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AU, faculty will meet to discuss childcare, breast-feeding options the University wrote that they hope to implement policies to create a supportive environment for employees and their loved ones.

In the Sept. 19 letter, faculty said they were concerned about AU’s public response to Adrienne Pine, an assistant professor of anthropology who breast-fed her sick child during her “Sex, Gender and Culture� course Aug. 28.

The University received national media attention after Pine published an online essay with her views on the breast-feeding.

Faculty members said they are troubled by an AU press statement characterizing Pine’s behavior as “unprofessional,� and that the University incorrectly implied that it provides adequate support for women in terms of sick leave, break times and private areas for

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The Provost’s office plans to schedule a meeting between AU officials and faculty members to address childcare and breastfeeding on campus, according to a Sept. 24 letter from the provost and dean of academic affairs.

The meeting will include Dean of Academic Affairs Phyllis Peres, Faculty Senate Chair Barlow Burke and a representative group of co-signers on a faculty letter sent to Peres and Provost Scott Bass Sept. 19.

Bass said the Faculty Senate, Human Resources and the Office of General Counsel will also be involved in answering the faculty’s questions of work-life balance.

Sixty faculty members from all five schools within

nursing.

The private areas AU spokeswoman Camille Lepre refers to are bathrooms, offices and cars rather than designated nursing rooms, the faculty letter said. “We have begun a process of discussing these issues so that we will come to a common understanding about what the university currently offers, what is required by law, and what more we might do as an institution,� Lepre said in an email to The Eagle.

Lepre said the space provided cannot be a bathroom and can include the faculty member’s office if they have one, The Eagle previously reported.

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President Kerwin to decide on future smoking ban

By HEATHER MONGILIO EAGLE STAFF WRITER

President Neil Kerwin may make a decision on passing a smoking ban on campus in the next few weeks to address issues of secondhand smoke.

Kerwin discussed the possibility of a smoking ban in his annual fall email, which is sent to the entire AU community.

The change in policy has not yet been finalized, AU Chief of Staff David Taylor said in an email.

The University is concerned about the potential environmental effects of secondhand smoking, Taylor said in an email. “Environmental certifications standards have increasingly played a role in the conversation, especially as they affect LEED certification/building criteria,�

Taylor said in an email.

Over the past few years, the University Council has discussed a possible ban.

The council includes administration, faculty, staff and graduate and undergraduate student leaders.

The Council will work with the undergraduate and graduate student lead-

ers to help implement any changes, Taylor said.

Student Government President Emily Yu said she met with the University Council in April. Yu’s major concerns are who will enforce the ban and how the ban will affect current student smokers. “I would want to incorporate as much student voice as possible on the smoking ban issue,� Yu said.

SG decided against taking a position on the smoking ban, Yu said. However, SG plans to send a memorandum to the students discussing SG’s questions about student smokers and the ban’s effect on them. “SG and the council surveyed AU students about smoking on campus in December, The Eagle reported in March. Of the students who responded to the survey, 47 percent of undergraduates wanted SG to “advocate that campus be smoke/tobacco free� and 53 percent of graduates supported the idea of AU as a smoke-free campus.

About 10 percent of the graduate students who participated in the survey identified as a non-smoker, according to the poll released

to The Eagle.

College of Arts and Sciences junior Erin Randall said she supported a smoking ban. “I think it would benefit a lot of the students on campus because of the health issue,� she said.

School of Communication junior Alex Matos said a smoking ban will not work. “They tried to make it 25 feet from the door and that didn’t work,� he said, referring to the current smoking policy enacted in 2010 to discourage students from smoking near building entrances.

Taylor said the University will help students quit smoking if AU implements a smoking ban. “I am confident there will be efforts extended and resources to assist anyone seeking to quit [smoking],� he said.

Approximately 774 U.S. colleges and medical campuses have smoke-free policies as of July.

Georgetown University Medical Center is the only D.C. campus to enact a complete smoke-free policy as of July.

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4 | SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 NEWS theEAGLE

Unknown vandals defile LGBTQ magazine boxes it is an attack on our LGBT readers.”

There has been no significant vandalism since last publication on Sept. 20.

Bugg said he feels the vandalism may spike over the weekend, although Metro Weekly distributes every Thursday.

The purple Metro Weekly distribution box in Tenleytown remains unaffected by the recent defacing.

While the phrase “Mar5” is sprayed on the side of the box, no other

“While living and going to school on such an accepting campus, we someMetro Weekly staff betimes forget the types of lieve vandals have targeted heinous crimes that take their distribution boxes in place just down the street Dupont Circle, K Street from us,” Executive Direcand Logan Circle. tor of Queers and Allies Staff said they began Ray Bowman said. “This is noticing the vandalism a reminder that animosity less than a month ago, actoward the LGBTQ comcording to Publisher Sean munity still exists.”

Bugg.

Director of LGBTQ AdMetro Weekly is the vocacy Tyler Bowders said largest LGBTQ publication he considers the act indiin the D.C. area, according rect violence toward the to its website.

LGBTQ community.

“At first there were “More needs to be done stacks of magato address the zines thrown all ignorance that over [the] ground, still permeates and in Metro stathrough even the It’s not rational to throw poop, most progressive tions they would be thrown into the and it is not rational to have this of areas, ” he said. trash,” Bugg said. said level of hate. he Bowders The vandalism feels LGBTQ increased as huacceptance is still man and animal lacking nationwaste, rotting garwide. bage, food and “Coming from banana peels were a small, conserfound in the distrivative, town I’ve bution boxes, according to signs of destruction are ap- found that in most cases Bugg. parent. hate stems from fear Bugg said he felt upset Bugg said he was very which itself comes from a by the vandalism not only proud of his staff for han- lack of knowledge, many because of its attack on the dling the situation so well. people just don’t know LGBTQ community, but “We’ve been in the what it means to be LGalso because it added extra business awhile,” he said. BTQ, and it scares them,” stress to his staff.

“Even though it is dis- he said.

The Metropolitan Po- heartening to realize this Metro Weekly said they lice Department Gay Les- isn’t going to stop, they hope to catch the vandals bian Liaison Unit is looking are strongly committed to and end the discriminainto the case and has been the cause, job and publica- tion against the publicain contact with the Metro tion.” tion, according to Bugg.

Weekly staff, according to “It is either someone Bugg.

CAMPUS LGBTQ angry at the gay commuBugg said he believes ADVOCATES OUTRAGED nity or at the Weekly, but the vandalism is discrimiAlthough the recent it is definitely not somenation-based. vandalism of Metro Week- one rational,” Bugg said.

“We are the only box ly distribution boxes took “It’s not rational to throw targeted in the area,” he place off campus, many poop, and it is not rational said. “But it is not just an AU students felt this prob- to have this level of hate.” attack on our publication; lem hit home.

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Rape Aggression Defense program not just for women

By JORDAN-MARIE SMITH EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Public Safety’s Rape Aggression Defense program provides its services to more than just females.

Men, women and senior citizens are able to participate in the program as well, according Will

Sowers, manager of administrative services for Public Safety.

RAD was advertised on a poster as “a free four day workshop that educates women” with the word “women” in red capitalized letters. The poster was displayed throughout the University in the first

few weeks of school.

Public Safety said the poster’s target group was women because of the high statistics of sexual assault against this gender group.

Approximately 25 percent of women nationwide are assaulted during their college career, according

to AU Sexual Assault Prevention Coordinator and Campus Victim Advocate Daniel Rappaport.

O t h e r groups are allowed to take courses relevant to their gender and age even though they were excluded from the poster’s message.

“The RAD Program’s curriculum is focused on specific groups to ensure

a comfortable, appropriate training environment,” Sowers said in an

is listed on the RAD website. The men’s section provides the same service but “empower[s] men to make different decisions when confronted with aggressive behavior,” according to the RAD website.

“RAD is just one piece to making sure everyone on our campus is safe,” Rappaport said.

“RAD is just one piece to making sure everyone on our campus is safe” -Sexual Assault Prevention Coordinator Daniel Rappaport email.

While males were not displayed on the poster, a male defense program

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New club questions AU’s policy YOU MAY HAVE on undocumented students and THE MISSING PIECE offers safe space for discussion

By SUZANNE GABER EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The American Dream AU, a club dedicated to preserving the right of undocumented students to higher education, formed on campus this fall.

The club’s goal is to encourage the University to “examine its undergraduate admissions policy” in regards to undocumented students, according to the American Dream AU’s blog.

The club currently cannot find AU’s policy on undocumented students, according to School of International Service sophomore Carlo Chavarria, who is a founding member of the club.

“We want a discussion about undocumented students here,” Chavarria said.

The administration has been unresponsive and indirect, he said. “[AU] offers admission

to the University to qualified students regardless of one’s citizenship” and undocumented students may even be eligible for merit-based scholarships, according to Maralee Csellar, associate director of AU media relations.

The club’s members are not sure if there are any undocumented students at AU, but the group hopes that if there are any that they feel comfortable coming to the club as a place of sanctuary.

Approximately 65,000 undocumented students graduate from American high schools every year, but 95 percent do not pursue higher education, according to The American Association of State Colleges and Universities website.

Chavarria said only five percent of undocumented students pursue a degree because of a lack of opportunity.

“The promise of the American dream is denied to them,” he said. “This is the country they know and the life they know … some of them only find out about their undocumented status half way through the college application process.”

The club was founded collectively by a number of students with support from the Community Action and Social Justice Coalition, also known as CASJ. Chavarria said American Dream AU is having a hard time connecting to the student body despite its 39 members.

However, Chavarria said he has not lost faith.

“If there is anything I have learned by working with social activists on campus,” he said, “it’s that there is always going to be someone happy to join.”

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6 | SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 NEWS theEAGLE

FIRE: Harassment policy limits free speech on campus

By TOM HOUSE

By MARIS FEELEY EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

AU’s harassment policy restricts campus speech, according to the Foundation of Individual Rights for Education. FIRE, an organization that keeps track of universities’ handling of students’ individual rights, called AU a “red light university.”

The Student Handbook defines harassment as “an intimidating, hostile, or coercive act which is intentional or persistent.”

FIRE attorney Azhar Majeed said this definition is restrictive because a student could be charged for harassment for disagreeing with another student if the latter alleged his opinions were defined as ‘hostile’ or ‘intimidating.’

Majeed said this definition has the potential to limit freedom of speech.

“The expression of protected speech, no matter how ‘hostile’ it is to the views of another person, should

not give rise to a finding of harassment,” he said. “On a college campus, students should be able to tolerate opposing views, even highly offensive ones.”

Majeed said the policy on harassment could be improved by using the standard for harassment set by the Supreme Court, which defines undue harassment as “so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive, and that so undermines and detracts from the victims’ educational experience, that the victim-students are effectively denied equal access to an institution’s resources and opportunities.”

However, Vice President of Campus Life Gail Hanson said AU’s harrassment policy does not need revision.

“The Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution Services has an advisory board that annually reviews the Code, and [it] just underwent an external review by experts in

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breast milk” until the child is 12 months old.

D.C. law also states that women have the right to breast-feed in any public or private location where they have the right to be with a child.

The Sept. 19 letter also called for AU to provide emergency or infant childcare in addition to services offered by the AU Child Development Center,

AU shuttles will switch to biodiesel

which admits children ages 2 ½ to 6.

However, the faculty letter said the University needs more flexible practices to accommodate a worklife that does not operate around a standard, 40-hour workweek.

“While the university allows faculty to cancel class to attend to ill children, parents, or other emergencies, vulnerable untenured, term and adjunct faculty may feel

matters of student conduct administration and conduct codes,” she said. “Neither the internal advisory board nor the external experts expressed concern about how the Code defines ‘harassment.’”

AU’s current guidelines for free expression, which includes the harassment policy, were instated in 1982 and reviewed in 2010.

School of Communication and School of Public Affairs senior Jaclyn Yeary agreed that the definition of harassment is a tricky subject.

“I think that when you’re talking about free speech, you have the right to say what you want as long as you don’t put someone else in harm’s way,” she said.

“The coercive part might be a gray area, because where do you draw the line between coercing someone and trying to show someone your opinion?”

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they risk their job to take such leave,” the Sept. 19 letter said.

“These recent events provide us with an important opportunity to evaluate and improve the support – in terms of facility, policies and ethos – the university provides for faculty members with children,” the faculty wrote.

Bass and Peres said that though the letter was sent in reaction to a specific incident, individual personnel matters are confidential and will not be open for discussion at the meeting.

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The Office for Vehicle Maintenance and Support Services is preparing to switch all AU shuttles to biodiesel fuel in November.

A tank and trailer will house the “B20” fuel partially made of vegetable oil. This fuel is 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel, which will make fuel tanks cleaner and more environmentally friendly, according to Mark Feist, assistant director for vehicle maintenance and support services.

“By switching to biodiesel fuel, our emissions will be greatly reduced and there won’t be the tendency to give off the typical diesel

black cloud,” he said.

Using eco-friendly fuel in the shuttles supports AU’s Climate Action Plan of achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2020.

“Emissions related to vehicular transportation account for 20 percent of AU’s total greenhouse gas emissions,” said Joshua Kaplan, AU’s sustainability and outreach specialist.

The implementation of biodiesel fuel is expected to lower fueling costs and lead to a net savings in the long run.

“By buying [the biodiesel fuel] at a bulk rate, we will get a price break by ordering it straight from the distributor,” he said.

The fuel switch is also expected to cause minimal

extra effort on the part of Vehicle Maintenance in terms of storing the fuel.

“The beauty of the bio fuel is that we can apply it right to the buses, we don’t have to buy a different bus to hold the fuel,” said Alex Worku, manager of transportation operations and maintenance for Facilities Management.

Feist said the only issue he foresees is that fuel filters will clog easily, so the fuel tanks will need to be cleaned often and filters changed regularly.

“Since the buses use both diesel and biodiesel, we can always switch back if we have to,” Worku said.

However, preparations have already been made to deal with this issue by using cleaner detergent, Feist said.

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SCENE

New Student Showcase displays upand-coming theater students

By MARK LIEBERMAN EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

An energized group of newly minted, theatrically inclined AU students demonstrated considerable talents in acting, singing, dancing and general showmanship in the New Student Showcase on Sept. 21 and 22 in the Greenberg Theatre.

This program is an annual tradition designed to assimilate freshmen, transfer students and newly declared theatre majors into the school’s Department of Performing Arts, providing an opportunity to interact with upperclassmen and faculty who share a similar passion for the stage.

“Anyone can do this,” said Joel Iscaro, a cast member and freshman student in the School of Communication.

“You don’t have to have any experience. It was a really cool way to see if maybe I want to do theater as a major or minor.”

All students who auditioned were accepted to participate in the program, according to Iscaro. Each year, the script credited to AU performing arts Professors Caleen Sinnette Jennings and Javier Rivera is trimmed, expanded and modified to accommodate the differing cast sizes and personality types. The music by Robert Rokicki and Michael Ruby under-

goes a similar process.

The year’s show began with a hearty laugh of recognition from the audience as a familiar phrase fills the air: “Mass Avenue walk sign is on to cross.” The new students entered, introducing themselves by their actual names to emphasize the “showcase” aspect of the performance.

In the first of two acts, the actors portray new students in a Performance 101 class, advised by Performing Arts Assistant Professor Karl Kippola narrating from beyond the audience’s view. As the students prepare for their first audition and endure the pressures of their first semester, their songs and monologues reflect the show’s themes of adjusting to a new environment, balancing personal aspirations with practical responsibilities and valuing creative fulfillment over petty competitiveness.

In one memorable scene, a girl (played by freshman Sarah Snead) thinks about dead puppies and “any episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’” in order to generate tears. Later a chaotic crowd scene features the students arguing with their parents on the phone, climaxing in a chorus of “I love you!” that drew cheers from the audience.

Act Two consisted of the students’ perfor-

mance of the play-withinthe-play, “Outta Here,” in which a group of college students attend a reunion and reminisce about the glory days and days that were not so glorious. An opening number, “I Wanna Go Back,” is a nostalgic throwback to simpler childhood days, and the show climaxed with the triumphant refrain, “You can do anything,” an empowering message as the actual performers begin their second month of college.

When asked about the most fulfilling aspect of his first foray into college drama, Iscaro praised the stage crew, largely comprised of juniors and seniors and the show’s director Cara Gabriel, an assistant professor in AU’s Department of Performing Arts.

“We get to work directly with some of the faculty members,” Iscaro said. “It’s great to meet people who have had lots of experience.”

As the semester continues, many of these students will likely be seen as actors and crew members in upcoming drama productions. The New Student Showcase served as their first brush with the college theater experience, with many more delightful encounters still to come.

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Katzen has ‘Revelation,’ hosts avantgarde modern painter Jules Olitski

By DANIEL AFFSPRUNG EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

As the first American painter to hold a solo exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Jules Olitski and his work received widespread acclaim throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Today his breakthrough color field paintings provide an insight to his avant-garde approach to artwork.

On the third level of the Katzen Art Gallery, you can visit an exhibition by Olitski, one of the last classic modern painters, until Dec. 16. “Revelation” houses more than 30 enormous canvases from public and private collections.

The pieces on display consist of many themes, noticeably the use of outline or lack thereof. Several of Olitski’s paintings have very gradually blended colors achieve a cloud-like image.

In many of his stain paintings however, out-

lines are distinct, showing monochrome circles and other shapes. Other paintings have no room for outlines; they are a wash of creativity, hundreds of colors in swirls, with lumps of paint an inch or more high on the canvas. Olitski does not strive for the illusion of depth.

The paintings are striking in person, as the texture and nuance of the paint couldn’t be reproduced in any other medium. In the various displays, the texture of the canvas may resemble sandstone, tree bark, dark prismatic oil spills or sunstained clouds.

The exhibition presents works from Olitski’s entire career through stain paintings, spray paintings, baroque and high baroque paintings and the last great series, “With Love and Disregard.”

“With Love and Disregard” points toward Olitski’s painting philosophy. According to a press

release, he took great measures to ensure that he had nothing prepared as to what the painting would look like when he was finished with it. Early in his career, he would paint blindfolded or late at night using unconventional instruments like mops and hairdryers. These techniques were attempts to remove himself from the conception of the painting, aiming instead to paint from talent and intuition.

By understanding Olitski’s philosophy, one can understand the title of the exhibition. Through his methods, the paintings were revealed to him, almost as though he were not adding paint to the canvas. He is erasing or clearing away a white shroud of blankness, revealing the meaning of his work. It is this “Revelation” which inspires the exhibit’s title. It is an exhibit which must be seen to be understood.

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8 | SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 SCENE theEAGLE

Rising folk-rockers Dry the River headline Black Cat Backstage

By JARED ANGLE EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

East London folk rockers Dry The River headlined the Black Cat Backstage on Sept. 19 kicking off their 18stop tour with Midwestern folk quartet Houndmouth.

Dry The River drew nearly 200 people to the venue, with most members of the audience finding themselves shoulder-to-shoulder in a semi-circle around the small stage while others lingered in the back near the bar.

As the voice of lead guitarist Peter Liddle blends with the background vocals of guitarist Matthew Taylor and bassist Scott Miller, it

elicits a sound similar to that of Fleet Foxes. But the band’s mix of alternating gritty and soft guitars and rhythmic bass releases a raw energy that meshes well with the ambience of Will Harvey’s keyboards and violin.

This synergy is exemplified in the track “No Rest” from the 2012 full-length album “Shallow Bed,” as the introduction’s melancholic harmonies build up to an intense climax that matches Jon Warren’s smooth and calculated drumming.

“Weights and Measures” follows a similar formula but with a greater focus on lyrics that convey a sense of longing, which was well re-

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ceived by the audience.

The members of Dry The River had excellent stage presence, spurring many in the audience into dancing to the music. Band members also chatted with the crowd between songs.

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National Book Festival on the Mall features famed author signings children’s readings, book sales

By AMBER COHEN EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

From little children to middle-aged couples, book lovers gathered at the 12th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival Sept. 22 and 23 to celebrate their love for reading.

The event was cochaired by President Barack and Michelle Obama, but there was no confirmed sighting of them.

Conveniently located right outside the Smithsonian Metro station, the festival encompassed the National Mall between 14th and 7th Street. The location was also beautiful, with blue skies on both days highlighting the

Washington Monument on one side and the Capitol Building on the other.

Barnes & Noble sponsored the festival and offered books for sale in the “Books Sale” tent. Volunteers dressed in hot pink shirts handed out maps of the festival as people walked into the tent.

Inside, nine tables were spread out, each selling a different genre from “How to Write” to “Fiction and Mystery.” The tables coincided with the tents around the festival, and books by the authors at the festival were for sale. It was convenient for those who want a book signed but the prices were high since most books were hardcover.

Once the book shop-

ping was done, there were many tents to explore.

Most tents featured genrespecific guest speakers, but a few had special events inside.

The Library of Congress Pavilion gave an insider’s look at the nation’s famous literary landmark.

History buffs could ask librarians any question and could use the World Digital Library to explore cultural treasures worldwide.

Even kids had activities, from learning about genealogy to a reading from Pippi Longstocking.

Let’s Read America also offered readings and other activities for children and their parents. In

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TV PICK: How I Met Your Mother

By MATT SUTTON EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

A self-proclaimed “love story in reverse,” “How I Met Your Mother” follows a rather simple premise: a father tells his kids the story of how he met their mother.

As told through flashbacks and narration, this often simple story has evolved into one of the most complicated and hilarious love stories ever told. The protagonist, Ted Mosby, takes on two roles throughout the show, as the narrator (voiced by Bob Saget, “Full House”) telling

the story to his two kids in the year 2030 and as a young architect (Josh Radnor, “Happythankyoumoreplease”) facing the modern dating scene in New York City in the present.

Starting with a simple premise, the creators and writers have turned the show in to one of the most innovative comedies to date. Unlike most TV sitcoms, “How I Met Your Mother” is moving toward an ending that the writers have been teasing the audience about since Season one. The question of “When are we going to

Authors like John Green are big hit at Book Fair ≤ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8

Arthur, of the eponymous PBS children’s series, was spotted around the tent.

But the main attraction everyone came for was to meet the authors.

Eight authors signed at a time in front of lines 60 people long. The big name for AU students this year was John Green, author of “The Fault in Our Stars.”

He spoke for 45 minutes on Sept. 22 in front of a packed tent of “Nerdfighters” (a nickname for fans of the “vlogbrothers,” a video blog series that Green co-hosts with his brother, Hank). He also signed for three hours after his presentation.

Other famous authors included children’s horror writer R.L. Stine, “The Virgin Suicides” author Jef-

meet the mother?” may at times irritate the audience into madness, but the characters, scenarios and the life lessons that Mosby has taught the audience remind viewers that they are excited to listen to one more story before he reveals that legendary moment.

And with CBS pushing for a ninth season, this love story may not be over quite yet.

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“HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER” AIRS MONDAYS AT 8 P.M. ON CBS. frey Eugenides, “Eragon” series writer Christopher Paolini and popular teen writer Lois Lowry.

Jewel, a Canadian singer and children’s book author, also presented and signed books. Renowned journalist and author Bob Woodward, who reported on the Watergate scandal, was also in attendance to present and sign books.

Most people stayed for a few hours and then returned to their cars or to the Metro carrying bright pink reusable bags filled with treasures from yet another successful book

This week’s pop culture headlines varied from the latest albums on sale, ranging from Kanye to the Killers, to the anticipated upcoming release of the much-hyped film “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.”

JUDGMENT DAY

No fewer than four big-name superstar artists signed on as judges and mentors for reality competition shows this week. “American Idol” debuted its new lineup only hours before the judges’ first day on the job. “The Immortal Dawg” Randy Jackson joins the previously announced Mariah Carey along with two new additions: country heartthrob Keith Urban and pop-rap whirlwind Nicki Minaj, who promises to add fresh genre perspective and youthfulness to an aging franchise. Meanwhile, NBC announced that Usher and Shakira will fill the gap left by Cee Lo Green and Christina Aguilera on the spring installment of “The Voice.”

MUSICAL BOUNTY

Sept. 18 was a banner day for album releases.

Summer sensation Carly Rae Jepsen attempts to distance herself from “Call Me Maybe” with “Kiss,” and P!nk’s first studio album in four years, “The Truth About Love,” features duets with Eminem and Nate Ruess.

For stadium rock fans,

The Killers’ “Battle Born” should satisfy cravings for huge guitars and shoutalong choruses, while lovers of indie rock can spin Grizzly Bear’s stellar fourth album, “Shields.”

Finally, the new compilation from Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music rap crew wins the award for most star power, with contributions from R. Kelly, John Legend, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Pusha T and multiple others on the “Cruel Summer” release.

THE PERKS OF BEING A MOVIE

Most films adapted from literary works risk tainting or subverting the vision of the original work, but the new film “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” avoids that stigma. Stephen Chbosky, the author himself, wrote the screenplay and directed this critically acclaimed adaptation of his bestselling teen angst novel, which follows troubled teenager Charlie (Logan Lerman of “Percy Jackson” fame) through his tumultuous high school years. The cast also features Emma Watson in her most prominent post-“Harry Potter” role yet Nina Dobrev, star of “The Vampire Diaries” and Mae Whitman, a valuable player on NBC’s “Parenthood.”

IHEARTCONCERTS

For the second year in a row, a cavalcade of pop superstars took over the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas for a two-night ex-

travaganza sponsored by the music recommender iHeartRadio. The first night’s festivities boasted a superstar duet featuring P!nk and No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani; a highenergy set from Usher that drew comparisons to Michael Jackson; and a volatile performance from Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, who unleashed numerous expletives upon the crowd after the band’s set time was slashed in half. The second night drew attention for Prince’s surprise duet with Mary J. Blige. Highlights from the festival will be packaged into an upcoming TV special.

A “PREMIERE” WEEK FOR TV ADDICTS

Primetime, most recently a cheesy reality wasteland, will be booming this week as the official TV season begins, leading to time management issues for college students who double as TV aficionados. CBS’ hit comedy “How I Met Your Mother” is back for what may be its final season.

Over on ABC, a parade of “all-stars” has infiltrated the ballroom on “Dancing with the Stars.” FOX’s Tuesday night comedy block features two new shows, Mindy Kaling’s “The Mindy Project” and family comedy “Ben and Kate,” and two returning favorites, “New Girl” and “Raising Hope.” The scheduling conflicts will mount quickly.

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Looking for new music? DJs at WVAU share their thoughts on a range of recent releases.

THE JON fuzzy blues-rock while Spencer maniyelps, howls and grunts into the SPENCER BLUES cally microphone, sounding like the Rolling Stones if they played stupidly drunk and EXPLOSION MEAT + BONE The blues punk veterans’ reunion offers exactly what one would expect: highenergy, greasy rock.

The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion is perhaps the perfect name for the band and “Meat + Bone” the perfect album title. Right off the bat, you’re going to get exactly what you would imagine.

The band plays sloppy, swaggering,

MICHAEL KIWANUKA HOME AGAIN Michael Kiwanuka may be a soul singer from Britain, but his sound is a lot closer to R&B’s roots in the American South.

Not only does he play an older style of R&B, he himself sounds older than he is, with a voice that, like Otis Redding’s, is gentle and soft but with an edge that

SEAPONY FALLING “Falling” delivers an incredibly catchy indie pop listen, with airy vocals and lively guitar riffs that are marked by beachy cords and chill harmonies.

Seapony’s second full length LP, “Falling,” matches its release (and album name) perfectly for a sweet listen for the transition into fall. Once again, this Seattle trio is able to compose a number of catchy jangles by layering the sound of vocalist Jen Weidl’s comforting croons against euphonic cords and splashes of percussion. Although the release is rather short, hitting under the 40-minute mark, it makes effective use of its

listened to more D.C. punk.

The album jumps off to a start and never loses its energy, only slowing down for its jammy closing track and the angular “Unclear.” While it may be difficult to say you haven’t heard something similar, “Meat + Bones” is a fun, unpretentious album that manages to avoid the embarrassment that normally comes with such reunions.

Recommended If You Like: The Black Keys, The Sonics, The Rolling Stones, The suggests a lifetime of hard times.

The album takes an all-encompassing approach to R&B, incorporating elements of folk, blues, country, jazz and gospel throughout. The high points on the album are also the songs that push the boundaries of R&B hardest, such as the jazzy “Tell Me A Tale,” which is reminiscent of Gil Scott-Heron; “Bones,” which is more doo-wop that R&B; and “Lasan,” which sounds like a soulful reworking of a folk-country tune.

RIYL: Lee Fields, Gil Scott-Heron, Sam Cooke time by providing a balanced contrast between soft songs (like “Sunlight” and “Fall Apart”) and more upbeat tunes (such as buoyant “Tell Me So” and “No One Will”). Every track is characterized by pleasantly harmonic riffs, as highlighted in “Follow,” where the instrumentals almost sound like they could be right out of The Smiths back catalog.

The lyrical content in most of the tracks is simple, at times reminiscent of Best Coast’s lonely-sad-girl songs.

However, this sense of simplicity works in the favor of the material, as it is carried out in a way that suits the bubbly instrumentals well and overall, makes “Falling” a solid lo-fi pop record that is difficult not to replay.

RIYL: Cults, Blouse, Wild Nothing

By ANDREA CORTES

The Album Leaf, Tycho deliver evening of soothing electronica

By AURORA DE PERALTA EAGLE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

For the electronica group Tycho, it’s all about the music. The San Francisco-based group stayed nearly silent during their Black Cat performance on Sept. 21, simply letting their songs mesmerize and energize their audience.

The crowd was already in a trance-like state from the sustained synth chords that echoed throughout The Album Leaf’s opening set. But despite the smooth, soothing rhythms of the group’s songs, the audience was far from falling asleep; The Album Leaf’s music featured a violin, a trumpet, a guitar and vocals, creating a multifaceted sound that kept the audience captivated.

Once Tycho took the stage, the now slightly drunk audience started to push closer together. Projections of arctic waters and glaciers illuminated the band as crescendoing synth arpeggios filled Black Cat’s low-ceilinged second level. Frontman

Scott Hansen promptly went to work, switching between his synthesizer, his keyboard and his guitar. Zac Brown strummed out rolling bass rhythms and Rory O’Connor added energy with staccato drum beats.

Tycho played their most popular number, “A Walk,” early on in the performance. Upon hearing Hansen play the song’s gentle melody, audience members smiled and cheered appreciatively. As rumbling rhythms rolled through the crowd, individuals almost involuntarily swayed back and forth. Even some of the most stoic audience members couldn’t help but tap their feet to the song’s upbeat sound. Once the song finished, Hansen walked up to the microphone to thank D.C., his first words of the night. He didn’t speak throughout the rest of the set until thanking the audience once again after closing with “Dive.”

But Hansen emerged from the shadows minutes later, after much appeal from the crowd for an en-

THE RAVEONETTES

OBSERVATOR Clocking in at just over half an hour, “Observator” is a much more intimate side of The Raveonettes.

Each track has a hazy production quality to it and deceivingly simple arrangements that highlight the skill of this band.

The first half of this album is a notable amount more relaxed than the second half, where The Raveonettes decide to head back toward the sound they’re known for, but with a notable amount of control that

core. He spoke briefly, announcing that he was performing a brand new track.

The untitled song was possibly the most well-received piece of the night. Its sound was uplifting and engaging with high-pitched triplets scattering throughout the bubbly melody. Audience members threw their hands up in the air, openly dancing and cheering appreciatively.

While the audience was focused and engaged on Tycho’s performance, the band didn’t reciprocate the attention. Group members remained intensely focused on their instruments and rarely looked out into the crowd. It seemed as though Tycho wanted to connect to the audience solely through their music, rather than winking and smiling at their fans à la Mick Jagger.

But showmanship and theatricality wasn’t necessary to make Tycho’s performance a veritable show.

Despite being awash with the multi-colored images of the projector, the members’ intense passion was palpable to the audience, making

hasn’t been seen in their previous releases.

In the early tracks on the record like “Observations” the duo’s harmonies shine, and with this track specifically the introduction of an ethereal piano paired with the noise of the guitars layer for a masterful dissonance. “Sinking with the Sun” comes a bit later in the album and is driven by twangy guitar and cloudy vocals that demonstrate a new production style.

“Observator” as a whole gives off the vibe of being recorded in someone’s basement coupled with a thoughtfulness that’s new to the noise pop duo.

RIYL: Young Prisms, Crystal Stilts, Frankie Rose

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OPINION

STAFF EDITORIAL

AU’S MIXED RECORD ON FREE SPEECH

Usually it’s fine to ignore rating sites and their suggestions, but AU’s most current ranking requires an exception.

The Foundation of Individual Rights for Education (FIRE) claims that AU is a “red light university” for free speech due to our vague definition of harassment. Currently, the Student Handbook defines harassment as “an intimidating, hostile or coercive act, which is intentional or persistent.”

With our current harassment policy, students can be charged for something as simple as disagreeing with another student, according to FIRE. If a student claims someone’s opinions were “hostile” or “intimidating” and the administration agrees, a harassment case can be filed.

However, The Eagle believes

that calling AU a “red light university’” solely because of our harassment policy is unreasonable. If FIRE looked at AU’s track record of on-campus protests, it would be impossible to deem AU a university with little free speech.

Students, for the most part, have been given freedom to speak their minds. Last year, students staged a protest during Gov. Jan Brewer’s speech.

Following the protest there was disciplinary action taken by University administration, but it did not go any further. Only a month later students protested Gov. Rick Perry’s arrival on campus.

Public Safety was on scene, but

other than that no preventative measures to decrease student’s free speech were taken.

This semester has already seen a few protests, one being the Students for Justice in Palestine’s hunger strike, which wasn’t questioned by AU admin-

With such an ambiguous definition, administrators get to decide what is and isn’t harassment. istration.

The Eagle gives the administration credit for being mostly hands-off in these cases. Their open-mindedness allows our campus environment to be full of controversial and thought-

With food, counting isn’t necessary SAM MENDELSON | SPORK In the year 2030, 50 percent of Americans will be obese. In 13 states, the rate of obesity will exceed 60 percent. There will be dramatic increases in diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke and cancer.

Health care costs will skyrocket up to $66 billion.

Not to worry: McDonald’s has announced that it will post caloric information on its menus and drive-throughs. McDonald’s representatives have

provoking opinions.

With all of the campus activity, FIRE’s rating seems arbitrary and incorrect. However, it does bring up a valid point about AU’s harassment policy. With such an ambiguous definition, administrators get to decide what is and isn’t harassment.

When asked, Vice President of Campus Life Gail Hanson said AU’s harassment policy does not need revision. The Eagle disagrees and fears that the administration will continue to avoid the issue. The current policy makes it easy for the administration to limit free speech by defining cases as harassment that, in a more explicit policy, would just be considered stu-

also proudly stated that over 80 percent of its national menu items are less than 400 calories. We should all feel healthier already.

Beyond the illogical assumption that when people go to McDonald’s they only order a single item (and do not order any sauces or dressings), the typical meal at McDonald’s will probably account for somewhere between 40 and 60 percent of a per-

son’s daily caloric intake.

This depends on your gender, age and size. Then again, who’s counting?

There is little scientific evidence that posted caloric information leads to any significant reduction in caloric consumption.

There is an obsession with counting, managing and quantifying how much we eat. Serving sizes and calories create a mindnumbing haze of meaningless numbers. Bravo

to those who look up the precise caloric information of every consumed item, precisely recorded in a food journal, but the reality is that most people aren’t counting.

We are told again and again that Americans need to eat less, but there is little discussion of what we are eating. The super healthy Chipotle BBQ Snack Wrap from McDonald’s (a lean 250 calories), contains 18 ingredients in the chicken breast fillet, not including the additional 15 ingredients in the liquid margarine with which it is prepared. Some highlights include yeast extract, maltodextrin, chicken skin and sodium phosphate.

dent expression.

If pressured to define harassment the administration may change their views. Organizations like the Student Media Board and Student Government need to critically look at the policy and address the vague wording. Clear guidelines are essential so both students and administration will be able to more accurately handle harassment cases in the future.

As a student newspaper, The Eagle stands behind the protection of free speech. The harassment policy can be an easy fix if AU put in the effort to make the necessary changes. Although the “red light” warning may mean very little, FIRE makes a good point. Their concerns should be acknowledged. ≠ E

Mystery ingredients are not merely a fast food phenomenon. Even things in the “organic” aisle sometimes top 15 ingredients.

Michael Pollan, author of “The Omnivore’s Dilemma,” perhaps said it best, arguing not to eat anything your great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize or anything with more than five ingredients. Everything else, dig in.

The problem of the American diet lies not in the quantity but instead with a disregard for what is eaten. Other cultures eating habits are focused on what is accessible, local and fresh. This attention leads to healthier diets and healthier people. There should be no limits to eat-

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ing fresh fruit, vegetables and local fish and meat.

No counting is necessary.

While raw-food diets are beyond most people’s self-discipline, there is something admirable in ensuring that what you eat is pure food, absent of any “bonus” ingredients. My attempts at a raw food diet typically fail around lunchtime. Despite those failures, there is something deeply satisfying in knowing exactly what I am consuming. There is no ambiguity, no maltodextrin and, more importantly, no counting.

Sam Mendelson is a sophomore in the School of International Service.

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Between You & Me

The Eagle’s new political cartoon series.

BY RYAN MIGEED / THE EAGLE

Reporting dictates social norms Reporting on the news means directly engaging with culture. Social values shape what journalists decide to call news and how they investigate it. Because journalism is perceived as a series of objective facts rather than a cultural context, journalists are responsible for creating and reinforcing particular social values.

The Eagle’s coverage

QUICK TAKE

of Dr. Adrienne Pine’s decision to breast-feed her child in class may seem like a simple report on campus life. The investigation, however, reveals how society understands gender relations.

We consider Dr. Pine breast-feeding her child to be news because our society has socialized us to believe that breastfeeding is inappropriate and sexually explicit.

Body parts aren’t inherently sexual. Rather, our society assigns body parts a sexual value.

Even though breastfeeding has been done for thousands of years and is a natural function of life, we are taught that breasts exist as sources of sexual arousal. This view is indicative of how society objectifies women’s bodies. They are seen as erotic, even when being used to perform a natural task.

Our society teaches us a lot about how to treat women’s bodies. They are routinely seen as sexual objects and available to public discussion. We can turn on the news and

hear politicians debating abortion, women’s reproductive rights and contraception.

We live in a society that permits and encourages us to discuss women’s bodies as if we owned them, as if they were our bodies to debate.

However, bodies are private. I wouldn’t want you to touch my body without permission. And I wouldn’t want you to talk about my body to somebody else behind my back — even if I was in public — because it’s my property. If I haven’t done anything wrong, then you cannot publish an article about my body because it

doesn’t belong to you.

The Eagle decided to investigate a story about Dr. Pine’s body because our society teaches us that women’s bodies belong to the public. We’re taught that women have no privacy when it comes to their bodies and that they exist within the public domain.

I’m not debating whether or not Dr. Pine was professional when she breast-fed her child in class. I argue that by investigating Dr. Pine, the Eagle has directly reinforced several social values here on AU’s campus.

Their attention sends the message that breast-feed-

ing is newsworthy because women’s bodies are sexual. It tells AU women that their bodies are not truly private, and that we don’t need their permission to discuss them.

Publishing an article about Dr. Pine sent a loud message about gender relations on AU’s campus.

The message, embodied by our social norms and reinforced by The Eagle, is something we are all accountable for challenging.

Derek Siegel is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Every week on theeagleonline.com, the Quick Take offers concise views on an issue of significance to American University. This week, Quick Take columnists debate if President Neil Kerwin was right in supporting the proposed smoking ban. Read more at theeagleonline.com/front/quicktake

SPORTS

Field hockey ready for PL opener after loss at Quinnipiac

By GENNARO FARONE EAGLE STAFF WRITER

The AU field hockey team returns home for the first time in nearly a month to begin Patriot League play Sept. 29 against No. 18 Lafayette at Jacobs Field.

The Eagles (3-6) lost their first three home games of the season and were outscored 8-2 in those contests. AU has been playing better since then, compiling a 3-3 record with an upset over then-No. 19 Massachusetts. While the

Eagles are winless at home, they have faced their toughest opponents at Jacobs Field, with Richmond, Old Dominion and Ohio State all having been ranked in the Top 25 this season.

Ball security will be key for the Eagles to start conference play off on the right foot against Lafayette (6-1), according to AU head coach Steve Jennings.

“They [Lafayette] play very organized on their defensive pressure,” Jennings

Volleyball recovers from loss to Army by sweeping Holy Cross 16 all, end all,” Jennings said.

“Way beyond tactics, or way beyond technical skill, it’s all about us coming out and really wanting it desperately as a group.”

It’s that drive that can lead AU to a Patriot League title, Jennings said.

ing a second-half comeback, and Keelin Winslow’s second goal of the season off Gina Hofmann’s assist made it 3-2. AU had seven second-half penalty corsaid. “And so what they do ners, including one in the is, they’re able to get a lot of final minute, but the Eagles turnovers and create a lot of couldn’t tie up the game.

AU outshot the Bobcats 12-11 and held a Way beyond tactics, or way beyond technical skill, 9-6 advantage in penit’s all about us coming out and really wanting it alty corners. Although desperately as a group the Eagles came up short, Jennings noticed a difference in his team counter attacks off of that”.

The Eagles will go into between the first and secThose turnovers and their league opener coming ond half. counter attacks can lead off a 3-2 loss at Quinnipiac “We started passing, we to goals for AU’s Patriot (5-4) Sept. 23. AU surren- started playing together,” League rival, but the over- dered all three Bobcat goals Jennings said. “We started riding issue Jennings in the first half and trailed playing together defenstressed was attitude.

3-1 at halftime. sively, we played together “That for me is the be The Eagles tried mount- offensively, had far more of

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an aggressive mindset and had a lot of determination, something that was missing in the first half.”

Shelly Montgomery was one bright spot from the loss against Quinnipiac, and the junior will look to make an impact against Lafayette.

Montgomery scored her fourth goal of the season against the Bobcats. The junior had 14 shots, scored three goals and recorded an assist in the team’s last three games.

“I think Shelly is the person that embodies determination on our team probably the most,” Jennings said. “She just goes for it every second that she’s out there.”

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Men’s soccer ties Colgate in 2011 conference championship rematch

By MICHAEL GARDNER EAGLE STAFF WRITER

Although a second-half goal from Colgate’s Patrick Letourneau erased the Eagles lead, the AU men’s soccer team opened up Patriot League play with a point in a 1-1 draw Sept. 22 in Hamilton, N.Y. “Our team played well tonight, we created several quality chances,” AU head coach Todd West told AU Athletics. “I am happy with the performance. An effort like tonight should produce some victories in our upcoming Patriot League matches.”

Both teams had chances to put goals on the board in the first half, but neither

team was able to convert on the opportunities.

AU (4-4-1, 0-0-1 PL) got the first scoring opportunity of the game early.

Charlie Hunter’s corner kick found Dale McDonald, but McDonald volleyed the ball wide and the game remained scoreless.

In the 15th minute, Colgate’s Wade Martin cleared McDonald’s pass, making it difficult for Alassane Kane to put the ball away.

Five minutes later, Raiders goalkeeper Liam Stapleton denied Kane’s shot generated from a breakaway opportunity on net.

The Raiders (1-4-4, 0-0-1 PL) kept the momentum with a dangerous free kick played into the 18-yard box

with 10 minutes left in the first half. The ball went into the goal, but the officials disallowed the score due to a Colgate handball.

Seth Goldman opened the scoring in the 50th minute when Hunter’s corner found Goldman’s head, and the redshirt senior finished to put AU in front 1-0.

The Raiders responded with the equalizer in the 68th minute, when Letourneau slipped the ball past AU goalkeeper Billy Knutsen off Mike Garzi’s corner kick.

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Enjoy October baseball in D.C.

By ERIC SALTZMAN EAGLE STAFF WRITER

Postseason baseball will be coming back to the nation’s capital, as your Washington Nationals clinched a playoff berth for the first time in franchise history, second if you count the time as the Montreal Expos.

This doesn’t mean the Nats have clinched the division, but assuming they play at a reasonably high level for

the remainder of the season, the National League East should be theirs.

Everything is looking pretty good in the land of “Natitude.”

The Nats accomplished the postseason berth by having arguably the top pitching staff in the game, ranking in the top two in the majors in ERA, WHIP and opponents’ batting average.

Traditionally, having

Women’s soccer falls at Richmond, faces challenge at Navy

By SAMANTHA RAPHELSON EAGLE STAFF WRITER

After giving up two goals in the first half, the AU women’s soccer team couldn’t make up the deficit and fell, 2-0, at Richmond Sept. 22.

The loss kills the Eagles’ (2-7-2) momentum, after they brought the offense in their two previous matches against D.C. rivals Howard and George Washington.

Becca Wann led Richmond throughout the first half, scoring both goals for the Spiders early.

“Richmond took advantage of their chances, and Becca Wann is a special

player,” AU head coach Dave Bucciero told AU Athletics. “I am happy with the way we played on both sides of the ball, and we are a better team today than three weeks ago. Our total focus now has to be on conference play and a new season that starts tomorrow.”

Wann’s first goal came in the 13th minute off Violet Miller’s cross, and Ashley Williams provided the assist for Wann’s second goal, which came just 4:22 later.

Andrea Young was too good in goal for the Spiders (4-5), and the Eagles failed to ignite their offense in the second half.

good pitching is a recipe for success for a team to make a deep playoff run. Good news for the Nats.

Unfortunately, most of the pitchers for the Nationals have little or no playoff experience, so the bright lights of October could be somewhat disorienting.

The key player for the Nats offense will likely be Ryan Zimmerman, who is the second-most tenured athlete in the D.C. area (just behind Capitals forward Brooks Laich). Zimmerman has long been considered the face of the franchise during the dark times before Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper.

With a postseason berth all but assured, it is time for Zimmerman to live up to his status and be a key offensive contributor for the team.

But if history is any indicator, the biggest heroes in October are often the players least expected to make big contributions.

In Game 6 of last year’s World Series, St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese secured his place in baseball lore. With the Cardinals trailing by two runs and down to their final strike, Freese hit a triple to tie the game and then hit a walk off home run two innings later to win it.

While the success of the Nationals in the regular season is excellent, it is important to remember not to get carried away.

October is unlike any other month. October is where great teams become elite.

In October, what happens in the regular season means almost nothing.

In the 57th minute, Jasmine Mohandesi and Kirsten Eriksen’s back-toback shots were blocked in front of the goal. Brenna Smith and Michaela Cowgill took advantage of opportunities in the game’s final 15 minutes, but Young grabbed both shots.

Despite the two early hiccups, AU goalkeeper Charlene Belanger tallied eight saves on the game, with six coming in the second half.

Richmond outshot AU 21-6 for the game with a 10-2 advantage in shots on goal.

A shutout loss isn’t the way the Eagles hoped to end non-conference play, and they have a tough task ahead of them in the Patriot League opener Sept. 28 at Navy.

After being shutout

by Maryland in its first match of the season, Navy

has gone on an 11-game winning streak, with four shutouts.

Junior Ashlynn Soellner and sophomore Morgan Dankanich have led the Midshipmen (11-1) with nine and seven goals on the season, respectively. Paloma Perez and Julie Schumacher have each totaled six assists, which shows the team has chemistry offensively.

The Mids went 4-2-1 in the conference a season ago, eventually losing to Army in the Patriot League Championship.

After a tough stretch, it is important for AU to start off Patriot League play strong.

The Eagles will have to bring the same intensity that fueled them against Howard and GW if they expect to inch out a victory at Navy.

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All of those over-the-top commercials that talk about how October is where heroes are made are all correct.

So the big question is: Are the Nats a great regular-season team or a championship-quality team?

If anything is certain, it’s that anything can happen in October. Unless you’re the Cubs, in which case you know going into the postseason you won’t be winning a championship.

The best advice for all Nats fans about the playoffs is to not settle for anything less than a championship.

Runner up is just the first loser.

As a Yankees fan, I can tell you with no hesitation that nothing is worse than going to the playoffs and being eliminated. It doesn’t matter how big or small

your payroll is, losing in the postseason is absolutely miserable.

Nothing is guaranteed in sports, and missing out on an opportunity to win a championship will haunt for months, maybe even years. Just ask the Red Sox. What is interesting about the situation is that despite going to the playoffs for the first time since the move to D.C., the Nats are arguably the favorite to win the series.

More than anything else, embrace October. It is the greatest month of the year for baseball. Enjoy the month, but remember when the final pitch is thrown, make sure that it’s your team holding up the trophy as the best in the world.

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with and proud about is the way our guys battled,” Colgate head coach Erik Ronning told Colgate Athletics. “Coming back from a goal down in the Patriot League is never easy, and we showed a little bit of resiliency. “ Colgate held a 3-2 advantage in shots in extra time, but Knutsen and Stapleton made stops to preserve the tie, and each squad picked up a point.

“Hunter and Jay Shoates got their first collegiate starts and played well,” West said. “Our back four was very good tonight. We put together a quality team performance with some key players missing.”

The Eagles switched

gears with a non-conference match Sept. 25, but were shut out at Loyola (Md.), 2-0, to mark their third consecutive game without a win.

The Greyhounds (5-3-1) struck first in the 20th minute, with Stephen Dooley finding the back of the net from 20-yards out by sending a right-footed shot past Knusten.

In the 72nd minute, Larry Ndjock sealed the game for the Greyhounds.

Dooley carried the ball deep into the box through several AU defenders and chipped the ball to Ndjock, who was able to head the ball in for the 2-0 lead.

The Eagles will get back to their conference schedule Sept. 29. when they host Bucknell at Reeves Field.

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AU begins defense of conference crown by starting PL play 1-1

SCHEDULE SEPT. 27

No games scheduled

SEPT. 28

Swimming and diving Potomac Relay Invitational at 3 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Lafayette at 7 p.m.

Women’s soccer @ Navy at 7 p.m.

By JOSH PAUNIL EAGLE STAFF WRITER

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Morgan Hendrix, seen here in a Sept. 19 match, totaled 18 kills last weekend.

In its quest to win a third straight Patriot League Championship, the AU volleyball team opened conference play 1-1 after falling to Army, 3-2, and sweeping Holy Cross, 3-0, in Bender Arena.

“Army played us hard and got better and better as each set went on,” AU head coach Barry Goldberg said.

“We were up and down, while they steadily kept getting better in the match and that made the difference by the end of it.”

The Eagles (8-6, 1-1 PL) got off to a quick start against the 2011 PL runners-up Sept. 21, winning the first set 25-15 after scoring seven straight points to close out the game.

“We really didn’t play that well in the first game hitting the ball, but [we] ended up beating them on some great blocking,” Goldberg said.

The second set was more of the same, as the Eagles recorded their best hitting percentage of the match (.333), off 14 kills and just two errors. Junior outside hitter Juliana Crum and sophomore outside hitter/middle blocker Sara Rishell each earned four kills in the 25-16 win.

Army (10-5, 2-0 PL) came out strong with its backs against the wall, causing 15 lead changes in the first 15 points of the third set. The Black Knights then used a 9-2 run to gain a 17-9 edge.

AU quickly responded with

a 5-1 spurt of its own, but it was to no avail as Army stayed alive by winning the set, 25-21.

The Eagles had a strong showing in the fourth set with a hitting percentage of .278, but it wasn’t enough as Army recorded four more kills (17) and won, 2523. Army called a timeout facing a 23-20 deficit, and scored five straight points to win the set.

AU got off to a sluggish start in the do-or-die fifth game, losing five of the first seven points. The Eagles never came within three points of the Black Knights, who closed on a 5-0 run to win the set, 15-7.

Hoping to bounce back, the Eagles came out strong the following day against Holy Cross, hitting .379 and winning the first game 2512. They didn’t relent in the following two sets, winning 25-17 and 25-13 to cruise to an easy victory.

“We knew we had to come out firing for every single game,” junior opposite hitter/middle blocker Morgan Hendrix said.

Hendrix picked up nine kills and a game-high four blocks.

AU dominated Holy Cross (0-16, 0-2 PL) in nearly every category, recording twice as many blocks as the Crusaders.

The Eagles will look to carry their success against Holy Cross into the weekend, when they face two more conference opponents. AU will take on Lafayette Sept. 28, and then square off against Lehigh

SEPT. 29

Cross-country @ George Mason Invitational at 10 a.m.

Field hockey vs. Lafayette at noon Men’s soccer vs. Bucknell at 1 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Lehigh at 4 p.m.

SEPT. 30

Field hockey vs. Monmouth at 12:30 p.m.

OCT. 1, OCT. 2, OCT. 3 No games scheduled

PATRIOT LEAGUE STANDINGS FIELD HOCKEY Lafayette 7-1, 0-0 PL Bucknell 5-5, 0-0 PL

≥ American 3-6, 0-0 PL Lehigh 3-7, 0-0 PL Colgate 2-7, 0-0 PL Holy Cross 1-8, 0-0 PL

MEN’S SOCCER Navy 5-2-1, 1-0 PL Bucknell 5-2-2, 1-0 PL Holy Cross 2-6, 1-0 PL

≥ American 4-4-1, 0-0-1 PL Colgate 1-4-4, 0-0-1 PL Lafayette 3-5-1, 0-1 PL Army 2-6, 0-1 PL Lehigh 1-7, 0-1 PL

WOMEN’S SOCCER Navy 11-1, 0-0 PL Bucknell 7-4, 0-0 PL Colgate 5-4-2, 0-0 PL Army 5-6, 0-0 PL Holy Cross 4-5-1, 0-0 PL Lafayette 3-5-2, 0-0 PL

≥ American 2-7-2, 0-0 PL Lehigh 1-7, 0-0 PL

VOLLEYBALL Army 10-5, 2-0 PL Colgate 4-12, 2-0 PL Lafayette 8-5, 1-1 PL

≥ American 8-6, 1-1 PL Lehigh 4-7, 1-1 PL Navy 5-9, 1-1 PL Bucknell 6-9, 0-2 PL Holy Cross 0-16, 0-2 PL