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Lounges-turned-dorms to be vacated today

By Allie Feras | September 11

Every year the study lounges on Anderson floors 2 and 6 are used as temporary housing for students who plan to live off-campus but have yet to find a place to live. Temporary housing is open on the second floor for males and the sixth floor for females during the first three weeks of the semester.

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Critical Mass: 14 years of activism and bikes

By Rafeena Ahmad | September 11

Fourteen years since its inception and still riding strong, Critical Mass, a group that sees itself as more of an idea than an organization, promotes the use of environmentally friendly modes of transportation like bicycles. Similarly, AU's own Dinosaurs Against Fossil Fuels not only participates in the local Critical Mass ride each month, but also advocates the use of "alternative transportation among students" and the promotion of "responsible consumption and alternative transportation through creative means.

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National SAT scores fall, AU unaffected

By Rebecca Kern | September 11

Across the nation, the average score on the reading and math sections of the newly revamped 2006 SAT demonstrated the largest decline in 31 years, according to a report from the College Board. This year, the College Board, a non-profit organization that administers the SAT, expanded the test by adding a writing section, changing the former verbal portion into a critical reading section and keeping the former math section.

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Music notes

September 11

Rainer Maria "Catastrophe Keeps Us Together" (Grunion) Sounds like: Sunny Day Real Estate for a new generation. Grade: B- Rainer Maria's capabilities became evident after the release of their breakthrough second album, "Look Now Look Again." In their latest record, "Catastrophe Keeps Us Together," the band continues down the road of punk and emo-influenced indie-pop.

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Students found AU's first peer-edited online journal

By Jess Reamy | September 11

A new student-run academic journal for AU undergraduates will release its first issue Sept. 19, said Taylor Robinson, a junior in the School of Public Affairs and the College of Arts and Sciences and one of the founders of the online "Clocks and Clouds" journal.

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Film series captures local bands

By Jeff Lambert | September 11

When a friend offered Brendan Canty, former member of Fugazi, a chance to put on a show in his Bethesda house marked for demolition, he created a project of monumental proportions. Capture a cross-section of a city's music scene in one day in a house that is going to be destroyed, burn it down and then repeat for cities across the United States.

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Opinion

Change of policy required to win President's War on Terror

By Jong Eun Lee | September 11

Exactly five years ago, the United States was attacked by a group of professional terrorists. Initially in shock, the nation quickly responded with anger and vigor. President Bush declared a "War on Terror" and used the might of the U.S. military to attack or threaten any global elements perceived to be hostile to the security of the United States, such as the "Axis of Evil.

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Comparing mayoral candidates before election

By Jimm Phillips | September 11

During the upcoming primary election on Sept. 12, D.C. voters will choose Democratic, Republican and D.C. Statehood Party nominees for a variety of city government offices. As a public service, The Eagle presents information on the mayoral primary candidates and the views they have on crime and education.

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Opinion

Uproar, hype over new Facebook features overlook real privacy issue

September 11

Remember the days when only Ivy League students had Facebook, wall posts were all one long, rambling entry and there were no photo albums? Those days are long gone. Thanks to the recent addition of the news feed and mini-feed features to Facebook, you can find out everything from whether or not your economics class crush is suddenly single to when one of your elementary school classmates joins and leaves the Will Ferrell Appreciation Club three times in 15 minutes.

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Sports

Field hockey nets fifth consecutive win to dominate Terrapin Invite

By Patrick Ambrosio | September 11

Senior forward Heidi Hershberger scored two game-winning goals at the Terrapin Invitational over the weekend, leading AU to a 3-2 win over Northwestern and a 3-1 victory against Temple. AU entered Saturday's game against Northwestern riding a three-game winning streak, and again got off to a fast start.

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Star Fox sequel takes 'Command'

September 11

Any "Star Fox" veteran will tell you the same thing: Slippy Toad is horribly annoying. The high-voiced wing mate of Fox McCloud has bumbled his way through every "Star Fox" since the Super Nintendo original, providing sexually-questionable banter in between screams for emergency assistance.

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Sports

This week in Eagle sports

September 11

Cross Country: 9/16 Navy Invitational, Annapolis, Md. @ 11 a.m. Field Hockey: 9/16 Towson, HOME @ 1 p.m. Men's Soccer: 9/16 Lafayette. Easton, Pa. @ 7 p.m. Volleyball: 9/13 Morgan State, HOME @ 7 p.m. 9/15 Big Red Invitational, Ithaca, N.Y. 9/16 Big Red Invitational Women's Soccer: 9/13 Georgetown.

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New novel 'criminally' good

September 11

In Jonathan Swift's classic satirical work "Gulliver's Travels," there is an offhand remark about research a nameless botanist is doing on cucumbers. Amusing, but hardly of great significance to the life of Gulliver or to the themes of the work. Most people forget the idea at once, but Jasper Fforde is not most people.

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Boundaries unclear in complex game of love

By Blair Bryant Nichols | September 7

A boundary is defined as a "specified limit or border," but it represents so much more to me. I was reminded on a recent trip home just how different my relationships with my friends in D.C. are from those with my family in the Midwest. Though I have always been open with my family, there exists several unspoken boundaries that dictate what is allowed to be discussed, and with whom.

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Sports

Cross country teams sweep individuals

By Erin Keaveney | September 7

The AU men's and women's cross country teams opened their season last Friday with a strong showing at the Mt. St. Mary's Duals, where they captured all of the individual titles. The men's team finished 3-1 on the day, which was highlighted by senior Dan Beardslee's first-place individual finish in the 5k.

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Singles Mingle: This week's hip-hop picks hit high notes

By Drew Rosensweig | September 7

This week, the Singles Mingle takes a look at some recent hip-hop singles that are a little different from most standard radio fare. Ranging from unexpected gospel to new emcees to straight-up anger on wax, the selections this week are sure to offer an alternative to your worn-out Vanilla Ice cassette single of "Ninja Rap.

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Sports

Field hockey bounces back to capture Temple Invite title

By Patrick Ambrosio | September 7

Eagles defeat Michigan State, Rutgers to improve season record to 3-2 By PATRICK AMBROSIO Eagle Staff Writer The AU field hockey team rebounded from a rough first week and had a strong performance at last weekend's Temple Invitational, winning the title with a 6-1 victory over Michigan State and a 2-0 win over Rutgers.

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