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Plame discusses betrayal

By Bobby Allyn · Monday, Nov. 12, 2007

Former CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson emphasized the importance of citizen participation in democracy and warned against an overreaching government in a speech Thursday night in the Ward Building. "My story is about our democracy, which is only as strong as the willingness of its citizens to participate," Plame said.

Groups get Eagle Endowment awards to continue FSE service

By Jeanette Lenoir · Monday, Nov. 12, 2007

The Community Service Center awarded $500 each to two groups of freshmen students to continue their three-day-long community beautification project during Freshmen Service Experience in late August. Both groups received their checks, from the Eagle Endowment, during an awards ceremony in Mary Graydon Center Thursday.

The Scene's 2008 Oscar forecast

By Donny T Sheldon · Monday, Nov. 12, 2007

With no front-runners or serious contenders in the running, this year's Academy Awards race is marked with disappointment. Typically, at this point in the season, studios release their most award-friendly films - either starring a deglamorized Halle Berry as a struggling mother or a kitchen sink sob-fest.

NO MAN LEFT BEHIND - U.S. soldiers charge into battle against ultranationalists, dictators and terrorists across the Middle East and Russia. The game's multiplayer feature tests gamers' battle strategies.

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New level of modern warfare

By David Tannenbaum | November 12

Grade: A Six years ago, the first "Call of Duty" (COD) game struck the market and was an instant success. Appearing at the high point of World War II shooters, the game was lauded for allowing the player to view the war from the sides of all three allies in the European theater.

IN BLOOM - Miriam Silverman plays Rosalind's best friend, Celia, who finds love when she meets Orlando's brother, Oliver.

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Shakespeare fans will 'like it' at Folger

By Jenn Dearden | November 12

Cross-dressing, exile and romance: This is one of Shakespeare's classic formulas for a good comedy. If these are the makings of an enjoyable play, then the title, "As You Like It," is telling. It promises the audience a play that will deliver exactly what it should, but great expectations are hard to live up to.

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International brief

November 12

A 2-year-old girl is recovering after doctors in Bangalore, India, removed her two extra arms and two extra legs in a 27-hour operation, according to CNN.com. The additional limbs belonged to a parasitic twin who stopped developing in the mother's womb and had attached to the girl's pelvis, CNN.

Sports

Women's basketball beats Longwood in opener

By Justin Hall | November 12

For the second straight season, the women's basketball team started off on the right foot. The team Friday defeated the Longwood University Lancers 70-61 on the road in the season opener. After giving up the opening lay-up to Longwood's Amber Sims, the Eagles quickly took the lead and held it throughout the first half.

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Obama group rallies in Iowa

By Laraine Weschler | November 12

AU Students for Barack Obama Saturday hit the campaign trail, rallying for the Democratic presidential candidate in Des Moines, Iowa. The students attended a rally, marched in a downtown Des Moines parade to show support for the Illinois senator and cheered at the Jefferson-Jackson dinner, an event for all the Democratic candidates emceed by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.

Sports

Volleyball secures home court for post-season

By Thomas Feeney | November 12

The volleyball team this weekend finished off the regular season, defeating Lehigh and Lafayette 3-0. Friday night, the Eagles defeated the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, capturing their seventh straight PL Regular Season Championship. The win secured home-court advantage throughout the post-season for AU.

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National brief

November 12

A priest in the archdiocese of Boston was arrested last week when he tried to enter a taping session of Conan O'Brien's late-night talk show in New York, capping a series of alleged attempts to stalk the host, The Associated Press reported. According to court papers, the Rev.

Opinion

Staff editorial: Monitoring greek life

November 12

In light of a proposal that requires students in fraternities and sororities to register their off-campus addresses with the Office of Greek Life, The Eagle supports and praises the Interfraternity Council's dissent. According to Associate Dean of Students Sara Waldron, the university does not intend to use the address database to police fraternities and sororities.

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ROTC battalion honors veterans

By Carolyn Phenicie | November 12

As a few soaked students hurried across Copley Lawn at Georgetown University Friday afternoon to take shelter from the rain and cold, another group of students braved the weather solemnly to honor members of the United States' military. Cadets from AU's ROTC battalion joined others in the Hoya Battalion, D.

Sports

Women's soccer falls in semifinals

By Steven Haber | November 12

The women's soccer team lost Friday in the semifinals of the Patriot League Tournament to Navy 2-0, ending the season. Navy scored their first goal in the 24th minute on a counterattack. Midfielder Britney White sent a pass to senior forward Bridget Fox, the leading goal and points scorer in the Patriot League.

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Japanese cuisine eliminates need to cook

By Andrew Robinson | November 12

Before I came to Japan, I had almost no cooking experience. I thought this would be a problem, considering I wasn't going to have a convenient meal plan. I figured once I got here, I would man up and cook some grub because eating out all the time would get too expensive and living off instant ramen would give me cancer.

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Tech bits

By Mike Carusi | November 12

High-speed Internet from automobiles People may soon be able to instant message their friends or play online chess from the passenger seat of a car with the help of major cell phone companies. AT&T, Sprint Nextel and Verizon Wireless now offer a high-speed wireless data service.

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SG discusses diversity at forum

By Rachel Trainer | November 12

A Student Government diversity meeting designed to be an open forum for students to discuss the SG's ability to accurately reflect the student body ended up featuring participants already involved in the organization, some of whom expressed concern about the lack of other perspectives at the meeting.

TOUGH TACKLE - Senior Joanna Ison gets tackled while running the ball at the only home game for the women's rugby team. The women came out on top of their local rivals George Washington with a score of 48-29.

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Home-court advantage gives club rugby teams the win

By Jared Dashoff | November 12

The women's and men's club rugby teams Saturday raked in their fifth and second respective wins of the season at their first "home" game of the season on the Massachusetts Avenue field. Although there were only a few fans when the whistle blew for the start of the women's game against George Washington, fans soon trickled in.

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Campus calendar

November 12

Monday, Nov. 12 Play: "Adopt-A-Candidate" 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Wooly Mammoth Theatre, 641 D St. N.W. METRO: Archives-Navy Memorial (green and yellow lines) INFO: A collection of short plays by local playwrights inspired by the 2008 presidential candidates. Pay what you can.

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Council disputes proposal

By Jen Calantone | November 12

AU's Interfraternity Council formally opposes a proposed Office of Greek Life requirement that all of the university's fraternities and sororities list the addresses of members living off-campus. Interfraternity Council delegates present at a meeting Oct.

Sports

3-0 loss to Bucknell ends men's soccer season

November 12

The men's soccer team ended Saturday its season with a 3-0 loss to Bucknell, failing to advance to the Patriot League Tournament. The Eagles went into the game looking for either a win or a tie against the Bison to qualify for the four-team tournament next week.

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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