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BENDER’S BIRTHDAY PRESENT— Bender continues the revamping process it began over the summer, adding new computers, print stations and booth-style seating. The library also built several new group study rooms and relocated print journals and removed some reference books that are now available electronically in order to make space for new books.

Library will connect to new SIS building

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Over the summer, AU undertook significant renovations in Bender Library in order to better match students’ desires and expand the book collection, according to Diana Vogelsong, associate university librarian.

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SG on hunt for new AUTO commissioner

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Student Government will renew their search for a new AUTO Commissioner once a replacement is found for former Comptroller Matt Handverger, according to President Andy MacCracken.

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Ex-marine talks of military duty

Former reconnaissance Marine Sergeant Rudy Reyes discussed ways people can draw upon their inner potential to improve themselves at a Sept. 9 Kennedy Political Union event. Reyes, who served two tours of duty in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, shared with AU students his belief that by improving one’s mind and body, a person can set a good example for others to emulate.


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SG president allows oversight

Student Government executives must provide information on nominees for cabinet positions to the Undergraduate Senate, according to an executive order issued Sept. 11 by President Andy MacCracken.


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Races heat up in MLB

As summer draws to a close, so does yet another season of baseball. While many are ready to transition to the football season, eight teams will be preparing for a playoff run.



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Athletes of today may be greatest ever

On the evening of Sept. 11th, the National Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed arguably the best class in its 50-year history. It included former Spurs All-Star David Robinson, Jazz point guard John Stockton, Head Coaches C. Vivian Stringer and Jerry Sloan as well as the big man himself, Michael Jordan.


BLOCKED—Freshman Bianca Richardson goes up to block a shot against Yale during the Eagles 3-1 loss. The team is off to its worst start in almost a decade with a 2-7 record. There losing record is surprsing since they were the preseason favorite to win the Patriot League.
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Volleyball comes up short

Things were looking good for AU early in the match as they were able to take the first set of the evening. It was not easy though, as the first game went back and forth showing that Yale was a formidable opponent.





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Tourists attract tourists in Spain

MADRID — As the days went by, I noticed everywhere my group went, any Americans within a four block radius would inevitably find us. I wondered what it was about my group that was attracting every Yankee this side of the Pyrenees.




REC ROOM — As ‘Parks and Recreation’ returns for its sophomore season, viewers can expect much more character development. The show is trying to break away from frequent comparisons to ‘The Office,’ which features similar humor and a documentary-type format.
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‘Parks’ steps away from ‘Office’

Tired of superficial reality shows? Looking for a laugh because you’ve seen too many shows about lawyers and crime? Or perhaps you are an Amy Poehler fan and miss her work on “Saturday Night Live.” Either way, in an interview with The Eagle, stars Poehler and Aziz Ansari answered questions as to why we should tune in to the second season of their comedy “Parks and Recreation,” a mockumentary that satires a local government in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana. The eccentric bureaucrat Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler, strives to beautify the town of Pawnee and aims to ultimately become the first woman president. According to Poehler, Knope would “create a Central Park in every city” as well as “mandatory dance parties in public schools.”



COMING TO ‘AMREEKA’ — Cherien Dabis’ new film “Amreeka” examines the harsh realities of moving to America from Palestine in the fragile time of March 2003. The characters in the film face discrimination from classmates and employers due to their ethnic background. The film opens in D.C. Sept. 25.
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American dream becomes nightmare

Immigrating to the United States is tough. But more than anything else, “Amreeka” is about coming to terms with what it means to be an Arab living in small-town America.





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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