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‘Michaels’ bring ‘wet hot’ comedy to D.C.

Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter have established themselves as comedy gods among fans of cult hit “Wet Hot American Summer” and TV shows such as “Stella” and “The State.” The duo now stars in their own show, “Michael and Michael Have Issues,” on Comedy Central.

Week in Pictures Nov. 2

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November 2, 2009

Justice Department must be reformed, de-politicized

When John Ashcroft became Attorney General of the United States in 2001, he announced the Department of Justice’s initiative against “public corruption.” However, evidence has developed that the Department of Justice has been the source, not the opponent, of this corruption. Specifically, a study has come out that demonstrates that the Bush Administration’s Justice Department, under both Ashcroft and Gonzales, committed political profiling on local Democrats. This is a violation of the individual’s freedom to speak and associate and cannot be allowed to stand.

Men’s soccer triumphs 3-1 over Georgetown

After beating Georgetown Wednesday afternoon, AU men's soccer team is now unbeaten in its last nine matches.

Competition heats up in UEFA qualifying matches

The playoff games determining the final four Union of European Football Association’s qualifying spots in next summer’s World Cup in South Africa have been set. All four games are going to be close, since when it comes down to just one game anything can happen.

Athletes thrive at AU despite chaotic lives

Think you’ve got it bad as a student? Do you trouble waking up for an 8:30? Are you stressed out over research papers and midterms? Have you bee missing you parents? You might get some sympathy from the frat guy down the hall, but don’t expect any from AU athletes.

End of FB season answers questions

Complaints about the BCS are being heard across the country, which can only mean one thing: college football is entering the stretch run. Several questions will be answered as the season draws to a close, but many will also emerge. It is gearing up to be a tight race to the finish, one no one will be able to predict.

Colleges: stay out of students’ sex lives

This year, Tufts University decided to get involved in the sex lives of its students. The school implemented a policy prohibiting students from engaging in sexual activity in their residence halls while a roommate is present.

SG subsidy funds club travel

AU clubs and organizations can now apply for a travel subsidy to cover costs for trips further than 50 miles away.

Tufts provides hope for ‘sexiles’

A new rule at Tufts University prohibits sexual activity in the residence halls while a roommate is present, but AU residence life has no plans of implementing a similar rule. The rule does not prevent “sexiling” outright, but prohibits depriving the roommate of study or sleep time.

Republicans need intellectuals in ‘12; Newt should run

About a year ago, New York Times columnist David Brooks wrote an incredibly insightful column called “The Class War Before Palin.” In it, he describes the anti-intellectualism that afflicts today’s Republican Party. He explains how politicians like Sarah Palin rail against educated elites and refuse to make an intellectual case for conservatism. “What had been a disdain for liberal intellectuals,” Brooks wrote, “slipped into a disdain for the educated class as a whole.”

AU cultivates capable political leaders who debate with civility

I love AU. I love the political atmosphere: most students know what’s going on in America — and even what’s being debated on the floor of the House of Representatives. I love that we are located in Washington, D.C., where history is being made every day, and with one relatively short Metro ride we can be a part of it. I love that we have classes in the city that are based on a practical, rather than theoretical approach, and where instead of learning about Congress or the Supreme Court you can go down for a class period and witness the action yourself.

Letter to the editor

I have encountered many disappointed people as of late, and I do not know what to do about it. They seem to want me to feel sorry for them because they are being challenged.

Giving back: old-school style

From 1958 until somewhere in the early 1970s, AU students elected the Ugly Man on campus and some years, The Ugly Professor, too.

AU seeks vegetarian glory for second straight year

Peta2 kicked off its annual “Vegetarian-Friendly Colleges” competition this month, and AU is once again among the top 32 universities across the country vying for the title spot.