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NOW President rallies against economic injustice for women

By Rohan Parekh · Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011

Terry O’Neill, President of the National Organization for Women, spoke during an AU College Democrats event Sept. 14 in Ward.

New Student Activities grant to cover SG campaign costs

By Zoe Crain · Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011

Candidates for some SG positions will soon be able to apply for grants to help pay campaign costs.

Fashion: Summer for Fall

By Madeline Beard · Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011

This year's fall looks borrow a lot from Summers past.

Sports

Eagles swept away at weekend American Volleyball Classic

By Eric Saltzman | September 20

The Eagles lost all three games they played during the weekend tournament which they hosted.

News

AU A Cappella Groups

By Maeve McDermott | September 20

Get to know AU's singing groups: Dime a Dozen, Treble in Paradise, Blends with Benefits and On A Sensual Note.

News

Professor, Latin American expert Jack Child dies at 73

By Paige Jones | September 20

Jack Child, a College of Arts and Sciences professor, died from complications after open-heart surgery on June 18. He was 73 years old.

Sports

Rinehardt posts strong showing at Navy Invitational

By Jack Kernochan | September 20

Senior's fourth-place finish lead women's team to an eighth-place finish as men finish fifth.

News

Honors Program task force to evaluate credit requirements

By Sarah Jarecki | September 20

The Honors curriculum may be tweaked as the program comes under scheduled review this year.

News

Task force considers all-student ANC district

By Kate Froehlich | September 20

Scheduled redistricting could change how AU students are represented in the surrounding area.

Opinion

An open letter to SG candidates

By Douglas Bell | September 20

Douglas Bell calls for real representatives in the AU student body.

OUT OF AFRICA - Jane Goodall spoke about her nonprofit youth peace program Roots and Shoots, her childhood and her work in Africa at a speaking event Sept. 18 in the Woods-Brown Amphitheater.

News

Goodall advocates for international peace

By Nicole Glass | September 20

Students and community members packed the Woods-Brown Amphitheater to hear British scientist Dr. Jane Goodall advocate for peace through her Roots and Shoots program

Sports

What top polarizing sports figures should be named

By Ben Lasky | September 20

Lakers small forward Ron Artest officially changed his name to Metta World Peace, a funny name for someone who was the main player in one of the biggest brawls in NBA history. So I got to thinking, what would be some ironic name changes for other athletes in the sports universe?

Opinion

The blotter must return

September 20

Letter to the Editor: One student expresses her concerns over the discontinuation of the police blotter.

News

CAS professors create initiative to promote Russian culture

September 20

College of Arts and Sciences professors Eric Lohr and Anton Fedyahshin establish a new Initiative for Russian Culture this semester, including new classes and cultural experience opportunities.

News

Fans get ‘hysterical’ for Clap Your Hands Say Yeah at 9:30 club

By Maeve McDermott | September 20

"Indie's first buzzband" generates buzz by playing plenty of old material for the predominantly-30 something crowd.

News

Talon to consider redesigning yearbook after 2011 sales slump

By Tori Hyndman and Patrick Burnett | September 20

AU’s student-run yearbook, The Talon, has high hopes for its future despite disappointing sales from last year.

Opinion

Handling life's hardships, with the help of friends

By Conor Shapiro | September 20

College brings plenty of struggles and challenges, but pairs them with plenty of solutions.

THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - Ryan Gosling plays a Hollywood stuntman that falls for a girl who leads him into a world of trouble.

News

Movie review: 'Drive'

By Nisa Sanders | September 20

An action-packed thriller with an all-star cast that is as intellectual as it is gory.

WORKING GIRL - Sarah Jessica Parker plays the every woman in this uplifting romantic comedy.

News

Movie Review: 'I Don't Know How She Does It'

By Emma Beck | September 20

Sarah Jessica Parker channels the modern working woman in this female-empowerment film.

GIRL, INTERRUPTED - Adi Bielski stars as Margalit in 1940s â€œIsraeli Love Story.â€ The play, written by Pnina Gary, marked its 299th run.

News

One woman production depicts epic 'love story'

By Katie Castellano | September 20

Solo performance offers a glimpse into pre-state Israel through the eyes of one young woman.

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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