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Feast on a new state of mind this Thanksgiving

Perhaps we can see Thanksgiving as a recharge point — time to reset how we think and interact on a daily basis

November 23, 2009

Campus brief

AU's Student Health Center anticipated an influx of flu shot recipients this winter. The Health Center ordered 4,500 vaccines this winter, said Director of the Health Center Dan Bruey. Historically, the health center has ordered 800-1,000 seasonal flu vaccines, he said.

Panel entices opera hopefuls

Seated in rows of the Katzen Recital Hall, an audience of about 50 singers, music professors, interested parents and a handful of others waited to receive the advice of three women who represent both performer and gatekeeper in the opera world.

The Week in Photos

SG delivers on bike promise

By now, you may have seen or heard of people taking advantage of the Student Government’s bike lending program. The program allows any student a free, six-hour bike rental, complete with all the needed gear. A helmet, lock and saddlebag are included with the rental.

AU sticks to D.C. parking law

AU is the only area school that has chosen to ticket its students.

Pendulum swings back in GOP’s favor

In 2001, Republicans were on an electoral high. After crafting a shrewd GOP victory in both the presidential and legislative elections, Karl Rove made the now infamous promise of delivering a permanent Republican majority. Had someone reminded Rove of Albert Einstein’s description of politics as a swinging pendulum, he might have tempered his guarantee. Sure enough, a mere five years later, Democrats overtook both the House and the Senate.

Run-away poverty needs Obama boost

Over the last year, my roommate and I have embarked on a crusade to run to the farthest reaches of the metro area. We began with modest adventures of four to five miles. With Forrest Gump-like zeal, we decided to run some more ­— and more, and more, and more. Last Monday night, we journeyed east through the city and into other parts of Maryland. Our destination was FedEx Field in Landover, nearly 14 miles from campus. Along those many miles, I was reminded of the depth of this city’s poverty and urban decay. While the discouraging sights of that run will remain with me for a long time, there’s hope for a better future.

Streetcar plan rolls into D.C. area

The District Department of Transportation recently unveiled plans for a new streetcar transportation system that would connect neighborhoods underserved by Metro, including Anacostia, Georgetown and Adams Morgan. Streetcar tracks are being constructed in Anacostia and on H Street and Benning Road ...

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H1N1 vaccine to arrive at AU Friday morning

Vaccines for H1N1 will be available Friday, Nov. 20 in the Mary Graydon Center, the Student Health Center announced.

Bike-lending program takes off on campus

AU students can now rent one of six bikes through the Student Government’s free bike-lending program. Students can take a bike anywhere, but must return it within six hours.

Police blotter

Public Safety actions reported to The Eagle.

The quick take

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Specter: political affiliation categories are ‘like bikinis’

Many Pennsylvania Democrats I know have mixed feelings about Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa. On the one hand, he used to be the kind of Republican they liked — moderate, independent, with a wicked sense of humor. He agrees with them on abortion rights, environmental issues and illegal immigration. For years, they have helped him win re-election to the U.S. Senate by crossing over and supporting him in general elections. But that was then.

Specter explains party swap

Sen. Arlen Specter, D-Pa., has no apologies for the way he has led his 29-year-long Congressional career and his lifetime in public service, he said at a College Democrats event held Nov. 16. • Political Take: Specter: political affiliation categories are ‘like bikinis’