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4,000 hurricane survivors in D.C. The number of Hurricane Katrina survivors in the Washington area has tripled since Friday, but the number of people living at the D.C. Armory has decreased, according to washingtonpost.com. More than 4,000 people displaced by the hurricane are living in the region, 380 of them in the district.

Storm season breaks records

As Gulf Coast residents begin to clean up and dry out their towns and cities, the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina has yet to be fully assessed. Some have compared the devastation caused by Katrina to the destruction caused during the Boxing Day Tsunami, which swept through the Indian Ocean on Dec.

Credit for conduct board

The university is now offering a one credit course to go along with student service on the school's Conduct Board. While it is unfortunate students have to be wooed with credit, it is good that some classroom education is included. Many students (thankfully) have likely never heard of the Conduct Board, but it is a very active part of Judicial Affairs and Mediation Services (JAMS).

Kerwin meets students

In his second meeting with students as acting president, Cornelious Kerwin helped open the new Mud Box coffee stand in the library. While the event was badly publicized it was good to see Kerwin doing something not done by Ben Ladner, mingling and talking with students on a personal level.

Beat the 'Baxter' blues

Michael Showalter ("Wet Hot American Summer," Comedy Central's "Stella") is funny, but may not be at the top of his comedic game in his newest endeavor, "The Baxter." Showalter wrote, directed and starred in this romantic comedy about a "baxter," a loveable man from New York City who plays it safe.

D.C. emergency planning prepared for a disaster

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, many AU students are wondering what kind of plan exists for D.C. if a natural or manmade disaster were ever to strike the area. District residents are more likely to be ordered inside during an emergency than outside seeking shelter, according to Jo'Ellen Countee, a spokeswoman for the D.

Send in the clones

Imagine waking up tomorrow to learn there were 20 people genetically identical to you roaming the Earth. The Studio Theatre's production of Caryl Churchill's "A Number" left audience members pondering this question, among a wide variety of others. The thought-provoking plot revolves around Salter, who had his first son cloned in an attempt to get a second chance to raise the child.

Hoyas drop slumping women's soccer

The AU women's soccer team suffered yet another tough loss Wednesday, 2-0, at Georgetown, dropping its season record to 2-5-0. After a scoreless first half, the Hoyas (5-1-1) dominated the second stanza, taking eight shots, including four on goal. As has been a problem throughout this season, the Eagles struggled to maintain the energy level they had in the first half.

Art on Call: Once more, public art hits D.C. streets

First it was donkeys and elephants. Then it was pandas, piggybanks and life-size statues of Mickey Mouse. Honestly: what is it with this city? D.C. clearly has a thing for painted objects. Or, more specifically, D.C. has a thing for public art, and the latest craze in community beautification is Art On Call, a program (spearheaded by Cultural Tourism D.

Kerwin stays silent on Ladner, discusses academics

Acting President Neil Kerwin said he would not comment on the investigation into President Benjamin Ladner's spending at a forum yesterday, but he did discuss changes in the academic calendar, recent criticism of the library and other issues. Among a number of possible schedules, the most promising is one created by Student Government President Kyle Taylor under which students would get one day off for fall break and get two extra days of winter break.

Ten for $10

­Az£car! The Life and Music of Celia Cruz This vibrant exhibit on the life and work of Celia Cruz, the so-called "Queen of Latin Music" and one of Cuba's biggest stars (featured in the critically acclaimed documentary "The Buena Vista Social Club") includes music, videos, documents and the dress Cruz wore at her last public performance before she died of brain cancer in 2003.

Editorial cartoon

D.C. taxis charge extra

The D.C. Taxicab Commission voted Saturday to charge an extra $1.50 on taxi rides in the district. "We felt like we needed to help the drivers meet the costs of operation," said Causton Toney, the commission's interim chairman, in a washingtonpost.com article.

Coolio, Korea, Conte... and a Kodiak bear

Let me give you a little insight into what I've been thinking about for the past week: Why do people in the town continue to follow the Redskins? Don't you understand that Paris Hilton spends money more wisely than Dan Snyder? I understand they were good 10 years ago, but so was Coolio.

Campus Calendar

Saturday, Sept. 17 SUB concert: The Roots Doors 7 p.m., Bender Arena Tickets now on sale at the Student Activities desk. One free ticket per AU ID for undergrads, $5 for faculty, staff and grads, and $25 to the general public. For more information contact Eric Friedlander at sub@ausg.

Horoscopes

Aries (March 21 - April 19) It is not wise to make promises that you cannot keep. A man with an abnormally large head will become a pivotal character. Lucky number: 13. Lucky vegetable: Onions. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) A rendezvous with a transvestite Aquarius will leave you feeling delighted, but slightly sticky.

Scene briefs

Authors in D.C. Fans of science fiction satirist Terry Pratchett were able to meet the author on Tuesday night at Olsson's Book and Record shop in Arlington, Va. The British author's dry sense of humor instilled itself throughout the evening. He talked with fans for a lighthearted hour about the future of the series, his inspirations and what life was like as an author.