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Oct. 26, 2010

Kay Dakin

Public library in Tenley scheduled to open in January

The Tenley-Friendship Library on Wisconsin Avenue is scheduled to re-open in January, six years after it stopped serving the public at the site opposite the Tenleytown-AU Metro station.

Colbert stands against sanity with ‘Fear’ rally

In an interview with the Scene, Stephen Colbert emphasized his desire for audience members to react emotionally — not rationally — at the rally he will hold this weekend. The March To Keep Fear Alive is planned to merge with Jon Stewart’s Rally to Restore Sanity this Saturday. Colbert did not say who his guest speakers would be.

Staff Editorial: Remembering Professor Sue Marcum

It’s always tragic when a member of our community is taken from us. The circumstances surrounding the death of Kogod School of Business Professor Sue Marcum, however, make the loss of such a beloved member of our community even harder to understand.

Field hockey wins big over Bucknell

A win this weekend keeps the AU field hockey team ahead of Lafayette in Patriot League rankings. The Eagles are seventh in the nation.

Staff Editorial: Smith’s complaints distract from real issues

We’ve hit the T-minus seven-day mark until Election Day 2010. In just one week, we will have the answers to all our burning questions: Can Democrats keep control of Congress? Will President Barack Obama be able to handle a divided Congress if Republicans win control?

Internet entertainer creates new persona with ‘words’

Bo hates catchy choruses and he’s a hungry, hungry hypocrite. So says comedy/rapping sensation Bo Burnham in his newest song “Words, Words, Words.”

Life in England is great but ... where can I find the Saltines?

LONDON — When considering the world at large, certain places definitely have a more “intense” reputation than others. Populations in some Third World countries struggle on a daily basis just to find clean water and accessible food. In other areas, there are extreme language barriers for native English speakers.

Dean of SIS to step down, will return to teach

Dean of the School of International Service Louis Goodman will leave his position in the summer of 2011.

Count on these predictions for this year’s World Series

Over the next week the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants will square off to see who becomes the 2010 World Series Champions. Though it’s impossible to know who will ultimately come out on top, Lasky tells us the few things that can be counted on.

Young voters can still influence Nov. 2, should cast ballots for President Obama

It’s election time again, and it’s unclear where we’re heading.

ANC commissioner files two complaints against AV4U

Local Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Tom Smith has filed claims against students running for local government positions with the Board of Elections.

Dumber than I once was, but better for it

You wouldn’t believe how smart I used to be. I once had a professor who at the beginning of each class would ask rhetorically, “What is the meaning of life?”

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Teen LGBTQ suicides highlight increased need for support

At least four gay youth ended their lives this September. Each of their stories is unique, but all had a basis in some anti-homosexual sentiment. These deaths received significant media attention and inspired celebrities to speak out about LGBTQ affirmation.

AU alcohol, drug referrals showed increase in '09

The Administration and Local News Editor of The Eagle takes a look at this year’s report regarding security and crime on campus.