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Genesis of hardcore punk brings counterculture to buttoned-up capital

By Stephan Cho · Monday, Oct. 11, 2010

For D.C. natives, mapping the history of one of the earliest and most influential moments in punk rock isn’t any harder than looking in their own backyards. During the ‘80s, the District served as one of the birthplaces of the underground hardcore punk scene, influenced by the British punk rock movement that captivated scads of disaffected youth at the time.

Profile: Aramark employee shares how she came to AU

By Stefanie Dazio · Monday, Oct. 11, 2010

Alba Vigil, originally from El Salvador, fled to California 20 years ago to escape the civil war in her home country. She came to D.C. a year later and has worked at AU since.

Alliance of local students organizes D.C. service day

Monday, Oct. 11, 2010

The D.C. Student Alliance is planning a community service initiative called Students Serve on Oct. 23.

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Anthony Dunham elected RHA president

By Allie Mooney | October 11

Anthony Dunham was elected president of the Residence Hall Association Thursday.

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Eric Reath re-elected as Undergraduate Senate speaker

By Allie Mooney | October 11

Eric Reath was unanimously re-elected as speaker of the Undergraduate Senate in the first session of the Sixth Undergraduate Senate last Sunday.

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Police blotter

October 11

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

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Student Government, Student Activities often at odds

By Allie Mooney | October 11

In light of recent strain on their relationship, SG is considering a resolution that would invite more conversation with Student Activities.

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Some clubs struggle with new AUCC system

By Julia Ryan | October 11

Recent changes to the budgeting system of the AU Club Council have left some student groups wondering how they will manage to finance their events for the rest of this school year.

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ANC questions AU's Campus Plan

By Meg Fowler | October 11

Neighbors and local commissioners told AU administrators they were not satisfied with changes being made to the Campus Plan at an Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting Thursday night.

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Students, faculty form Lions Club

By Zach C. Cohen | October 11

Members of the AU community are working to establish an AU chapter of the Lions Club, an organization dedicated to local and global service.

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SPA to launch environmental policy center Wednesday

By Paige Jones | October 11

The School of Public Affairs will launch a Center for Environmental Policy Wednesday for students who are interested in exploring local environmental issues through policymaking.

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Senator-at-Large moves to drop Committee for Review of Military Policy

By Allie Mooney | October 11

Emotions escalated at the Undergraduate Senate Sunday when Senator-at-Large Joseph Chmielewski moved to dissolve the Committee for the Review of Military Policy.

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Student Government announces results of fall elections

By Allie Mooney | October 11

After an extended delay in election results due to a technical error, three out of four winning write-in candidates accepted their elected positions Wednesday for this year’s Student Government fall elections.

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TKE wins Up 'til Dawn letter writing contest

By Julia Ryan | October 11

Tau Kappa Epsilon won a competition for letter writing on behalf of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at this year’s Up ‘til Dawn event on Friday night.

DUKE NUKEM â€” Christine Fingerhuth dribbles past a Duke University player. Fingerhuth scored AUâ€™s third goal in the victory.

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Field hockey extinguishes No. 14 Duke Blue Devils

By Michael Gardner | October 11

AU field hockey beat Duke University on Sunday. The game drew a record crowd.

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Men’s soccer takes down Lafayette in double overtime

By Tyler Tomea | October 11

The AU men’s soccer team remained undefeated in Patriot League play after defeating the Lafayette College Leopards on the road 2-1 in double overtime.

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Women's soccer’s weekend includes win, tie

By Eric Saltzman | October 11

The AU women’s soccer team beat the College of the Holy Cross 1-0 Friday and then tied the United States Military Academy in double overtime this Sunday.

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Don’t fear the machine: Baseball needs instant replay

By Ben Lasky | October 11

With a two-run lead and two outs in the ninth inning on Wednesday, Yankees right fielder Greg Golson made a shoe-string catch that was called a base hit because the umpire ruled that he had trapped the ball. Replays showed that this was not the case. Thankfully for MLB, Twins DH Jim Thome popped out to end the game, instead of tying the game with a home run.

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Talented Capitals try to get over the playoff hump

By Eric Saltzman | October 11

John Wall may be the most hyped athlete playing in D.C., but Alexander Ovechkin is the most talented.

KICK â€” Alassane Kane, a sophomore transfer student playing for menâ€™s soccer, has scored six goals this season, the most in the Patriot League. Kane originally played for the University of Vermont.

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Kane makes instant impact for Eagles

By Mark Natale | October 11

Alassane Kane stood behind the ball, down 2-1 to the U18 national team and prepared to take a penalty kick.

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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