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Nov. 9, 2010

Staff Editorial: Waking up for that 7:30 a.m. class

First came WONK. Then came Gen Ed program changes. Now, to complete the trifecta of transition, AU has made major changes to the academic calendar and schedule. For those students returning to campus next fall (sorry, seniors, you’ll be in the real world then), you should prepare for some major transitions that will forever change your world. Or, in reality, change your daily schedule and slightly affect your summer and winter breaks.

AU field hockey captures eighth straight league title

This week proved that eight really is the AU Field Hockey team's lucky number. Nov. 5, the Eagles won the Patriot League title for the eighth year running, this time with a record-setting 14 goals. The Eagles will move on to the NCAA play-in game against Kent State on Tuesday.

Provost approves changes to class time

Class times will be moved forward 25 minutes for the 2011-2012 academic year and a 7:30 a.m. class will be added.

Students bring multilingual ‘Butterfly’ to Katzen

“I Never Saw Another Butterfly” is one of the most heartbreaking pieces of literature to emerge from the Holocaust.

‘Drink or treat’ leads to holiday transports

Four students were transported from AU to Sibley Memorial Hospital after consuming dangerous amounts of alcohol on Halloween.

Classes to start a week later, make room for ‘special programming’

Next year’s academic calendar will shift a week later, according to Phyllis Peres, vice provost for undergraduate studies and interim dean of academic affairs.

Coming to terms with my unseen disability

It took many years before I came to grips with my disability. I shunned it, stubbornly tried to compensate for it. But as it worsened, it became increasingly difficult to ignore. Coworkers perceived me as arrogant and aloof. Friends would approach and ask why I ignored them. When? I’d inquire. Just a few minutes ago, you walked right passed — didn’t you hear me call your name?

WVAU reviews

Every other week The Eagle goes about asking the assistant music directors and DJs at WVAU what they’re currently listening to. Here’s what they’re recommending. Check out WVAU.org to listen.

AU clinches top seed in tournament after back-to-back victories

The AU volleyball team defeated both the College of the Holy Cross and Army this weekend to improve to 12-0 in Patriot League play, extending their win streak to 19 games and clinching the top seed in the Patriot League Tournament.

AU comes away victorious over Randolph-Macon in exhibition

After weeks of practice, the men’s basketball team took the court Thursday night and started their 2010-11 campaign by defeating the Randolph-Macon College Yellow Jackets 61-55 in the team’s lone exhibition game.

Burgers go gourmet at D.C. ‘Good Stuff Eatery’

As a restaurant that boasts farm-fresh ingredients and commitment to “freshness, fellowship and friendliness”, D.C.’s Good Stuff Eatery is poised to become one of the city’s best burger joints. Launched in July 2008 by Spike Mendelsohn, fifth runner-up on season four of “Top Chef,” the Good Stuff Eatery offers original handcrafted burgers, wedge salads, hand-cut french fries and handspun milkshakes.

Smith complaint to BOEE may never be settled

The complaint filed by Tom Smith Oct. 22 challenging Tyler Sadonis’ eligibility for election to an Advisory Neighborhood Commission seat may not come to a Board of Elections and Ethics hearing.

In a relationship, three in bed can be a crowd

Uncharted territory College can definitely be a time of sexual experimentation and liberation. Whether it’s hooking up with a stranger you met at a party, buying your first vibrator, trying a new sexual position or learning how to tell your partner exactly what you want — college often allows you ...

Letter to the editor: Negative Eagle coverage of AUCC misses system’s benefits

Given the degree of coverage of the AU Club Council’s new funding allocation process, there are a few items that we wanted to correct and make public regarding this new system. Contrary to what has been previously been publicized by The Eagle, most clubs are very happy with the system. Of the 144 clubs the AUCC represents, negative feedback has been received from less than five organizations.

Eagle rants

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Letter to the editor: AU Students for Life defends stance on abortion, genocide

We write in reply to the AU STAND Coalition and its Nov. 1 letter.