Legal News

D.C. may revamp cab fare system

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.

Filmmaker shares global adventures

Having experience, rather than just being in the right place at the right time, is what makes people successful in journalism, said Boyd Matson, host of the PBS show "Wild Chronicles," during a speech Tuesday evening in AU's Wechsler's Theater. Matson's early hosting and filmmaking career required riding 100 miles on a horse and spending seven days in the Sahara Desert.

Women's soccer defeats George Mason Patriots, 3-1

The women's soccer squad triumphed 3-1 in Tuesday's game against area rival George Mason. With a record of 6-2, the Eagles are off to its best start since the 2004 season. The first half was an intense defensive battle. Neither team allowed the other to cross the midfield chalk.

International brief

The Iraqi government expelled Blackwater USA, the security firm that protects U.S. diplomats, on Monday after Iraqi civilians were allegedly shot by Blackwater contractors in western Baghdad on Sunday, The Associated Press reported. Blackwater USA said 11 Iraqis were dead, but the Iraqi Defense Minister disputed that number, saying at least 20 were killed, according to the AP.

AU professor explores other side of literature

Mike Wenthe may be a mild-mannered AU literature professor by day, but by night, he works with collaborator Isaac Cates to create funny and interesting comics. Wenthe and Cates, also a literature professor, have been friends since Yale graduate school, where they met at a contemporary poetry reading group.

Guest attempts robbery in Leonard

A non-student guest was arrested after he allegedly attempted to rob an AU student in Leonard Hall on Saturday afternoon, according to Sgt. Dale Booth, an officer in Public Safety. Jared R. Islas, who is not directly associated with the university, allegedly attempted to rob a male freshman in one of the hall's elevators.

Dorm recipe: nectarine chicken salad

Cooking Glossary*Saut? - grill over medium to high heat in a small amount of fat, butter or oil until the surface is golden brown. You may use a skillet or a saut? pan; it just needs to be large enough to comfortably contain your ingredients. Preheat your pan until a drop of water bounces around on its surface, then add the fat, butter or oil.

This week in Eagle sports

Friday, Sept. 21 Women's Soccer vs. James Madison (7 p.m.) at James Madison Saturday, Sept. 22 Cross Country at the Bronx, N.Y. (TBA) Men's soccer vs. VCU (1 p.m.) at home Men's Rugby vs. Catholic (4:30 p.m.) on 15th and Independence Sunday, Sept. 23 Field Hockey vs.

Metro brief

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, D, has issued a new gun purchase regulation that requires prospective buyers to sign a waiver releasing their mental health records to the state police, according to The Washington Post. The ruling, which went into effect Aug.

Uneventful 'December' leaves audience cold

"The December Boys" is the latest, but not greatest, addition to the overcrowded "coming of age" film genre. The fact that the tale is set in 1960's Australia helps it stand apart, but just barely. The film, adapted from a novel by Michael Noonan, is directed by Rod Hardy and stars Daniel Radcliffe and Lee Cormie (a poor man's Freddie Highmore, aka Charlie from Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory").

Gentrified city needs help of students

We live in a rapidly gentrifying city. Columbia Heights and Shaw are experiencing the expulsion of entire communities as rent rates and property values spiral upward. This is a reversal of the "white flight" these areas saw in the 1960s. Gentrification brings many benefits.

Perils of keeping holy: shofar, so good

This Friday, sundown marks the beginning of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year for Jews. Aside from the occasional reference on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" or on fliers attached to campus bulletin boards, the holiday will have a larger presence for some Jewish students on campus this year.

Op-ed

When I was an undergraduate student, I used to have endless debates with my academic adviser about ways of getting around the general education requirements at my institution. I mean, I was an international relations major with an interest in math and philosophy, so why should I be forced to take classes in art history or laboratory science? Like most clever undergrads, I tried all kinds of avenues to get out of those requirements, but I was unsuccessful.

Editorial cartoon

Fund new science or fail to progress

Is there a difference between science and magic? I would certainly say so. However, is there really a difference in our perception of doctors versus our perception of fortune-tellers? People gladly receive treatment from doctors without contemplating the logic and science behind their techniques.

Bill to give D.C. voting member in House not passed

A bill to temporarily expand the number of seats in the House of Representatives, giving one to the District and one to Utah, failed to get enough votes to invoke cloture and come to a full vote in the Senate Tuesday. In order to continue action on the bill, 60 senators needed to vote in its favor, but only 57 senators did so, according to The Washington Post.

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

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).