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Exhibits show multiple mediums

By Michael Ginsberg | September 24

The AU museum at the Katzen Arts Center showcased a variety of new exhibitions during an Open Arts Night Thursday evening. The exhibits included works from Carol Brown Goldberg, Keiko Hara and Sophia Tolstoy. "Listening to Ivy," an exhibit of paintings by Goldberg, uses "circles and ellipses of luminescence" that "appear structured and ordered over layers of spontaneous movement, where lines and particles imply space time and motion," according to Katzen's Web site.

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National brief

September 24

Mychal Bell, one of six black teenagers charged with aggravated second-degree battery in the beating of a white classmate in Jena, La., was denied bail Friday, the Associated Press reported. The other defendants are free on bond. Bell, now 17, was on probation for juvenile charges when the attack occurred last December, the AP reported.

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AUCC grants FY08 club funding

By Allie Feras | September 24

The AU Club Council released its fiscal year 2008 budget allocations Sunday night, according to AUCC Chair Kristen Lyon. Six of the seven voting representatives in the AUCC deliberated for over five hours to decide club budgets. Dorian Key, representative for the Academic/Professional caucus and an Eagle columnist, did not attend the budget deliberations due to scheduling conflicts, Lyon said.

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Review: PJ Harvey stuns

September 24

PJ Harvey GRADE: A- (Island) Sounds Like: Assurance that risks are worth taking. Nobody pushes themselves harder than the elegant musical chameleon PJ Harvey. Three years later the release of her 2004 album, "Uh Huh Her," Harvey has delivered "White Chalk," an album unlike anything that she has recorded before.

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D.C. may expand bicycle parking

By Katie Litvin | September 24

AU students who live off campus may receive additional bicycle parking at commercial apartment buildings if the D.C. City Council approves legislation as expected this week. If the measure passes, all Washington apartments, including the Berkshire, Foxhall and Tunlaw Park must provide one bicycle parking spot for every four residential units.

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Opinion

Proposed bike law a pedal forward

September 24

In an effort to further green our nation's capital, the D.C. City Council will most likely pass legislation this week requiring more apartments to provide bike racks and other forms of bike parking. The law would compel all apartment buildings with more than eight units to offer at least one bicycle parking space for every four units and have bicycle parking equal to 10 percent of the available vehicle parking in their lots, according to the Washington Examiner.

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Sports

Field hockey loses second straight game

By Shaun Flynn | September 24

The AU Eagles field hockey team lost for the second straight time in a heartbreaking match against a resilient St. Joseph's squad. The No. 9 Eagles lost in overtime, 2-1, brining their record to 8-2. The sun beat down upon the players and the field, adding to the already intense atmosphere of the game.

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Black recycles old jokes, talks garbage

By Jebb Dearden | September 24

earch for a new creative outlet is only natural. He's already starred in movies such as "Wet Hot American Summer" and TV shows like "Stella." So he sets out in "I Am a Wonderful Man" to conquer the most obvious medium remaining: the comedy album. Whether he can step up to the task is called into question within the first few minutes of the CD.

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Review: Phil Brown

September 24

Phil Brown "Cruel Inventions" (Apaches From Paris) Sounds Like: A train wreck inside of your stereo. Judging from Phil Brown's enchanting cat eyes and meticulously crafted goatee on the cover of his album "Cruel Inventions," one detects a degree of confidence.

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Designer bags: girl's new best friend

By Lara Stevenson and Virginia Beckett | September 24

In the Sept. 17 issue, we made a list of the top seven bags you'll find for the new season. You might have been wondering: why are some bags so expensive? By that same token, we'll break down one of high fashion's most prominent staples: The Designer Bag. First off, forget the Harry Winston diamond and forget Jimmy Choo.

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Countess Tolstoy comes into own in AU display

By Jolie Karin Curley | September 24

Until now, Sophia Tolstoy's photography was only regarded as a reference for studies of her husband's life, said Leah Bendavid-Val, editor and author of over a dozen books on photography, at an event at the Katzen Arts Center Wednesday. Bendavid-Val, director of photography publishing for National Geographic Books, was promoting her book, "Song Without Words: The Photographs and Diaries of Countess Sophia Tolstoy.

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NCAA may change financial aid rules

By Laraine Weschler | September 24

The National Collegiate Athletic Association is considering changing a bylaw that would affect student athletes' financial aid. The proposed amendment would prohibit colleges from reducing athletics-based aid if an athlete suffers from injury or other medical condition, regardless of whether it prevents him or her from playing, according to an e-mail from Jennifer Kearns, associate director of public and media relations at the NCAA.

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Former SIS prof dies at 38

By Carolyn Phenicie | September 20

Former School of International Service professor Mark Walker died Sept. 16 of a heart attack at age 38, according to an e-mail sent by Dean of Academic Affairs Haig Mardirosian to university faculty. Walker came to AU in 1997 as a scholar-in-residence. He became an instructor in 1998 and assistant professor beginning in 1999.

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Sports

Assistant wrestling coach wins worldwide recognition

By Anna Tuman | September 20

AU wrestling gained worldwide recognition this past Tuesday thanks to assistant wrestling coach, Brad Vering. Vering won silver in the Senior-Wrestling World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. The assistant coach had previously won in the 2007 U.S. Nationals wrestling competition and the U.

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Sports

Volleyball wins opening Patriot League matches

By Rita Gallina | September 20

The women's volleyball team traveled to Worchester, Mass., Tuesday night to play the Holy Cross Crusaders. Although the team has not had much success at away games this season, the Eagles did not let their location shake their spirit last night. The match was the opener to the Patriot League schedule, and the ladies won 3-1, making their league record 1-0.

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Mountain Goats puts 'color in your cheeks'

By Donny Sheldon | September 20

Led by John Darnielle, The Mountain Goats has achieved a distinct stature in the musical realm of folk rock. Due to Darnielle's trademark literary lyrics, The Mountain Goats has garnered a reputation as being one of indie rock's premier smart bands over its 16-year history.

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D.C. may revamp cab fare system

By Jillian Blazek | September 20

The D.C. Taxicab Commission made no recommendation to Mayor Adrian Fenty on whether to keep the existing zone system, change to meters or change to a hybrid "zone-meter" system. AU students said eliminating zones would make the cab system easier to understand.

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