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Radical movement for ‘social justice’ is self-serving fraud

Is America plagued by an epidemic of hatred? Keep your ear to the ground on college campuses and you might hear the rumbling of angry movements struggling against this epidemic.

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.

Columbus controversy shows why winners can’t write history

I’ve always been tired of hearing about celebrities avoiding lawful punishment because of their Hollywood status.

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 ...

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.

UMD forced to instate college porn policy

Universities in Maryland must adopt policies on the acceptable use of porn on campus by Dec. 1.

Crime ring might be behind bike thefts

About 20 bikes were stolen on campus this semester after the locks were destroyed with wire cutters.

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.

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.

Men with second straight 2OT game

AU men's soccer team was again able to capture a victory Tuesday, defeating the University of Pennsylvania 2-1.

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.

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.

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.

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.

October 15, 2009

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LGBT communities march into change