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Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008

Wall Street suffered its worse loss since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks Monday after three major U.S. financial institutions got into trouble. This week, brokers will try to hold on to investors as the Federal Reserves helps some corporation, like American International Group, to stay afloat.

Then there were four: AU field hockey's senior class

By Jessica Reinhardt · Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008

Collegiate athletics on the whole have a large atrophy rate. As semesters pass, students retire, quit due to injury or transfer. The AU field hockey team is no exception. In August 2005, seven bright-eyed, excited freshmen joined the nationally ranked squad.

COUCH POTATO - Many students take advantage of the new lounge on the first floor of Leonard Hall, which Housing and Dining redecorate this summer. Crate and Barrel donated $5,000-worth of furniture for the renovation.

Leonard lounge revamped

By Katie Litvin · Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008

Housing and Dining Programs finished redecorating the first floor lounge of Leonard Hall in late August after Crate and Barrel donated $5,000 worth of furniture for the lounge. The chain of furniture stores approached the university and offered to redecorate an on-campus kitchen or lounge, according to Julie Eller, resident director of Leonard Hall.

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Ejaculation spells relief for guys, gals

By Mia Libido | September 18

Does blue ball exist? If so, what causes it? -Blue at AU Dear Blue at AU, I first encountered blue balls when I was in eighth grade. Talk about "teenage girls grow up too fast!" My boyfriend and I were fooling around, pressing up on each other, kissing and such, when all of the sudden his mom came home.

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AUCC to evaluate budget requests

By Rachel Delevie-Orey | September 18

In the next few weeks, the AU Club Council will release its 2008-2009 budget, which will affect the activities of more than 200 clubs and organizations on campus for the rest of the academic year. AUCC Chair Alex Livingston said the AUCC will distribute between $130,000 and $150,000 in university funds.

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Campus calendar

September 18

Thursday, Sept. 18 Israeli-Palestinian Negotiation Partners Network discussion 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Battelle-Tompkins Atrium INFO: The Peacebuilding and Development Institute will sponsor this discussion on the current political situation in Israel and Palestine, the peace process and how both sides see the way forward.

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Pizza, pingpong and punk rock

By Katrina Casino | September 18

Upon entering Comet Pizza and Ping Pong at the intersection of Connecticut and Nebraska Avenues, one feels compelled to ask "Have I have arrived in the right location to see Tussle?" Despite the retro neon sign that announces the restaurant's presence, the interior of Comet feels like a family-friendly restaurant, rather than a small, low-key venue for local bands.

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Kogod professor dines with Condoleezza Rice

By Diana Fernholz | September 18

Ghiyath Nakshbendi, a Kogod School of Business professor, attended the Iftaar dinner presented by the State Department this past Monday, which celebrated the end of daily fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who hosted the dinner and delivered the opening remarks, invited Nakshbendi to the event.

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Finding friends, self during travels

By Katy Pitkin | September 18

Visions of a lone backpacker and the term "walkabout" often go hand in hand. However, only two weeks into my four-month excursion here in New Zealand, I have created relationships with other travelers comparable to the "families" we cultivate while away at college.

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'Battle' a success for activists

By Hilary Leister | September 18

Action-packed political thriller "Battle in Seattle," directed by Stuart Townsend, chronicles the extreme riots and protests that took place at the 1999 World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in Seattle. Martin Henderson and Michelle Rodriguez star as two leading activists, Jay and Lou, who organize protests against the WTO conference while they also engage in a subtle love affair.

FIGHTING FOR SPACE - AU club sports teams are fighting for space on campus to practice. They get less time on the fields on the Tenley and main campuses due to increased use by intramural sports and sudden cancellations due to Army Corps of Engineers acti

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Club sports forced off field

By Lindsey Anderson | September 18

A lack of field space at AU has left the university's club sports teams struggling to find time and space to practice, according to some sports club presidents. Construction by the Army Corps of Engineers and growth in the number of intramural teams has contributed to the shortage.

Opinion

Can you be pro-life and pro-Obama?

By Jong Eun Lee | September 18

There are many times at church when my fellow churchgoers will ask me: "How could a Christian like you support pro-abortion candidate like Obama?" While such criticism would normally prompt me to defend Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's position as best as I could, the fact remains that there are issues on which we disagree.

Opinion

Letter to the editor

September 18

I appreciated Dave Stone's "U.S. Needs to Get It's Priorities Straight" and its aim to start a discussion of U.S. strategic priorities. I personally think this year's political candidates haven't focused enough on broad issues such as how to prioritize overall federal spending, and I hope more articles like his begin to appear in major publications as the election nears.

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Students question abstinence-only sex education

By Laura Flynn | September 18

The pregnancy of Bristol Palin, Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin's soon-to-be-wed 17-year-old daughter, has caused AU students and faculty to scrutinize Palin's abstinence-only views regarding sex education in public schools. Eleni Bakst, a freshman in the School of Public Affairs, said she believes that abstinence-only sex education wastes an opportunity that could teach students about safe sex.

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Family affair slows the pace at DC9

By Traci J. Brooks | September 18

A family band might sound like a gimmick in the current age of sophisticated, experimental music, but Brothers and Sisters proved Sunday night that they weren't ashamed of their family tree. DC9 welcomed the band, along with The Beanstalk Library, Sam Champion and Sera Cahoone, to the District for an evening of adventurous folk music that continued into the early hours of the morning.

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Md. colleges freeze tuition

By Mattie Wong | September 18

In order to curb the growing cost of tuition, schools across the country have been freezing their college tuition rates. All 11 public universities in Maryland currently have this system in place, but no such tuition freezes are in the works at AU because it is a private university.

DO DRINK THE WATER - The DC Water and Sewer Authority announced it would end a program replacing lead water pipes in the District. The program began in 2004 after lead levels reached four times the EPA limit. It was ended after lead levels returned to acc

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Pipe replacement suspended

By Will McGauran | September 18

Issues regarding the water quality in D.C. once again became a target for public debate earlier this month after DC Water and Sewer Authority announced that it would end an accelerated lead water pipe replacement program in the District because the water is now safe to drink.

BUTTERFLY EFFECT - The Smithsonian Trunk Show showcases the work from an array of artisans from throughout the country, including fashionably crafty attire and unique jewelry pieces.

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Art imitates life at Trunk Show

By Brooke Kao | September 18

If you're always on the lookout for unique jewelry and clothing pieces from independent designers, the Smithsonian is hosting an event for you. Even if you're searching for the perfect gift for your crafty friend, or maybe you just like fashion and are looking for something to do this weekend, the Smithsonian Trunk Show just about covers all of these agendas.

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Housing and Dining to conduct new student monitoring program

By Jen Calantone | September 18

Housing and Dining Programs planned to send an e-mail to all on-campus residents Friday to unveil EagleEye, a new program that will gather information about resident students' personal life, academics, social life and overall AU experience that AU officials will then track, according to documents The Eagle has viewed.

Opinion

Letter to the editor

By Danny Steinberg | September 18

I normally don't find myself reading opinion articles in "The Scene" section of The Eagle, but today I happened to shoot a glance at Jordan Coughenour's article this week. As my eyes moved down the page, I was appalled, disgusted and horrified at the same at what I saw.

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.

Solutions by The State News