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What to look for this NBA season

The NFL is entering Week 5, the college football title race is heating up and the MLB playoffs are set to begin, which means now is the perfect time for an NBA column!

10-5-10 Slideshow

Linden Jennings

Oct. 5, 2010

Field hockey coach Steve Jennings finds the winning formula

Since he took over the in 1999, field hockey Head Coach Steve Jennings has transformed the Eagles from a struggling team into the 14th ranked team in the nation. Since 2003, the field hockey team has won seven consecutive Patriot League championships and has qualified for six NCAA tournaments.

Field hockey wins against Lehigh, Princeton

The Eagles had a tough road test this weekend with consecutive away games against Lehigh University and Princeton University.

OIT problem stalls SG election results

Faulty online Student Government ballots are causing a delay in the announcement of which write-in candidates earned Senate seats in the fall election.

Meet Mr. South side, freshman Deon Jones

Meet Deon Jones, also known as Mr. South Side. Jones, a freshman in the School of Public Affairs, was chosen by the A Voice 4 U campaign to represent ANC 3D 07, where 90 percent of residents live in AU’s South side residence halls. • ANC candidates canvass, rally support

State Radio champions voting, free music at upbeat show in Tavern

Music has a history of promoting change, and State Radio’s show last Saturday night had a strong focus on civil obligation and political activism. In a show sponsored by AU’s Student Union Board (SUB) and held in the Tavern, they were able to bring local politics and universal musicality.

Eagle rants

More of your Eagle rants!

Five questions with Jackie Grill

Five questions about the American University Public Affairs Committee for its president, Jackie Grill:

The Diner: Beer, omelets for late-night afterparties

As a self-proclaimed hotspot that serves “early birds, night owls and everyone in between,” Adams Morgan’s The Diner is the perfect place for brunch, a juicy burger or a late-night snack. Affiliated with neighbor Tryst Coffeehouse and Open City, The Diner has become the perfect eatery for D.C. college students and young hipsters alike.

Staff Editorial: Making our voices heard on Capitol Hill

As AU students, we take much pride in our position as the most politically active campus in the nation, but do we fully live up to our reputation as such? Although we join political groups, host speakers on campus, and take part in marches and protests, many ignore one our greatest advantages: the ability to directly advocate issues in front of our representatives.

Setting limits: Clear consent key to having pleasurable sex

The Sex Wonks discuss the issues of sexual consent and sexual boundaries, and how that relates to AU’s update Sexual Assault Policy.

Packing proves difficult foe in preparations for studying abroad

Writing my third “abroad” column while still at home in Connecticut proved to be a real challenge. Even with my visa struggles, spending hours on the phone with my insurance company practically begging them to override my prescriptions and the ordeal of opening a United Kingdom bank account, the real challenge — the true test of my emotional sanity — is my current endeavor. I am in the midst of packing hell.

Student OneVoice leaders talk Middle East peace

Two Israeli and Palestinian student leaders from the OneVoice movement told their personal stories of conflict, reconciliation and the ongoing effort for peace.

Latin cinema shines at AFI film festival

WHEN Sept. 21 to Oct. 13 COST $9 per film with valid student ID WHERE AFI Silver Theatre, two blocks away from the Silver Spring stop on the red line. SCENESTERS SAY If you like Latin American or foreign films, don’t miss this chance to see them in some comfy seats.