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Fans’ wishes come true with ‘11:11’

Although there are only two guitarists, they sound like an army, strumming powerfully on their guitars. They are impossibly fast and completely irresistible. What’s strange is that they started off as a heavy metal band.

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A positive pride flag resolution

AU Queers and Allies got politely turned down this week. The student group asked if the university would be willing to hang the gay pride flag from flagpoles across campus in honor of National Coming Out Week, which began this past Sunday. The Office of Campus Life told the group this was not possible, because it would violate university policy, but the office also proposed several alternative ways for Queers and Allies to show their pride.



POWER OF YOUTH — Journalists such as David Gregory of NBC’s Meet the Press and Jose Antonio Vargas of the Huffington Post discussed Obama’s current relationship with young voters Tuesday night.
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Panel explores role of youth in politics

Despite the social media phenomenon in today’s society, young people are more concerned over the content of political messages, rather than the way they are delivered, according to some members of Tuesday night’s American Forum panel.



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Opinion

Letters to the editor

Headline on abortion article was biased, unfair While I have always supported (and continue to support) the Eagle’s policy of printing articles with opposing viewpoints, I must point out that the Oct. 11, 2009 article by Alissa Scheller was disingenuously titled. The article, which was titled, “Pregnancy ...


PROFESSOR VJ— SOC Professoor Kyle Brannon teaches Visual Literacy and Digital Imaging by day and mixes graphics and video at local D.C. clubs by night.
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Prof. lights up the dance floor

Two days before the inauguration of President Barack Obama, the 9:30 club held a show to celebrate the president-elect. Body upon body packed the floor, forming one great throng, chanting “Obama!” at disc jockey Will Eastman and a screen with a series of images ranging from a psychedelic cityscape to twin neon-Obamas in aviator blinds sunglasses.




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Kerwin moves back to home near dig site

President Neil Kerwin and his wife are in the process of moving back into their 4835 Glenbrook Rd. home, AU’s Director of Community and Local Government Relations Penny Pagano said during a Spring Valley Restoration Advisory Board meeting Tuesday night.


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Students who disinfect at lower risk for H1N1

There could be fecal matter in your refrigerator. That’s right. Fecal matter. According to a study financed by LYSOL brand products and conducted by the Simmons College Center for Hygiene and Health, 30 percent of dorm refrigerators harbor fecal indicators.



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Sports

Tigers drop AU field hockey

It was a rollercoaster weekend for AU field hockey. While the team won against Colgate University, they lost in the final minutes to Princeton University 3-2.


NOT CLOSE ENOUGH — Junior Cassandra Ricketts and senior Claire Recht go up to block a shot in AU’s 3-1 loss to the College of William and Mary on Tuesday. The team falls to an 8-9 record with the loss.
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William and Mary tops AU volleyball 3-1

AU’s volleyball team looked to finish up an inconsistent non-conference schedule with a win against the College of William and Mary, but the Tribe seemed to have an answer for every American rally. Although the stat sheet shows a fairly even kill count by both teams throughout the four sets, American was out blocked 21-2.


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Sports

Six teams: NFL's worst

The Oakland Raiders are a mess both on and off the field. JaMarcus Russell has not turned into the franchise quarterback that management thought he would be. Russell has a career quarterback rating of 47.1 and is completing well under 50 percent of his passes. On top of that, his throws miss wide-open receivers by about 15 yards.


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Sports

Volleyball's year may be determined Friday

Despite losing to the College of William and Mary, the AU volleyball team is more concerned with their next match against Army at West Point on Friday. The Black Knights are AU’s biggest rival and toughest competition in the Patriot League. A loss to them could all but destroy any hopes of winning this year’s Patriot League title.





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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