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Production glitch halts sale of SmarTrip cards

By Kyle Long · Monday, Sept. 15, 2003

For the rest of September, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has halted all sales of SmarTrip Cards, the reusable plastic fare cards, because of a product defect. "We get the cards in increments of 25,000, and the last batch we received, we discovered had serial numbers that matched cards that were already in service," Metro spokesman Steven Taub said.

Campus Briefs

By Joseph Popiolkowski · Monday, Sept. 15, 2003

Brief news from around campus the week of September 15, 2003

Doyle drives to defend

By Ryan Sherwin · Monday, Sept. 15, 2003

Freshman Alison Doyle is the new goalie for the Lady Eagles and she has held her own in her first few games. Since taking over the starting role she has done her best to make the fans forget that former player Jen Liese, who transferred to Penn State, posted a 1.59 goals against average in her two years here at AU.

News

Hirshorn exhibit alters perspectives

By Loren Bonner | September 15

Many students shy away from contemporary art because they feel they cannot understand it. "Gyroscope," the new exhibit at the Hirshhorn Museum, rearranges its more than 40 piece collection of contemporary art to ease the public's nerves about viewing modern art.

Sports

Fall is best time of year

By Jesse Epstein | September 15

Sports columnist Jesse Epstein waxes on the excitement of a new Fall season for sports fans.

Opinion

Thumbs Up Thumbs Down

September 15

The Eagle's cheers and jeers for news figures from this week.

News

Sing us a song at the karaoke bars

By Anne Godlasky | September 15

Smoky, dark and full of rosy-cheeked, blurry-eyed patrons - not much different from any bar in any town, except for the short guy belting out Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" an octave too low as he balances a beer and a microphone and his friends heckle him from a nearby table. Yes, it's a karaoke bar.

News

White House welcomes back tours

By April Astor | September 15

After a two-year hiatus, tours of the White House are available starting tomorrow to all people requesting a tour through their member of Congress, according to White House spokesman Scott McClellan in a briefing. This change will enable those who provide the required information to their representative or senator and who clear a security check to attend the tours.

Opinion

Our Take: Don't sink the SAS cruise ship

September 15

The Eagle Staff on Semester at Sea: Before deleting AU credits for this program, AU should consider the wishes of its students in addition to the tremendous opportunity that SAS provides. If AU refuses to do this, it will give another example of its long history of turning a deaf ear to students.

News

Cold fails to heat up Nation crowd

By Debbie Kang | September 15

It's the "Year of the Spider"; at least that's the name of Cold's 2003 release. But judging by the crowd in D.C. on Sept. 13, calling it the year of the boar might be more accurate. Cold played as part of the Nintendo Fusion Tour with Evanescence and Revis at Nation.

News

Music Notes

September 15

Music reviews from The Eagle music desk: MXPX, My Ruin, Sondre Lerche, SouthFM, Twisted Method, From Autumn to Ashes

News

AU political clubs look to kick off this semester with new projects, new members

By Kate Oczypok | September 15

The AU College Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians are planning a year full of activities, internships and guest speakers. The AU Democrats' first meeting was attended by over 300 people, and President Noah Black explained the fall lineup that will include holding community service events in the D.C. area on Oct. 11 and Nov. 8.

Opinion

No conservative quotas

By Brian Morreale | September 15

WCL student Brian Morreale argues against conservative claims brought up in an editorial piece last issue.

News

Maceo Parker jazzes up the 9:30 Club

By Emily Zemler | September 15

Here's a good question: Why is there a topless kid, who may or may not be enjoying one of the finer moments of a drug trip, spastically flailing around the unfortunately half-full 9:30 club on a Saturday night? The answer is Maceo Parker, arguably one of the best funk musicians of our time.

Opinion

Debate: U.S. must cut Saudi relationship to win war

By Kevin Wunder | September 11

Kevin Wunder argues that the U.S. is losing the War on Terror because of ties to Saudi Arabia

News

A junior in high school during 9-11, an AU freshman reflects

By Sara Bluarzik | September 11

AU freshman Sara Bluarzik looks at Sept. 11, 2001 from the high school perspective.

Sports

From The Eagle Sports desk

September 11

Sports briefs on the Men's Golf team's win at the AU Classic and senior Laura Miller being awarded the PL Defensive player of the week.

News

Police Blotter

By Keith F. Shovlin | September 11

Each edition The Eagle prints a report of crimes on campus. The Police Blotter is assembled through cooperation with the Department of Public Safety.

News

Murray wanders off track in 'Lost'

By Tony Gershenson | September 11

Coming off of a three-month binge of explosions, death, destruction and mayhem, it is refreshing to see that some directors choose to step away from overbearing eye-pleasers into the light of good cinematography.

News

Students get involved at fair

September 11

Students attended the annual Student Involvement Fair yesterday, where dozens of clubs and organizations tabled on the Quad in an effort to promote their organization and recruit new members. The fair was rescheduled from last Wednesday due to predictions of thunderstorms.

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