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'Clerks' shows no signs of aging in re-release

By Daniel Longino | September 9

This newly-released three-disc set proves once again that Kevin Smith knows how to put together a DVD. The "Clerks X" DVD includes the cut of the film that played at the Sundance Film Festival with brand new commentary (the first including co-star Jeff Anderson).

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Colors of Ming Dynasty adorn Freer Gallery

By Kristen Northrop | September 9

The Freer Gallery's newest addition, "Luxury and Luminosity: Visual Culture and the Ming Court," features a collection of art from the Chinese Ming Dynasty.

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Protests close Sudanese Embassy

September 9

Four hundred people amassed in Sheridan Circle on Embassy Row Monday, giving up their Labor Day break to protest what they believe is genocide in Sudan's Darfur region.

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Opinion

Protests Cause Change

September 9

The Eagle editorial board gives props to the protestors outside the Sudanese Embassy this week, for proving that peaceful activism can make a difference.

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Diary of an Intern: the glory of 'fundatory'

By Michael Vallebuona | September 9

Fundatory? As if this made-up word can trick me into thinking that attending a group intern meeting is by no means obligatory but entirely voluntary. And the real difference between Mandatory and her flirty, aloof sister, Fundatory? About $7 an hour, before taxes.

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Out of Context

September 9

"This campus was an armpit when I got here." - President Ben Ladner at a town hall meeting Wednesday evening in the University Club.

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Caught with Your Pants Down: Good vibrations

By Jessica Bacharach | September 9

The days of new pencil cases and shiny staplers are over; the back-to-school supply list has a fresh item headlining it, required by men and women alike for a sexually successful school year: the vibrator.

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Students find voting difficult

By Patrick Besha | September 9

College students have a harder time registering to vote than other eligible voters, partially because of confusion over whether they can claim residency in the location of their schools. "Some states make it very difficult for students to vote," said Lisa Arakaki, assistant director of Special Events at AU.

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Campus Briefs

By Khai Ha | September 9

Campus brief on the expiration of American University's contract with Reston Limousine.

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Class of 2005 to donate lounge to Katzen Center, funds to library

By Kate Oczypok | September 9

The Class of 2005 will contribute a student lounge in the Katzen Arts Center as its senior class gift, it was announced last night at an event at Chef Geoff's restaurant. The senior celebration at Chef Geoff's was part of the Class of 2005 Opening to a Really Great Year, or O.R.G.Y. Week.

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International enrollment up from 9/11 slump

By Brittney Galloway | September 9

International student enrollment this year at AU has increased, up from a downward trend since Sept. 11, 2001, according to Fanta Aw, director of International Student Services. The undergraduate program increased the number of freshman international students from 23 last year to 44 this year, according to Aw.

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AU student detained by police at Capitol barricade

By Emily Carone | September 9

AU junior Michael Hoffman, an intern with the D.C. newspaper, The Common Denominator was questioned by Capitol Police Aug. 6 because they considered him a "threat."

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Metro Starts Emergency Training

By Caroline Solomon | September 9

The Metro with, its hundreds of patrons and miles of track, could easily be targeted by terrorists. Metro has responded to this threat with new safety precautions and awareness programs. Metro, the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area, the U.

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Opinion

The value of spirituality to college students

By Joshua Wu | September 9

Guest columnist Joshua Wu discusses the logical and philosophical underpinnings of a spiritual commitment.

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Opinion

Iraqi reflections on 9/11, three years later

By Rawand Darwesh | September 9

Iraqi student Rawand Darwesh remembers 9/11 and comments on how it has affected his life and country since.

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Sports

Eagles fall to Michigan in tournament final

By Phil Turner | September 9

Despite losing to the Michigan Wolverines 3-1 in the final of the Manhattan Volleyball Invitational on Sunday, AU coach Barry Goldberg and the volleyball squad left New York City confident that they can play with elite national competition.

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Campus construction continues

By Kate Oczypok and Jeanette Kimmel | September 9

Construction on campus has continued on schedule and completed projects will serve to be great assets to the student body. "Katzen is the first domino," says Gager. Once Katzen is complete, other construction plans, such as plans for the Kreeger and Watkins buildings, which will no longer have a use after those departments move to Katzen, will commence.

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