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Opinion

Obama must lay off of anti-Israel 'Kool-Aid'

By Alex Knepper | June 18

After last week's much-ballyhooed speech to the Muslim world, it should now be blindingly apparent that President Barack Obama is utterly hostile to the cause of Israel. The ahistorical leftist narrative of Israeli history he subscribes to is one only shared by those who take issue with the existence of the Jewish state.

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News

Film student documents homeless parrots

By Lindsey Anderson | June 18

Lauren DeAngelis, a 2008 graduate from AU's Master's in Producing Film and Video program, wanted her documentary to educate the public on the difficulties of caring for parrots as pets. She never expected to win a bronze Student Academy Award from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars.

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News

Katzen exhibits display expert craftmanship

By Kristen Powell | June 18

Sure, the crafts you made at summer camp found their way into your mother's permanent collection, but that's nothing compared to what you'll find at the AU Museum in the Katzen Arts Center this summer. Two new exhibits, open now and continuing through the first half of August, show off just what craft can really be.

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News

Admissions moves to Katzen

By Travis Mitchell | June 18

The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid unveiled the new admissions Green Room in late May, a space focused on creating a polished, friendly experience for visitors and promoting an arts environment on campus, according to a university statement. The new Green Room is located on the second floor of the Katzen Arts Center and replaces the old Welcome Center in Centennial Hall.

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News

Creativity cures closed minds

By Michael Nadler | June 18

As the day grows dim, students trickle into the Battelle Atrium and splay across haphazardly-arranged couches and chairs. A microphone stands at the rear of the room, and doesn't spend much time unused. Most of those gathered will sing or recite in front of the mic; their voices ring out in clarion calls or whispered and heartfelt secrets.

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News

Grads struggle in ailing job market

By Marisa Kendall | June 18

Officials expect the District unemployment rate to continue rising in the coming months, providing little relief for the AU class of 2009 as they struggle to find jobs. The District unemployment rate showed signs of stability at 9.9 percent in April, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Sports

Wrestling team touts high GPA

By Andrew Tomlinson | June 18

The AU wrestling team has achieved the highest grade-point average in Division I for the second year in a row, according to a statement from the AU Athletic Department. The team had two wrestlers finish in the top 10 at the 2009 championships, but that was not their only honor of the year.

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Sports

Field hockey looks to frosh next season

By Andrew Tomlinson | June 18

The AU field hockey team may have a strong year as eight of their 11 starters return next year. AU has built a strong field hockey team over the past few years, winning six consecutive Patriot League titles. They had high hopes coming into the season last year, but an early slide led to a lower seeding in the NCAA Tournament.

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News

Students 'rough it' on Galapagos trip

By Julia Ryan | June 18

A group of AU students and professors participating in an interdisciplinary course, Practices of Environmentalism, recently returned from their trip to the Galapagos Islands. The students spent 10 days filming and gathering interviews to produce documentaries that will address science and public policy concerning the environment.

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News

Study aids gaining popularity

By Julia Ryan | June 18

Study aids such as Cramster, Course Hero, Koofers and SparkNotes have continued to rise in popularity on college campuses, sparking discussion at AU about the threat of these study aids and whether or not they discourage traditional learning. SparkNotes provides study guides for a wide variety of subjects, from math and science to history and film.

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News

D.C. program employs youth

By Kristen Boghosian | June 18

D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty is seeking to at improve a popular city program, the Summer Youth Employment Program, which is a nine-week gig where young adults work in both public and private institutions, including AU. The Department of Employment Services slates the number of young people taking part in the program at 22,076 - the largest number registered since the 1980s, according to Erica Stanley, a spokesperson for Fenty.

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Opinion

New students should find life out in D.C.

By Graham Vyse | June 18

I am so awkward at frat parties. I occasionally go to them with friends who, unlike me, are in greek life, but I always feel hopelessly out of place. Truth be told, I feel more at home having a buffet breakfast at the Brookings Institution, which I sometimes do on free mornings before hearing a talk at the think tank.

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News

Enrollment steady despite economy

By Anna Tuman | June 18

AU's Office of Enrollment surpassed the number of deposits it needed to meet its 2009 goal as of May 1, according to a campus-wide e-mail sent out by the Office of the Provost. The numbers are a big accomplishment, considering the recent financial struggles many families have had to face, said Provost Scott A. Bass in an statement.

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Opinion

SG seeks better shuttle service, Metro discount

By Andy MacCracken | June 18

It's been a busy summer at AU. We've learned a lot and have been welcomed warmly by administrators as we've started moving on our initiatives. Here are some updates on what's going on. For as long as I can remember, students have been frustrated with the shuttle service.

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News

Student veterans gain support at AU

By Lindsey Anderson | June 18

AU will join the Yellow Ribbon Program this fall to help veterans pay for undergraduate and graduate education and law school. The university will fully support four undergraduate veterans during the 2009-2010 academic year, said Financial Aid Director Brian Lee Sang.

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News

AUTO commissioner will not face JAMS charges

April 27

Student Government Comptroller Eric Goldstein said he would not file Judicial and Meditation Services charges against former AUTO Commissioner Zack Schwartz in response to allegations that Schwartz misused the AUTO program. According to AU policy, a university community member may file a complaint with the JAMS office if he or she believes evidence shows there was a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, Goldstein said.

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News

AUTO commissioner will not face JAMS charges

By Lindsey Anderson | April 27

Student Government Comptroller Eric Goldstein said he would not file Judicial and Meditation Services charges against former AUTO Commissioner Zack Schwartz in response to allegations that Schwartz misused the AUTO program. According to AU policy, a university community member may file a complaint with the JAMS office if he or she believes evidence shows there was a violation of the Student Code of Conduct, Goldstein said.

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