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Show captures impact on nature

By Jackie Shafir | September 12

The National Academy of Sciences is hosting a new photographic exhibition titled "The Altered Landscape: The Carol Franc Buck Collection." This new display of photographic work is not just a series of random pictures - it's photography with a message. In 1975, a group of environmentally conscious photographers, many of whom are featured in the exhibition, started to focus on "man-altered" landscapes in an attempt to highlight the effect of human presence on the environment.

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Only some students misplaced by storm receive aid

By Kelly Kerr | September 12

A series of new regulations regarding college students affected by Hurricane Katrina were put into place last week by the Department of Education, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education. The rules currently in place would make affected students ineligible for federal student financial aid when they enrolled in new institutions.

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Sports

For Agassi, victory in the journey

By Missy Rosenberg | September 12

For one brief, shinning moment it looked as if tennis' comeback king could summon the magic once more. At 35 years old Andre Agassi, the oldest Grand Slam finalist in 31 years, did something few tennis players have done recently: he won a set against the top player in the world, 24 year-old Rodger Federer.

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The hit list

September 12

1. Paste Magazine Like music and movies? Like heavy, expensive magazines? Then grab a copy of Paste, the bi-monthly music and film mag that looks as hip as it actually is. Akin to College Music Journal (or CMJ, as the cool kids say), each issue of Paste comes with its own CD and DVD samplers.

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Changes for the better at WVAU

By Chris DeWitt | September 12

This year American University's student-run radio station, WVAU, will launch its new format, aimed at making the station run more smoothly and professionally. The major difference between this year and last year is that individual shows will not exist. During the weekdays, shows will fill the same time slot each day, with a rotating cast of DJs all under the guidance of one "show coordinator.

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Campus calendar

By Lauren Gardner | September 12

Monday, Sept. 12- Saturday, Sept. 24 Kennedy Center Prelude Festival John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F St. NW, Foggy Bottom Metro $15 - $35 (202) 467-4600 See the best of Washington's performing arts before the season begins. Monday, Sept.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Student bill of rights

September 12

There is curently a move afoot in Congress to amend the Higher Education Act to include provisions addressing bias in the classroom. It has likely resulted from the groundswell of student complaints about being increasingly on guard against their teachers' opinions, which they feel are held up as dogma.

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AU Abroad increases enrollment

By Mary Specht and Kate Ocztpok | September 12

The number of students studying abroad at AU increased by more than one third since last fall and the number of locations has doubled since 2003, according to the Office of International Affairs' annual report. Robert Pastor, vice president of International Affairs, said he has focused on enhancing AU Abroad "because most students will say that one of the most important experiences, if not the most important in their undergraduate life, was the opportunity to study abroad.

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Sports

Field Hockey keeps ball rolling on Maryland's turf

By Katie Munro | September 12

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Even without its leading scorer, the AU field hockey team still finds a way to win. The Eagles remained unbeaten this season by winning their fifth and sixth straight games over Pac-10 foes Stanford and Cal this weekend at the Terrapin Invitational hosted by the University of Maryland.

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Dogs provide comfort in culture shock

By Jen Turner | September 12

I would just like to tell the world that I have found my soulmate. We met on my first day in Berlin. His name is JJ. He is half terrier and half amazing. It's only fitting to anyone who knows me personally that my first study abroad column is about a dog.

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Campus briefs: AU students begin taking classes in Nigeria

By Mary Specht | September 12

The first students at the ABTI-American University of Nigeria will begin taking classes today in Yola, Nigeria. The inaugural class includes 150 students from Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana and other West African countries as well as Zambia and the United States.

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Donations unaffected by Ladner leave, probe

September 12

The investigation into President Benjamin Ladner's spending of school money won't dent fundraising, according to AU officials and donors, but some think the probe raises questions about how money is managed elsewhere in the university. "There's no question the leadership of the institution is important in fundraising, but they're only a conduit for the institution they represent," said Al Checcio, vice president of University Relations.

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Sports

Sports briefs

By David Bergman | September 12

Volleyball set back at Pitt Volleyball Classic The AU Women's Volleyball team suffered a disappointing weekend at the Pitt Volleyball Classic, dropping both of its matches against Pittsburgh and Maryland. In the first game against Pittsburgh the Eagles fought back from an early 2-0 deficit only to lose in five games, 3-2.

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D.C. march remembers 9/11 events

By KATE SULLIVAN | September 12

Thousands of people marched from the Pentagon to the National Mall Sunday morning in the America Supports You Freedom Walk to commemorate the events of Sept. 11 and to pay tribute to servicemen and women. The Freedom Walk was sponsored by the Department of Defense as part of its nationwide program called America Supports You, which, according to its Web site, recognizes citizens' support for the military and communicates that support to members of the Armed Forces.

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Hurricane victims arrive at Armory

By Kate Naeef | September 12

Darrell Holleman, formerly of New Orleans, sat on the steps of the D.C. Armory last Wednesday smoking a cigarette. He had a backpack, a few science fiction books to pass the time and the clothes on his back. He also held a bus ticket that was going to take him to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to his dad and brother, and hopefully to a job and a new life.

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Sports

AU drubs Drexel for first win of '05

By Ian Quillen | September 12

Finally, the AU men's soccer game won its first game of the year Sunday at Reeves Field, pummeling Drexel 5-0 on a therapeutic afternoon for what, until then, had been a frustrated offense. The Eagles (1-2-1) pounded a staggering 29 shots toward Drexel's goal, while the Dragons (1-1-1) rarely threatened AU's end.

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'Empire' is a gem

By Jordan Watts | September 12

What is there to say about BioWare's new action-RPG "Jade Empire" that hasn't already been said about Winston Churchill? It's loud, drunk and an amazing dancer. The makers of the critically acclaimed "Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic" were certainly eating their Wheaties when they started work on what will undoubtedly become an Xbox classic.

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