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Acclaimed pianist Vavic impresses D.C. crowd

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The talented fingers of Anika Vavic, world acclaimed pianist, enchanted audiences Saturday at the Kennedy Center. Anika Vavic, the first performer of the Hayes Piano Series presented by the Washington Performing Arts Society, set a high standard for those who would follow her.

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Identity theft risk high for students, AU IDs unaffected

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According to the U.S. Department of Education, students nationwide are at a high risk for identity theft crimes because they are vulnerable to having their personal information such as Social Security numbers stolen, but at AU, the EagleBuck$ system is not linked to any personal identity numbers and provides little incentive for identity thieves.

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Women's soccer in third after weekend play

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Despite recording a no-decision in their first match of the weekend, the AU women's soccer team grabbed three points in the Patriot League standings this weekend with a 1-0 win over Lehigh yesterday afternoon. The Eagles got off to a slow start, with both teams failing to score in the first half.

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Staff editorial: Schools should expand aid to attract foreign students

A recent report shows that the number of international students choosing to study in the U.S. is declining as compared to those who choose to study in other countries. The problem is affecting AU as well. In 2001, the student body was 11 percent international students; last year it was only 6 percent.


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Tech bits

Sony reveals PS3 online plans Gamers who buy next-generation console PlayStation 3 will be able to download a selection of games from the first two Sony consoles, the company announced last week at a Gamers Day event in San Francisco. Similar to Microsoft's Xbox Live, PS3 owners will be able to purchase new and cheap arcade games.


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The devil made me do it

In case you've been sleeping under a rock for the last few weeks, let me be the first to tell you that Congressman Mark Foley of Florida has resigned due to, among other transgressions, sending sexually explicit instant messages to young pages. But don't worry - it's not his fault.


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Banquet raises awareness of world hunger

The Hunger & Homelessness club served students lunch with a twist on Wednesday by hosting a hunger banquet in the lounge of the School of International Service building. The $3 open banquet simulated the conditions of poverty and hunger in honor of World Hunger Day, observed on Oct.


John Ross, a local high school student, won the race at 14:58.
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Race raises funds for 'Habitat'

Over 500 runners and walkers competed in the annual American Classic 5K Saturday to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity and encourage physical fitness on campus. The event was organized by Jason Eisen, Erin Bumgarner, Greg Rosenberg, Mark Stern and Chad Woodworth and assisted by the community service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega.


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Costume ideas for Halloween time crunch

With Halloween mere days away and the family cache of witch hats from trick-or-treating of yore safely at home, students are quickly running out of costume options. Luckily, several stores in the D.C. area can help anyone construct the perfect look. Commander Salamander 1420 Wisconsin Ave.


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UVM death elicits safety concerns

The disappearance of Michelle Gardner-Quinn, a senior at the University of Vermont who was found dead six days after she went missing, has led many to question the safety of students around college campuses, including AU. Gardner-Quinn disappeared from the downtown area near the University of Vermont Burlington and was reported missing after she missed a dinner she had previously planned with her parents, according to The Post.


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Mario and friends back with basketball fury

Mario and friends must really like sports. For a long time it was just golf, tennis and racing that got them excited. Lately they've branched out to baseball and soccer. Mario, Luigi and Peach even guest starred last year in the last SSX snowboarding game.


Sal Caccavale  goes in for a goal on Saturday.
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Eagles fly high at 'Phil Reeves,' defeat Bucknell 2-0

The AU men's soccer team defeated Bucknell 2-0 Saturday afternoon, picking up three vital points in the PL standings and improving their home record to 6-0-0. In the process, the Eagles climbed into the all-important fourth and final spot for the PL tournament, with two league games remaining.


Art Brut, along with The Spinto Band, wowed an enthusiastic D.C. audience Tuesday night with their signature antics.
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British rock import invigorates Black Cat

The music cuts out, singer Eddie Argos has some wisdom to dispense to his adoring audience, and he's not going to wait for the song to end. Argos says he got an e-mail from a fan who recently felt inspired by the ode-to-unrequited-love song "Emily Kane," and took action.



Speaking to about 1,000 people Saturday, Blair said the U.S. should sign key human rights documents.
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Booth Blair headlines Family Weekend

Though the United States was the "first nation in the world founded on respect for human rights," its membership in two key international human rights documents would advance its position as a global human rights leader, said Cherie Booth Blair, wife of British Prime Minister Tony Blair, during her Family Weekend speech Saturday.


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Activist signs book

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and environmentalist Wangari Maathai visited the AU bookstore Saturday to greet students and sign copies of her new memoir, "Unbowed." Maathai, a Kenyan native, received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for her environmental activism in Africa.


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Ghoulish sex advice

Dear Blair Bryant, I know this isn't technically "sex advice," but it kind of relates to sex and I figured you'd be a good person to ask. It's my first college Halloween coming up and I want to make my costume as sexy as possible. I know it's so typical to be a slutty nurse, vampire, witch, etc.


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Corrections and Clarifications from Oct. 19

In a photo caption for an article titled "Expansion of buildings underway," it was incorrectly stated that construction on the new School of International Service building will begin once a building permit is obtained. In reality, the project also needs final approval from the university leadership before construction begins.


Phillips Collection showcases modernism.
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New exhibition highlights avant-garde Soci?t?

"The Soci?t? Anonyme: Modernism for America" The Phillips Gallery 1600 21st St. N.W. Until Jan. 21, 2007 Tickets: $12 for adults If you haven't heard the news, modernism is back. This past summer's raucous retrospective of Dada art at the National Gallery initiated the resurgence.


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Offbeat debates highlight tournament

Forty teams of college debaters from 12 schools gathered at AU Friday and Saturday to debate a variety of issues, some serious and some less serious, as part of an AU-sponsored event judged by the AU Debate Society. "Should conscription in the U.S. military be employed?" and "Are Vikings cooler than pirates?" were some of the cases debated.



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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