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Faculty seek to reform AU nursing, childcare policies By RACHEL KARAS EAGLE STAFF WRITER

University faculty members plan to call for a meeting with AU’s dean of academic affairs and hope to create a task force to address employee childcare and HFOEFS EJTDSJNJOBUJPO BDDPSEing to an email thread obtained CZ 5IF &BHMF Thirty faculty members said the University does not provide adequate support for nursing XPNFO JO UFSNT PG TJDL MFBWF daily break time and designated private areas on campus in which to breast-feed or pump breast NJML BDDPSEJOH UP UIF 4FQU draft of a letter to Provost Scott #BTT PCUBJOFE CZ 5IF &BHMF Co-signers on the letter include members of the anthroQPMPHZ EFQBSUNFOU 8PNFO T (FOEFS BOE 4FYVBMJUZ 4UVEJFT program and other faculty in the $PMMFHF PG "SUT BOE 4UVEJFT ,PHPE 4DIPPM PG #VTJOFTT 4DIPPM of Communication and School of International Service. The message had not been sent Provost Scott Bass as of Sept. 18. The letter is the latest response to controversy surroundJOH 1SPGFTTPS "ESJFOOF 1JOF BO assistant professor of anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences who breast-fed her sick DIJME EVSJOH IFS i4FY (FOEFS and Culture� course Aug. 28. The University then attracted national media attention after Pine published an online essay with her views on the breast-feeding BOE TVCTFRVFOU &BHMF JOWFTUJHBtion. 5IF 4FQU MFUUFS ESBGU TBJE faculty are also “troubled by the

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AU receives record ranking in US News and World Report By HEATHER MONGILIO EAGLE STAFF WRITER

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AU Counseling Center visits on the rise By SAMANTHA HOGAN EAGLE STAFF WRITER

The number of students seeking help at the AU Counseling Center for stress has steadily increased over the past four years. A total of 1,062 students used the Center during the 2011-2012 academic year, according to the Counseling Center. That is 266 more students than the center saw three years ago during the 2008-2009 academic year. The increase in the number of students using the Center could have to do with increased enrollment, a greater social acceptance of therapy, an increase in students entering college with a history of seeking therapy and/ or higher levels of stress among the student body, Dr. Amanda Rahimi from the Counseling Center said in an email. However, the increase at AU’s Counseling Center is consistent with other university counseling centers across the country, Rahimi said in an email. While grades do influence the amount of stress some students feel, a student’s temperament, career aspiration and personal life also contribute, she said. “College students juggle numerous responsibilities: academic, social, professional, personal, familial,” she said by email. Stress ranked first as the “nature of students’ concerns” during 20112012 when 64.8 percent of students listed stress as a reason for seeking

counseling, according to the Counseling Center’s records. The client demographic chart of the students seeking counseling during 2011-2012 showed: • 74 percent undergraduate • 19 percent graduate, • eight percent Washington College of Law • one percent other affiliations. There were 6,783 undergraduates enrolled at AU during the 2011 fall semester and only 3,391 graduate and 1,758 law students. Of the undergraduates seeking counseling: • 20 percent freshman, • 19 percent sophomores • 16 percent juniors • 19 percent seniors, according to the Center. A recent article in WTOP said rising GPAs could be linked to student stress, but AU students and the Counseling Center said grades are not the sole contributor. For many students it is “situation stress,” covering a wide range from homesickness to suicidal thoughts, Rahimi said. Each student is different and so is his or her stress. For Caroline Cooper, a Kogod School of Business senior graduating in December, time management is her stressor. “I’m good at it, but I like sleeping,” she said. Cooper said she was not stressed about life four days into the fall 2012 semester, but she was stressed about her grades and GPA. “I know they [grades] shouldn’t [stress me out] but I think it is

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STUDENT TIPS • Exercise • Hang out with friends • Do not study for too long at a time • Take a nap • Facebook • Get creative

COUNSELING CENTER TIPS NATURE OF STUDENTS’ CONCERNS (2011-2012)

• Self-care: eat well, get sleep, exercise • Find emotional support • Set realistic goals • Take a nap • Pursue hobbies and enjoyable activities • Limit substance use COURTESY OF THE COUNSELING CENTER

kind of ingrained into me now,” Cooper said. Grades and GPA began stressing her out more a week later, despite already having a job lined up for after graduation, she said in an email. She wants to graduate with Latin honors but feels tired from balancing

work, class, homework and friends, Cooper said in an email. However, she said she would not reach out to the AU Counseling Center even if she felt “extremely overwhelmed,” she said in an email. “Nothing against [the AU Counseling Cent-

er], but I think at this point I know how to get things done, and I know myself well enough to deal with stress in a way that’s good for me,” she said by email. The AU Counseling Center offers confidential, free, short term counseling to students. Eight full-time psychol-

ogists, four clinical interns and several doctoral student trainees work with each student on a case-bycase basis to suit the student’s situation, Rahimi said. “We see a whole range,” Rahimi said. “All students are welcome.” SHOGAN@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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Eagle said. No specifics of the event were decided as of Sept. 12. No formal action to be taken against Pine, email says Dean of Academic Affairs Phyllis Peres and CAS Dean Peter Starr told Pine at a meeting Sept. 12 that the University was not currently considering taking disciplinary action against her, Pine said in an email obtained by The Eagle. Pine added that Peres and Starr said she “would be treated fairly in the tenure process,” which formally begins in 2014. However, Pine said in the email that neither Peres nor Starr have apologized for the University saying she should have used

options other than bringing her child to class, or for the University’s statements describing her as “unprofessional.” Peres made no such statement about disciplinary action regarding Pine, Lepre said. She added that the University will continue

plans to make a variety of media appearances, including with “CNN, Anderson Cooper and Katie Couric.” She said she would speak on the need for emergency childcare options in the workplace, as well as gender discrimination against women through pay inequalities and the labeling of breastfeeding as “offensive.” Pine said in the email that she will not attack the University nor students in the media, mentioning that she had apologized to Eagle staff following her article published Sept. 5 in the online newsletter CounterPunch. Lepre said the University declined to comment on Pine’s media appearances.

Pine added that Peres and Starr said she “would be treated fairly in the tenure process,” which formally begins in 2014.

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Chef Geoff stays in D.C. despite family move By ALEX CHAVERS EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Despite recent rumors, Chef Geoff Tracy is not moving to New York. Tracy, the owner of “Chef Geoff’s” restaurant said he will be staying in D.C. Tracy is in the process of buying property in Manhattan due to his wife’s recent promotion. Norah O’Donnell, chief White House correspondent for CBS news, was named anchor of “CBS This Morning.” She will now be co-anchoring with Charlie Rose in New York City. Tracy said he will visit his family in New York but plans to spend most of his time in D.C. He added the only difference between his commutes now is he will be flying more frequently. Tracy said his new goal is to open four more restaurants in D.C. Although he has not specified where, he wants them to all be built within 10 to 15 miles of the original Chef Geoff’s loca-

tion on New Mexico Avenue. Tracy has opened six “Chef Geoff’s” restaurants in the D.C. area since signing his first lease in 2000. “I’ve gone from nothing to a company with more than 400 employees and more than 20 million in revenue,” he said. The “Chef Geoff’s” on New Mexico Avenue is a popular attraction for AU students. “It’s quality food for a cheap price,” said Gilad Harazy, a sophomore in the College of Arts of Sciences, who is a frequent customer. CAS senior Melanie Yates said she eats at the restaurant because of its demeanor. “It’s a classier place,” she said. Tracy said it is unlikely he will open a new restaurant in New York. “There’s no way that I’m leaving D.C.,” he said. NEWS@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

not to comment on individual personnel matters. Pine did not respond to an email request for further comment. In a Sept 14. email obtained by The Eagle, Pine said she

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New shuttles address handicap needs By MADDI PARISER EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

AU will get three new shuttles with low floor ramps instead of high ramps to make transportation more handicapped-accessible. High floor ramps require passengers to walk up stairs and are expensive to repair, according to AU Shuttle Operations. However, the low floor ramps are convenient and easy to maintain by allowing the shuttle driver to manually operate the ramp if it breaks. Student Government Senator At-Large Joe Wisniewski said handicap utilities needed to be updated after his experience on a Washington Law School shuttle last May. The handicap ramp detached

from the back of a shuttle he was riding to Tenleytown, Wisniewski said. The driver then asked Wisniewski to hold the ramp for the remainder of the ride. “I kept thinking to myself ‘what would have happened if someone had been on that ramp and using it,’” Wisniewski said, “There could have also been a car behind us that would have gotten hit.” Wisniewski said handicapped students cannot wait until January for these shuttles. “We want to implement some changes between now and then because if you are in the disability community and you have to wait for three buses in the middle of December, you’re going to be freezing,” he said. SG is currently developing

a taxicab reimbursement program for handicapped individuals, Wisniewski said. If a shuttle cannot accommodate a handicapped student’s needs, AU will reimburse the student for cab fare. This is similar to the cab voucher system in place for students who go to the emergency room. Facilities Management said they would like to use AUTO vans with handicap accessibility instead of taxis so that the program remains within AU. “Hopefully we only need this program until the buses arrive,” Wisniewski said. “However, we still need something for people for the next five months. That is a long time.” NEWS@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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Professor finds smartphone users value privacy While some apps such as Facebook or Twitter track a user’s location through Wi-Fi and cellular signals to add a location to a status update, other apps like Draw Something or Pinterest may ask the user to link them with a social networking or email account, according to The New York Times. Users are not required to include their location or connect to services to use most apps. However, opting in to a service allows the app user to connect more quickly to friends and also removes requests to sign up for the service, according to The New York Times. Jeff Della Serra, a junior in the School of Communication, said he was concerned when many of his iPhone apps asked to use his location. “I didn’t feel very comfortable with it at first and

I didn’t like it,” Della Serra said. He said he became more comfortable with the location features later on as the convenience of listing his location on the apps outweighed the risks. Erin Cunningham, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, said she takes the time to opt out of the tracking systems. “If you don’t really have a choice, then I’m just probably not going to use something like that,” Cunningham said. The convenience of services such as Apple’s Game Center overshadowed earlier privacy concerns for Dylan Caruth, a junior at the Kogod School of Business. “We’re all used to signing up for new things on the Internet.”

Panera Bread discusses accepting Eaglebuck$

However, Panera Bread General Store Manager Yerim Thiam said AU contacted him about six months ago about Eaglebuck$ as a payment option. Thiam said he forwarded the information to Panera employees on the national level. “I would like to do [Eaglebuck$],” Thiam said. “Most students come in here asking about Eaglebuck$ anyways.” Thiam said he has not heard back about AU’s request yet and is unsure if or when an EagleBuck$ payment method will be implemented.

By JARED ANGLE EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

School of Communication Professor Jan Boyles found over half of adult smartphone users have avoided or uninstalled apps due to the amount of personal information they require users to share, according his report published Sept. 5. Approximately 30 percent of smartphone users also disabled location tracking on their phones, which was 23 percent more than users of traditional cell phones, the report said. Boyles surveyed the privacy habits of smartphone users for the Pew Internet and American Life Project, co-authoring several reports that explore the privacy issues accompanying thousands of smartphone apps available on the market.

By STEVEN MURPHY EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The Panera Bread in Tenelytown does not accept EagleBuck$, but the store may accept this payment option in the future. Panera employees at the national level are working on an agreement regarding Eaglebuck$ with Blackboard, who manages the computer programming of Eaglebuck$, according to

Dining Programs Coordinator Sebastian Green. “They are waiting for this relationship to be fully formed before allowing individual stores to accept stored value transactions from BlackBoard managed systems,” Green said. Green said AU began working with Panera Bread to join the EagleBuck$ program before the store’s opening last November.

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Army Corps removes soil with high arsenic levels By LEIGH GIANGRECO EAGLE STAFF WRITER

The Army Corps of Engineers removed the last elevated levels of arsenic on the 5100 block of Tilden Street last week. The Army eliminated soil containing arsenic levels of 22.8 parts per million at five feet deep during a dig of a 4-by-4-foot area. “Twenty is the number that’s been developed for the child-acceptable risk range,” said Steve Hirsh, a representative from the Environmental Protection Agency for the Restoration Advisory Board of Spring Valley. This risk range assumes a child will consume about a teaspoon of dirt a day through breathing, eating and playing, according to Hirsh. “It’s possible that the five feet of dirt is new from outside property. We had five feet of clean dirt before we got above 20 parts per million,” he said. “That dirt was from 100 years ago.” In 2001, the Army sampled every property in the Spring Valley Formerly Used Defense Site, which includes parts of the AU campus. “The reason for that lag between 2001 and now is that we wanted to get the worst done first,” Chris Augsburger, spokesman for the Army Corps, said. Tilden Street marks the last arsenic removal for the Corps. AU students cannot serve on the board, accord-

ing to the board’s regulations. Any board member must be a community member who lives and/or works in the area and who might be affected by restoration activities in the Spring Valley area. The board’s Membership Chair Malcolm Pritzker said the board’s regulations define residents as people who live on a longterm basis in Spring Valley.

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The Army will test parts of the AU campus for antimony this month. The

potentially harmful chemicals are left over from a munitions camp set up at AU during World War I.

NEIGHBOR ASKS FOR RELOCATION, DENIED TWICE

Christine Dietrich, who lives directly across the street from the site at 4825 Glenbrook Road with two children, said she is worried about adverse effects from chemicals will harm her family during the construction. The Army Corps denied her two requests for the Corps to pay for her temporary relocation because the construction would be monitored and precautions were in place. “Systems fail, things go wrong and engineers are human, not God,” Dietrich said during the Spring Valley meeting on Sept. 11. Dietrich appealed to the board, but members said they could not make a decision until they had more evidence of the site’s risks. However, only Corps Headquarters would be able to overturn the current decision. Dr. Peter deFur, an environmental scientist who served on the National Research Council Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, will release a study on the construction site’s chemical risks. “The point is to see whether those mitigating steps are effective,” deFur said.

“Systems fail, things go wrong and engineers are human, not God.” -Christine Dietrich, Spring Valley resident Army has sampled 17 properties in the area, including campus. “Antimony is not a special metal of any sort but it is a metal that has a toxicity level,” Hirsh said. Currently, the Army is looking for additional information on the metal. The Army will also continue sampling for perchlorate near Kreeger Hall. Perchlorate is a man-made chemical used in some fertilizers and explosives, according to the EPA’s website. This chemical can potentially harm the thyroid if consumed. The Army found the highest levels of perchlorate in the wells at Kreeger Hall in July, according to Army Corps of Engineers Project Manager Dan Noble. The arsenic and other

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Latest pop culture news includes going ‘Gangnam Style,’ Bob Dylan By MARK LIEBERMAN EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

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TALK IT OUT — Director Nawaf Al-Janahi spoke at the Q&A session after his film.

Greenberg Theater hosts AU’s first annual United Arab Emirates film fest By DANIEL AFFSPRUNG EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The fingerprint of a culture is its art. Fitting with AU’s ideals of celebrating diversity and the understanding of other nations, last week marked AU’s First Annual United Arab Emirates Film Festival in the Greenberg Theater on Sept. 12 and 13. The festival represented a coming together of Emirati and American cultures and featured three films produced in the UAE. “Sea Shadow” was shown Wednesday night, followed by a discussion between the audience and director Nawaf Al-Janahi. The second night of the festival featured two more short films, “The Turtle” and “The Philosopher,” and a panel discussion with the filmmakers and organizers of the event. For the duration of the film, the audience alternated between laughter and tense apprehension. The film portrays the journey of an Emirati boy nearing

adulthood, examining his who meets a turtle that conflicts with family, tradi- has eaten a plastic bag and tion and values. can’t survive. This event During the Q&A ses- prompts him to begin a sion afterward, the con- movement with his class versation focused on the that eventually accomgrowth of the Emirati film plishes a ban on non-biodemovement since Al-Janahi gradable bags in the UAE. returned to the UAE from “The Philosopher” is America in 1999. the tale of a rich and sucAl-Janahi said the UAE cessful man who decides is beginning to test the wa- to give away all his posters of filmmaking, as the sessions and become a first feature-length Emirati philosopher. His quietly film was only made in the humorous difficulties in late 1980s. Now, new mov- achieving “deep thought” ies are being made every entertain through the rest year, although they’re of the film. mostly short films. “Arabs are great at tellAl-Janahi also stressed ing stories,” “Philosopher” the importance of cross- director Abdulla Al Kaabi cultural meetings like the said. festival. THESCENE@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM “Cinema should be a universal language,” Al-Janahi IF YOU said. “The more MISSED “SEA SHADOW,” universal your apCHECK OUT THE ARABIAN proach [to filmSIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL making] is, the FROM OCT. 25 –NOV. 4. more successful AT THE NATIONAL you’ll be.” GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY’S Based on true GROSVENOR AUDITORIUM events, “The Turtle” depicted the story of a child

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TV SMORGASBORD

NBC and FOX are aggressively marketing their new lineup with early online launches of several shows. NBC’s new shows include the controversial comedy “The New Normal,” already banned by the network’s Utah affiliates for its racy, progressive content; the high-profile sci-fi drama “Revolution,” with a plot reminiscent of “The Hunger Games;” and “Go On,” fan favorite and former “Friends” star Matthew Perry’s latest vehicle. Meanwhile, FOX viewers can luxuriate in “The Mindy Project,” created by and starring former “Office” writer Mindy Kaling, and “Ben and Kate,” a romantic comedy with a sibling twist. The cries of “There’s nothing on TV!” will surely dissipate as the new TV season approaches.

ROCK ROYALTY

Rock music fanatics have several new albums to satisfy their musical thirst this week as Bob Dylan and The Dave Mat-

thews Band release longawaited fresh material. Dylan’s “Tempest” is his 35th studio album and first in three years. The 10-song collection that includes an atmospheric, 14-minute title track and an album-closing tribute to John Lennon called “Roll on John.” Dylan’s first studio album in three years coincides with the release of another album three years in the making: The Dave Matthews Band’s “Away From the World.” The album boasts the return of frequent DMB producer and collaborator Steve Lillywhite after a 10-year separation from the band. Both albums have attracted rave reviews from critics, with Rolling Stone extolling “Tempest” as “a thing to behold” and Billboard describing “Away from the World” as “moody, restrained and subtle.”

MASTER BLASTER

Paul Thomas Anderson, whose last film “There Will Be Blood” was hailed as one of the most original, shocking films of the last decade. It’s no surprise, then, that Anderson’s latest, “The Master” has the film community buzzing. Among the other factors inspiring “Master” hype: the plot’s reported similarities to the life of Scientology founder and sci-fi author L. Ron Hubbard; the formal return of Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix to

traditional acting after his stint in the documentary “I’m Still Here” and the director’s controversial decision to shoot the film in the rare 70mm format despite the venue limitations associated with the antiquated format.

HIT ‘EM UP “STYLE”

The past week’s pop music scene has been dominated by the Korean rapper PSY and his inhumanly catchy K-pop single “Gangnam Style.” The track is coupled with a kooky music video heavy. It has experienced a surge in sales, briefly reaching the top of the iTunes sales charts, surpassing pop music titans like Taylor Swift and Kanye West.

“FINDING NEMO” AGAIN

Pixar’s beloved 2003 classic “Finding Nemo” is making a brief return trip to theaters for the next several weekends, albeit with a minor wrinkle: the film has been converted to 3-D. Inspired by the runaway box-office success of Disney’s 3-D “The Lion King” re-release, Disney opted to reach into its beloved catalog and update some of its other successful films to the newfangled format. Barring any disasters at the box office, Disney plans to give the 3-D treatment to “Monsters, Inc.” and “The Little Mermaid” within the next year. THESCENE@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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GIRLY GRUNGE MADELINE BEARD — FASHION The month of September can feel like a whirlwind for the fashion conscious. With all of the Instagrams, blog posts and magazine articles centered around dressing for the coming season, it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by all of the “trend-spotting.” So what’s the solution to this problem? Turn off your computer and shut off your phone, and you might just find a bit of sartorial inspiration in your fellow AU classmates. Haley Bowman, a sophomore student in the School of International Service, personifies some of fall’s most cutting edge trends, from her dip-dyed hair to her flatform sneakers. Whether or not you like her style, her fearlessness for boldly wearing what she wants is universally inspiring. “My outfits are always put together depending largely on my mood,” Bowman said. “I would say my style is messy, wild and mostly just weird. I go out of my way not to match, which results in a lot of strange looks.” Bowman pairs bohemian and girly separates with grunge accents, naming spikes, skulls, guns, bullets, bleach and plaid as some of her favorite patterns and textures to incorporate into a look. “I always find a way to combine the three styles,” Bowman said. “[The look is] something I like to call ‘scumbag chic.’” Bowman’s edgy-meets-girly aesthetic applies not only to her sense of style but to her hair routine as well. “I have always loved the ombré trend but I’m naturally really blonde,” Bowman said. “I won’t color my hair dark, but I wanted to do something cool, so I chose to dip dye my ends green.” Growing up in New York City, Bowman was at first resistant to the fashion culture that surrounded her as a child. “I definitely went through a lot of phases growing up,” Bowman said. “I hated clothing and shopping until I was about 13 — an attribute most little girls have when raised by their father ... I did the whole Abercrombie and Hollister

thing, for way, way too long. It wasn’t until I found a store called ‘LF’ ... when I became obsessed with fashion.” Now, as an international studies major, Bowman balances her love for clothes with her interest in Middle Eastern culture and politics. “Honestly, it’s a weird paradox,” Bowman said. “Fashion is definitely a creative outlet for me ... but it doesn’t really match a lot of my other interests and attributes.” When asked if there was any trend she wouldn’t try, Bowman referenced neon colors and tiny clothing as a look she wouldn’t attempt. “There is not a lot I wouldn’t wear, but I usually try to stay away from the crop tops with high waisted shorts,” Bowman said. “That’s not a look I think I could pull off.” Bowman’s advice for individuals looking to make a statement through their wardrobe is pretty simple: Be yourself and wear whatever you like. “I know too many people that don’t wear what they think looks cool because they don’t think they look attractive in it or maybe they’re too afraid to wear something so bold,” Bowman said. “Try experimenting with your style and I think you might surprise yourself.” MBEARD@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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Frank Ocean, Kanye West top this week’s ‘5 Songs’ playlist college scene. Macklemore the independent artist. EAGLE COLUMNIST veers away from any sort of “Clique� — Kanye I pride myself on hav- stereotype associated with West, Jay-Z and Big ing an eclectic music taste. hip-hop; he is a white Irish Sean In this column, I will be (as kid, and his raspy voice and the name implies) bringing unique flow can catch anyThere’s not much I can my five favorite songs at the one’s attention. He also has say about this song that moment to the masses. Of- a broad range of song top- will do justice to its briltentimes these songs will be ics. For example, the pair liance. The third single brand new or at least fairly released a pro-gay marriage off of the G.O.O.D music recent, but I can’t guarantee single in mid-July, “Same mixtape “Cruel Summer� that I won’t include fantastic Love,� which continues to released on Sept. 13, I throwbacks. be one of my favorite songs. guarantee this song will Meanwhile “Thrift Shop� be stuck in your head. You “Thrift Shop� — Mack- leans to the sillier end. The know that Ye and Hov can lemore and Ryan Lewis song is about ridiculous make outstanding music featuring Wanz thrift store finds and is one together, but the addition of the catchiest songs I’ve of Big Sean takes it to the The duo of Seattle rap- heard in a long time. Plus, next level. Just listen. per Macklemore and his the music video cracks me friend/producer Lewis has up. You can buy the track “Cudi the Kid� — Steve been gaining more familiari- on iTunes, which I highly Aoki, Kid Cudi and ,%& .%.$/, + -' - #/.//$(*(. //.. &*/,"//!- +/. ty as of late, especially in the suggest doing to support Travis Barker By JANE MORICE

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Off of Aoki’s January album “Wonderland,� this song has been around a while. I first discovered it on Cleveland’s DJ E-V’s dubstep mixtape “Reckless Wobbles� (noticing any hometown pride yet?) and it is one of the only songs I can listen to while writing. Everyone has different methods for writing papers or doing homework the most efficiently, but if you’re like me and can listen to loud EDM, I highly suggest this song.

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“Heads Will Roll (ATrak Remix)� — Yeah Yeah Yeahs Speaking of loud dance music, I started listening to this song on repeat when I rediscovered the soundtrack to the movie “Project X.� Give it one listen, and

don’t be surprised if you can’t get enough of Montreal DJ A-Trak’s reworking of this already-great song.

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“Sweet Life� — Frank Ocean

The music world has been buzzing about Frank Ocean for months now because of a beautifully poetic open letter regarding his first love he posted on his Tumblr midsummer. The buzz grew when Ocean’s solo debut album “channel ORANGE� was released in July to critical praise and commercial success. I can honestly say that I enjoy every song on the album, but there’s something about this song’s story paired with his smooth voice that keeps this track running through my head on a daily basis. THESCENE@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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Eagle Rants I just ran into the girl who used to bully me in middle school. She got fat. #win The Student Government doesn’t govern anything other than itself, so changing the name to ‘association’ doesn’t really seem that bad. Life is just kind of awesome sometimes. I’m not anti-social I just dislike a majority of people... if that makes any sense to people I love how girls complain about the guys at AU. Most of the girls at AU are annoying and obnoxious, on top of it most of them are not even cute. Get over yourselves.

Go ahead, speak your mind. We’ll probably print it.

This is coming from a “socially awkward” gay guy. To the socially awkward gay guy. The girls here are beautiful, no matter what you say, so hush. Sincerely a straight and single guy Fallin’ hard for one of Andotennial’s RA’s… #swoon Guys: if I say I can’t Skype because my roommate is in the room, the clever response is not “She can join too!” REATH! WE MISS YOU, COME BACK!!! I saw some people ranting about LDRs last semester and I didn’t really understand… I do now. Long distance sucks.

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Over the past six months, indie-pop band Tennis has been busy touring in the states and abroad to promote their sophomore album “Young & Old.” The husband-andwife duo of Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley will stop by D.C. on Oct. 8 to play a headlining set at the Rock & Roll Hotel. As of late, the now fourpiece band has been on a short break, finding comfort in their hometown of Denver, Colo. but will soon hit the road again and return to touring. Their set at the Rock & Roll will be their second

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album] can’t be duplicated live,” Moore said. She points to “Young & Old” single “It All Feels The Same” as her favorite new song to play live. “Live performances are always such a rewarding experience,” Moore said. Tennis fans won’t need to wait long to hear more from Moore and Riley, as the band plans to return to the studio this winter after their tour ends. “I’m really excited. This is our last tour of the year for this record,” Moore said. “I am so proud of how far we’ve come … I never expected for us to be here.” THESCENE@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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at the venue, though their previous show didn’t go as smoothly as planned. The first time Tennis performed at Rock & Roll Hotel, Moore was sick and ended up choosing an audience member to join her onstage and help sing “Marathon,” a single from their 2010 debut album, “Cape Dory.” The second time at Black Cat, the band struggled with sound problems. “We have a history of really awkward shows in D.C.,” Moore told the Eagle. Concert attendees should expect Tennis’ sound live to deviate from that on the album. “Some elements [of the

Have you ever stayed up late at night past any reasonable hour, only to experience the itching insomnia that keeps you awake just to watch TV? For networks, it’s an all out brawl for the last

seconds of the waning attention span and lucidity of the last few members of the American public who are still awake. Fortunately, Adult Swim, the purveyor of offbeat comedy attached to Cartoon Network, has crafted a lineup strictly for those night owls with the sense of humor of a funeral director. “Robot Chicken,” which is going on its 6th season, is the anti-SNL. With short bursts of machine-gun comedy, some skits can stretch over the course of an episode and others can just be a second. The show’s premise revolves around a chicken left for roadkill who becomes re-animated by

a Dr. Frankenstein-esque mad scientist who forces the erstwhile chicken to be strapped into a chair and watch the worst TV programming available to the hungry populace. Part commentary, part social satire and part balls-to-the-wall humor is what makes this show worth watching. An amazing guest voice cast is set to appear this season, running the gamut from Megan Fox, Elizabeth Banks and Krysten Ritter to Daniel Day-Lewis, Tom Hiddleston and nerd favorite Nathan Fillion. THESCENE@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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AUDIOPHILE BOB DYLAN TEMPEST Dylan tugs on his roots with an album that alternates between epic country & western and marathon blues.

Bob Dylan’s voice is easy to hate these days — the man sounds like he has been dead for years — but he certainly knows how to make the best out of what he has. “Tempest” sees Dylan returning to the C&W and blues songs that inspired his half-decade career with incredibly beautiful ballads and laments that sound all the more genuine and

CAT POWER SUN This girl rocks, yes she does.

Cat Power’s newest release is pure-grade badass. Full of infectious beats and toe tappinginducing melodies, it’s no wonder Chan Marshall’s work here could be some of her best, considering she had not released an album of original material in six years. After hearing these 50 minutes of incredible baselines, sunny piano riffs, spurts of electronica and crisp guitar, you will probably find yourself back for another listen. Honest, poetic, angst-filled lyrics combined with Marshall’s sincere vocals are the commonality across the 11 tracks while each individual

DINOSAUR JR. I BET ON SKY On their 10th studio album, Dinosaur Jr. offers more of the sounds their fans love while flirting with other genres.

Dinosaur Jr.’s “I Bet on Sky” is another installment of Dinosaur Jr.’s signature sound and a few steps in a new direction. The album is more polished than 2009’s “Farm,” but it cer-

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heartwrenching in his current vocal state of growls and croaks. The album’s high points are in the more country-influenced songs with corresponding low points in the more straightforward blues tunes. This is one of Dylan’s darkest albums ever, with several songs reminiscent of the same allusion-heavy dystopian visions behind “It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue” and “Desolation Row.” This album has some of Dylan’s best ballads ever, with multiple storylines reaching beyond the seven-minute mark. For what it’s worth (to me, a lot) track two sounds like the most lyrically intricate Willie Nelson song ever. Recommended If You Like: Leonard Cohen, Bill Callahan, Willie Nelson By SEAN MEEHAN

song recalls a story all its own. The opener “Cherokee” encompasses all that could be associated with its name and fills every possible empty space with sound (there’s even a surprise bird caw). But the one track that sums this album all up “Ruin” takes listeners on a journey across the world. Cat Power misses not a single mark with “Sun.” Best listened on high, every individual sound comes together with such influential clarity, something that is hard to come by as a whole album these days. The heart-pounding backbeats, oomph-filled lyrics and sparkling accents are all mixed together with such soul. It’s hard to turn the volume down on this atmospheric analysis of real life. RIYL: PJ Harvey, Feist, Fiona Apple, Tegan and Sara By MOLLY PFEFFER

tainly isn’t lacking in J Mascis’s fuzzily distorted, slacker guitar solos and distinct vocal style, both featured on nearly every track. The band does tread some new territory for a band with such an established sound. “Recognition” almost sounds like a Strokes song at the start, and “Pierce The Morning Rain” borders on post-hardcore. Fans of the band will have plenty to enjoy, but this effort probably won’t win you over if you didn’t care for earlier Dinosaur Jr. RIYL: Yuck, Japandroids, Ty Segall Band

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STUDENT VOICE RESTRICTED IN SPRING VALLEY When arsenic is involved, everyone deserves to have their say. The Spring Valley Restoration Advisory Board recently announced that students cannot participate in board discussions on the basis that they are not permanent D.C. residents. Usually, this would be passed off as an AU neighborhood complaint and soon be forgotten, but high levels of arsenic left from World War I-era testing have been found in the area surrounding AU. This is a health concern and students have the right to voice their opinion. Many students live in the Spring Valley area. Although they may only be there for two or three years (maybe more if they stay after graduation), they still are exposed to the residual

chemical from the former defense site. On the 5100 block of Tilden Street, arsenic at levels of 22.8 parts per million (ppm) were removed. Arsenic levels above 20 ppm are not considered safe, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Students deserve to know about this and to have a say on what actions are taken. But because students live here temporarily, board regulations are denying students this chance. Yes, individual students are only temporary residents, but that does not dismiss student concern about such issues.

ley community will always have a student presence in the area. The AU student body is a permanent resident and therefore deserves a say. Second, D.C. is a transient

city. Every four years (or more often than that), new rotations of politicians move into the D.C. metropolitan area. Members of the House of Representatives are potentially only here for two years. As populations other than students come and go, it seems that the board’s members are targeting students specifically. Third, AU students do their research. When students become involved with something, they study it. We are “wonks,” after all. Board members may be concerned that students won’t understand the jargon or complexity of neighborhood issues. This may be a legitimate concern at

a different university, but at AU, if students are given the opportunity to represent themselves, they take it. The Eagle trusts in the AU population to do enough research on Spring Valley neighborhood concerns to merit being part of the discussion. Students are here for four or more years of their life and deserve to fully understand and be involved with issues in the area. No one wants to live next to dangerous chemicals unknowingly. Even if the only benefit of joining the Restoration Advisory Board is receiving more information that only occasionally applies to AU students, it’s enough. The safety of our community is not something to be taken lightly.

twice as good and half as black. As one of my mentors told me, “It comes with the territory, and it is the cost one has to pay, kid.” One of my best friends told me, “White people [at AU] love you; black people respect you.” I argued vigorously with my mentor and best friend suggesting that either emotion was because of my intelligence and my character. However, I began to think. There are many black people on my campus who are just smart and have a character that impresses. Why do they not see the same opportunities as I do? To answer my questions, I examined how many black students, even in the age of Obama, realize that in many arenas, we still have to be twice as good and half as black. Obama’s election and his abil-

ity to still show his knowledge of black culture, like singing Al Green at the Apollo, has led us to think like Coates. We can be “culturally black” and “presidential.” However, the larger American imagination has not yet been expanded to believe this wholeheartedly. When someone hasn’t encompassed this concept, then the response is to not support someone seen as culturally black and intellectual. They will respond by fighting against that notion, as when I spoke out against the false diversity in Student Government and was called “the black candidate.” The fact is that some talented young men and women, who happen to be black, will get many opportunities. It’s something to celebrate. However, we must

work to make sure that equal opportunity is afforded to the same person who just happens to have a deeper pep in their step, who rocks the beauty of a natural afro or dreadlocks, or who has a smooth tone like Billy Dee Williams. The Obama Administration has not made us post-racial, but it has allowed us to see that the roots of racism are so thick that even a black man in the White House cannot easily change the paradigm and allow the dream to live. Deon Jones is a junior in SPA, an advisory neighborhood commissioner representing AU students and a national spokesman for the Campaign for Youth Justice.

Students deserve to know about this and to have a say on what actions are taken.

Forced to be twice as good and half as black DEON JONES | THINK, TALK, ACT A few weeks ago, I read an article in The Atlantic entitled, “Fear of a Black President.” In the article, Ta-Nehisi Coates examines the false promise of integration and having President Barack Obama in the White House. There are two moments, in the article where I had, as Oprah says, an “Aha!” moment. The article started by examining the backlash against the justice movement for Trayvon Mar-

The Eagle would like to point out a few factors: First, although each individual student at AU only lives in D.C. for about four years, AU is not moving and the Spring Val-

tin after Obama said, “If I had a son, he’d look like Trayvon.” Coates says, “When President Obama addressed the tragedy of Trayvon Martin, he demonstrated integration’s great limitation—that acceptance depends not just on being twice as good but on being half as black.” I began to examine my own record of opportunities and success. For them, I credit God above all. However, I must agree with the article, I have had to be

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Distractions aren’t news I wanted to write the AU community about the now-infamous “Breastgate” (sorry Professor Pine, you have your very own ‘-gate’ now) article that The Eagle has published. There is a case to be made that the event just wasn’t newsworthy: a professor performed an act that is biologically required of a mother: she fed her child. Many would argue on either side of the debate about whether her students’ discomfort should have warranted more serious consideration. Some have argued that it was merely unprofessional conduct (but perhaps no more so than bringing the baby to class in the first place). Still others might argue that the act itself is less concerning than the fact that we’re even asking whether it is a newsworthy offense. I am coming to sympa-

thize with those making the latter argument. The plain reality is this: an exposed breast is distracting. But that is my problem. Yes, I pay good money to go to AU’s classes, and it particularly bothers me when the professor is the

Blair Rohlfing AU Alumnus SPA Class of 2010

Recently, two students wrote opinion pieces in the “Quick Take” section criticizing the need for students to pay to participate in the Freshman Service Experience. We are writing to respond to these claims and to set the record straight about the mission and purpose of FSE as a whole. Yes, it is true that the program comes with a $115 fee. But, as the “Quick Take” editorials accurately surmise, there are significant costs associated with a program of this size and magnitude. However, those costs are all put toward things to meet the goals of the program, not to “throw a party” for students. There are some misconceptions about the evening programs that occur after the first day of service that we would like to debunk. While the programs are intended to be fun and entertaining, their primary purpose is to teach students about the history, culture and issues of D.C., a goal that permeates the entirety of

FSE. This year, we hosted a panel discussion with the National Coalition for the Homeless, a spoken word poetry performance, a step team and go-go band, a D.C.based storytelling troupe and a series of student-made films that document experiences and issues in the nation’s capitol. We understand that the costs of attending university are already high, and as a result, the Center for Community Engagement and Service (CCES) has always done everything it can to work with students with financial difficulties. No one has ever been denied the opportunity to participate if they couldn’t pay. The Center is also willing to provide more details on the exact financial breakdown of FSE to anyone who is interested. However, we believe the potential rewards of FSE, both short and long term, are worth it. We would also like to address

could use during the week for studying. She did all this while balancing working and taking college classes. Luana loved everything about FALA, and she said she “could never learn this much in any other place.” Kristof, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and co-author of “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide,” highlights and focuses on writing about woman’s issues around the world. According to Kristof, many families in developing countries won’t contribute more than $14 to their daughter’s education. This then leads to girls dropping out of school and having more children compared to educated women. “You can read about these issues. You can even watch them,” Kristof said. “But they only be-

come real when you encounter them directly.” Today, Luana is an au pair for a family in Chevy Chase. She’s been in the U.S. for six months and her English is flawless. “Being here professionally is essential for my career,” Luana said. “I want to work with foreign trade when I go back to Brazil.” Her goals for the future are to keep studying and traveling. “In a big city like São Paulo, the job competition is hard, and speaking English is a big deal.” She’s come a long way from a girl who spoke no English, living in one of São Paulo’s biggest slums. Now she’s a woman who speaks fluent English and lives, works and studies in the U.S. Luana wasn’t the only hard working woman I had the pleasure to teach. There was Karina, an aspiring model who asked to borrow all my books in English

and after class would show me the extra homework she did during the week. There was also Renata, who used English professionally to get a raise at her job and was the most avid participator I have ever taught. One of the best escalades out of poverty is education. Women are respected when they bring money to the table. When women earn money, it changes the family dynamic and often benefits the children. Education, especially for women in developing countries, should be higher up on the political agenda. Luana, Karina and Renata are proof that if given the opportunities they deserve, woman can prosper and benefit society as a whole. Julia Greenwald is a sophomore in School of Communication.

The whole point, for both individuals and for societies, is to get to a place where distractions don’t matter. source of a distraction. Maybe I’m just the sick kind of soul who likes to play Devil’s Advocate, but that same complaint might be equally applied to professors who smell bad, or who have an annoying speech pattern, or who are, and play along with me here, physically attractive to me (it happens). Yet, I have never seen the outcry we’ve seen here when

Learning from Luana JULIA GREENWALD | RANTING WITH MYSELF Nicholas Kristof said many great things when he spoke at the University Club on Sept. 10, but one statement hit me hardest. “The cause of your time is going to be this gender inequity in so many countries around the globe,” he said. It couldn’t be more accurate, and it allowed me to reflect on an inspiring woman who only reinforces the idea that a woman with an education can do anything Throughout my years of high school in São Paulo, Brazil, I was

these forms of distraction enter a classroom. This is why I can’t sympathize with the question of this story’s newsworthiness. I want to tell our community to grow up. That phrase, insult and all, is shorthand for a worthwhile life lesson: Life is full of distractions. The challenge of life is not accomplishing a cloistered existence free of disruption or offense any more than the challenge of a society is making every man an island. The whole point, for both individuals and for societies, is to get to a place where the distractions don’t matter. Grow up. Don’t even ask the questions of feminism or biology—if you get to that point, you’ve already been distracted.

part of a program called FALA, where high school students taught English to underprivileged workers from the slum nearby for free on Saturday mornings. I taught Luana Alves when I was an intermediate level teacher. She had already been in the program for three years. Although her English wasn’t perfect, you could tell she was a determined student. She did all her homework, participated in our two-hour class and even asked me for extra websites that she

FSE is not self-serving

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the two writers’ criticisms of the program’s philosophy, for we believe it is been grossly misinterpreted. One writer perceives FSE as a “program designed more to fulfill a psychological urge to help, rather than actually help,” which is simply not true. First of all, FSE volunteers

can, and have, make a big difference to community organizations, hence the reason many of them continue to ask for more students every year. Sarah Morse, site coordinator at Montgomery County Park Services, was quoted in an article that “it would take us weeks to get done what [the FSE students] can do in an afternoon.” Second, FSE is, in fact, a

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learning experience we want students to feel proud to have participated in. Just to be clear, we are vehemently against the “savior complex” and never want to give students the idea that they are doing community service to make themselves feel good about assisting the poor helpless people who can’t do anything on their own. This is not what FSE is about, nor is about saving lives or

solving world issues in two days, as one of the writers wishes he had done. Instead, FSE is supposed to be the “spark” (to go along with this year’s theme, “Keeping the Flame of Service Alive”) that gets students passionate and involved in their communities for the long-term. Had everyone simply written checks to local charities, there would be no learning, connection and, frankly, no point. That’s why the office is now called the Center for Community ENGAGEMENT and Service. FSE is meant to get new students active in D.C., and after 23 years of evidence, we can confidently say that the program has succeeded in doing so. From

growing numbers of participants in CCES’ other programs (D.C. Reads, Alternative Breaks, OneDay Service Events, CommunityBased Service Learning, etc.) to testimonials about accomplishments of FSE alumni to the rising number of students who volunteer to be FSE leaders (105 this year), it is clear that AU students have taken the program’s values to heart and keep the flame of service alive long after their two FSE days are over. The 2012 FSE Coordinators Thomas Cheng, SPA/SOC senior Alex Karmazin, SPA/CAS junior Mary May Kozlik, Kogod junior Diana Williams, CAS sophomore Cindy Zavala, SOC junior

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Meet the CAUS We’ve all seen the flyers around campus making noise about something called “the CAUS.” But what is this all about? What does this mysterious acronym even mean? The CAUS is the Coalition of American University Students. It is a student union, newly-organized, aimed at increasing student power over the decisions made that impact us all. The CAUS is non-ideological, representing all students regardless of political identification. To some, representing students may sound like the job of Student Government. However, CAUS works on a very different model than SG. This is a body that is based on direct participation by all students. Everyone can come to student assemblies, everyone can speak their mind, and everyone can take part in CAUS decision-making. If students make a decision that the administration chooses to ignore, we do not just quietly accept this. We take direct action, engaging in demonstrations, sit-ins or whatever other means are necessary to ensure that stu-

dents are respected. And there are many issues confronting us today. Tuition and fees could go up about 30 percent over the next five years, putting an AU education out of reach for all too many students. On-campus housing is massively overcrowded, with even some of the lounges being converted into dorms. Students lack any sort of bill of rights and are forced to deal with a problematic conduct code that puts us at a serious disadvantage when facing disciplinary action. These are just a few troubling matters, and there are certainly many others. This is our school, and there is no reason why we should not be able to effect change to improve the lot of the student body. CAUS student assemblies are on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the MGC corner lounge. Come, speak up and make this a better school for all students! Steve Demarest SPA 2013 The Coalition of American University Students

Inconvenience shouldn’t hinder progress This letter is in response to the August 29 Staff Editorial, “New green initiatives are simply inconvenient.” This article represents exactly the attitude that is impeding real progress on sustainability. But first, let’s address the misinformation that was disseminated by the editorial. The author wrote students would “need to carry their plastic box all day if they plan on getting TDR to go.” This statement misrepresents nature of the program, as students who wish avoid having to carry around their box can return their box to TDR after they are finished eating in exchange for a key tag. Next time they want TDR to go, they can exchange this key tag for a clean, reusable box. On the topic of plastic bags, we will admit that the policy could have been implemented in a better way. However, the policy itself is well informed and will benefit AU and the greater D.C. community. Disposable plastic bags have a destructive impact on waterways and wildlife and the University was right in eliminating these harmful products from our waste stream. The editorial spends a great deal of time bemoaning the supposed “inconvenience” of students having to remember to bring reusable bags and containers. Yes, if students wish to make a large purchase at the Eagles Nest or buy their textbooks

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at the Book Store they will need to remember to bring a bag. Yes, if students enroll in the TDR box program they will have to remember to bring their box, just as students enrolled in a class has to remember to bring their book. Are these small issues really worthy of the article’s hyperbolic tone or its grave imagery of “students struggling to carry textbooks across the Quad because they didn’t have a bag at hand”? It is important to remember that convenience is a matter of perspective. Sure, having to remember to bring a bag might be a small personal inconvenience, but the large volume of non-biodegradable plastic trash that is deposited in our waterways and ecosystems is a far greater inconvenience. If we only made changes deemed “convenient” to us personally the world would be a stagnant place. Progress is by nature “inconvenient” in that it involves making changes to the way we live. Stephen Fredericks EcoSense President, SIS 2014 Thomas Meyer EcoSense Board Member, SIS 2014

Every week on theeagleonline.com, the Quick Take offers concise views on an issue of significance to American University. Read more at theeagleonline.com/front/quicktake

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Volleyball’s 1-2 showing at the Arizona Desert Classic in Tucson, Ariz., last weekend marked the ninth, 10th and 11th matches of freshman libero Allison Cappellino’s career at AU. It also signaled the first 11 matches that she has played at her new position, and the significant progress she has made. Cappellino had played outside hitter before her AU career. “I think I’m definitely getting used to the position,” Cappellino

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our opponents to score,” AU head coach Barry Goldberg said. “She has excellent defensive skills, receives serves well and is currently ranked the number one server in the Patriot League [with 19 service aces] after only four weeks of competition.” The freshman has adjusted to her new position very quickly. She has already been named to two All-Tournament teams. “It felt awesome,” Cappellino said about winning the Patriot League Rookie of the Week twice in the first four weeks of the season. “I’m honored to get those awards so far, especially in my first couple of weeks here. I couldn’t have gotten those awards without my team.” With nearly the entire nonconference season completed and Patriot League play rapidly approaching, Cappellino will certainly play a role in whether AU is able to win its 11th conference championship in 12 years. “Allison has contributed well in her first weeks of competition, and I am confident in her ability to play a role in our continued success,” Goldberg said. The Eagles play their first conference match of the season Sept. 21 in Bender Arena against Army in a rematch of last year’s championship match. They also play host to Holy Cross Sept. 22. “From what I’ve heard, they [Army] always bring a great match,” Cappellino said. “We’re all excited for the match, and it should be a good one. We have to know what our goals are going into it, and we’ll be okay.” SPORTS@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

By GENNARO FARONE EAGLE STAFF WRITER

After starting the season off 0-4, AU field hockey has recovered to go 3-1 in its last four games. The Eagles (3-5) were being outshot 89-44 coming into their matchups against No. 19 Michigan State (5-3) and Central Michigan (3-4) at the Michigan State Invitational. AU shifted that trend, outshooting its opponents 31-18 while finishing 1-1 on the weekend “The key thing is to make sure

failed to convert, and Michigan State was able to hold on and avoid the upset. With Patriot League play less than two weeks away, Jennings likes what he sees from his team. “I just think that things are coming together for us,” Jennings said. “We’re just getting better and better at understanding what we need to do, and where we need to go with the ball next and that’s making everything flow a lot more.” It came together better for the Eagles against Central Michigan Sept. 16, with AU picking up a 2-1

“I just think that things are coming together for us.” -AU field hockey head coach Steve Jennings that we have multiple options for the ball carrier,” AU head coach Steve Jennings said. “Obviously any team is going to be much better if they can get open space, and that’s one of the things we were much more successful at generating this weekend.” AU held a 17-10 shot advantage against Michigan State Sept. 14 in East Lansing, Mich., but lost 3-2. The Eagles fell behind 3-0 through the first 40 minutes before Shelly Montgomery tried to lead a comeback late in the second half. Montgomery accounted for five of AU’s 17 shots and scored her second goal of the season in the 42nd minute. She then assisted on Keelin Winslow’s score with less than five minutes left in regulation to cut the Spartans lead to 3-2. The Eagles had a penalty corner with one minute left but

victory. The Eagles outshot the Chippewas 14-8 with Montgomery shining again. The junior midfielder accounted for half of AU’s shots and one goal on an assist from teammate Gina Hofmann. Jaclyn Anspach scored the game’s first goal, and the win improved the Eagles to 3-0 this season on neutral fields. “I think we’re in a good position now,” Jennings said. “And we just need to keep on rolling.” The Eagles will next face Quinnipiac on the road Sept. 23 before returning to Jacobs Field to start Patriot League play Sept. 29 against Lafayette. AU won the conference’s regular season title a season ago but was upset by Bucknell in the semifinals of the Patriot League Tournament. SPORTS@THEEAGLEONLINE.COM

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Nicole Paviglionite and the Eagles hope to end their nonconference schedule with a win at Richmond Sept. 22.

Alfonsi, Mulhern help Eagles break out of rough stretch By TYLER TOMEA EAGLE STAFF WRITER

The past two weeks have been rough for the women’s soccer team, but a 2-1 win over Howard and a 1-1 draw at George Washington finally have things looking up.

Coming into the Sept. 14 home match against Howard, the Eagles were facing big time struggles on offense. AU had scored one goal in its last four games, losing all four of those matches to see its record drop to 1-6-1. With a record of 7-0-0 all

time against Howard, the Eagles had the perfect opponent coming to Reeves Field to fix their problems, and Erin Mulhern wasted no time in taking advantage. The sophomore forward dribbled through the Howard defense and fired a shot past Bison goalkeeper Kyra Dickinson 40 seconds into the match to put the Eagles up 1-0. It was AU’s first lead since an Aug. 25 victory at Maryland-Baltimore County. The Eagles (2-6-2) controlled play for most of the match but missed out on numerous chances to extend their lead. Those missed opportunities came back to haunt them in the 78th minute when Owyn Manson beat AU goalkeeper Charlene Belanger to tie the game at 1-1. “We have to have a stronger mentality to put chances away and stay focused defensively for 90 minutes,” AU head coach Dave Bucciero said. “That

Men’s soccer falls at WVU, prepares for Patriot League play By MICHAEL GARDNER EAGLE STAFF WRITER

The AU men’s soccer team only attempted three shots Sept. 15, and the lack of firepower resulted in a 2-0 loss against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va. West Virginia (4-2-1) dominated possession early in the match, testing AU goalkeeper Billy Knusten within the first five minutes of play. Eventually, the Mountaineers pressure proved too much for the AU back four. “We lost to a very good West Virginia team to-

night,” AU head coach Todd West said. “I still think we have a quality team this year, so we will strive for a good week of training to prepare for the opening Patriot League war against the defending champions.” Eric Schoenle scored his second goal of the season in the 34th minute to put the Mountaineers up 1-0. Shadow Sebele received a pass at the top of the box and sent a cross to the far post that a streaking Schoenle headed by Knutsen for the goal. “It’s always good to get the first goal,” Uwem Etuk

told WVU Athletics. “We had plenty of shots today, the chances were coming through and we put them away. It’s probably our most complete performance of the season.” AU (4-3) had its lone shot on goal in the 39th minute, as Charlie Hunter’s side volley had pace but was sent into the hands of WVU goalkeeper Pat Eavenson. The Eagles were outshot 19-3 in the match. Etuk added the insurance goal in the 58th minute, creating separation from the AU defense and sending the ball into

would be the only real critique of the game.” With the way the game had gone, a draw against Howard would be a disappointing result. Thankfully for the Eagles, Shaena Alfonsi came through when it mattered most. Dribbling into the right side of the box, Alfonsi’s first shot attempt was blocked by a Howard (0-82) defender. She then sent her second shot on net, and the ball traveled past a diving Dickinson for the game-winning goal with 28 seconds left. “[Jasmine Mohandesi] played a great ball in,” Alfonsi said, as her goal snapped the team’s fourgame losing streak. “I give all the props to her.” AU took the momentum into its match at George Washington Sept. 18, and it was Mulhern again getting things started quickly. Mulhern put AU up 1-0 in the 13th minute after her shot deflected off the crossbar and into the net.

The Eagles took the onegoal lead into halftime, but an AU foul in the box gave George Washington a penalty kick in the 60th minute. Molly Bruh converted for the Colonials (3-4-1), knotting the game at 1-1. Neither team could muster a goal over the final 30 minutes of regulation or in either of the two 10-minute overtime periods, leading to the draw between the cross-town rivals. “I think we’ve faced a pretty difficult non-conference schedule, and that I think can wear on our confidence,” Bucciero said. “It’s important that we remember that non-conference play is about winning as many games as you can. It’s also about preparing for Patriot League play, and I feel like this schedule has done that.” The Eagles will wrap up their non-conference slate Sept. 22 at Richmond and are set to start conference action Sept. 28 at Navy.

the lower left corner of the net from 15 yards out for a 2-0 WVU lead. “Today was probably a picture of how good this team can be,” West Virginia head coach Marlon LeBlanc said. “The football was excellent and the passing was excellent. We even had a spell where we put together 20 or 30 passes at one stage.” The Eagles played an even second half but could not generate an offensive spark and failed to score for the first time this season. For AU, this was the final match before beginning Patriot League play. The Eagles will start conference play this weekend when they travel to Hamilton, N.Y., Sept. 22 to take on Colgate in a

rematch of the 2011 PL Championship. The Raiders are one of the few teams in the league that could take the regular season title. Others include Army, with two-time Patriot League Goalkeeper of the Week Winston Boldt, as well as Bucknell, who won the league in 2009 and 2010. The Eagles will face Bucknell and Army Sept. 29 and Oct. 6, respectively. AU has reached the Patriot League Championship three years in a row, losing all three times. With Alassane Kane and Colin Seigfreid leading the team with nine points each, the Eagles could finally get the monkey off their backs in 2012.

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SCHEDULE SEPT. 20

No games scheduled

SEPT. 21

Volleyball vs. Army at 7 p.m.

SEPT. 22

Volleyball vs. Holy Cross at 2 p.m. Men’s soccer @ Colgate at 4 p.m. Women’s soccer @ Richmond at 7 p.m.

SEPT. 23

Field hockey @ Quinnipiac at noon

SEPT. 24

No games scheduled

SEPT. 25

Men’s soccer @ Loyola (Md.) at 7 p.m.

SEPT. 26

No games scheduled

PATRIOT LEAGUE STANDINGS FIELD HOCKEY Lafayette 5-1, 0-0 PL Bucknell 5-3, 0-0 PL

≥ American 3-5, 0-0 PL Lehigh 2-6, 0-0 PL Colgate 1-6, 0-0 PL Holy Cross 1-6, 0-0 PL

MEN’S SOCCER Bucknell 4-1-2, 0-0 PL

≥ American 4-3, 0-0 PL

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Navy 2-2-1, 0-0 PL Lafayette 2-4-1, 0-0 PL Colgate 1-4-3, 0-0 PL Army 2-5, 0-0 PL Holy Cross 1-5, 0-0 PL Lehigh 0-6, 0-0 PL

WOMEN’S SOCCER Navy 9-1, 0-0 PL Bucknell 6-4, 0-0 PL Colgate 5-4-2, 0-0 PL Army 4-6, 0-0 PL Holy Cross 3-4-1, 0-0 PL Lafayette 3-4-1, 0-0 PL

≥ American 2-6-2, 0-0 PL Lehigh 1-5, 0-0 PL

VOLLEYBALL Lafayette 7-3, 0-0 PL Army 8-5, 0-0 PL

≥ American 6-5, 0-0 PL Bucknell 6-7, 0-0 PL Navy 4-8, 0-0 PL Lehigh 3-6, 0-0 PL Colgate 2-10, 0-0 PL Holy Cross 0-13, 0-0 PL

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