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HEALTHY DEBATE — RNC Chairman Michael Steele and DLC Chairman Harold Ford Jr. entertained parents and students Oct. 24 in Bender Arena.

Steele, Ford Jr. argue health care

By Howie Perlman · Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009

The Kennedy Political Union hosted the chairmen of both political parties to a debate on health care reform Saturday night. Michael Steele and Harold Ford Jr. discussed the main bill under consideration in the House of Representatives that proposes national health care reform.

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Opinion

Students, parents can discover and dream at D.C.’s museums

By Casey Petroff | October 25

One of the best things about this city are its museums. Thanks to tax dollars paid by the rest of country, many of them are free and open to anyone who can get through security. Recently, I took advantage of the generous contributions of my fellow countrymen and took my visiting mother on a kind of historical tour.

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Senator knocks Political Science

By Sarah Rudnick | October 25

Political science, a field widely studied by AU students, is not worth federal support according to Sen. Tom A. Coburn, R-Okla., who proposed an amendment to cancel its funding Oct. 7.

MORE MONEY, NO PROBLEMS — Josh Tetrick, former staffer to President Bill Clinton and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, spoke Oct. 23 on how to thrive financially and make a positive difference in the world. “This is not a story about charity,” he said. “This is a story about how you can thrive.”
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Do-gooders can make bank, too

By Stefanie Dazio | October 25

Most college students think it is nearly impossible to “save the world” and make money while doing it. Not true, said Josh Tetrick, who formerly worked for President Bill Clinton and President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

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Students review Kindle

By Julia Ryan | October 25

Amazon.com gave over 200 college students at various institutions a free copy of its e-book reader, the Kindle, this fall, but the students had mixed feelings about Kindle’s features.

PLAYING IN THE RAIN—Senior Colin Zizzi heads the ball in AU’s double overtime thriller. While the game was a draw, it still leaves the Eagles without a loss in the conference. Their next game is Wednesday at Georgetown. The men have a 8-3-2 record overall and 4-0-1 in the Patriot League.
Sports

Double OT match ends in draw for men

October 25

After two and a half hours of play under a torrential downpour at Reeves Field, the AU Men’s Soccer team ended in a double overtime draw against Lehigh.

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Sports

NBA reloads for 2010

By Tom Schad | October 25

Late October is one of those odd periods, where all four major sports are going on at once. Hockey has just started and football’s reaching the bulk of its season, giving Redskins fans a reason to dread Sundays. As baseball is on its way out, basketball is just beginning to enter the picture; with a reloaded and much better NBA.

ACCESS DENIED — Katzen classes, studios and practice rooms will be off-limits today from 2-10 p.m. for a annual university event. Students expressed their frustration by writing on the sign in Katzen. The annual dinner honors major donors to the university.
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Katzen closing for event

October 21

The entire Katzen Arts Center will be closed today, Oct. 22, from 2 p.m. to about 10:30 p.m. for an annual university black tie event.

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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