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SG brief

Monday, Dec. 3, 2007

Senate passes bill endorsing creation of women's center The Undergraduate Senate Sunday passed a bill endorsing the creation of a Women's Resource Center during its last meeting of the semester Sunday. The bill, which passed 21-2-3, requires SG President Joe Vidulich to lobby the administration in support of a proposal by Women's Initiative Director Vanessa Mueller to create the center.

Courage leads to adventure in Beirut

By Miriam Callahan · Monday, Dec. 3, 2007

When I tell people that I was recently in Beirut, they generally say it was brave of me to go. To be honest, I'm really a chicken. If I had known there was going to be a constitutional crisis in Lebanon while I was there, I never would have bought my plane tickets from Istanbul, where I am studying abroad, to Beirut.

Take a hike: Recovering from eating disorders not solo journey

By Alyssa Pry · Monday, Dec. 3, 2007

I have avoided the topic of eating disorders in my columns because the subject is unfortunately very personal to me. I have struggled with an eating disorder in the past and wasn't sure if I was ready to share this part of me that stays far under the surface.

Sports

Eagles pinned down by Hawks

By Steven Haber | December 3

The wrestling team Sunday night lost its home opening dual meet 27-15 to the Lehigh University Mountain Hawks in Bender Arena. The Eagles dropped the first three matches of the night. No. 14 ranked David Craig of Lehigh began the meet with a 15-0 technical fall in the 184-pound division, giving the Hawks an early 5-0 lead.

News

Campus brief

December 3

WCL law clinic receives award from immigrant rights group The Capital Area Immigrants' Rights Coalition will be giving its Coalition Partner of the Year award to the Washington College of Law's International Human Rights Law Clinic Wednesday, according to an AU press release.

News

Stay Stylish: 'Tis the season to be stylish: Five holiday fashion mistakes

December 3

Whether it's Bridget Jones-esque chunky holiday sweaters, socks with bells or singing Christmas ties, we've all seen our fair share of holiday-fashion faux pas. However, many are not aware of the more subtle fashion mistakes frequently made during the holiday season.

PULL UP THE PEOPLE - Globetrotting Maya Arulpragasam, aka M.I.A., was banned from performing her last show in the States because of CIA and visa mishaps.

News

Genre-bending MC burns up 9:30 club

By Iliana Imberman Berkowitz | December 3

Any artist who performs at the 9:30 club typically thanks the audience - the people of D.C. M.I.A., the multigenre, London-based rapper, chanted additional shout-outs to the CIA and FBI, organizations that once assisted in banning her entry into the United States and preventing her from returning to her Brooklyn apartment.

RAISING AWARENESS - Ravenna Motil-McGuire dances with other students in the Tavern on Friday night. Motil-McGuire organized the fundraiser as part of AIDS Awareness Week.

News

Ward 3 boasts lowest AIDS rate

By Jeanette Lenoir | December 3

Ward 3, where AU is located, had the lowest incidence of newly diagnosed AIDS and HIV cases in D.C. from 2001 to 2006, according to a report recently released by the D.C. Department of Health. The report, which was released Nov. 26 to coincide with World AIDS Day 2007, is the first data gathered on HIV in D.

Opinion

Corrections

December 3

Correction for Nov. 19, 2007 In "SPA prof swam NJ bay while in high school," the headline read that professor Kimberly Cowell-Meyers swam the Barnegat Bay in high school. Cowell-Meyers actually swam the bay last summer. Correction for Nov. 29, 2007 In "Italian Embassy to host Kerwin's inauguration," the correct spelling of the event is Founders' Day.

Sports

This week in Eagle sports

December 3

MONDAY, DEC. 39 WOMEN'S BASKETBALL vs. Monmouth (7 p.m.) at HOME TUESDAY DEC. 49 MEN'S BASKETBALL vs. Howard University (7:30 p.m.) at HOME THURSDAY DEC. 69 Women's basketball vs. Morgan State (7 p.m.) at HOME FRIDAY, DEC. 79 MEN'S BASKETBALL vs. Jacksonville University (7:30 p.

Sports

Volleyball season ends in first round of NCAA Tournament

By Tom Feeney | December 3

The volleyball team lost on Friday night to Duke University in the first round of the NCAA Women's Volleyball Tournament, bringing a long season of success to a close. Rubena Sukaj continued her outstanding play with her 11th double-double of the season, scoring 22 kills and digging a team-high 13 balls.

News

Group collects books for D.C. jails

By Rachel Trainer | December 3

Justice Not Jails, an AU prison activism group, collected more than 500 books in a book drive this semester to expand the libraries in all wings in the D.C. Department of Corrections, according to Ava Page, a member of the group. The group's goal is to use initiatives such as rehabilitation centers, affordable housing and education to mobilize convicted criminals rather than sending them to prison.

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International brief

December 3

Thai politician accused of raising votes with Viagra An unidentified candidate for Thailand's parliamentary elections in December may have used Viagra to court elderly male voters at social functions, a campaign worker told the Bangkok Post Friday. "The politician is giving out Viagra to gain popularity and votes," said Sayan Nopcha, a campaign worker for the People's Power Party based north of Bangkok in Pathum Thai province.

ONE-ON-ONE PLAY- Junior Bryce Simon's attempt at a basket is reflected by his close-playing UMBC opponent. Despite Simon's career high of 13 points throughout the game, the Eagles were unable to add another winning tally to their record books.

Sports

Men's basketball ends two-game winning streak to UMBC, 83-68

By Shaun Flynn | December 3

The men's basketball team was back on their home court Saturday afternoon when they ended its two-game winning streak in a disappointing 83-68 loss to the University of Maryland Baltimore County. The UMBC Retrievers stepped onto the floor with precision and execution as they quickly went on a 7-0 run in the first two minutes of the game.

Opinion

Staff editorial: Putting the patch on smoking

December 3

For a university that prides itself as incredibly student-conscious, Thursday evening's smoking forum is worthy of as much admiration as it is scorn. To start, the SG's attempt to gauge students' feelings on smoking is commendable. Discussions like these, regardless of their outcome, are what we elected the executives to do.

News

Cross-cultural dispatch: Adventures in Budapest come to bittersweet close

By Andrew Gardner | December 3

As I begin to grasp the thought of walking these streets one last time, of punching in the code once more to my front door and of eating a final pogasca bread roll, I have become expectedly nostalgic. It's not so much nostalgia for the particular place or certain things or people.

News

Metro calendar

December 3

Monday, Dec. 3 Film: "The Concert for Bangladesh" 7-9 p.m. WHERE: Pickford Theater, James Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. METRO: Capitol South (blue and orange lines) INFO: View a film of George Harrison's first solo concert at Madison Square Garden.

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Metro brief

December 3

Pedestrian deaths in 2007 highest in 10 years The death of a 26-year-old man crossing a street Friday morning made the number of pedestrian deaths this year the highest since 1997, according to the D.C. Department of Transportation. A day later, a hit-and-run driver fatally struck a woman, raising the total to 25 deaths.

EAGLES SOAR - Senior Maggie Smith-Davidson fights two Western Michigan University players to make a shot. Strong gameplay by the Eagles allowed them to defeat the Broncos 65-61.

Sports

Women's basketball gains home win

By Steven Haber | December 3

The women's basketball team defeated the Western Michigan Broncos 65-61 Saturday night in Bender Arena. On their first possession, the Eagles opened the scoring with a basket from senior Stephanie N'Garsanet. The team quickly went on to gain a 10-4 lead.

Opinion

Staff editorial: Books for those behind bars

December 3

From dollars spent in Georgetown, internship hours passed on Capitol Hill and coffees downed in Adams Morgan, students make their mark on our home city. While our campus on a hill could foster isolation among classmates and book stacks, clubs and organizations work with passion and commitment to go beyond the bounds of Northwest, whether through charity drives, volunteering or advocacy.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

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.

Solutions by The State News