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Pataki speaks for parents weekend

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The innovation of new ideas in medicine, engineering, computer science and other fields is essential for America to integrate itself into an increasingly global economy, New York Gov. George Pataki told an audience of 800 AU students, parents, faculty and staff Saturday night in Bender Arena.

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Insane fans greet clowns

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A line of painted faces filled the sidewalks bordering Nation Tuesday night as the Wicked Wonka tour came to D.C. On the bill were Insane Clown Posse, Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony, the Kottonmouth Kings and Tech Nin9. In spite of the numerous major-label acts appearing on the tour, it was clear that most of the crowd was there to see the Insane Clown Posse.

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Alumni, part of fundraising campaigning

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If AU's fundraising campaign "A New AU" reaches its goal, the School of International Service will have a completely new building, the McKinley building will be renovated for the School of Communication and the Experimental Theatre will become an extension to the Kogod School of Business.

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Livin la vida Al S.

Regular opinion columnist Josh Kraushaar gives his conservative perspective on criticism of Gorbechav and Al Sharpton, as compared to scrutiny of President Bush and the administration





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Rally rages downtown

Throngs of protesters gathered Saturday to express their opinions on current military action in Iraq at the anti-war rally Saturday on the National Mall.



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Best Buy opens doors to AU

The much-anticipated Best Buy store at 4500 Wisconsin Ave. in Tenleytown opened Friday. The store, which sells movies, CDs, video games and appliances, is the first major electronics retailer in the District. It is also the only D.C. store among the 550 Best Buys nationwide.


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Lady Eagles dribble past Bucknell

AU did its part to keep its PL title hopes alive on Saturday, thwarting host Bucknell 3-0 behind two goals and one assist from senior midfielder Anabel Jimenez. The win pushes the Eagles to 8-6-1 overall, and 5-1 in the PL.


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Pataki plans for N.Y.

The innovation of new ideas in medicine, engineering, computer science and other fields is essential for America to integrate itself into an increasingly global economy, New York Gov. George Pataki told an audience of 800 students, parents, faculty and staff Saturday night in Bender Arena.


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N Rosie Mauk - KFS

AmeriCorps director Rosie Mauk spoke at AU Tuesday night and said that the federally funded program's financial future appears to be safe.


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Exclusively Online: Mars volta amazes

Monday night's The Mars Volta show marked a milestone event for many of D.C.'s indie rock faithful: Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, formerly of the seminal alt-rock outfit At The Drive In, returned to the nation's capitol.


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Tenley secrets revealed

The Tenleytown-AU Metro stop has character. The bicycle without wheels that has been there for over two years, the bulletin board that has been without a glass cover for a year, the frequently overflowing garbage cans and the large, gray and mysterious boxes that stand to the side of the shuttle pathway form these classic hallmarks.


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Exclusively Online: Challenge for Afghan women

The Society for Peace and Conflict Resolution held a forum titled "Reconstruction and Security: Roles and Challenges for Afghan Woman" on Thursday, Oct. 16. The forum was held in the School of International Service Lounge and highlighted the human rights abuses that women in Afghanistan are faced with and the role the United States needs to play in improving our policies on human rights.



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On campus rally supports janitors

Chanting "What do we want?...Justice? When do we want it?...Now" was heard outside Mary Graydon Center this morning, as a rally of more than 50 students from AU solidarity and Aramark workers came together to present the university and Aramark with a petition.


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Violent end to 'Day'

Avatar Films' "Zero Day" depicts two incredibly disturbed teenagers who, armed with automatic rifles, handguns and an excess of explosives, march into their high school to avenge the emotional torment their classmates have put them through. The characters of Andre and Cal, loosely based on Columbine's Dyllan Klebold and Eric Harris, are two freakishly average, high school outcasts who document their lives for approximately one year, inevitably leading to "zero day."




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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