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Not Quite Wrong: 09.18.2003

Independent film festivals make cameos in the District

Moviegoers have been paying closer attention to independent and foreign films recently. Those who have joined the indie-followers should check out several local film festivals for a less mainstream viewing experience. Sundance Film Series Present to Oct. 31 In a first ever event, Loews and the Sundance Film Channel have joined forces to give moviegoers an opportunity to see independent films.

AU's Web site look revamped

The new american.edu Web site, launched three weeks ago, boasts a colorful new title page, links to various AU interests and features University news and updates. "The new design provides more interaction and a different experience for the visitor to the AU Web site," Media Relations Director Todd Sedmak said.

Police Blotter

The Public Safety log of events for Sept. 13 through 17.

Express paper new to D.C.

Students may notice some blaringly yellow newsstands around campus. Within these bright boxes they'll find Express, a free Washington Post publication targeted at students, commuters and other "infrequent readers." The tabloid-style format features color photographs and graphics and brief stories within about 20 to 24 pages.

Making buddies and booty calls

So, I know everybody is having sex. We are into the first month of school, so I hope all of you have committed yourself to one person (all right, fine - two or three people). And I hope you no longer have sex due to influential substances or hopes to climb the social hierarchy.

Film festivals provide new outlooks

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to walk down the red carpet, brushing elbows with some of Hollywood's top stars, while thousands of paparazzi cameras flash around you? Well, SOC senior Melissa Hurley doesn't have to wonder; she was there.

Foreign students travel less

AU's international student community is having more difficulties than before traveling in and out of the U.S. since various government agencies like the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of Homeland Security have implemented a number of security measures that involve all international students on F-1 and J-1 student visas.

Stevens pins Terzulli

The 2003 Student Confederation Transition officially came to a close yesterday as SC President Nick Terzulli received the President's Pin from former President Haley Stevens. Stevens presented the pin at Sunday's General Assembly meeting, five months after Terzulli took the office upon Stevens' resignation.

AU professor promotes Muslim democracy

Muslim scholar and AU Professor Akbar Ahmed spoke at the American Jewish Council at the Washington Hilton on Sept. 10, marking the first time a Muslim spoke for the AJC. The panel discussion, "Expanding Democracy Worldwide" touched on several turbulent topics including the possibility of democracy in Muslim countries and need for dialogue between Jews and Muslims.

Field Hockey team beats Rutgers, 4-0

AU Field Hockey came out playing flat under an overcast sky Sunday at the Terrapin Invitational in College Park, Md. But sunlight eventually broke through, along with the Eagles' offense. AU (4-1-0) used an explosive second half to complete a 4-0 smacking of Rutgers (3-4-0).

Political cartoon: 9-15-2003

Mani Bush's political cartoon for September 15, 2003, regarding the Patriot Act and its successor.

Quotas create equal opportunities for all students

Marquez Equalibria argues in favor of the quota system used in many universities in this country.

Runners step in right direction

Sports briefs from the Eagle Sports desk: a winning week for Mens' Cross Country at St. Mary's Invitational

AU parking prohibitive

Guest columnist Hamad Alhaj: Are you a student who owns a car and attends AU at the same time? If your answer is yes, then do you use your car to commute to AU? If your answer was yes again, then you are out of luck. A lot of AU students who live out of the District have no other choice but to drive to campus.

Police Blotter

Safety and security events from around campus the week of September 15, 2003.

AU group rallies effort for Howard Dean campaign

Politically active student Democrats are forming a grassroots campaign group called Generation Dean American University, for Democratic Presidential candidate and former Vermont Governor Howard Dean. The group is in the process of gaining official recognition from the University, according to Generation Dean AU Coordinator David Kinsey.