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Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008

Thursday, Sept. 25 Wellness Fair Noon-4 p.m. WHERE: Main quad INFO: Sponsored by the Student Health Center, the fair features free giveaways, health and fitness information and health screenings. CONTACT: For more information, call 202-885-3380. CIVITAS celebration 1-3 p.

Federal regulation needed for tech waste

Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008

By now, it's safe to assume that most college students have gone through our first and maybe second computers. But when it's time to upgrade to the next big thing, what's a consumer to do with the old one? One option, dropping it in the trash, just doesn't sit well with us.

Smithsonian to digitize all records

By Jackie LaFrance · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008

AU students who want to see the Hope Diamond or the Ruby Slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" will soon be able to just go on the Internet to view digital versions of these Smithsonian museum classics. Smithsonian Secretary General G. Wayne Clough announced last week that the Smithsonian Museums dedicated to science and history would be digitizing many of their artifacts over the next several years.

FANCY FOOTWORK - Sophomore midfielder Marissa Crollett attempts to keep the ball in bounds while dribbling around her opponent in the Eagles' recent loss to George Washington on Tuesday afternoon. AU lost their fourth consecutive game after a GW goal in

Sports

Women's soccer falls in final minutes

By Tom Feeney | September 25

The AU women's soccer team lost to George Washington University 1-0 on Tuesday, extending a four-match losing streak in which the Eagles have failed to score one goal. Despite controlling the pace of play for a majority of the game, AU couldn't capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Opinion

A little courtesy could go a long way

By Jen Calantone | September 25

As college students, we all share some of the same misfortunes - empty pockets, caffeine addictions and the occasional really, seriously crappy day. And on one of those days where mom doesn't pick up her phone, your best friend just broke up with her boyfriend and your roommate is passed out drunk somewhere - sometimes your best bet is within a stranger.

News

Fitting in is easier than blending in

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | September 25

NAIROBI, Kenya - "Jambo?" Perhaps you recognize the word as a Swahili greeting. You may have learned it in a song or seen it on a list of greetings from around the world. More than just a greeting, it's a word that has brought to life for me the reality of my stay here in Nairobi, Kenya.

Sports

True dynasties depend on titles

By Justin Hall | September 25

As the final pop up settled into the glove of Red Sox shortstop Alex Cora on Tuesday night, the Yankees' playoff run officially came to an end. For the first time since 1993, the team that had won four World Series, six American League Pennants and ten division titles in the past 13 years would not be playing in October.

Sports

Men's soccer loses to Terps

By Justin Hall | September 25

The AU men's soccer team's winless streak stretched to four games Tuesday afternoon after a 4-0 defeat at the hands of the No. 2 University of Maryland Terrapins in College Park, Md. The loss drops the Eagles' record on the season to 3-5-1. Maryland came storming out of the gates and immediately proved why they are ranked as the second best team in the country.

Opinion

Bon Appetit does good

September 25

Bon Appetit, the catering firm in charge of the Terrace Dining Room, is gearing up for its annual Eat Local Challenge. It challenges TDR staff to cook foods with ingredients grown and produced within a 150-mile radius of AU's campus. TDR chefs and staff will travel around the area to procure provisions for their own recipes, which they will present on Sept.

News

Briefs

September 25

Campus Brief Grad student raises $2,000 for Burma An AU graduate student raised more than $2,000 for Burma in a "Day of Dance" workshop she coordinated. Simone Jacobson, a graduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences, said she decided something needed to be done to help those who were hit by the cyclone in Myanmar.

News

'Sea' new exhibit

By Tracey Breese | September 25

If you missed out on that summer beach vacation of your dreams, soon you will be able to learn about the mysteries of the ocean. A new exhibit centered on the oceans will open to the public at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History on Saturday. The Sant Ocean Hall will open with a day packed full of speakers and entertainment relating to the exhibit.

MEAN GREENS - TDR will prepare food using ingredients from farms within a radius of 150 miles as part of the annual Eat Local Challenge on Sept. 30. Bon Appétit's chefs will travel to local farms to select ingredients for TDR meals.

News

TDR to serve up locally grown food

By Sarah Rudnick | September 25

AU students will enjoy local fare in the Terrace Dining Room during Bon Appétit's fourth annual Eat Local Challenge on Sept. 30. Nationwide, Bon Appétit's cafes and restaurants will prepare a lunch made entirely of ingredients grown within 150 miles or less of each location, with the exception of salt.

HELLO, CUPCAKES - Sweet teeth around D.C. can take a trip to many bakeries specializing in cupcakes, including Georgetown Cupcake (above) and Hello Cupcake (right). The cupcake craze started in New York and has made its way to D.C.

News

Cupcakes take over Capital area

By Kristen Powell | September 25

Sandwiched between "The Facebook Book" and "What's Your Poo Telling You?" at Urban Outfitters in Georgetown, you'll find two books on cupcakes. The store is located just around the corner from Georgetown Cupcake and Baked and Wired, which also sells the small treats.

News

Remedial course enrollment shrinking at AU

By Julia Ryan | September 25

AU students have continued to go against the national trend of rising remedial class enrollment, as the number of students who have enrolled in remedial classes at AU dropped significantly in the past year. Twenty-six students are currently enrolled in AU's only remedial course, "Basic Algebra.

News

AU to change graduation

By Tamar Hallerman | September 25

AU will hold individual graduation ceremonies for each school starting this spring under a new set of changes to the university's graduation format. President Neil Kerwin sent an e-mail to the campus community Sept. 4 that outlined the changes, which will be in effect for the spring 2009 graduation.

News

Calendar

September 25

Thursday, Sept. 25 "The Sky, the Earth, and the Rain" 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m. WHERE: AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center, 8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring, Md. METRO: Silver Spring (red line) INFO: Chilean director Jose Luis Torres Leiva brings a visually stunning award-winning film to the silver screen.

News

Downturn may affect Pell Grants

By Lindsey Anderson | September 25

The recent economic downturns may limit future federal Pell Grants, a federal aid program, which could affect how much financial aid AU students receive. Shirleyne McDonald, AU's Associate Director of the Financial Aid, said a small percentage of AU students receive Pell Grants.

News

Pa. colleges ban smoking on campus

By Nick Platt | September 25

Pennsylvania's decision to ban smoking completely at 14 of its state universities has given rise to the question of whether students have a fundamental right to light up on their campus grounds. Most of the AU students who were interviewed opposed the ban.

SEXCELLENT - Sam Rockwell stars as sex addict and love-hungry Vincent Mancini in Clark Gregg's directorial debut, an adaptation of Palahniuk's best-selling novel "Choke." Anjelica Huston co-stars as Mancini's mother, a departure from Houston's usual "stro

News

Rockwell 'chokes' on sex, lies in novel movie

By Kia Muhammad | September 25

"Choke," adapted from the novel by Chuck Palahniuk, is a tale of sex, lies and love. The film follows Victor Mancini (Sam Rockwell), a sex addict who works at a Colonial-themed park and has trouble making ends meet while he pays for his ailing mother's nursing home care.

News

'Iced Earth' tour 'saves' 9:30

By Jordan Coughenour | September 25

Oakland, Calif.-based metal band the Saviours' road schedule is grueling on their music. Coming off the January release of their album "Into Abandon," the Saviours are currently in the first leg of their "Iced Earth" tour, headlined by the legendary and enduring group of the same name.

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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