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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Opinion

Letters to the editor

September 22

Letters from our readers about drinking laws and an article about a Sept. 11 service event.

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News

Metro may hike fares

By George Los | September 22

It may be necessary to raise Metro fares next summer to keep the transportation system operating, although fares just increased this summer, according to Metro spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein.

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Sports

Volleyball kicks off season in AU Classic

By Jesse Epstein | September 18

The AU Volleyball team lost all three matches this past weekend against Arizona, New Mexico St. and the University of California-Santa Barbara at the Arizona Classic in Tempe, Ariz.

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Andrew W.K. embraces a simple, fun life

September 18

"This is why we are alive." The first words on Andrew Wilkes-Krier's (Andrew W.K.'s) sophomore release, "The Wolf," posess more power in this single string of words than in the entire pontifications of Dashboard Confessional's soppy soul. So simple a statement, yet so monumental, like the image of the girl in red that juxtaposes the black and white for less than a minute in Steven Spielberg's masterpiece, "Schindler's List."

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Opinion

Debate: Dean makes a house call for America

By Anne Godlasky | September 18

The Eagle's Thursday Debate takes a look at the Generation Dean movement as Anne Godlasky shows her support.

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Sports

League folds as USA goes for Gold

By Jesse Epstein | September 18

Last month, the Washington sports world celebrated its first championship in years as the Washington Freedom won the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA) championship in the league's third year. While prospects for other D.C. teams may be bleak, it's safe to say that the Freedom have no chance of repeating.

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News

Campaign finance debated Monday

By Joshua Wu | September 18

The McCain-Feingold campaign finance bill, argued in front of the U.S. Supreme Court last week and potentially in violation of the First Amendment's rights of freedom of speech, freedom of petition and freedom of assembly, was discussed at a panel in the Butler Board Room on Monday night.

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Sports

From The Eagle Sports Desk

By Laura Randisi | September 18

The Sports desk reports that three AU athletes were honored this past week for their performances.

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News

D.C. taxis: Riding wisely

By Molly Norris | September 18

"An $11 trip turned into a $27 disaster," freshman John McDonald said, recalling a cab ride that ended badly one weekend. McDonald and a group of his friends, fresh from a club, exited what seemed to be just another taxi ride, when a wet splattering noise destroyed the normalcy.

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Opinion

Does 'Generation Dean' appeal to you?

September 18

Four AU Students chime in on the Question of the Week.

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News

Kate's gotta brand new bag

By Dwaun Sellers | September 18

You can only imagine how many young women fainted at the sight of the new Kate Spade boutique that opened on M Street. The 1,200 square-foot space houses the famous collection of nylon, leather and suede bags that have become a staple in almost every woman's daily life.

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