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Hats off to SUB for starting off right

September 14

Simply put, SUB is doing a fantastic job. This year's SUB staff have already accomplished more in three weeks than last year's staff accomplished all year. We've already had Ted Leo and Phantom Planet and can look forward to Ben Folds coming in November. Though the acts might not appeal to every AU student, they certainly draw wider audiences than the Roots and completely forgettable Tavern shows did in years past.

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President's office kicks off the year with 'Celebrate AU' festivities on quad

By Michael Carusi | September 14

To celebrate the 2006-2007 academic school year at AU, students, faculty and staff joined Interim President Neil Kerwin on the Friedhem Quadrangle, where a number of food tents and tables had been set up for the Celebrate AU festival. Celebrate AU is a campus-wide celebration of the new academic year and is open to all who wish to attend.

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Fires on Metro tracks slow red line traffic

By Jimm Phillips | September 14

Two small fires on a rail track near the Tenleytown-AU Metro station caused delays on the red line for more than an hour Tuesday evening. The fires, which both occurred on the Glenmont-bound tracks, were spontaneous, quick-burning fires often referred to as flashovers, according to Metro spokesperson Steven Taubenkibel.

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New romantic comedy sadly a 'Braff'-able effort

By Drew Rosensweig | September 14

It's hard being a white male who is approaching the age of 30. Well, maybe not, but at least that's what the makers of "The Last Kiss" would like the viewer to believe. In fact, it's the main basis behind the characters and their plight. Written by Paul Haggis, the writer behind "Crash" and "Million Dollar Baby," and based on the 5-year-old Italian film "L'Ultimo Bacio," the film plays like a movie for guys who want to be in touch with their feelings but don't know how.

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Campus calendar

By Kendra Garstka | September 14

Thursday, Sept. 14 Constitution Day 3-5 p.m., Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center "Checks and Balances: Classified Information Versus the Public's Right to Know" will feature Phil Brenner, School of International Service professor, and Thomas Blanton, executive director for the National Security Archives.

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Swimmers, divers excel in class

By Allison Young | September 14

AU's swimmers and divers rank among the top in the country for their academics and are receiving recognition in the Patriot League for their achievements. "'If you fly with the owls at night, you can't soar with the eagles at dawn,'" said Meghan Thiel, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, quoting AU swimming and diving head coach Mark Davin.

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Davenport offers eco-friendly cups, new 'caf?'

By Elyse Franko | September 14

The Davenport Lounge continues down the green, progressive track this year with new, environmentally friendly cups and the opening of a weekly Conversation Caf? feature. "Conversation Caf?s are drop-in community conversations in public places such as caf?s, bookstores or community centers," according to a press release sent by Sonja Hetrick, the Davenport's Conversation Caf? organizer.

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Opinion

Correction

September 14

In a Sept. 11 article titled "9/11 Unity Walk joins different faiths, cultures," it was incorrectly stated that Professor Akbar Ahmed was recently nominated by his native country of Pakistan to be Secretary General of the United Nations. Ahmed's nomination is not official and at this point it "is merely rumors and newpaper reports," according to Ahmed.

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Free ticket giveaway

September 14

"In the Continuum" Thursday, Sept. 21, 4:30 p.m. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company 641 D St. N.W. Metro TeenAIDS, a D.C. non-profit that supports young people in the fight against HIV and AIDS, is offering Eagle readers 10 free tickets to next week's performance of "In the Continuum" at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.

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SUB fall shows draw positive student response

By Shannon Rice | September 14

The Student Union Board kicked off the year with two successful concerts and the announcement that Ben Folds is coming to campus in November, showing the effort of SUB director George Eveleth to change the negative reputation of an organization that garnered widespread criticism last year.

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Three's company with AU a cappella

By Vanessa C. Mueller and Lindsey Marburger | September 11

AU's a cappella scene is typically defined by three groups: Treble in Paradise, Dime a Dozen and On a Sensual Note. Each is equally popular and equally dynamic, and audiences are usually only able to see one at a time. On Friday night in the Kay Spiritual Life Center, students and fans alike were treated to a triple threat of all three.

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Faculty nominees for search announced

By Elyse Franko | September 11

The faculty members for the Presidential Search Committee will be elected by the end of next week, according to Faculty Senate Chair Jonathan Loesberg. The three elected faculty members will serve under board Chairman Gary Abramson on a committee that will choose a permanent replacement for Interim President Neil Kerwin.

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Opinion

Remembering the Lessons of Sept. 11

By Caleb Enerson | September 11

It's hard to believe that it has already been five years since the shocking events of Sept. 11, 2001 occurred. As with President Kennedy's assassination for our grandparents and the Challenger explosion for our parents, most of us will always remember where we were when we first heard of the horrendous attack against our nation.

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Opinion

Letter to the editor

September 11

At freshman orientation, we are taught that American University encourages diversity. We learn that this campus is a safe zone for race, gender, sexual orientation and ideology. This is no longer the case, however. This August, TDR has become uninviting for conservative students on campus.

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Metro brief: Less publicized mayoral candidates optimistic about election

By Rebecca Kern | September 11

This Tuesday, Sept. 12, is Election Day for the highly contested D.C. mayoral race, and the most attention in the race has been given to the five candidates with the most money and highest recognition: Michael A. Brown, Linda Cropp, Adrian M. Fenty, Marie C.

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Metro calendar

September 11

Saturday, Sept. 10 Jewish Literacy Festival 1 p.m. until sunset, through Sept. 20 D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. N.W. Metro: Dupont Circle (red line) The annual event features lectures, films, readings and receptions focusing on letters from the Jewish community.

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Youthful voices resound in fledgling music scene

By Jeff Lambert | September 11

There's something so innocent, so soothing and adorable, about the voice of a child. Whether shouting anthems about Harry Potter over a drum machine, playing deceivingly adult indie rock or crooning subtly racist White Nationalist folk songs, music performed by children is too sincere to write off as silly or forgettable.

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