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Being gay is not a choice. What if it were?

By Phil Cardarella · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

This past Friday, I hung out with one of my buddies to eat pizza, talk politics and laugh at Sarah Palin. We went through our routine of taking up interesting political topics and eventually wound up discussing homosexuality.

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Q&A: Health Center director

By Julia Ryan · Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009

In an interview with The Eagle, Student Health Center Director Dan Bruey addressed some common concerns that AU students have about the Student Health Center and spoke about how the Health Center is working to accommodate these concerns.

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Mohammed’s trial a victory for U.S. justice

By Casey Petroff | November 22

The trial of the century will take place this year. Attorney General Eric Holder has decided to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed for his part in planning the Sept. 11 attacks. Mohammed will be tried in civilian court and the trial will take place blocks from where the World Trade Center once stood.

FIRE STRIKES NEAR AU — A house fire on 47th Street N.W. led to the death of one dog this Saturday. Three other dogs escaped unharmed.
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Fire chars house, claims dog

By Ethan Klapper | November 22

No one was injured after a fire seriously damaged a house near campus on the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 21, but one dog was killed. The fire in the 4200 block of 47th Street N.W. was reported at 4:47 p.m., Deputy Fire Chief Kenneth Crosswhite said Saturday. The first units were on the scene within three minutes.

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Study: College life improving

By Julia Ryan | November 22

Student quality of life ratings at over 400 colleges and universities across America have significantly improved from ratings in the same categories last year, according to a study by the National Survey of Student Engagement.

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Upset student explains transfer

By Sarah Parnass | November 22

Come spring 2009, Jack Eichner, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, will no longer be at AU, not because he plans to study abroad or take a year off from his education, but because Eichner has decided AU is not the right school for him.

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‘Fantastic’ graphics make ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’

By Bryan Koenig | November 22

Director Wes Anderson enlivens “Fantastic Mr. Fox” with the energy of a storybook, brought to life with childish delight by a superb voice cast that includes George Clooney as the titular Fox, as well as Meryl Streep, Bill Murray and Willem Dafoe. The youthful vigor is tempered by adult sensibilities and wizened snark that manifests in a film whose energy and vibrancy are unlike anything else.

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'New Moon' loses new viewers

By Bryan Koenig | November 22

If you enjoy angsty furred, fanged and sparkly monsters who fawn over an emo damsel in distress, my hat goes off to you. But if inter-mythical creature romance strikes no immediate appeal, nothing else about “New Moon” will.

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Twilight fans satisfied by 'New Moon'

By Rocio Gonzalez | November 22

“New Moon,” the second installment in the Twilight series earned mixed reviews for its captivating vampire romance. Dedicated fans will not be disappointed by director Chris Weitz’s effort to bring a faithful adaptation of the book to life, according to Rocio Gonzalez’s review. But staff writer Brian Koenig describes the film as awkward and a farce of a vampire movie.

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'Red Cliff' illuminates Chinese history

By Bryan Koenig | November 22

Enjoyable history lessons aren't easy to come by, except perhaps when they are directed by John Woo and depict a war in the Han dynasty of China in 208 C.E. "Red Cliff" is a thoroughly enjoyable two-and-a-half hour lesson in Chinese history, culture and 1800-year-old battle tactics.

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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