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World brief: Canadian intellectual released from Middle East prison

By Kyra Smerkanich | August 31

Ramin Jahanbegloo, an Iranian-Canadian writer, was released from the notorious Evin prison in Tehran, according to CNN.com. The Evin prison became infamous when Zahra Kazemi, a fellow Iranian-Canadian intellectual, died after she received a blow to the head, although prison officials initially reported she died of a stroke, CNN.

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KPU 'Steps' into a new year

By Cait Douglas | August 31

The Kennedy Political Union began the year with one of the most successful Welcome Week presentations of the Capitol Steps in recent years, drawing over 1,000 students. KPU Director Taylor Robinson said she was pleased with the event's success. "[It was] nice to kick off with a well-attended event and an energetic audience," she said.

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Sports

California dreams turn nightmarish for field hockey

By Patrick Ambrosio | August 31

Last season, the AU field hockey team had a great start to the season, winning 15 games in a row en route to a program best 20-2 record. However, the 2006 season started out with a rough California road trip, as the Eagles lost their first two games, each in overtime by a score of 4-3, before salvaging a 4-3 overtime victory over Stanford on Tuesday.

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Princeton Review names AU 'most politically active'

By Kendra Garstka | August 31

The Princeton Review recently ranked AU the most politically active school in the nation. Saul Newman, a professor in the School of Public Affairs, said part of the reason AU is so politically active is because its students already have an active interest in politics.

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Welcome to the Hollywood 'Trailer Park'

By Chris Patriquin | August 31

One of the best parts of the movie theater experience is the previews. There are some who don't like them, but for most, a trailer can make or break their expectations for that movie. It is in this spirit that The Trailer Park is written. We review movies before they even come out, based purely on the quality of their trailers! So sit back and relax, the main feature will begin after these previews.

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Concerts, friendships greet Class of 2010

By Jess Reamy | August 31

Freshmen and returning students who arrived on campus last week were greeted with Welcome Week programs ranging from salsa dancing and free food to the larger weekend performances of Phantom Planet and the annual favorite Capitol Steps. By far the largest events were Friday's Phantom Planet concert, held in the Tavern and sponsored by the Student Union Board, and Sunday night's political satire performance by the Capitol Steps.

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Sports

'Blue Crew' silences 'Screaming Eagles' as student fan group

By Erin Keaveney | August 31

This weekend, the AU Athletics Department will announce the launch of a new student fan group called "The AU Blue Crew" in an effort to increase campus support of the university's athletic teams. The Blue Crew will host a three-on-three basketball tournament this Saturday in order to raise their profile and encourage students to join the group.

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Campus calendar

August 31

Thursday, Aug. 31 Federal Work-Study Job Fair Noon-3 p.m., Bender Arena lobby Looking for a FWS job? Don't miss this opportunity to meet both on-campus and off-campus FWS employers. For more information, contact the Career Center at (202) 885-1800. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally Resource Center Fall Mixer 7:30-9:30 p.

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Memories before summer signs off

August 31

It's true. Summer is indeed over. It's OK, though, because without a grueling nine months between summer vacations, what would keep summer so delightfully refreshing during those three months of bliss? The following are a few memoirs the Scene staff has accumulated, fond memories of days past.

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Unclear lawsuit forces Vamoose bus out of Tenleytown station

By Lauren Gardner | August 31

AU students won't be able to vamoose from the Tenleytown shuttle stop any time soon. The Washington Deluxe bus line that provides services to and from D.C. and New York filed an injunction against the Vamoose bus line many AU students use to go home or to visit New York City on weekends, according to The Washington Post.

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Opinion

The Eagle wins national editorial writing award from SPJ

August 31

On August 25, The Eagle was awarded first place in the nation for editorial writing at the Mark of Excellence awards luncheon at the Society of Professional Journalists' national convention. The Eagle's Ladner editorial series from Octiber 2005, which won the award, focused on university governance and called for reform and accountability.

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Sports

Sports briefs

By Erin Keaveney and Justin Hall | August 31

Women's soccer tops Mount St. Mary's The AU women's soccer team won its first match of the season on Saturday, beating Mount St. Mary's 5-0. Freshman Kelly McLaughlin scored the first goal 15 minutes into the game, giving the Eagles an early lead. The team's next four goals came in the second half.

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Ten cures for in-class boredom

August 31

It's 9:55 a.m. and that general education class you signed up for has just gotten underway. The professor speaks in monotone, pausing every now and then to wave his hand vaguely at the screen behind him. You're bored and could care less about what he's trying to teach.

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Hickies are no longer just for high schoolers

By Blair Bryant Nichols | August 31

The summer before I left for college, my mother randomly said, "I hope you're not the type that's going to be promiscuous." This was the woman who, only months earlier, had announced at the breakfast table, "Is that a hickie on your neck?" I clapped my hand to my neck and quickly replied, "No, but it really itches.

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Sports

AU Athletics launches new Web site, team logos

By Erin Keaveney | August 31

The AU Athletics Department launched its new Web site on Tuesday, revamping the site's capabilities and formally introducing the school's new athletic logo. The new Web site, which features a sharper design and more interactive multimedia options than the old site, was designed in an effort to draw more attention to the university's sports teams and to allow students to actively get involved in AU's athletic scene.

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Opinion

National discontent will lead to ultimate Democratic victory

By Jong Eun Lee | August 31

"I have earned a political capital, and I intend to spend it," said a confident President Bush in his second inauguration speech. The Republicans seemd to have again nailed down a victory as 2005 began. While the Republicans eagerly looked forward to another conservative revolution, a heavy wave of discontent swept the ranks of the Democratic Party.

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Sports

Men's soccer captures D.C. College Cup

By Justin Hall | August 31

Off to their best start since the 2002 season, the AU Eagles men's soccer team captured their fourth D.C. College Cup title in the six-year history of the tournament this past weekend. Victories over Howard University on Friday, followed by one over rival Georgetown University on Sunday, gave the Eagles their first piece of silverware on the season.

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