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Peer journal releases edition

By Mhabeni Bona | September 27

Supporters, contributors and editors of Clocks and Clouds, AU's electronic undergraduate research journal, discussed articles in the latest issue, which was released Monday at a reception in the McDowell Formal Lounge. The four co-editors in chief - Kate Naseef, a senior in the School of Public Affairs and School of Communication and special projects editor for The Eagle; Nic Ravella, a senior in the School of International Service; Taylor Robinson, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences and SPA; and Elena Rubinfeld, a senior in SIS - founded the journal in January 2006.

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Dem hopefuls offer aid reform

By Patricio Chile | September 27

As the 2008 presidential race quickens its pace, Democratic candidates may find more support from college-age voters if they continue focusing on an issue Republicans have so far neglected: how to ease the burden of rising college costs. At AU, some students and faculty said they were worried that most candidates would not make college financial aid a top priority.

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Female journalists discuss family, job balance

By Jeanette Lenoir | September 27

Three female journalists shared their experiences and discussed how the role of women in the newsroom continues to change during a forum Tuesday evening in Mary Graydon Center. Kelli Arena, the Justice Department correspondent for CNN; Courtney Mabeus, reporter for The Washington Examiner; and Victoria Jaggard, writer and editor for National Geographic News, said they agreed the media industry is difficult for women to succeed in because of the long hours, family obligations and gender discrimination in the workplace.

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Student Government election results

By Ethan Klapper | September 27

The SG announced the results for the fall election Friday

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Van Hollen praises House Dems

By Carolyn Phenicie | September 27

Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., praised the new leadership of House Democrats and took several opportunities to attack President Bush at a speech Tuesday night in the Woods-Brown Amphitheater. Van Hollen's speech was delayed about 55 minutes because he was held up in Congress by a vote on the Children's Health Insurance Plan, he said.

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Librarian plans facility update

September 27

New University Librarian William Mayer said he plans to improve the appearance of the library and gain feedback from students and faculty to make further improvements. Mayer said he wants to change the library's reputation by focusing on the student experience and giving support to on-campus education.

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'Gaiden' satisfies need for action

By Gennaro Esposito | September 27

ird rendition of the "Ninja Gaiden" franchise and the first on a console not developed by Microsoft. It retains the same signature game play that the series has been known for since appearing on the Xbox in 2004, while adding new features and upgraded graphics to a tried and true formula.

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Opinion

'08 candidates' student aid lacking

September 27

Despite the stated importance of the college student vote, it is distressing to us at The Eagle that many of the candidates in the 2008 presidential pool have insufficiently addressed the problems of rising college costs and insurmountable student loans. Although quite a few of the Democrats have presented programs to help offset the burdens of tuition, it is disturbing that not one Republican offers a comparable plan.

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Opinion

Senate candidates 'scourge of the SG'

By Travis MacArthur | September 27

All of us know them. We may even be friends with one or two of them. They are pretentious Student Government candidates, often freshmen in the School of Public Affairs, who think they'll be U.S. senators in 20 years. We also all know that they are the scourge of the SG.

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Police blotter

September 27

Thursday, Sept. 20 A student required a medical transport for a seizure from McDowell Hall to Sibley Hospital. Friday, Sept. 21 A student who felt she was possibly given a date rape drug by an unknown male at an off-campus party refused a medical transport.

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Theater brings out kid in coeds

By Emily Melhorn | September 27

An ideal Saturday morning for most college students involves sleeping past noon, a late breakfast and generally ignoring the conventions of time. It tends to not include waking up earlier than students usually do for most classes to watch people dress up like kings or princesses to entertain children.

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Sports

Men's soccer loses 1-0 after unsuccessful attempts on goal

September 27

Despite multiple scoring attempts, the men's soccer team was unable to capture a win during the 1-0 game against William and Mary Tuesday. The Eagles came straight from a tough loss on Saturday to Virginia Commonwealth University. The intensity and quality of the team's performance didn't waiver as the Eagles outshot the Tribe with 11 total attempts compared to the nine taken by the players of William and Mary.

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International brief

September 27

More than 100,000 Buddhist monks and supporters marched for an eighth straight day in Myanmar Tuesday as the country's military regime mobilized troops in an effort to quell the mass demonstration, The Associated Press reported. "The protest is not merely for the well-being of people but also for monks struggling for democracy and for people to have an opportunity to determine their own future," an anonymous monk told the AP.

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Cochran: Big man on AU campus

By Norma Porter | September 27

Students walking along the terrace level of Nebraska Hall might see someone unexpected: Wendell Cochran, an associate professor and the director of the journalism program in the School of Communication. Cochran and his wife, Faye, moved into Nebraska Hall earlier this month under the Resident Faculty Program, which is sponsored by the Office of Campus Life.

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The week in fun calendar

September 27

Thursday, Sept. 27 Shake That Azz: To Support Sex Worker Rights 7 p.m., $5-$10 suggested donation WHERE: Fab Lounge, 1805 Connecticut Ave. N.W. INFO: Dupont nightclub the Fab Lounge hosts a dance-party benefit for sex worker rights. A handful of DJs and a silent auction sound pretty cool to us, but we're mostly intrigued by the "floor shows," occurring at 8 and 9 p.

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Living abroad triggers constant search for identity

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | September 27

What does it mean to be European? This is the question my "Cultural Construction of European Identities" class confronts every Monday and Wednesday. While studying the many identities - gender, ethnic, national, religious and so on - people construct, the professor examines the experience of emigrants, particularly Polish ones, who found themselves in the United States.

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Relationships, medications bring up questions

By Pierce Hardcastle | September 27

Dear Pierce, I am a 34-year-old graduate student and have a similar problem to the man described as not being able to "finish" in a previous column. Since college, I started suffering from anxiety, coming close to a panic attack or two, for which I started taking medication a few months ago.

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