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It's important to provide both 'his, her pleasure'

By Pierce Hardcastle · Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007

Dear Pierce: I'm a gay male and am thinking of going all the way with my boyfriend. I don't know what type of condom to use! CVS carries the "Her pleasure," the "Ribbed," the "It's barely there" and the "I can't feel a thing." But there are none that say "Use this for anal sex" (and I know enough not to use spermicide).

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Panel recommends more poli-sci military classes

By Patricio Chile · Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007

Undergraduate political science courses should include more material on the U.S. military and warfare, scholars said at the annual American Political Science Association meeting in late August, an article in The Chronicle of Higher Education reported. Some students and faculty at AU said an increase in military-oriented courses would benefit students, but only if demand for such classes exists.

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Unfair cab fare needs overhaul

Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007

In a big game of "But I asked you first," the D.C. Taxicab Commission decided not to decide on changing the cab fare system. Instead of making a recommendation on changing to meters, the eight-member group told Mayor Adrian Fenty to re-evaluate the current zone method before taking action.

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Opinion

D.C. vote defeat disappointing

September 20

Contrary to The Eagle's optimistic Sept. 13 prediction, the Senate defeated a bill Tuesday that would have given D.C. its first and only congressional representative. Perceivably, senators voted against the bill because they feared it might have partisan ramifications.

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Campus calendar

September 20

Thursday, Sept. 20 AU Wellness Fair 11 a.m.-3 p.m. WHERE: Main Quad INFO: Many health organizations will be providing the following free health screenings: vision, glaucoma, blood pressure, blood glucose level, body fat composition, flexibility, strength and spinal analysis, as well as free confidential HIV testing.

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AU alumna releases 10th book

By Ashleigh Bartolik | September 20

With her blend of cutting-edge forensic science, nerve-racking suspense and just the right amount of romance and humor, suspense author Kathy Reichs delivers another winner novel. Reichs, who obtained a bachelor's degree in anthropology from AU, is a forensic anthropologist for the Laboratoire de Sciences Judiciaires et de M?decine L?gale in Quebec and currently serves as the vice president of the American Academy of Forensic Scientists.

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Campus brief

September 20

Jocelyn Hill was promoted to the position of director of recreational sports and fitness, according to a general announcement made by Today@AU. Hill received her master's degree from American University and has been employed by the university for eight years, according to the announcement.

24-HOUR SERVICE - Beginning Sept. 16, the Bender Library will be open 24 hours Sunday through Thursday. After midnight, students will need to swipe their AU IDs to enter the building.
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Library remains open overnight

By Kim Selman | September 20

Sixty-one people used their AU IDs to swipe in to the library Monday, using the library's new 24-hour schedule, which started at midnight. Those students who are not already inside the library by midnight will need to swipe their AU ID cards outside the door in order to enter, said Katherine Simpson, assistant head of access services for the library.

MAKING YOU THINK - Combining indie-rock sensibilities and classical composition, Do Make Say Think defies genre classification. The band's vivacious crescendos, subtle nuances and jazzy rhythmic tendencies warmed the crowd at the Black Cat mainstage on Mo
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Do Make Say Think bends genres

By Cameron Conway | September 20

Genres tend to exist only as a method of grouping similar musicians, which ends up limiting them. However, there is a point in the musical spectrum where genres simply don't function. What does one call a group of musicians that, while normally associated with indie rock, plays music that is as calculated as any classical composition but bears the liveliness and syncopation of improvisational jazz? You could call Do Make Say Think any genre, but it doesn't stop the band from living at the stylistic Four Corners of music.

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The week in fun

September 20

Thursday, Sept. 20 DC Grooves presents Little Richard 7 p.m.-9 p.m., free WHERE: Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Reagan Building INFO: The DC Commission on Arts and Humanities presents its DC Grooves grand finale tonight with the self-proclaimed "Emancipator of Rock and Roll," Little Richard.

INSPIRING HOPE - Barack Obama speaks to a crowd including many AU students at the City Center Lot. Obama spoke about several issues, including the problem of college students graduating with extensive debt.
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Obama stumps for hope

By Carolyn Phenicie | September 20

Every American should be able to graduate from college without massive debts, said Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama at a rally Tuesday. "We should make [college] affordable and accessible for every American because it is what the American dream is built on," the Illinois senator said.

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Congress to pass changes to student federal aid act

By Kaylor Garcia | September 20

AU students using loans to help pay for college may get assistance in paying off those loans after graduation once Congress passes a compromise version of the current College Cost Reduction and Access Act. After it is passed, the bill must be signed by President Bush, who has threatened to veto it twice in the past.

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Opinion

Correction for SEPT. 17, 2007

September 20

In "War Protest," the caption below the photo indicates that veterans "[marched] ... toward the National Mall on Saturday morning before thousands began to rally." The veterans walked in the afternoon after thousands had already rallied.

CHARGING THE FIELD-Junior Irene Schickhardt dribbles the ball down the field, trying to avoid her Terrapin opponents. The Eagles failed to keep their undefeated record, losing to the Maryland Terrapins in Wednesday's game. The sidelines were packed for th
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Lady Eagles field hockey falls to Maryland Terps, 4-0

By Shaun Flynn | September 20

The AU Eagles battled the nationally ranked Maryland Terrapins in Wednesday's field hockey game. The crowds gathered in waves and lined the white fence surrounding the field to participate in the first ever "Phil Jacobs," a much-anticipated event by the American University community to show their support of AU athletics by filling the Jacobs Field.

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WAMU alters format to all news and talk

By Allie Feras | September 20

WAMU 88.5 FM switched to an all-talk and news format Monday, moving its bluegrass music programs to high-definition radio, according to WAMU Director of Public Information Kay Summers. As part of the switch, WAMU has reformatted its two HD stations. HD-2 now provides bluegrass programming, while HD-3 offers news and talk programs not heard on the flagship 88.

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Yugoslav thriller hunts for answers

By Jeff Lambert | September 20

On a sinister-looking mountain road on the border of Montenegro, Richard Gere sits brooding - his perpetually squinting eyes squinting over some deep truths about war. This is the description of most frames of Richard Shepard's latest film "The Hunting Party.

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National brief

September 20

President Bush selected Michael Mukasey, a former New York federal judge, to replace Alberto Gonzales as attorney general, according to The Associated Press. Mukasey, appointed to the bench in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan, was the former chief U.S. district judge in Manhattan, the AP reported.

GET HER DONE - Charlie Logan, played by Dane Cook, meets Cam, played by Jessica Alba, in this foul, and sometimes romantic, comedy. Charlie has the curse - or blessing - of guiding women toward true love as soon as they sleep with him. Will he choose true
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'Chuck' gives women, audience more bang for their buck

By Bryan Koenig | September 20

"Good Luck Chuck" deserves its R-rating. But between the foul language and lurid content, it pulls off some good humor, touching drama and even a few genuinely romantic scenes between lead actors Dane Cook and Jessica Alba. Cook plays Charlie Logan, a dentist - viewers will just have to believe that not all dentists are sadists and not all dentists are unattractive - who suddenly discovers that he is something of a "lucky charm.

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Kerwin dissolve international office, VP Pastor to resign

By Jimm Phillips | September 17

Robert Pastor, vice president of International Affairs, will resign at the end of this year once a plan to dismantle the current Office of International Affairs is fully completed, according to a statement President Neil Kerwin sent to AU's deans, academic department chairs and program directors Sept.

ATTACK - Junior Krystn Hodge attempts to steal the ball from her opponent. The Eagles had a bittersweet weekend, suffering a loss to Towson and gaining a win to Mount St. Mary's.
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Away loss prompts home-turf success

By Shaun Flynn | September 17

After suffering a 2-1 loss in overtime on Friday to Towson University, the AU women's soccer team bounced back on Sunday with a 2-0 victory against the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers. The Eagles currently have a record of 5-2. Friday's game was a defensive battle.

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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