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Leonard Hall examines Darfur

By Tara Ryan | November 18

In Darfur, Sudan, civilians' human rights are being violated daily as a militant group called the Janjaweed commits genocide against the people as a way of "ethnic cleansing," a representative from Amnesty International said Monday. Eric Sears, Amnesty International's Mid-Atlantic field organizer, said the militants, specifically targeting the Fur, Masalit and Zaghawa ethnic groups, purposely kill and torture these civilians using rape and other sexual violence as weapons.

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Dorm Storm: November 18, 2004

By Michael Lucibella | November 18

Michael Lucibella's comic Dorm Storm for November 18, 2004.

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Let's Talk About Sex: Masterfully acted 'Kinsey'

By Emily Zemler | November 18

Not much has changed in American society since 1948, when biologist Alfred Kinsey published his ever-controversial "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male." We are still sexually repressed, refuse to discuss masturbation and find homosexual behavior unacceptable - and half the population is still clueless about the actual location of the clitoris. The striking similarities between Bill Condon's Kinsey biopic and contemporary America's social and moral landscape are a bit disturbing.

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"Requiem" engages Kennedy Center audience

By Marjorie Korn | November 18

On Sunday, the Master Chorale of Washington and the National Symphony Orchestra performed Mozart's "Requiem" in D minor as well as "Te Deum" in C major and "Ave verum corpus" at the Kennedy Center. Mozart's "Requiem" is one of his most famous works, both for its magnificence and the circumstances surrounding the writing of the piece.

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Burma dictatorship can be replaced with nonviolence, panel says

By Patrick Besha | November 18

Panelists discussed the serious problems of murder and rape in Burma and suggested that sanctions be placed on the country at Monday's conference "Challenges of Nonviolent Actions - Burma: A Case Study." Aung Din, the U.S. Campaign for Burma Policy director, called Gen. Than Shwe, the leader of Burma, "one of the worst dictators in the world."

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Ladner salary second highest in D.C.

By David Hodges | November 18

President Benjamin Ladner's total compensation from 2002 to 2003 makes him the second highest paid private university president in the D.C. area, following Stephen J. Trachtenberg, president of George Washington University, The Chronicle of Higher Education reported this week.

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Law profs, students speculate on Supreme Court

By Claire Maude | November 18

It's been a little more than two weeks since President Bush's re-election and already things look different at the White House. Six out of 15 cabinet members have resigned, and Condoleezza Rice is the new secretary of state. Yet many experts think the biggest changes are still to come. In his new term, President Bush will likely have the opportunity to replace at least one Supreme Court justice, an ability that Washington College of Law professor Steve Wermiel said could have "potentially enormous ramifications for the country."

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Sports

Basketball falls in season opener to Richmond at NIT

By Ian Quillen | November 18

The AU Men's Basketball team dropped its season opener at Virginia Commonwealth in overtime Monday, 82-76, in a preseason National Invitational Tournament first-round game that had more than its share of mixed messages. For sophomore guard Andre Ingram, it was his first game in his hometown of Richmond, Va., since his high school career. And despite being subjected to heckling from some of his hometown fans, the guard was obviously inspired, scoring a career-high 38 points.

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Opinion

Eagle sports coverage of Terrell Owens unfair

By Samuel Ashworth | November 18

Guest columnist Samuel Ashworth writes his opinion on Terrell Owens, and The Eagle's coverage of him.

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Eagles Lose at Niagara

By Jesse Epstein | November 18

The AU Men's Basketball team suffered their second straight road defeat Saturday night, falling to Niagara, 78-71. The Eagles were led by center Matej Cresnik, who scored 17 points, and Raimondas Petrauskas, who netted 16 on 7 of 10 shooting. AU hung tough for awhile, trailing by only one point with seven minutes to go.

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The Wizard's Lair: November 18, 2004

By Danny Friedman | November 18

Danny Friedman's comic The Wizard's Lair for November 18, 2004.

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AU prepares university in Nigeria

By Jeannette Kimmel | November 15

President Benjamin Ladner joined with Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and Vice President Atiku Abubakar to break ground on Nigeria's only private American-style university last month. AU officials, together with several Nigerian officials, have been developing plans for the ABTI-American University of Nigeria (AAUN) since early 2003, when AU received a proposal from Abubakar asking for assistance in advising the first stages of establishing the university.

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Copyright laws create difficulties for documentary filmmakers

By Kelly Kerr | November 15

Though documentary films have told many stories over the years, the story of documentary-makers' difficulty in obtaining and using copyrighted material has not frequently been covered. However, on Nov. 8, the AU Center for Social Media addressed issues like the high costs, high frustration and high risks filmmakers must endure in creating films due to current copyright restrictions. A panel of lawyers, filmmakers and professors commented on the industry and the recently released report, "Untold Stories: Creative Consequences of the Rights Clearance Culture for Documentary Filmmakers," at the Washington College of Law.

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Police Blotter: from bad driving to burying keg

By Theodora Blanchfield | November 15

A rundown of incidents recorded in and around campus by Public Safety for November 10 - November 12.

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'Bridget' gains weight, loses plot

By Kaitlyn Lavendar | November 15

"Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" picks up where the 2001 movie, "Bridget Jones' Diary," left off. Based on Helen Fielding's novel about a plump but cute British woman in her 30s, her failed relationships and her quest to find herself and true love, four weeks and "71 shags later," Bridget, played by Ren?e Zellweger, has a new diary for a new year.

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Opinion

Political discourse transcends stereotypes

By Christopher J. Kosek | November 15

Guest columnist Chris Kosek discusses the over-simplification in American two-party politics.

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The Rusty Nail: Facebook facts awe, inspire

By Lester Russell Allen IV | November 15

Indeed, I have decided to dedicate the rest of my very short AU career to meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends. And what better way to do that than to get a facebook profile? Indeed, after weeks of undercover research and this ham-handed introduction, I have finally decided to come out with my irreverent review of this Internet fad.

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