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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.

Goodall advocates for international peace

By Nicole Glass · Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011

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

What top polarizing sports figures should be named

By Ben Lasky · Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011

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?

The blotter must return

Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Vandals intentionally tear out three new swipe-card readers in McDowell Hall elevators

By Sean Cudahy | September 20

McDowell residents, frustrated with the double-swipe security system installed in the hall this summer, have ripped out elevator card readers on three separate occasions during the first two weeks of class.

Opinion

New words: seasonal fads or a shift in language?

By Francesca Morizio | September 20

Words fall in and out of vogue faster than last season’s new black. Language changes with the times, but in a larger sense than in the way slang changes from generation to generation. I’m talking about actual linguistic shifts in what words we use to express ourselves, not just “rad” or “cool” or “groovy.”

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AU Sustainability Office hires alum to coordinate outreach

By Scott Marturano | September 20

The Office of Sustainability reached into the past graduating classes of AU for their new outreach specialist.

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AU alumnus becomes NBC foreign corespondent in Egypt

By Zach C. Cohen | September 20

After a 5-year stint at Al Jazeera English, class of 2011 AU alumnus Ayman Mohyeldin has taken a job as NBC's foreign correspondent to Egypt.

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Students to talk, eat pastries at new Pie Club

By Katie Fiegenbaum | September 20

AU is now home to the Pie Club, a group that will discuss, eat, make and celebrate all that is pie.

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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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