. Lines stretched across campus before doors opened.

Sports

Men's team drops two

By Ian Quillen | September 8

AU Men's Soccer scored the first goal Maryland has conceded this season on Sunday. But it wasn't enough to uproot the No. 1 Terps, who dismissed AU 2-1 in the Maryland/Adidas classic at College Park.

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Campus Briefs

September 8

Briefs from around campus: Chemical aent Lewisite found behind Public Safety, Asia Council of AU to look at Japan in forum Wednesday, Greenberg theater schedule

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SC steps into year

By Erin Fagan | September 8

The Student Confederation intends to reach the AU community through new policies, social events and services this year. SC President Nick Terzulli began his term with the goal of creating a more efficient and helpful Student Confederation, AU's student government organization.

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Q and Not U rocks Black Cat

September 8

Friday's sold out Q and Not U show at the Black Cat served as a kick off to the band's upcoming three month, 40-plus date tour. The night belonged to Q and Not U. The band played favorites from "Hot and Informed," "No Kill, No Beep Beep" and "Different Damage.

Opinion

Our Take: Smoking bans are healthy for AU community - so far

September 8

The Eagle editorial staff on the smoking ban affecting AU's campus and residence halls.

Opinion

Our Take: Screaming Eagles without a nest

September 8

The Eagle editorial staff on the plight of the Screaming Eagles.

News

Law school librarian dead at age 44

By Keith F. Shovlin | September 8

Anne Marie Nancy Crossed, the Cataloging, Reference and Circulation Librarian for the Washington College of Law, died suddenly on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The cause of death is not presently known. Crossed, a tenured member of the Law Library staff, was 44 years old.

Sports

Tennis legends close out at open

By Nick Chin | September 8

Sports columnist Nick Chin writes on big events in the U.S. Open tennis tournament.

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By the Numbers

September 8

The American Heart Association's survey of all the numbers associated with smoking.

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Dance conveys religion

By Robert Bettmann | September 8

Samantha Van Saun completed her requirements for a master's degree in dance with a self-choreographed concert on Saturday Sept. 6 and Sunday Sept. 7. Van Saun presented a concert entitled "Road to Salvation," staged at Friendship Heights' Jack Guidone Theater.

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ATV kicks off its new season this Sunday

By Michael Vallebuona | September 4

Remember when ATV, AU's student-run television station on channel 2 and 15, was cool? No? Well, Josh Fine, program director of ATV, promises to change that. "This year, we are going to give students what they want," Fine said. "Comedy, nudity, sex jokes and drug jokes.

Opinion

Do the Ten Commandments belong in front of a federal courthouse?

September 4

Four students weigh in on the Thursday Debate.

News

DVDs to rent this week

By Jason Alredge | September 4

Reviews of two DVDs to checkout on the rental rack this week.

News

Don't label 'fresh meat'

By Emily Jacobs | September 4

Sex columnist Emily Jacobs warns students to avoid bad first impressions and not judge people before getting to know them.

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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