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Voters need to respect all candidates

The start of convention season also signifies the beginning of the final campaign stretch. Both Barack Obama and John McCain will now aggressively attempt to differentiate one from another. Each will now try to emphasize that he is a more qualified leader for this nation and will attempt to communicate what sort of "change" is right for America.

Growing up means leaving home life behind

My grandfather taught me my first French words. Over homemade oatmeal in his old house, he spoke all the French he remembered from his childhood in Quebec. "Fermez-la bouche," or "close your mouth," he said with a rasping chuckle. He was a glowing retiree then, easing into his eighties with the well-dressed charm of a man coming into his own.

Top 10 New Findings at AU

As social creatures significantly influenced by our surroundings, The Eagle's Scene staff has had time over the past two weeks to notice some of the newer developments on campus. Maybe you've noticed them, too. Here are the staff's choices for the ones that have the potential to make our lives a little easier to bear.

Agressive foreign policy can be moral

There is perhaps no political ideology that is more widely discussed and less understood than neo-conservatism. Although aspects of it have captured the imagination of high-ranking officials in the Bush administration in the post-9/11 era and have shaped its foreign policy in unprecedented ways, it continues to be employed as a smear and more often, to the less activist-minded, an utter question mark.

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Letter to the editor

As a conservative, I was particularly disappointed with Michael Cartier's assessment of the Georgian conflict. The invasion of Russian troops into Georgian territory was not any sort of "retaliation." For nearly 20 years, Russia has attempted to destabilize any former Soviet republic that has broken away towards democracy.

Health professionals stress importance of HPV vaccine

Q: I read last week in The Eagle the article about HPV and the Student Health Center. I was just wondering what the big deal is. Should I be getting the vaccine? Isn't a Pap test enough? I understand the point in the article about how not all students should have to cover this vaccine cost.

Adaptations dominate 2008 Oscar season

After a considerable summer lull, the Oscar movie season is heating up. From another Cormac McCarthy adaptation to a George W. Bush biopic, the film lineup promises a full slate of rich cinematic fare. "Happy-Go-Lucky" Directed by: Mike Leigh Starring: Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan and Alexis Zegerman Release Date: Oct.

Women's volleyball beat GWU, GMU, Georgetown for title

The AU women's volleyball team beat George Mason University 3-1 on Saturday, en route to winning the third annual D.C. Volleyball Challenge at George Washington University. In a tightly contested match, AU defeated a pesky George Mason team 25-21, 20-25, 25-23 and 25-15.

Metro brief

The rise in the D.C. area's crime rate is related to the rising influence of the Bloods and Crips in the area, according to The Washington Post. Police suspect the West Coast-originated gangs have contributed to recent homicides in Prince George's County.

Fatigue a factor in Eagles' overtime loss to George Mason

The AU men's soccer team lost 1-0 in overtime to George Mason University in the finale of the D.C. College Cup, putting the Eagles into third place in the tournament with one victory and one defeat. The loss came during the team's second game in three days.

WVAU hosts free concert series

When Ian Mackaye and his Teen Idles released "Dischord #1"("Minor Disturbance") in 1980, the heart of one of the nation's most revered music scenes skipped a beat and went into overdrive. Youth out of step with the world and seeing red led a renaissance of resistance, with Dischord Records the vanguard of Beltway beat making.

Sink into fall television line-up

Labor Day weekend just passed and you know what that means - and we're not talking about white shoes. The fall television season has just begun. Below you'll find some shows starting this week that will whet your entertainment appetite. "Sons of Anarchy" FOX Wednesday, 10 p.

Genre guide: Gypsy punk faves

The best music is always the result of a culture clash. Afterall, had African music never met European, there would be no rock 'n' roll. Somehow the cacophony of traditions brushing against each other nearly always morphs into something sonorous. Gypsy punk is one genre that takes particular advantage of the close cultural quarters of modern life.

Campus brief

Napster has terminated its contract with all colleges, including AU. In an e-mail to AU Housing and Dining Programs, Napster said it was ending its nationwide on campus program with all schools this year. Rick Treter, director of residence life for Housing and Dining, said AU's contract with Napster started in 2005.

Study in China increases

AU students are part of a rising number of U.S. students studying abroad in China. During the 2007-2008 school year, 54 AU students studied abroad in China as compared to 23 students during the 2003-2004 year. More than 10,000 U.S. students have signed up to study in the country this year, according to USA Today.

International Brief

American military investigation revealed that an Aug. 22 air strike in Azizabad, Afghanistan, killed five to seven civilians and 30 to 35 Taliban, as opposed to the 90 civilian deaths the United Nations and Afghanistan's government reported during preliminary investigations, according to The New York Times.