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Police blotter

Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007

Wednesday, Oct. 3 Students were trapped in an elevator in Hughes Hall. A staff member reported an unknown individual unlawfully entered his office in Battelle-Tompkins Atrium. Friday, Oct. 5 A non-affiliate was reported seen urinating outside of a room in Hughes Hall.

SIS professor Patrick Jackson puts a Darth Vader stranglehold on a speech about "Star Wars" in the Tavern Wednesday night. Jackson explained the style of the Star Wars story, some of George Lucas' influences while making the film and its relation to World

'Stars Wars' fanatic explains historical references

By Allie Feras · Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007

George Lucas created "Star Wars" to "re-enchant" the modern world, according to Dr. Patrick Thaddeus Jackson, an associate professor in the School of International Service. "It is a kind of a contemporary myth, a teched-up fairy tale," Jackson said. Jackson presented "Star Wars: Faith, Politics and Special Effects" in the Tavern Wednesday night as part of the Kennedy Political Union's "Professors are People, Too" series, according to a press release from the Student Government.

Hispanic culture affects AIDS care, panel says

By Kim Selman · Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007

More than 50 percent of Hispanics do not know their HIV status, said Catalina Sol, HIV/AIDS program director for La Clinica del Pueblo, at a discussion held Monday in honor of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day. HIV/AIDS is considered an invisible epidemic in the Hispanic community because Hispanics are being diagnosed with HIV and AIDS at the same time because they are not getting diagnosed soon enough, Sol said.

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Patience yields sexual pleasure

By Pierce Hardcastle | October 18

Dear Pierce, I'm dating a guy with less "experience" than me, and while when we started dating I didn't think it would be a problem, it has started to become one. Whenever we start to mess around and I begin to jerk him off, we go for a while before he just tells me to stop before I finish.

NEUTRAL BATHROOMS - As part of the D.C. regulations implemented last year, single-room bathrooms must be gender neutral. The GLBTA Resource Center and AU Queers and Allies have been working to change the signs. As seen here, males and females can use each

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Gender neutrality

By Patricio Chile | October 18

The issue of gender identity is complex when society strictly deems who is male and female, often neglecting an individual's personal identity. Many transgender people face this dilemma on a daily basis. Laws in D.C. are beginning to make these situations easier for the transgender community.

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Metro brief

October 18

A man was arrested on murder charges last week after police say they found his cell phone near the scene of a fatal shooting in Charles County in Southern Maryland, The Washington Post reported. Authorities believe on the evening of Oct. 3, James F. Swann, 32, and William Nathaniel Coates, 29, shot Joseph G.

Sports

Women's soccer prevails in both weekend games, starts 3-game streak

By Shaun Flynn | October 18

The women's soccer team won both games this weekend with its high-powered offense, defeating Lehigh 2-1 on Friday and crushing Lafayette 5-0 on Sunday. In the first 15 minutes of Sunday's game, Eagle Kelly McLaughlin connected with Siobhan Gillan for two spectacular goals.

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Oral Roberts president accused of misusing funds

By Laraine Weschler | October 18

Much like the Ben Ladner scandal at American University, three former professors accused Oral Roberts University President Richard Roberts of using university funds for personal expenses. Roberts asked the university's board of regents for administrative leave yesterday, according to MSNBC.

Sports

If the Rockies can do it, so can you

By Anna Tuman | October 18

With October upon us, we have hit the midterm slump full of exams and papers. Knowing that we must power through these next few weeks, there are few things keeping us sane. We could all use a pick-me-up, something to shake the mid-October blues and get our blood flowing so that we may focus on the task ahead.

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The week in fun: know your city calendar

October 18

Thursday, Oct. 18 Ghost Tour at the National Building Museum 8 p.m.-9 p.m., $14 WHERE: National Building Museum, 401 F St. N.W. INFO: Don't have a car? Forget about traveling to a haunted forest to get your Halloween fix. The ghost tour's Civil War-costumed guides will teach you all about an irritable horseman and other ghosts who choose, seemingly without reason, to haunt the museum.

Opinion

Universe holds key to global progress

By Josh Levitz | October 18

Space exploration is no longer an unattainable fantasy relegated to science fiction. It has become one of the most important issues of our time, and it will continue to be so indefinitely. NASA recently unveiled its newest long-term plans, which include a return to the moon by 2020 with the intent to develop a base there shortly afterward, as well as manned missions to Mars.

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Vomiting on bus offense at GW

By Christopher Cottrell | October 18

A night of heavy drinking could now leave George Washington University students with more than a nasty hangover the next day. Administrators at GW unveiled a policy last month to begin charging students who throw up on the university shuttle that transports students between campuses, said Adela de la Torre, a media relations associate at GW.

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National brief

October 18

A Woodland, Calif., dentist may lose his dental license after being accused of fondling the breasts of 26 female patients, a practice he claims is a legitimate treatment for a common jaw problem, according to the Daily Democrat, a Woodland newspaper. According to police, Mark Anderson explained in recorded phone calls that he massaged patients' chests to treat temporo-mandibular joint disorder, which causes neck and head pain, the Daily Democrat reported.

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International brief

October 18

A Mexican man working on a novel titled "Cannibal Instincts" was arrested last week after a police raid found body parts in his home. Authorities this week confirmed the body parts were his girlfriend's remains, according to United Press International and El Universal, a Mexican newspaper.

Opinion

Staff editorial: Promoting local GLBT equality

October 18

In honor of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender History month, it is important that we reflect on what our campus and community have done to better the living environments of GLBT residents. One of the most revolutionary pieces of legislation to emerge from the District was the Human Rights Act of 1997.

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Movie kiosk to return this year

By Marisa Kendall | October 18

An improved EagleFlicks machine will return to AU by the end of this semester, replacing a previous model that had a reputation for breaking down, according to Anya Arthur, contracts manager for Auxiliary Services. The DVD rental kiosk was originally set up on the first floor of the Mary Graydon Center during September 2006.

WAR ON TERROR - In "Rendition," the CIA tracks down an Egyptian-American engineer who they believe has connections with the leader of a terrorist organization. The film alternates between the Middle East and Washington, D.C., connecting the lives of the c

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'Rendition' analyzes injustice

By Travis Wolf | October 18

"Rendition," a brooding and somber film, effectively portrays the delicate balance between emphasizing national security and preserving civil liberties. Conforming to the new breed of political thrillers like "Syriana," it uses innovative plot development and gritty realism to impart political commentary.

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Colleges address extremism

By Bobby Allyn | October 18

Despite the fact that nearly 100 colleges nationwide, including two in the District, will hold events for Islamo-Fascism Awareness Week next week, AU students will not participate in the event on campus. Organizers call the event the "biggest conservative campus protest ever.

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Campus brief

October 18

The National Association of Schools of Public Affairs honored Robert Durant, a professor in AU's School of Public Affairs, with the 2007 Leslie A. Whittington Excellence in Teaching Award. Durant received the award last week at the association's annual conference in Seattle, according to an AU press release.

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Campus calendar

October 18

Thursday, Oct. 18 Last Day of Flu Vaccination 9 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. WHERE: Wellness Center INFO: Ten flu vaccine appointments are available during each 30-minute period throughout the day. The cost of the vaccine is $20 and students can only pay with cash, check or EagleBuck$.

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.

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