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SG executive faces removal

The Undergraduate Senate Committee on Rules and Privileges approved a motion Sunday to sustain the impeachment charges filed against SG Comptroller Matt Handverger.

TAKING IT TO THE HOUSE--An AU forward takes a crossing pass to the net in their 2-1 win over Bryant University Sunday. It's the team's first OT win in more than a year, with Mikaila Weaver scoring the winning goal.

AU strong in 2-1 OT win

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With the clock ticking away in overtime, AU defender Mikalia Weaver took a redirect in the penalty box and tapped it past the Bryant University keeper for a 2-1 victory.

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Questioning proper protocol

The saga of the impeachment charges filed against Student Government Comptroller Matt Handverger will continue to unfold this week, but the SG's conduct in the early stages of this undertaking has already invited questions about protocol and communication.

GIRLS GONE WILD -- Taffety Punk Theatre Company\'s all-female production of \"Measure for Measure\" will be coming to the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Sept. 8. Kimberly Gilbert stars as Angelo (left) opposite Esther Williamson as Isabella.
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Fall plays whet theater palate

With the school year already in full swing, the theater scene in the District has also hit the ground running. Throughout the early fall, several theaters are staging popular classic dramatic and comedic works for all audiences to enjoy. The timeless masterpiece "The Taming of the Shrew" will be playing ...


REACHING UP -- Clare Recht jumps up with Angelina Waterman to block a Georgetown shot. While almost every set was close, the Eagles couldn't pull out a win against cross-town rival Georgetown University. The team has yet to win a game, despite being ranked first in the Patriot League.
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Volleyball drops to 0-3 on the season

AU volleyball played George Washington University and Georgetown University in a weekend tournament, losing both contests 3-1. The Lady Eagles played a better game against George Washington than against Georgetown. Despite losing three of four sets to GW, the Eagles were never behind by double digits. ...


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Opinion

Reform rhetoric worthless without clarification

The 20th century philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein was known for breaking down sentences and everyday terms and finding them to be fairly arbitrary in meaning. His conclusions were often rather shoddy, but his processes were frequently eye-opening. Inspired by some of his methods -- and by those of others ...


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AUSG defers Undergraduate Senate candidate

A prospective member of the Undergraduate Senate accused them of acting "unacceptabl[y]" and using a "double standard" after the SG deferred his confirmation. He was one of three not confirmed, out of a group of seven prospective senators.



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Sports

MLB's worst may struggle to improve

Most baseball fans won't be enjoying September because their teams are already out of contention. Fans in Kansas City, Pittsburgh and D.C. are marking off the days until football season, as their annual disappointment has settled. Fans of the chronically disastrous franchises should take solace in ...


NOT JUST A HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL -- The members of Treble in Paradise take a break to pose with \"Glee\" cast members Cory Monteith, Mark Salling and Jenna Ushkowitz. \"Glee\" begins its first season next month.
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AU a cappella group brings 'Glee' to capital

When Fox was looking to promote their soon-to-be hit "Glee" this past Monday, they turned to Treble in Paradise, AU's premier, all-female a cappella group. "Glee," a musical comedy premiering next month, follows the story of a high school glee club in Lima, Ohio. When it came to promotion, nothing was more appropriate than an a cappella performance on Fox's Early Morning Show.


DO NOT CROSS - Cones and fencing block-off the Army Corps dig where an open vial of mustard gas was  found on Aug. 12 in the Spring Valley neighborhood behind the Public Safety building.
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Mustard gas find halts Army Corps dig

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers found an open glass flask containing traces of the chemical agent mustard two feet below ground at a vacant home behind AU on Aug. 12. The findings were at 4825 Glenbrook Road, behind AU's Public Safety building. David Taylor, chief of staff to President Neil Kerwin, said the flask posed no threat to the surrounding area, and the chemical did not seem to have leaked into the surrounding soil.




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Opinion

Letters to the editor

Impeachment charges waste time, resources As a student of this university, I cannot help but feel deeply concerned and frustrated over the current ridiculous impeachment charges brought against Student Government Comptroller Matt Handverger. This is wasting time and resources of the university that ...


WATER WORKS -- The Corcoran Gallery of Art currently offers art for any viewer, including William Eggleston's famed photographs, bronze sculptures and paintings of American history. John Singer Sargent's oil paintings on canvas, such as "En Route Pour La Peche," pictured above, will be on display starting Sept. 12.
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Corcoran exhibits show diverse history

Looking to shake up your weekend routine? Interested in exploring some of D.C.'s extensive art scene? Take advantage of one of the cultural opportunities the District has to offer and head to the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Located at 500 17th St. and easily accessible by Metrorail (Farragut North and ...


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'Wise Up!' need tips from 'Wild Things'

The Pinx "Look What You Made Me Do" (Not Lame Recordings) Sounds like: A cross between The Replacements, Brother Cane and The Who Grade: B After two months in the studio, The Pinx have released their pulsing, driving, full-length, self-released album entitled "Look What You Made Me Do." This trio ...


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Official reminds AU of 'Neighbor' policy

Alteration appended Loud AU students, off-campus parties and complaints from residents prompted the administration to send out letters to the AU community reminding students about AU's Good Neighbor Relations Guide. The university strongly advises students against underage drinking and encourages ...


PEACE, LOVE & HAPPINESS -- Popular comedian Demetri Martin takes on a more serious role in his newest film, \"Taking Woodstock.\" The movie, directed  by Ang Lee of \"Brokeback Mountain\" and \"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon\" fame, hit theaters Aug. 26.
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Hippie film burns out

Grade: C+ If you're curious or open-minded enough to think maybe there was more to the hippie movement of the 1960s than just drugs and free love, seeing Ang Lee's "Taking Woodstock," a dramatization of the concert attended by half a million young people in 1969, won't provide much further education ...


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Sports

Defense key in FH's victory over Richmond

AU field hockey won their second game of the season 2-1 over their yearly rival Richmond University. Defense was key for the Lady Eagles as they limited Richmond to only six shots, of which only two made to goalie Alyssa Poorman. On top of their tight defense, AU was able to generate the most offense ...


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News

Small buys for a better kitchen

So you've done the paperwork, moved in to your new place, hung your posters and made your bed. Now you're off to Target to buy those crucial household items that you've taken for granted all those years you lived at home or in the dorm. If you're planning on doing any sort of cooking beyond microwaving ...



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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