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Metro brief

November 1

The operator of a yellow line train that fatally struck two Metro track workers in Alexandria last year lied to federal investigators about using her cell phone prior to the collision, according to reports and transcripts released last week by the National Transportation Safety Board.

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News

Review: Worlds collide in 'Martian'

By Caitlin Servilio | November 1

Luckily for the perennially adorable John Cusack, "Martian Child" is more a hit than a miss. Its above-average acting and offbeat sense of humor almost mask the script's clichés, but what really carries the film is its fearless embrace of weirdness in kids and adults.

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Opinion

Letter to the editor: Response to Dobbyn's letter

November 1

The AU College Republicans are deeply disturbed by the collective slander our organization received from Mr. Dobbyn in an Oct. 29 "letter to the editor." The way in which Mr. Dobbyn characterizes the article outlining our fundraising is false. We have made our case that the funding allocation is a broken system, which, by the admission of the AUCC chairwoman, has based previous allocations on a biased "gut feeling".

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Opinion

From atoms to Asimov: Vote for science in the 2008 election

November 1

It is striking to observe the narrow scope of debate in presidential politics. Even more disheartening is the lack of reference to vital science-based issues. This isn't entirely surprising, especially on the Republican side, where three candidates openly dispute evolution.

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News

International brief

November 1

A U.K. man has pleaded guilty to sexual breach of peace and has been placed on the sex offenders' registry after he was caught having sex with a bike last year at a hotel in Ayr, Scotland, Telegraph.co.uk, a British online newspaper, reported. Deputy Fiscal Gail Davidson told the court two hotel employees keyed into Robert Stewart's room and found him naked from the waist down "holding the bike and moving his hips back and forth as if to simulate sex," according to the Telegraph.

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Opinion

Common sense: Owning up to our selfish footprints

November 1

Just forget it. That doctor's appointment next week? Cancel it. Dinner at the Smiths' house? Absolutely not. Vacation at the beach this summer? Please, don't make me laugh. Cancel it. What's the point? It's all over, isn't it? I mean, that's what I've been told.

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Sports

From across the pond: London, England: Are you ready for some football - London style?

By Justin Hall | November 1

"Are you ready for some football?" That line, immortalized by Hank Williams Jr. prior to all Monday Night Football games, provokes images of field goals, 300-pound linemen and scantily clad cheerleaders for many Americans. If that phrase were repeated across the pond here in London, fans would think of the fancy footwork and breathtaking goals that define the English version of soccer.

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News

WAMU radio show ranked 'powerful' by research firm

By Jimm Phillips | November 1

"The Diane Rehm Show," which originates from WAMU 88.5 FM, a National Public Radio affiliate owned by AU, ranked on an industry list as one of the 10 most powerful programs in public radio. Audience Research Analysis, a public radio research firm that helped rank the programs, measured power based on the number of listeners the program drew to its station and away from competitor stations.

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News

These toys are not for children

By Pierce Hardcastle | November 1

As I said in my first column, I want to be the guy who said the thing about anal beads. This week's column is devoted entirely to sex toys. Do you need sex toys to have great sex? Absolutely not. Can great sex be improved with sex toys? Absolutely. Extra bedroom equipment can be daunting, especially for students with little experience or cash.

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News

Tuition costs increase nationwide

By Caitlin Hillyard | November 1

College tuition and fees are rising at twice the rate of inflation nationwide, including tuition at AU, according to a recent report by the College Board. According to the 2006-2007 Financial Plan and AU Financial Aid Application, the cost of tuition last year came to $29,206.

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News

Web site aims to query candidates

By Laraine Weschler | November 1

Voters who did not get their YouTube questions answered by presidential candidates have a new option, according to Rachel Tardiff, a freshman in the School of Communication. Tardiff and a group of students, including about 15 from AU, created Straight2theCandidates.

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Sports

A year for the ages: Big wins for Boston

By Steven Haber | November 1

If you've been around any sports fans from the Boston area, chances are they may have been a little arrogant and perhaps a tad conceited lately. And if they're fans of the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and even Boston College Golden Eagles like most fans from New England are, they probably rightly should be.

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News

Drag Race

By Amanda Krause | November 1

The neighborhood surrounding Dupont Circle's 17th Street bustled with excitement Tuesday night as the block between P and S streets became the staging ground for the annual High Heel Drag Race. The race, in its 22nd year, occurs on the Tuesday before Halloween and consists of glamorously dressed drag queens taking to the street for a foot race.

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News

Police blotter

November 1

Wednesday, Oct. 24 An unknown individual damaged Fletcher Gate, causing a gap in the gate. A vehicle parked in Nebraska Hall had its right passenger window broken into. There was a theft in the men's locker room at the Jacobs Fitness Center. Anyone who has additional information should contact Public Safety.

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Opinion

Letter from the editor

November 1

On Wednesday, Oct. 31, columnist Dorian Key ("Econ-Sense") submitted a column. During the editing process, it became clear that much of the content in Key's column was lifted directly from an Economist article without adequate attribution. After a further investigation, it became apparent that portions of one other column, "Wall street 'recession' threatens new grads," contained a few unattributed phrases that originally appeared in The New York Times.

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News

Campus brief

November 1

People involved in the Saffron Revolution attempted to educate AU students from Monday to Wednesday through activities on the main quad. Saffron Revolution's goal was to teach students about the 100,000 nonviolent protesters in Myanmar. Before the recent government crackdown became violent, the protesters demanded freedom and human rights in the country, according to an e-mail from Leslie Miller, president of Student Campaign for Burma.

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News

Kerwin speaks about vision for new AU plan

By Jimm Phillips | November 1

AU needs to reassert itself as a major player in D.C. and the metropolitan area, President Neil Kerwin said Tuesday during a speech in the McDowell Formal Lounge. The university has, at times, neglected its home city and region, he said. "The fact is, Washington, D.

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