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Senator's son's death spurs anti-suicide bill passed by Congress

By Maggie Brink · Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004

Citing suicide as the third leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 10 and 24, Sen. Gordon Smith (R-Ore.) created a bill aimed at fighting it. The Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act is named after Smith's son, who committed suicide as a college student last year.

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U.S. health care system costs, access and quality discussed

By Ulysses Tang · Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004

AU's Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, the International Institute for Health Promotion and K. J. Lee hosted The Second Bipartisan Presidential Healthcare Solutions Summit on Monday. One of the discussions at the summit, "Current Problems with the U.S. and Healthcare System: Access, Cost, Financing and Quality," looked at the current issues of the health care system and its effect on millions of U.S. citizens.

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Alum, 'Wag the Dog' director Levinson discusses political satire

By Stokely Baksh · Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004

In the political satire "Wag the Dog," a U.S. president is caught in a sex scandal 14 days before an election, so his adviser and Hollywood manufacture a war that deceives the American people and he ultimately wins the election. This movie has become a pop culture icon and synonymous with government propaganda and manipulation.

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SOC hosts first political-comedy festival

By Mary Specht | September 16

The School of Communication's four-day Political Comedy Festival begins today at the AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, Md. and features panel discussions, comedic performances and screenings of six political comedy films.

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Congress Fails to Renew Assault Weapon Ban

By Theodora Blanchfield | September 16

On Monday, September 13, the ban on assault weapons expired. The lifting of this ban makes it legal to purchase AK-47s, Uzis,TEC-9s, and other assault weapons. The expiration of the ban, imposed by President Clinton in 1994, pleases gun owners, but has critics furious.

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Will AU add 'Jackass' 101?

By George Los & Dan Zak | September 16

This might be the only time AU competes in the same league as Dartmouth, Penn and Cornell. In a special report on the American Jackass in this month's GQ magazine, AU is lumped with these Ivy Leaguers as one of America's Top 10 Jackass Incubator Schools.

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Internships essential, but hard to afford

By Melinda C. Hall | September 16

Unpaid internships are often a preliminary step to becoming part of the paid Washington work force, according to an August New York Times article. However, while AU's D.C. location gives students year-round access to a variety of competitive internships, some students have difficulty working without pay while remaining full-time students.

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Shameful vandalism

September 16

The Eagle condemns the vandalism that occurred in the Muslim prayer room in the Kay Spiritual Life Center on Sept. 11. The incident occurred in a room typically left unlocked for students to come and pray. It's a shame that a prayer room can't even be safely left open in today's political climate.

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Metro brief

By Phil Turner | September 16

The Eagle News reports on the repeal of Washington, DC's gun restrictions, supported by the House of Representatives.

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Cross-country preps for Navy invite

By Edda Santiago | September 16

The Eagles cross-country teams, projected by Patriot League coaches and sports information directors to repeat as PL champions, prepared for Saturday's Navy Invitational in Annapolis, Md., by finishing strongly in early-season meets that highlighted AU's depth and talent.

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Jordanian students visit AU

By Jeanette Kimmel | September 16

Twelve Jordanian students participated in a round-table discussion at American University on Tuesday during their three-week tour of U.S. universities. The students are members of "King Abdullah's Young Leader Excellence," a competitive program designed by Abdullah, ruler of Jordan.

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POLICE BLOTTER 9-20-04

By Caroline Solomon | September 16

POLICE BLOTTER Wednesday Sept. 15 A security alarm went off at the campus store. An employee observed a male subject by the elevator who fled when questioned. The subject fled into the garage but upon searching the area could not be found. Thursday Sept.

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Environment plays a role in 2004 election

By Matt Larson | September 16

Ninety students and professors gathered in the SIS lounge on Tuesday for a discussion centered on different environmental issues, issues that panelists said are increasingly important in the presidential election.

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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