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BAND OF BROTHERS - Jason Schwartzman, star of Wes Anderson's "The Darjeeling Limited," spent two years working on the script with Anderson and Roman Coppola. The end result is a heartfelt tale of brothers coping with loss and simultaneously finding themse

Schwartzman knows no 'limits'

By Stephen Tringali · Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007

Jason Schwartzman had no idea how he was going to play his character in Wes Anderson's newest film, "The Darjeeling Limited." He was so unsure, in fact, that he flew to India, where Anderson was in the process of preproduction, nearly two months before the shoot was to take place.

MOVE OUT - Junior forward Krystn Hodge shows off her skills on the field against her Mount St. Mary's opponent. Hodge has used these skills to help the Eagles gain their 9-5-1 record thus far in the season. Her latest goal was scored Oct. 14 against Lafay

Soccer forward Hodge: Going for goals

Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007

Since she first officially started to play in leagues, AU forward Krystn Hodge hasn't had a year without soccer. Considering she started playing soccer in the second grade, her dedication to the sport is unquestionable. Hodge comes from Rye, N.Y., where her family lives and breathes soccer.

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Jigsaw declares 'Saw IV' best yet

By Marck Goldstein · Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007

For the past three Halloweens, Tobin Bell has been frightening audiences as Jigsaw in the popular "Saw" series, the latest installment of which will be released in theaters nationwide tomorrow. Though moviegoers may be most familiar with Bell in this horror role, his career is extensive, including small parts on shows like "The Sopranos" and "The West Wing.

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Rugby World Cup: Captivating global fans

By Justin Hall | October 25

When many people in the United States hear the phrase "World Cup," they think of the tournament held between the top soccer (or "football," as the rest of the world calls it) teams across the world. On the contrary, there are world championships held in many sports that seem foreign to many Americans, such as cricket or curling.

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Police blotter

October 25

Wednesday, Oct. 17 Two nonaffiliates were barred from the university for unauthorized filming in the tunnel area. A woman was screaming obscenities in the library at the Washington College of Law, a WCL security guard reported. A resident assistant reported a marijuana drug violation in Letts Hall.

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Bush awards medal to Dalai Lama despite Chinese scrutiny

By Chris Cottrell | October 22

The U.S. Congress awarded the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation's highest civilian honor, Wednesday in the Capitol Rotunda. Outside on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol building, a diverse crowd gathered to watch the ceremony on a large screen.

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Campus brief

October 22

The AU Museum will feature three shows depicting political and social protest in an event called "The ART of CONFRONTation" Nov. 6, according to an AU press release. Fernando Botero will display a complete exhibition of his works, which brought attention to the human rights abuses that occurred during the U.

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Student Bill of Rights

October 22

It is safe to say that a Student Bill of Rights is long overdue. Despite being one of the most politically active and socially conscious campuses in the country, AU students have very little in defense of their own interests and college experiences. While the SG's first draft of such a bill of rights is a major step in the right direction, The Eagle offers these four key recommendations: A privacy policy that respects students and is clearly publicized Under the current guidelines, the university retains the ability to monitor students' computer use, from bandwidth access to search records.

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AU redesigns Web site for fall '08

By Howie Perlman | October 22

AU began its contract with the strategic design organization HUGE this month to redesign AU's main Web site and the five undergraduate schools' Web sites, according to David Taylor, presidential chief of staff. The university anticipates the revamped Web sites will be ready for the fall 2008 semester, Taylor said.

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Top 5 essential indie dance albums

By Antoaneta Tileva | October 22

If indie dance sounds like an oxymoron and electronic music sounds like the last thing hipsters would be getting down to, think again. The shoe-gazer aesthetic has been updated with a kick back to some of the electro-sensibilities of '80s new wave. Indie dance/electro parties are cropping up all over the country, with Atlanta, New York and San Francisco being party centrals.

DETERMINED DRIBBLE - Junior attacker Jesika Pufnock dribbles the ball down the field, trying to keep it away from her Lehigh opponent. The Eagles defeated their opponent 6-1 in the Senior Day celebration game.
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AU clinches regular season PL title

By Justin Hall | October 22

The field hockey team wrapped up the Patriot League regular season at home Sunday, clinching the PL title by defeating the Lehigh Mountain Hawks 6-1 in front of family and friends. After honoring the careers of seniors Ashley Foley, Maggie Hall and Denise Infante, the Eagles came out of the gates early, taking advantage of penalty corners to create scoring opportunities.

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Sports brief

By Justin Hall | October 22

The women's soccer team tied Navy 2-2 at home yesterday, remaining undefeated in Patriot League play with a 3-0-1 league record and a 9-5-1 record overall. Sophomore Kelsey Brasher scored both goals for AU, giving her 11 total for the season. Her first tally came at the 33rd minute to give the Eagles a 1-0 lead, an advantage they would take into the break.

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'O Jerusalem' dramatizes Israeli-Palestinian conflict

October 22

GRADE: B- The conflict between the state of Israel and Palestine has been a major issue in Middle Eastern politics for the last 60 years. Released at the AMC Loews Dupont last Friday, "O Jerusalem" traces that conflict all the way back to its catalyst - the May 14, 1948 Declaration of Independence of the state of Israel and the subsequent Arab-Israeli War it incited.

HOG WILD - Sarah Menke-Fish, a professor in the School of Communication, discusses growing up on a farm in Iowa, where she showed a pig in a "prettiest pig" contest.
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Menke-Fish talks pretty pigs

By Ashley Wolos | October 22

AW: Where did you grow up/where are you from? SMF: On a farm near Calumet, Iowa, population 225. AW: When did you first move to D.C.? What area in D.C. do you and your family live in now? SMF: I moved to D.C. in 1983- Oct. 28, 1983. We live in Potomac, Md.

NOT SO CORNY - Best friends Ian Cheney, left, and Curt Ellis explored the production of corn in Greene, Iowa, in their film, "King Corn."
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Documentary takes husk off corn farming, industry

By Iliana Imberman Berkowitz | October 22

From the corn-fed cows that beef up our hamburgers to the corn syrup that thickens our soda, corn has become a major crop in the United States. In their documentary film "King Corn," best friends Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis take a trip to the heartland to discover the methods of producing the United States' favorite crop.

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Metro calendar

October 22

Monday, Oct. 22 Selected Short Films on Afghanistan 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Goethe-Institut, 812 Seventh St. N.W. METRO: Gallery Place-Chinatown (red, green and yellow lines) INFO: Films include "The Path to Follow," "Three Dots" and "Kabul Cinema." Admission is $6.

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IMF protests turn violent

By Anthony Jaffee | October 22

Several hundred people, including AU students, protested the International Monetary Fund and World Bank's annual meetings over the weekend, at times clashing with police. Wearing black clothing and covering their faces with bandanas to avoid being identified, around 200 to 300 protesters marched through Georgetown Friday night, and around 300 demonstrated in front on the World Bank building Saturday, according to The Washington Post.

FANCY FOOTWORK - Junior forward Anthony Moy uses his dribbling skills to get around his opponents and pass the ball to a fellow Eagle. Moy later gained a penalty kick for the Eagles, which teammate Phil Purdy converted into a goal, giving AU a 1-0 lead in
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Men's soccer continues winning streak in PL

October 22

The AU men's soccer team remains undefeated in the Patriot League after its 2-0 home game win against the Lehigh Mountain Hawks on Saturday. Going into the game, the Eagles were ready to play hard for a win. "Lehigh was the regular season champs," head coach Todd West said.

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Clinton adviser discusses microtrends in politics

By Mackenzie Kolling | October 22

Young people graduating from college and entering the workforce are driving the microtrend of social division breakdowns, said Mark Penn, chief adviser to the presidential campaign of Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., during a conference call with an AU reporter last Tuesday to discuss his latest book.

PEPPING THE CROWD - The pep band is no longer allowed to play the "Hey" song at AU games. The Athletic Department banned the song, saying it does not promote good sportsmanship.
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'Hey' song banned at AU games

By Allie Feras | October 22

The AU pep band has stopped playing the "Hey" song at sporting events at the request of the university's Athletics Department, according to Pep Band Boosters President Matt Nestopoulos. The song, formally known as "Rock and Roll Part II" by Gary Glitter, does not encourage good sportsmanship, according to David Bierwirth, associate director of Athletics Development and Special Events.

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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