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Police blotter

By Josh Goodman | November 10

Friday, Nov. 3 A female student in Letts Hall experienced an alcohol-related illness. The student was transported to Sibley Hospital. A digital camera was stolen from a student's room in McDowell Hall. A student in Ward Circle Building reported feeling pain and was transported to Sibley Hospital.

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Canvassers' efforts pay off in Election Day victories

By John Riley | November 10

The AU College Democrats' efforts to "Get Out the Vote" last Saturday canvassing in Northern Virginia paid off late Tuesday evening when current Lt. Gov. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) won a heated gubernatorial race against challengers Jerry Kilgore (R-Va.) and Russ Potts (I-Va.

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Fine dining still possible on student budget

By Alexis Fabbri | November 10

There is a world out there beyond the "555 deal" and late night lo mein. College students can dine at many of D.C.'s most exclusive restaurants and still have money for tuition, if they know where and when to go. Caf? Atlantico 405 8th Street NW, between D and E streets Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial (yellow and green lines) The name Jose Andres might sound familiar.

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Man disturbs Howard residents

By Lauren Gardner | November 10

Four female dormitory residents at Howard University were disturbed early last Thursday morning when a man entered their dorm and walked into their suites without being stopped by lobby monitors, according to The Hilltop, Howard University's student newspaper.

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'Jumanji' doesn't translate into space

By Robyn Abzug | November 10

Has any free-thinking, semi-normal movie-goer ever thought to him or herself, "Self, what would 'Jumanji' be like in space?" No, of course not. But despite this lack of thought, Chris Van Allsburg decided a film based on his novel "Zathura" would be an incredible idea.

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Campus brief: Experts debate the presidency

By Kate Oczypok | November 10

Bipartisan support is needed to change the current presidential nomination system, according to six experts who debated the issue at the Center for the Study of the American Electorate event Monday. The forum, sponsored by the School of Public Affairs' Center for the Study of the American Electorate, featured Rep.

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Lt. General speaks about womens' role in the armed forces

By Max Kopper | November 10

Lt. General Claudia Kennedy said in a speech yesterday at AU that the steady increase of women serving in the armed forces in recent years will lead to important changes, such as women serving in combat. Kennedy spoke to an audience of approximately 60 students and faculty in Kay Spiritual Center.

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Horoscopes

By Tamara Brown | November 10

Aries (March 21 - April 19) Sometimes you just have to go with the flow. Even if it means drifting down the creek without a paddle in a boat chartered by a large ex-con named One-Nut Larry. Happy trails to you, my friend. Lucky '80s hair band: Quiet Riot Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Some say the truth will set you free, but you know those fools are lying.

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Sports

Today, the sweet science has gone sour

By Jordan Beane | November 10

I have a basic premise about humans. People love to see people beat the "Bejesus" out of each other. It's biological, like our need to breathe oxygen, or our hatred of any Weezer CD after "Pinkerton." Think about it. When you were in high school, did anyone ever yell "Someone's doing homework!" causing everyone to stand on their lunch tables to peer at the guy finishing chemistry for next period? No.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: "Girlcott" offensive, disgusting t-shirts

November 10

A group of high school girls in Pittsburgh organized a boycott, or as they called it, a "girlcott," of pricy clothing retailer Abercrombie and Fitch because of t-shirts the group deemed demeaning towards women. The story has gained national attention, with the girls being interviewed by Katie Couric on the "Today Show.

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Spree of burglaries hit dorms

By Kate Oczypok | November 10

Six burglaries occurred on campus in October, according to Sergeant Maurice Carter, coordinator for AU Public Safety. These burglaries occurred within the six residence halls on campus and should not be classified as thefts, according to Carter. Thefts are stealing from open spaces, while burglaries are stealing from private areas such as dorm rooms.

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Furry Animals snuggle up to 9:30

By Chris DeWitt and Marissa Newhall | November 10

Oh, the Super Furry Animals. It's difficult to describe the music of a band with a penchant for five-part songs and futuristic cartoon creatures. A sizable crowd shuffled into D.C.'s 9:30 Club Tuesday night, hoping that seeing these eccentric Welsh rockers live would clear up the confusion.

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National brief: High school student shoots one, injures two

By Kate Oczypok | November 10

A Tennessee high school student shot and killed an assistant principal and injured two other administrators Tuesday, according to The Washington Post. Campbell County High School Assistant Principal Ken Bruce was fatally wounded in the chest during the shooting.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Google Print offers books sans library

November 10

Internet beheamoth Google, which offers services such as GMail, Google Earth, and a picture editing service, Picassa, has found another niche to carve out for itself: books. For those of you who loathe treking to the library, Google now enables you to search for a book and topic, and then browse the relevant parts of the book.

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Triangles of love aren't always right

By Blair Bryant Nichols | November 10

In kindergarten, we were taught that sharing is caring. Having this cemented in my consciousness since my first year at St. Thomas Catholic Elementary, I've always been more than willing to share with my friends. Notes, clothes, alcohol and even money is willingly lent to my close friends.

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Opinion

Stay on message, AU demands board reform

November 10

Dear Students, As the Board of Trustees meets today, I felt it important to speak to the campus community. I am writing to reassure you that your student government is doing all it can to effectively advocate for you with the board of trustees. The decision to give now ex-President Ladner $3.

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Campus calendar

By Kate Oczypok | November 10

Thursday, Nov. 10 "Community-Based Research: Linking Academic and Community Needs" 12:30-2 p.m. Mary Graydon Center, room 200. The faculty event will feature Sam Marullo, chair of the sociology and anthropology departments at Georgetown and cofounder of the Community Research and Learning Network of Washington, D.

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