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September 29

An appellate court granted former WAMU Executive Director Susan Clampitt permission to sue AU for defamation. Clampitt, whom former AU President Ben Ladner fired in 2003, is seeking damages for breach of contract, interference with contract and defamation, among other claims, according to The Washington Post.

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Opinion

China's economy poses U.S. problem

By Michael Cartier | September 29

In 1933, Winston Churchill knew that Nazi Germany was on the rise and that the world would soon see its darkest days. But his colleagues considered him a fool. The very thought of another world war was ridiculous. After all, Germany was a peaceful nation and was economically dependent on the rest of Europe.

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News

Men make beautiful women, terrible lovers

By Ty Budde | September 29

When you cast the world's greatest love story entirely with men, it becomes a crude and aggressive steamroller of a tale about pride, revenge and adolescence. Shakespeare Theatre's launch of the classic "Romeo and Juliet" is just that, performed as Shakespeare himself would have seen it: 100 percent testosterone-based.

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Folk's fiercest female falters this 'year'

By Traci J. Brooks | September 29

Ani DiFranco, who has 19 albums and three EPs to her name, does little to make her newest offering, "Red Letter Year," stand out from her previous arsenal of feminist-driven lyrics and aggressive, acoustic sound. Though the album is lyrically deep, it takes too long to deliver DiFranco's signature sound and even longer to become sonically appealing.

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News

College rock makes grade

By Traci J. Brooks | September 29

The average college student spends the bulk of his or her time attending class, working on homework and relaxing on the weekends. But Will Anderson, lead singer and keyboardist for pop-rock band Sparky's Flaw - who will be hitting the stage at Jammin' Java in Arlington, Va.

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News

'S.T.A.L.K.E.R.' delivers brilliant 'Clear Skies'

By Michael Conte | September 29

Anyone who's played last year's "S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl" knows that it was a love-it-or-hate-it first person shooter/role playing game hybrid. On one hand, the massive open-ended world, beautiful yet terrifying environments and stunning artificial intelligence created a fresh and engaging experience.

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Sports

Field hockey loses third straight game

By Justin Hall | September 29

The AU field hockey team lost its third consecutive game Friday against the University of Richmond Spiders, falling 2-1 in its final out-of-conference game of the season. Junior forward Savannah Graybill led the Eagles' attack early. She scored an unassisted chip shot into an empty net in the first 12 minutes of the game to put the Eagles up 1-0.

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Opinion

Both VP picks leave much to be desired

By Jacob Shelly | September 29

Republican presidential nominee John McCain and Democratic nominee Barack Obama must both wish they could call a mulligan on their vice presidential selections right now. If Obama had convinced New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg to join the ticket, his lead in the polls would probably now be approaching the size of the financial bailout.

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News

Dawn of Oscar season means pain, suffering

By Jordan Coughenour | September 29

As rain clouds close in and the weather dips, trapping us in heated sanctuaries or under heavy layers of fabric, the skies aren't the only darkening prospect in the coming months of fall and winter. With the summer blockbusters such as "Iron Man" and "Tropic Thunder" going on hiatus from theaters, this is the time when superheroes return to their secret bases and the demons come out to play.

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News

Peta2 ranks university menus

By Rachel Lynne Smith | September 29

As an increasing number of college students demand more vegetarian and vegan options on campus, dining halls across the nation are stepping up their selections of meatless foods. D.C. is no exception as peta2, the college-focused arm of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, ranked Georgetown University as the ninth-most vegetarian friendly campus in 2007 and is considering AU for its 2008 awards.

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News

Griffin dishes dirt, honesty at DAR

By Caitlin E Moore | September 29

Fresh off a recent Emmy win, comedian Kathy Griffin performed for a full house at the DAR Constitution Hall on Thursday, armed with ample celebrity gossip. Griffin is both the scorn and love of the celebrity world. In a business where stars prefer to keep their behaviors secret, Griffin dishes the truth to eager audiences with reckless abandon.

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News

AU library raises security

By Julia Ryan | September 29

Bender Library has taken measures to respond to a string of recent laptop thefts at the library. Bill Mayer, university librarian, said he has made it clear that the staff of Bender Library is fully committed to keeping AU students and their belongings safe.

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News

SG reschedules election

By Jimm Phillips | September 29

The Student Government Board of Elections ruled today that the voting period for the fall 2008 election will now begin Wednesday morning.

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News

AU ex-prof musician takes the 'A' 'Trane'

By Jeff Lambert | September 29

For William E. Smith, being a jazz musician is a lot like being a kung-fu master. The saxophonist, composer and former College of Arts and Sciences professor said he sees similarities in his approach to music and Bruce Lee's approach to martial arts. "He created his own style by incorporating a lot of different styles, and it worked for him," Smith said.

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Sports

Volleyball sweeps league's weekend doubleheader

By Justin Hall | September 29

AU women's volleyball swept their Patriot League openers this weekend, defeating Colgate and Bucknell Universities at home in matched 3-0 shutouts. The wins improve the Eagles' record to 2-0 in the league and 8-6 overall. More than 1,300 fans packed inside Bender Arena during the annual Bender Blue Out to cheer on the Eagles during their PL opener against Colgate on Friday.

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Opinion

Thumbs up...thumbs down

September 29

Thumbs up ...to Tina Fey. Her hilarious Sarah Palin impression gives at least one reason to watch "Saturday Night Live" again. The jury's still out on which one is actually hotter. ...to the Mets being eliminated from the playoffs. Those whiny, self-pitying dunces had it coming to them.

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News

GW business adds ethics

By Katie Litvin | September 29

George Washington University announced this fall that they will provide a new curriculum for its graduate business school, a year after AU's Kogod School of Business updated its own Master of Business Administration degree program. The GWU School of Business will now emphasize ethical business practices and globalization in all graduate-level business classes, according to Murat Tarimcilar, associate dean of graduate programs at GWU.

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