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Victims need all we can give

By Val Mahar and Gunjan Koul · Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005

With our government's most recent pledge of $350 million (only the fourth largest pledge after Australia, Japan and Germany), many American citizens feel that their obligation to the tsunami victims has been fulfilled, and that the government has contributed our share.

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Student witnesses waves in India

By Anne Godlasky · Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005

Last month, AU student Vandana Duggal's family changed their plans when an airline called to tell them they could get tickets to the Andaman Islands off India's coast. "We weren't even supposed to be going ... [but] it's so hard to get to, so we said 'yeah, why not?'" Duggal said. On Dec. 26, her family awoke early to get on their way to Havloc, one of the most beautiful islands in the world. It was then, on a jetty half a mile into the sea, that Duggal was faced with one of the worst experiences of her life, and Southeast Asia was pummeled by one of the worst disasters in history.

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Campus Brief: Reading initiative earns Eagle Endowment grant

Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005

The Eagle Endowment for Public and Community Service and the Graduate Student Council awarded two AU graduate students, Paul Glick and Lindsey Kingston, with its second annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Grant. A five-member committee selected Glick and Klingston, both graduate students, for the $1,000 award.

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Take back the planet in the exemplary 'Half-Life 2'

By Alex Wang | December 13

It's been six long years since Dr. Gordon Freeman's first adventure chronicled in the first "Half-Life." Now finally - in the wake of hacker attacks, stolen source code and litigation with the publisher - the sequel has arrived. That "Half-Life 2" is a quality game is unquestionable; its technological wonders and storytelling competence combine to create a wonderful and compelling tale of revolution and revenge. But while "Half-Life 2" can be considered one of the best games of the year, it may not reach the stratospheric heights its predecessor did.

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New master's degrees prep students for jobs

By Lauren Gardner | December 13

AU is working to add more professional master's degree programs in science and sociology this year. Professional master's degree programs aim to prepare graduate students for the working world through more practical experience, rather than the theoretical focus of traditional master's degree programs. This fall, AU joined the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation's group of universities that are developing professional science master's degrees.

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Students introduced to Kwanzaa

By Rochelle Chounet | December 13

AU's chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority hosted an event in the McDowell Formal Lounge Thursday night to explain Kwanzaa, an Africa-based holiday that is celebrated the day after Christmas. This has been an annual event for the sorority for the past four years, said Samantha Thomas, a Zeta Phi Beta sister who graduated in May.

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Groups get in the spirit with events

By Lauren Gardner | December 13

Some on-campus religious groups are planning holiday activities for finals week with parties and special religious services, while others are emphasizing good deeds to get into the holiday spirit. The Jewish Student Association, Hillel, Catholic Student Association, and many more campus groups are celebrating the season.

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Marsalis returns, shows 'Human Nature'

By Neal Fersko | December 13

Wynton Marsalis' map of accomplishment commonly runs through two points: his birthplace in New Orleans and his adopted home of New York City, where he serves as music director for Jazz at Lincoln Center. However, he maintains a special relationship with Washington, D.C., as well. In April 1997, Marsalis premiered his oratorio "Blood on the Field" in D.C., the first jazz composition to ever receive the Pulitzer Prize in music. On Friday night, this relationship bore fruit once again when Marsalis premiered his new "Suite for Human Nature" at the historic Lincoln Theatre.

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A swinging good time

By Terissa Schor | December 13

The AU Jazz Ensemble performed 'A Swingin' Affair' on Friday and Saturday nights for the College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Night at the Greenberg Theatre on Wisconsin Avenue.

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Sideline Scholars: Basketball ideals found on high school courts

By David Bergman | December 13

I had the opportunity to watch a high school basketball tournament held in Bender Arena this weekend. The teams were from various prep high schools from around the country, and former players from the same tournament include Wake Forest superstar Chris Paul and the notorious Pacers forward Ron Artest. While the tournament was fun, it was the style of play that really struck me.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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