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USA builds to success

By Elliot Jeffords · Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

The U.S. men’s national soccer team set a list of goals two years ago, as they began the long journey that they hope will end with them holding a small golden trophy on July 11, 2010, in South Africa.

Letters to the editor

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

Last Thursday’s column by Alex Knepper berated the entire social justice movement as “self-serving,” but such a label can just as easily be applied to Knepper himself, who has once again written another piece rife with tired tactics. He accuses leftists who criticize bigoted initiatives like Prop 8 of somehow trying to avoid debating the merits of an argument without providing any merits himself.

Police blotter

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009

Department of Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

Sports

Strong start propels AU to 3-1 victory

By Sam Lindauer | October 21

The AU volleyball team rebounded from a loss to Army by taking down Holy Cross 3-1, improving their Patriot League record to 4-3.

Sports

AU field hockey too much for crosstown rival

By Kate Greubel | October 21

Unseasonable heat did not faze the AU Field Hockey team Wednesday, when they picked up a 4-0 shutout victory over cross-town visitor, Georgetown University.

News

Funk: Girls are too stressed

By Travis Mitchell | October 21

Students should prioritize their commitments and create a work-life balance that avoids overachieving and perfectionism, said Liz Funk, a nationally recognized author and recent college graduate.

News

MPD gay liaison unit expands

By Meg Fowler | October 21

The Metropolitan Police Department’s Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit is expanding this November, when 20 new officers from Patrol Districts will be trained to respond to calls from the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community while on patrol.

Sports

AU women lose 1-0 thriller

By Jimmy Hascup | October 21

AU women’s soccer team came out on the short end of a 1-0 double-overtime contest against Colgate University on Oct. 17. The loss is AU’s first of Patriot League play.

MR. CLEAN â€” Patrick Chenâ€™s new documentary, â€œThe Philosopher Kings,â€ sheds light on custodians working in colleges in America, from Ivy League schools like Duke to small liberal arts colleges. The film, a leading entry in this yearâ€™s D.C. Labor Film Fest, played recently at Georgetown.

News

Chen washes away stereotypes

By Amrita Khalid | October 21

The documentary, "The Philosopher Kings," a leading entry in this year's D.C. Labor Film Fest, captures the lives of janitors in some of the country's most prestigious colleges, including the University of Florida and Duke University.

News

Newseum recreates Tim Russert’s office

By Marisa Kendall | October 21

The Newseum’s newest exhibit will feature a re-creation of deceased “Meet the Press” Moderator Tim Russert’s office. The exhibit will open to the public on Nov. 20 and will run through 2010.

OIL SPILL â€” Joe Berlingerâ€™s eye-opening new documentary focuses on the miserable conditions for the CofÃ¡n people of Ecuador caused by water pollution. The film will come out for one week only in D.C. at the Landmark E Street theater, starting Oct. 23.

News

Film exposes ‘crude’ truth

By Ashley DeJean | October 21

The documentary “CRUDE” follows the lawsuit 30,000 Cofán people of Ecuador have brought against Chevron for polluting their communities with oil. The polluted area, about the size of Rhode Island, is so pervasive that the people are literally drinking and breathing oil.

News

Inspiration for anime flies into theaters

By Stephan Cho | October 21

If America has Mickey Mouse, then Japan has Astro Boy. The iconic super-powered, speedo-wearing child hero with Betty Boop eyes takes the spotlight in the new CGI-animated film hitting theaters this Friday, Oct. 23.

News

Students use grants to continue service

By Sarah Parnass | October 21

After receiving a record number of proposals, the Eagle Endowment awarded Freshman Service Experience Grants to seven student groups in a ceremony Oct. 14.

News

Directors lose love for ‘New York’

By Kelly Holliday | October 21

Unlike the gem that was “Paris, Je T’aime,” “New York, I Love You” is an inconsistent compilation of love-sparse vignettes, directed and mostly penned by several of today’s up-and-coming directors. Continuing his “Cities of Love” series, Emmanuel Benbihy’s latest film recycles the same formula used in 2006’s “Paris, Je T’aime.”

News

Southeast Asian student presence increases at AU

By Julia Ryan | October 21

In response to the rising number of Vietnamese students coming to study in America, colleges have begun sending more recruiters to Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries.

News

Commentary: Your mom ... friended me on Facebook. Weird.

By Sarah Rudnick | October 21

We all know the tinge of excitement we get when we log into Facebook and have a friend request waiting for our approval. Recently, after eagerly clicking to reveal the person who loves me enough to want to stalk my photographs, I was horrified to discover it was my mom. I accepted, albeit reluctantly ...

SMACKDOWN â€” While the original film in the â€œOng Bakâ€ series was entertaining, the second film, meant to be a prequel, has little correlation with the events of the first. Despite lacking in plot, the fight scenes are quite impressive and show the physicality of lead actor, Tony Jaa.

News

Second ‘Ong’ movie takes series a step ‘Bak’

By Bryan Koenig | October 21

“Ong Bak 2: The Beginning” is as much a cautionary tale as it is a movie. Completely plotless, it is a lesson in clichés, at best; at worst, it is replete with seizure-inducing visuals. Utterly indecipherable on its own, it is doubtful even SparkNotes could adequately explain it.

News

Raveonettes get ‘out of control’ at 9:30 club

By Emily Lagg | October 21

Though it was nearly 10:30, the Raveonettes weren’t on stage. The crowd could guess what they were in for as the group hit the 9:30 club, though: two huge amps decorated with stencils and black spray paint sat on the stage.

News

Thrifty student hitches rides for free in Turkey

By William F Zeman | October 21

For most people, it’s an easy question: by airplane — usually from JFK, with a stopover in Munich or Frankfort, but sometimes the plane’s from elsewhere. For instance, Joecelyn Kartes, a student from Carleton University, came to Istanbul from Indonesia after wandering across Southeast Asia with her life on her back.

Opinion

Eagle rants

October 21

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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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