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Financial aid falling behind for minorities

By Debbie Kang | November 17

States must focus on the affordability of higher education at a time when tuition is rapidly increasing, but financial aid is falling behind for minority students, according to a recent report by the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education The education and income levels of American workers will decrease in the next decade if states do not do more to improve the number of college graduates from minority groups, according to the report.

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First gender studies doctorate program created

By Malorie Sellers | November 17

Indiana University announced plans earlier this month to offer the first doctorate degree in the nation specifically in gender studies beginning in fall 2006. The difference between women's studies and gender studies has become a significant issue with the creation of the school's new gender studies doctoral program.

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AU Players and Directing Techniques class not afraid to take dramatic risks

By Vanessa C. Mueller | November 17

The Katzen Arts Center promised to be a place where members of the Performing Arts Department could take risks and enhance their craft. The first performances there have used that sense of creative license to push the envelope and try new things: The American Five used mathematic equations as the basis for a duet between a synthesizer and a cello, and the Chamber Singers used kazoos to give the "Barber of Seville" a new life.

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Salazar remembered as dynamic leader, passionate activist

By Kate Oczypok | November 17

The death of Class of 2005 president Chris Salazar has left many AU students celebrating the life of an individual who left his mark on the school as a community leader and activist.

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AU happy with Bon App?tit as food service provider

By Kelly Moynihan | November 17

AU students are generally happy with Bon App?tit, the school's food service provider, and its socially responsible practices despite students at more than 200 colleges protesting their campus food providers. Schools such as University of Portland and University of California are protesting their campus food providers, specifically Aramark and Sysco, for buying food overseas to save money instead of supporting local farmers and artisans, according to Time magazine.

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Sports

Yohannes charge secures men's return to nationals

By Ian Quillen | November 14

As AU and Princeton's last runners crossed the line in Saturday's NCAA Mideast Regional, the team race for second place - and a spot in the NCAA Championships - was too close to call. Princeton's top two runners finished fifth and sixth, both ahead of eighth-place AU sophomore Steve Hallinan on the course in Bethlehem, Pa.

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SG Senate supports ex-board members' frustrations

By Jess Reamy | November 14

The Undergraduate Senate passed a resolution yesterday supporting the four former members of the board of trustees who have resigned in recent months, in addition to a bill calling on the board to amend its bylaws in accordance with the recommendations by the Ad-Hoc University-Wide Committee on Reformation of University Governance.

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'Helicopter parents' becoming problems on college campuses

By Michael Lucibella | November 14

A new issue that has been popping up across colleges in the U.S. is a phenomenon termed "helicopter parents," according to Issam Khoury, resident director of Letts Hall. So named because they have a tendency to hover over their child, these parents become involved in their children's campus lives, even dealing with issues between their son or daughter and his or her roommate.

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Music notes

November 14

Josh Kelley "Almost Honest" (Hollywood Records) Sounds like: John Mayer, but with a little more bubble-gum pop and Five for Fighting's "The Battle For Everything" thrown in. B+ Acoustic guitar in hand, his husky voice crooning songs with southern and between-the-sheets themes, singer/songwriter Josh Kelley fits the mold of most current male musical acts.

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Sports

Men's soccer misses the target in PL title game

November 14

The AU men's soccer team missed out on its fourth Patriot League championship in five years Sunday, losing to Lafayette (13-4-2) in the PL final, 1-0, at Reeves Field. Lafayette sophomore Luke Sullivan scored the game's only goal less than four minutes into the first half.

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KPU speaker bashes feminism

By Josh Goodman | November 14

"There are eternal differences between men and women," said political author and commentator Phyllis Schlafly at a speech last week at AU. Schlafly lashed out at the women's liberation movement of the 1960s and today. "They said they wanted liberation - what they meant was liberation from home, husband, family and children.

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Movie not 'Derailed' by Aniston's performance

By David Grossman | November 14

Some people will say Swedish director Mikael H?fstr?m's new film "Derailed" is lowbrow. Screw them. Some people will say "Derailed" is predictable. Screw them, too. "Derailed" is a fun thriller that will keep movie buffs on the edge of their seats. The film concerns mild-mannered Chicago ad man Charles Schine (Clive Owen) who has a great, safe married life with his wife, Deanna (Melissa George).

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Board of trustees strives for transparency

By Max Kopper | November 14

The search for AU's next president will take time, said new Board of Trustees Chairman Gary M. Abramson at a meeting last Friday. "We don't see how any kind of presidential search can end until next year, until next spring or summer," he said. After the meeting, Vice Chair Thomas A.

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Sports

Sports briefs

November 14

Volleyball falls in Foggy Bottom Miscommunications and poor hitting led the AU volleyball team to a 3-1 (14-30, 30-25, 20-30, and 29-31) loss to George Washington Saturday night at the Charles E. Smith Athletic Center. AU (22-9, 13-1 Patriot League) only shot for .

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Opinion

Staff editorial: In memory: Chris Salazar 1983-2005

November 14

The AU campus has been deeply shaken by news of the death of Chris Salazar who, throughout his four years here, was arguably more recognizable a figure on campus than most student leaders, professors or administrators. Sunday morning's fatal fall ended a life defined by individuality, passion and empathy.

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AU shocked by death of Class of 2005 president

By Kate Oczypok | November 14

Chris Salazar, a member of AU's class of 2005, died last night after losing his balance and falling from the balcony of his fourth-floor apartment around 1:50 a.m. Sunday morning, according to police.

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Ten for ten

By Marissa Newhall | November 14

Ice Skating at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Price: $6 - $9 Finally! Winter's on the way, and it is once again time to usher in this D.C. holiday tradition. Starting Tuesday, head down to the National Mall and tie up your skates - or drop $3 to tie up a rented pair.

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