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District's Exit Clov 'responds' with new album

By Rafeena Ahmad · Monday, Oct. 9, 2006

What happens when you mix the indie-pop harmonies of identical twin sisters with a tight rhythm section and a layered guitar? You get D.C.'s very own Exit Clov. "Respond Respond," the bands' second EP, proves Exit Clov's eclectic abilities as it leaves the listener unable to pinpoint one particular style.

Metro calendar

By Rebecca Kern · Monday, Oct. 9, 2006

Tuesday, Oct. 10 Eric Clapton's World Tour 7:30 p.m. Verizon Center, 601 F St. N.W. Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown (red, green and yellow lines) See Eric Clapton perform his famous rock 'n' roll classics live at the Verizon Center. The Robert Cray Band will open.

Q & A with Gary Abramson and David Taylor

Monday, Oct. 9, 2006

The Eagle: What is your most vivid memory of the Ladner scandal? Gary Abramson: We had an interesting town hall meeting that first time, in which we did get a lot of students and faculty who were vociferous and letting off some steam, although I think it was a good airing of people's concerns.

Sports

Men's soccer continues home cooking over HC

By Justin Hall | October 9

The AU men's soccer team continued their success at Reeves Field with a 4-2 win over Holy Cross on Saturday. The win was their fourth consecutive victory at home this season and first win of any kind since a 2-1 win over Loyola (Md.) on Sept. 10. Coming off of a 0-4-2 month-long road trip that included four straight heartbreaking double overtime losses, the Eagles were looking to get back on the winning track.

News

American Forum's forecast for news: Tech takeover

By Elizabeth Royall | October 9

Several panelists from mainstream and alternate news sources discussed the media industry's role as a gatekeeper of news and how the news industry is adjusting to the Internet, blogs and generational change in an American Forum titled "From Mainstream to MySpace: The Future of News" Wednesday.

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Dealing with prudes, moans

By Blair Bryant Nichols | October 9

Dear Blair Bryant, My roommate and I have a problem with our neighbors. They're nice girls and we get along fine. However, every night we hear one of them having sex with her boyfriend. Between the squeaky bed springs and their loud moaning, it's incredibly hard to sleep.

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International brief: North Korea conducts nuclear tests

By Kyra Smerkanich | October 9

North Korea conducted its first nuclear test successfully today, according to North Korea's Central News Agency, Reuters reported. According to the Associated Press, South Korea's news agency Yonhap reported that defense officials said the weapons were tested at 10:36 a.

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Campus briefs

By Jess Reamy | October 9

Student trustee candidates to interview tonight Student leaders will interview candidates tonight to select finalists for the first-ever student to sit on the board of trustees, according to a statement posted by Student Government President Ashley Mushnick on the SG Web site.

Opinion

Students, faculty reflect on aftermath

October 9

"I think it brought to light problems we've had with the whole administrative authority, and it shows we need to change the executive structure of the university." -Arielle Murth, sophomore in SPA "The biggest impact is the distrust I think the students and faculty and staff have of the leadership and also the mismanaging of funds.

Leatherface displays his favorite tool once again.

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New 'Massacre' heavy on gore, light on plot

By Jeff Lambert | October 9

In the opening scene of the B-movie horror classic "Re-Animator," mad scientist Herbert West reanimates the corpse of his mentor with disastrous side effects. The lumbering corpse is just a zombie, nothing like the person that it used to be. "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning" has the same problem.

Ren?e Calarco's dramatic comedy stars AU senior Anne Veal as Jenn, the oldest child in a humorously real family.

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AU senior makes professional debut in 'Short Order Stories'

By Rebecca Shillenn | October 9

Four nights a week Anne Veal drives to Arlington, slathers her eyes in black makeup, pulls a black hoodie over her head so it shades her face and sulks, motionless, in a diner chair for half an hour. Veal, a senior theater major in the College of Arts and Sciences, is playing a girl about to start her freshman year of college in Charter Theatre's "Short Order Stories.

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Ashley Mushnick's clarification statement

October 9

"I am writing to clear up some issues raised by my June 13 letter to the Senate Finance Committee. Regarding the issue of consultation with student representatives, the Student Government wishes to correct any perception that there was not frequent communication between the Board's Governance Committee and students.

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Donor agendas dictate NGO policy

By Robin Bravender | October 9

The most important things to remember when fundraising for non-profits are to network, remain independent of your donors and above all, never compromise your agenda, said a panel of non-profit professionals at a lecture Friday. For those looking to work in non-profit organizations, "you need money," said Bill Goodfellow, executive director of the Center for International Policy.

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Board reforms include student, faculty members

October 9

During the Ladner scandal last fall, the AU board of trustees came under fire for their actions. Since then, the board has taken major steps towards transparency while reforming. The decision to reform AU governance began after former President Benjamin Ladner agreed to sever all ties with the university in exchange for a $3.

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Mushnick's letter to the Senate Finance Committee

October 9

Dear Senator Grassley, Although it is unfortunate that events at American University have initiated your involvement, the Student Government wishes to thank you for the attention and interest you've given our institution and the governance challenges it faces.

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Faculty, staff on Facebook prompt some users to increase privacy settings

By Kelly Barrett | October 9

Students are beginning to learn they are not the only people in the Facebook community, as many staff members and administrators are also members of the site, and many have been for over a year. Freshmen initially learned of staff members being on the site at their summer orientation, during a Housing and Dining presentation by Director of Residence Life Rick Treter.

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Acting beyond campus: Anne Veal takes a bow

By Rebecca Shillenn | October 9

"Short Order Stories" Directed by Joe Calarco Charter Theatre 3700 S. Four Mile Run Arlington, Va. (202) 333-7009 Running through Oct. 21 Grade: B- It's a rough night at the theater when "NOTHING!", "NEVERMIND!" and the granddaddy of four-letter words are the most popular words in the script.

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Music notes

October 9

Carbon Leaf "Love, Loss, Hope, Repeat" (Vanguard) Sounds like: Irish-infused electric/acoustic that's as much folk/roots as it is pop/rock. Grade: B "Love, Loss, Hope, Repeat" marks Carbon Leaf's seventh album, and one has to wonder whether they've run out of things to say.

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Podcasts, blogs bring journalism to "citizen media"

By Peggy Wu | October 9

The second edition of a two-part American Forum titled "The Future of News is Here, Now What?" explored the changes in "new" media after 15 years of online news and its effect on today's generation Thursday. The forum addressed how a new generation of podcasts, online blogs, "Youtubing" and online news has fostered a shift in the traditional print, television and radio media.

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AU lends muscle to campaigns

By Howard Perlman | October 9

AU students are participating in numerous political campaigns, such as the November midterm elections, to gain valuable political experience that can be applied to future career plans. Jordan Landry, who graduated in 2006 from the School of Public Affairs, said student involvement can be crucial to a campaign's success.

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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