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Long-distance love

By Laraine Weschler | November 20

On my friend Emily's 15-minute walk to meet me this morning, five men confessed their love and one proposed marriage. I was not surprised. Relationships are hard enough without the cultural and language barriers one encounters living in another country. Over two years abroad in three different countries, I've had my fair share of awkward, frustrating and liberating experiences.

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November 20

Thursday, Nov. 20 "Vanitas: Nicholas and Sheila Pye" Noon-6 p.m. WHERE: Curator's Office, 1515 14th St. N.W. METRO: Dupont Circle (red line) INFO: Experience the transience of life and love, before, well, you know. This husband and wife duo takes genre painting to the next level with this video installation, closing Thursday at the most intimidating gallery in the city.

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National brief

November 17

A man with a highly contagious form of tuberculosis was allowed to repeatedly enter the United States via the Mexican border and board dozens of flights after U.S. agencies failed to conduct adequate border inspections, the Government Accountability Office told the Washington Times.

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AU named nation's 'most vegetarian-friendly college' in peta2 contest

By Tamar Hallerman | November 17

Peta2 hailed AU as the most vegetarian-friendly school in the country Monday evening. AU edged out Wesleyan University in the final round to gain the top spot in the organization's "Most Vegetarian-Friendly College" contest. Peta2's competition, which went on throughout the month of November, allowed students to vote for the college they thought supplied the most vegetarian-friendly options, The Eagle previously reported.

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Sweat it out: hot fashion for cold weather comfort

November 17

As winter approaches, the cold weather and rain may be driving many students on campus to seek refuge inside. This means most students are opting for comfort over style. But it doesn't have to be this way - you can dress down in the dorms and still put together a decent outfit.

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Sports

Men's soccer brief

November 17

The AU men's soccer team fell to the College of the Holy Cross in the semifinals of the Patriot League tournament 2-1 via penalty kicks, ending their shot at a league championship and spot in the NCAA tournament. Holy Cross took the early 1-0 lead with 19 minutes remaining in the first half, as Kyle Miller slipped one past freshman goalkeeper Matt Makowski to give Holy Cross the lead.

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Volleyball brief

November 17

The AU women's volleyball team lost its first league match of the season on Saturday, falling to the U.S. Military Academy 3-1 at Bender Arena. The loss places the Eagles into a tie with the Black Knights for the regular season championship. Despite taking the first set 25-21, the Eagles could not prevent the Black Knights from taking three straight sets and victory in the match.

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Senator discusses GOP's losses in 2008 election

By Clint Rice | November 17

The Republican Party lost seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate because it had lost track of its fiscally conservative principles, Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., said Wednesday night during a speech in the Kay Spiritual Life Center. During the AU College Republicans-sponsored event, Coburn also spoke about the current economic crisis and congressional earmarks, which he said contributed to the Republicans' losses.

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Metro brief

November 17

The D.C. school board will be voting this week whether or not to close schools on Jan. 20 for President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration. Schools must decide whether the day should be observed as a holiday or as a teachable moment, according to The Washington Post.

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'Edge' strays from usual FPS tradition

By Michael Conte | November 17

Mirror's Edge: B- You wouldn't think that DICE, the studio known for the "Battlefield" series, would stray so far off their tried-and-true multiplayer first-person shooter for a game that, while still first person, barely qualifies as a shooter. Nevertheless, "Mirror's Edge" turned heads earlier this year with its daring gameplay and unique style.

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Opinion

Haun's argument on vegetarianism is "illegitimate"

By Josh Loigman | November 17

The Nov. 11 op-ed by William Haun that appeared in The Eagle denouncing Bon Appetit for participating in peta2's vegetarian-friendly campus contest was conveyed as an expression of concern with regards to AU's decision-making. In reality, it was little more than a quasi-concealed attempt at vilifying vegetarianism and animal rights in general.

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Trailer questions FEMA action

By Katie Litvin | November 17

An unusual vehicle was parked outside Mary Graydon Center Thursday afternoon - a 32-foot "classic" trailer, able to sleep up to eight people and complete with a kitchen and bathroom. But the slogans taped on the trailer's sides - one of which listed the days that have passed since Hurricane Katrina hit land - revealed the trailer's purpose as a traveling classroom.

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'Fast Times' at The Academy

By Traci J. Brooks | November 17

Few 20-year-olds are taken seriously in the music business. But Adam Siska, bassist for the Chicago-based pop rock band The Academy Is ..., is one who has the industry's attention. Featured in Rolling Stone as one of 2007's "10 Artists to Watch," The Academy Is .

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Opinion

Obama ed. policy needs nuance

November 17

President-elect Barack Obama recently announced some specifics regarding his education plan. Among marked reforms to the primary and secondary education systems, Obama has proposed a $4,000-per-year credit for students who attend public universities, provided they commit to and fulfill 100 hours of community service that year.

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New club serves a worldwide community

By Sarah Rudnick | November 17

A group of AU students established a new chapter of Nourish International this semester to find ways to alleviate poverty by engaging in worldwide community service projects. Nourish International's primary goal is to focus on one community service project per semester in order to execute it more efficiently than undertaking several at once, according to Celia Daly, the AU chapter's co-founder, co-president and treasurer.

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Jokester band gets serious

By Jeff Lambert | November 17

Jesse Hughes tries to learn a bit of the local language wherever he is. The charismatic frontman for garage act The Eagles of Death Metal said addressing someone in their own language - even if just to tell them you don't speak it - is always much appreciated.

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Congressional offices inundated with Jan. 20 ticket requests

By Olivia Stitilis | November 17

Students planning for the next big political event, the 56th presidential inaugural ceremony on Jan. 20, 2009, have discovered that tickets are difficult to find. Members of the public who want to attend the inaugural ceremonies should contact their congressmen or senators to inquire about tickets, according to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies Web site.

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