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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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News

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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News

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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News

Guide to DC neighborhoods

By Jess Reamy | August 21

Too many neighborhoods in the city and not sure which is the best fit for you? Whether you're searching for trendy or toned-down, this guide can help you determine the distinct vibes and flavors of the many varied neighborhoods that make up the greater D.C.

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News

Guide to cool stores

By Jen Turner | August 21

D.C. is daunting enough as it is. With briefcase-clad interns pacing wildly across the quad and none too different littering the Metro, it's occasionally hard to remember that this is a thriving city filled with quirky delights. While separate lists are in order for cheap eats, drinks, entertainment, et cetera, this is a by-no-means-comprehensive look at some of the places that we at The Eagle wish we had discovered when we were just starting out here.

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News

The scene

August 21

The Scene will be retuning in our next issue.

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News

Guide to movie theaters

By Drew Rosensweig | August 21

Washington, D.C., isn't, and will never be, a city that has grand opening nights such as Los Angeles or New York City; but that doesn't mean film is ignored in the nation's capital. On the contrary, there are a variety of independent-minded theatres that don't cater to mainstream tastes, as well as the amazing AFI theater in nearby Silver Spring, Md.

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News

Guide to music shops

By Andrew Gardner | August 21

Hard times have fallen on many small, independent music stores in D.C., as one legend of the scene, Capitol City Records, closed doors on July 30. As a result, buying music in D.C. is a little bit of a treasure hunt. Seeking out the best places to buy good music is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

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News

Guide to DC markets

By Rebecca Kern | August 21

This is just a sampling of the many farmers and craft markets in D.C. throughout the year. Each has its own special flavor, and most offer both food and art for browsing. For more local markets, check out www.freshfarmmarkets.org. Eastern Market Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.

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News

Guide to free or cheap stuff to do

By Jessica Arencibia | August 21

It is a beautiful day in Washington, D.C., but you are bored out of your mind! With the majority of your friends in class and no work to do, you discover that free time in college can be lonely business. On top of that, you are living on a college student's budget and you have been to TDR so many times they know you by name.

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News

Guide to the class of 2010

By Brian Kalish | August 21

In just a few short weeks, the largest, brightest and possibly appearing-earliest-on-the-Facebook freshman class will begin their studies at American University. Around 15,000 students applied to be part of the Class of 2010. That is a record number of applications for AU, according to admissions personnel.

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News

Guide to music venues

By Jeff Lambert | August 21

While D.C. is no New York or Philadelphia when it comes to live music, and though many major tours skip over this little malarial swamp, your college years will still be filled with great live music. From U Street to AU's own campus, the District offers up a variety of venues, showcasing local acts (see guide to the local music scene) as well as touring bands on major and independent labels.

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News

Guide to city smarts

By Jimm Phillips | August 21

Since AU's location in Washington, D.C., is one of its defining attributes, you will need to use the city's varied resources to make the most of your time here. While going away to college can be a stressful experience, the adjustment of living in a large city like Washington can make it even more trying.

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Sports

Sports

August 21

Sports will be returning in our next issue.

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