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Big Brother is watching

By Jeff Chalmers · Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003

War is peace.ÿFreedom is slavery.ÿIgnorance is strength. These slogans are familiar to all who have analyzed George Orwell's "1984." From Orwell's novel has sprung Christopher Gallu's three-act play adaptation, which was presented by the Catalyst Theater Company during the New Play Network's Page to Stage Festival held at the Kennedy Center Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.

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Students seek tech help

By Dena Gudaitis · Thursday, Sept. 4, 2003

It's 12:45 p.m. on the main floor of the Mary Graydon Center and a swarm of students scramble in every direction to make their next class or munch on the last bite of a bagel. One might not notice Terry Fernandez, director of customer services and support, sitting patiently at the e-operations help table.

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Women's Soccer soars after delay

September 4

There were several factors that made Friday afternoon not exactly an ideal day for playing soccer. After waiting out a 45-minute rain delay, the Lady Eagles took to a flawed field to open their season with a 1-0 win over Mount St. Mary's in Emmitsburg, Md.

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Field Hockey takes no prisoners in win

By Courtney Bennett | September 4

The Women's Field Hockey team dominated the Longwood Lancers, earning a victory for their first game of the season, defeating the Lancers, 4-0. Last Sunday's game at Georgetown showcased sophomore Shannon Goans with one goal and one assist.

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Dashboard to play AU

By Rich Golaszewski | September 4

Classes have started and the opening festivities here at AU are almost exhausted, but perhaps the biggest event is yet to come. This Sunday, Sept. 7, Dashboard Confessional will perform in Bender Arena supported by a great line up consisting of Vendetta Red, Brand New, and MXPX.

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Art celebrates human form

By Pam Martin | September 4

"Prints from the Collection of Luciano & Angela P. Penay," on view in AU's Watkins Gallery through Sept. 27, exhibits both a myriad of styles and a singular passion for the form of the human body, represented both realistically and surreally.

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Fall fashions invade AU

By Dwaun Sellers | September 4

Back to school shopping can be just as important-or unimportant-as college itself. The first day (or week, depending on your personal needs and wants) of school shapes the first impressions you leave on both professors and classmates, and for many it is found through the power of spending.

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Students manage, mingle at Davenport

By Anne Godlasky | September 4

As one of three supervisors at Davenport, a coffee and study lounge in the School of International Service building, sophomore Michelle Norris works 10 to 15 hours each week stocking shelves with gourmet coffees, doling out biscotti from a big glass jar, and whipping up cappuccinos.

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A water-free way to pee

By Matt Mawhinney | September 4

In the men's rooms of the Ward Circle Building and Mary Graydon Center, the skeletal remains of once-flowing water pipes suggest the need for an "out of order" sign. Curious students approach these water-free urinals with skepticism.

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Honors calls for Cowles

By Jenn List | September 4

Cardboard boxes, cat decorations and colorful children's artwork greet visitors to the office of Maria Green Cowles, the new associate director of the University Honors Program. Cowles replaces John Shosky in the position.

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SIS: More students than seats

By Brittany Farrah | September 4

Graduate students in the School of International Service are being forced to sit a little closer in class this year to create enough room for the increase of graduate students accepted to the school. Approximately 410 students were accepted to the SIS gradate program, a dramatic increase from a few years ago.

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In Flames turns up heat with tour and new album

By Scott Sholder | September 4

In a stuffy yet luxurious tour bus parked across the street from Irving Plaza in New York City, a tall, heavily tattooed, but soft-spoken drummer sat, awaiting one of the biggest shows of the year. Once a soccer player dreaming of professional greatness, Daniel Svensson of Swedish metal legends In Flames took a load off in the quiet tour bus before the June 30 New York show.

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Flying the Coop

By Keith F. Shovlin | September 4

AU Athletics has severed its connections with the Screaming Eagles, leaving the organization in student hands as students work to make the group a student club. The Screaming Eagles are the Eagles boosters, who organize at each event to cheer on the sports teams.

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Church welcomes GLBT

By Ashley Bleimes | September 4

The Metropolitan Community Church of Washington is sponsoring a weekend of community activities for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students who are looking for God or just an accepting group of peers.

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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