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Election reaffirms two-party system

By Michael Stubel · Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

Political columnists and pundits tend to overreact to electoral developments and their significance in relation to future contests. I cannot say I am free from such journalistic sin. Yet, in the wake of Tuesday’s off-year elections, I am here to sound a warning before every network and print news outlet engages in the perennial debate over who is up and who is down in the political sphere. I am only afraid I speak too late.

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Alex Rodriguez gives me indigestion. Still, I appreciate his honesty.

By Joe Wenner · Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009

As a Phillies fan, I get indigestion from Alex Rodriguez. Throughout this World Series, I have reached for a Tums every time he steps to the plate. He ruined my Halloween weekend by dismantling Philadelphia’s comeback in Game 4. Regardless of the Fall Classic’s outcome, the Yankees owe much of their success to Alex Rodriguez.

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Letters to the editor

November 4

Perhaps The Eagle’s editorial staff should take a quick look through their archives before running an editorial like “Questioning new resource centers” that contradicts their previous positions on a women’s resource center.

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Class gains PR experience with nonprofit

By Sarah Parnass | November 4

One class in the School of Communication has allowed students to gain hands-on experience while improving the lives of children in the D.C. area this fall. Professor Gemma Puglisi’s Public Relations Portfolio class — a requirement for undergraduate Public Communication majors at AU — has paired up with the nonprofit organization Neediest Kids to create a campaign to raise money for D.C. students.

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Alt. break beats economy

By Sarah Rudnick | November 4

Despite a turbulent economy, AU’s Alternative Breaks program has continued to expand in both its number of trips and its number of applicants, according to Shoshanna Sumka, coordinator of Global and Community-Based Learning Community Service.

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Sen. Begich muses on federal spending, toilets

By Graham Vyse | November 4

At 7 p.m. on Nov. 3, Sen. Mark Begich, D-Alaska, spoke to the AU College Democrats in Butler Board Room. In an exclusive interview with The Eagle following the event, Begich touched on the issues of federal spending and anti-tax tea parties. He also explained how he recently fixed a toilet at a Bruce Springsteen concert.

SETTING IT UP — Junior Deborah Frantz sets up for a spike in AU’s 3-0 win over the Navy Midshipmen. The win is the fourth in a row for the Eagles. With the win, AU stays in the hunt for the Patriot League playoffs and their season may come down to their Nov. 6 match against the Army Black Knights.
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AU wins four in a row

By Tyler Tomea | November 1

The AU volleyball team continued their winning ways last Thursday with a 3-0 victory against Navy, giving the team its fourth win in a row.

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W. Soccer clinches 2 seed

By Mike Defabo | November 1

The AU women’s soccer seniors shined, sinking Navy 3-0 in their last game at Phil Reeves field on Saturday to clinch the second seed in the Patriot League tournament.

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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