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BOOK SMART - "Our Machinery" is a novel that features a machine that recycles human bodies into energy. Author Tha's Miller, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, says she got the book's idea from a "Trivial Pursuit" question.

CAS senior authors book

By Carla Neuhaus · Monday, Sept. 15, 2008

Tha's Miller, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, has just published her first book and has already begun work on her second. She said she told her parents when she was four years old that she knew she would be a writer. It has been her passion ever since.

International brief

Monday, Sept. 15, 2008

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has recovered enough from his mid-August stroke to brush his own teeth, a Chinese government official told Chosun Ilbo, a South Korean newspaper. The official told the Associated Press that Kim, 66, is able to walk with assistance and does not have trouble speaking.

The media needs to be able to call 'pig' a pig

By Jacob Shelly · Monday, Sept. 15, 2008

Volunteer to umpire a Little League game and be prepared for maniacal parents to obnoxiously question your eyesight. Join the national press corps and expect rabid charges of bias from all political wings. Lampooning the media is as natural - and as fair - as coaches working the ref; no one wants to lose because of a blown call.

Opinion

Letter to the editor

By William A. Mayer | September 15

To the AU Community: If you were one of the library users last week who had a laptop stolen, first let me extend a very personal apology to you and condolences for your loss. There are thieves among us. As your university librarian, I am utterly disappointed to write those words.

News

Ladies to look up to

By Kristen Boghosian | September 15

Ladies, if you've felt powerless in your life recently and need some inspiration, look no further. It's all too often that women are belittled during romance films, left broken-hearted. Instead of playing that part, pick up one of these movies with some of Hollywood's most influential women.

Opinion

U.S. gov't should reinstate the draft

By Michael Cartier | September 15

In the Declaration of Independence, it says "We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness." This declaration has been the mission of the United States, and it is one that we try to take optimistically and courageously.

News

Birdmonster's latest fails to take flight

September 15

Birdmonster "From the Mountain to the Sea" (FADER) SOUNDS LIKE: Another lukewarm indie-pop act. Birdmonster's new album "From the Mountain to the Sea" suffers from poor timing - it's a summer album released just before the sweaters start coming out. The album's content ranges from upbeat acoustic songs to low-key lounging sounds, which call out to be listened to poolside on a lazy day or on the way to the beach.

Sports

Men's soccer win 2-1, lose 1-0

By Justin Hall | September 15

The AU men's soccer team split a pair of games against Ivy League opponents this weekend at the Princeton Invitational, defeating Princeton University 2-1 Friday and falling to the University of Pennsylvania 1-0 Sunday. In the match against the Princeton Tigers, sophomore forward Danny Shannon scored twice to give the Eagles all the offense they would need.

SAFETY FIRST - A laptop sits unattended in Bender Library near a sign that warns patrons of recent laptop thefts. Students have reported four laptops as stolen from the library between Monday and Thursday last week.

News

Four laptops stolen

By Jen Calantone | September 15

One or more unidentified individuals are responsible for stealing four laptops from students studying in Bender Library between last Monday and Thursday. The perpetrator stole two laptops Monday, one Wednesday and one Thursday. In each instance, the students only left their laptops unattended for a short period of time, according to University Librarian Bill Mayer.

News

Student voting sparks debate

By Kaitlin Scanlan | September 15

The debate about where students are able to register to vote continues to confuse many nationwide, despite a 1979 Supreme Court ruling that no state, county or district can restrict a student from registering there if they can claim residency. At AU, many students are already registered in their home states and plan to send in absentee ballots or will go home to vote on Nov.

LOST IN THE SUPERMARKET - Julia Child (above) is just one of the many influential women featured in the National Portrait Gallery's "Women Of Our Time: Twentieth-Century Photographs" exhibit, which will open to the public on Oct. 10.

News

Smithsonian opens new exhibits to public

By Kristen Powell | September 15

The start of fall is just a week away, but the trees aren't the only ones that will show off their colors in the coming weeks. Many of the Smithsonian Institution's museums will turn over a new leaf in September and October as they open new exhibits. Below, you'll find some highlights of the coming weeks' displays.

News

National brief

September 15

A Deltona, Fla., dad chased his daughter's naked boyfriend from her room with a lead pipe Thursday morning, the Daytona Beach News-Journal Online reported. The father, 45, told authorities he didn't know his daughter had a boyfriend let alone that he had been sneaking into the house for more than a year, the News-Journal reported.

News

Seven deadly pop culture sins

By Jordan Coughenour | September 15

In this column, I typically aim to praise the higher and more noteworthy points in the spectrum of pop culture. Yet as you examine society's makeup, you begin to notice the rain clouds in the midst of the rainbow. For every "Dark Knight," there is a "Batman Forever," for every Angelina Jolie, a Lindsay Lohan.

Sports

Cross Country Brief

September 15

RINEHARDT. JAMIESON PACE AU CROSS COUNTRY AT NAVY INVITATIONAL Freshman Octavia Rinehardt finished in 10th place and senior Carlos Jamieson crossed the line in 20th place to lead their respective squads at the Navy Invitational on Saturday. Rinehardt was the top Eagle on the women's side for the second straight meet, completing the course in 23:18.

News

Metro calendar

September 15

Monday, Sept. 15 Food - Paella Festival Kickoff 11 a.m.-noon WHERE: Taberna del Alabardero restaurant, 1776 I St. N.W. METRO: Farragut West (blue and orange lines) INFO: This Spanish restaurant will begin its annual Paella Festival with chef Dani Arrana's cooking demonstration, which will include complimentary paella samples.

News

University promotes self-defense

By Julie Munro | September 15

As colleges across the country work to implement increased personal defense and emergency response training for staff and students, AU has maintained a consistent and comprehensive public safety program, said Lt. Rima Sifri, AU Public Safety's crime prevention coordinator.

News

Most European colleges still tuition-free

By Carla Neuhaus | September 15

While U.S. students' college tuition continues to rise, many European countries continue to fund their universities and are experimenting with low tuitions. A 2008 study by the CESifo Group, a European research group, shows that many public universities in Europe do not charge their students any tuition fees at all.

ON EAGLES' WINGS - Matt Miller, a graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences, used to wait tables at Clyde's. Now he's onto his second EP and looks back on his AU experiences fondly.

News

AU spawns aspiring pop rocker

By Traci J. Brooks | September 15

The name "Matt Miller" has recently gained a modicum of notoriety in the AU area. The stickers affixed to garbage cans and signs in the Tenleytown area make you wonder: just who is Matt Miller? Instead of the place you toss your trash, you should be associating the name with the catchy pop/rock the AU alumnus produces.

Opinion

Letter to the editor

By Ashley Evans | September 15

While I understand Ms. Lincoln's frustration at the different challenges faced by the different genders, I think it is important to focus on the big picture. In the case of the HPV vaccine, that big picture is the more than 11,000 women who will be diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2008.

News

New game from 'Sim City' creator lacks complexity

By Michael Conte | September 15

Developer Will Wright has a habit of making ambitious games that appeal to video game regulars and newbies alike ("SimCity," "The Sims"). His latest, "Spore" - intended to be a "Sim-everything" game - doesn't quite live up to the years-long hype. However, it's still a solid game anyone with a remote interest in its intriguing premise should check out.

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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