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AU Greeks defy stereotypical roles

By Anthony Jaffee | October 4

Fraternity and sorority life often brings to mind stereotypical scenes reminiscent of the 1978 film "Animal House," complete with parties, alcohol, sex and mayhem. Yet according to Greeks and non-Greeks, this stereotype doesn't hold up at AU. Veronica Torres, a sophomore in the School of Public Affairs who serves on AU's Greek Life Public Relations Committee, said what AU fraternities and sororities lack in the "Animal House" aspect of Greek life they more than make up for in scholarship and community service.

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'Darjeeling' delivers limited thematics

By Lindsay Zoladz | October 4

Wes Anderson usually makes films that feel like they take place inside snow globes: tiny, fictitious, Technicolor worlds that have virtually no reference points to the outside world. His 2001 opus, “The Royal Tenenbaums,” was set in a surreal, bubblegum-and-candy-colored vision of New York, but all the locations, such as the family’s residence at 111 Archer Ave.

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State Radio tunes in to politics

By Ryan Pickett | October 4

"Did you get the invitation? It's the fall of the American empire, but don't worry, you didn't miss a thing." When State Radio brings its high-energy act to the 9:30 club Saturday evening, they will pose that question to concertgoers within their extremely politicized songs.

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EagleBuck$ expanding beyond Tenley

By Bobby Allyn | October 4

EagleBuck$ will now be accepted at more vendors across the District, according to Chris Moody, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs. Two CVS locations - in Tenleytown at 4555 Wisconsin Ave. N.W. and in Spring Valley at 4851 Massachusetts Ave.

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Rock and ushers in H Street

By Hanna Grene | October 4

Following the 1968 riots that were prompted by the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the H Street corridor fell into neglect. Heading east from Union Station, you pass neon signs advertising liquor, payday loans and an assortment of carry-outs between the dilapidated storefronts, a reminder of times gone by when H Street was a commercial mecca.

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Survey finds risk of viruses increases with downloads

By Christopher Cottrell | October 4

More than half of all students who download or file-share unlicensed files from the Internet experience viruses on their computers, a recent survey by the Business Software Alliance showed. AU has taken measures to prevent the spread of viruses among computers on campus, including requiring students to use Cisco Clean Access on their computers.

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One month, many reasons to celebrate

By Kristen Powell | October 4

It's a couple months into the school year, and you may be running out of reasons to party. Fear not! October is full of observances waiting to be celebrated. Just pick your favorite and revel accordingly. Caramel Month The National Confectioner's Association has declared October National Caramel Month.

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Police blotter

October 4

Wednesday, Sept. 26 A student reported he was receiving threatening e-mails from another student. A student was transported from Jacobs Fitness Center to Georgetown Hospital for a head injury. The student collided with someone while playing football. Two students reported being assaulted without provocation by an unknown individual at the Tenley AU shuttle stop.

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These 'Bastards' really are crafty

By Iliana Imberman Berkowitz | October 4

Sewing a button is more than a handy skill for those in the do-it-yourself community. It can be a rite of passage, a hobby or even a livelihood. People who do it themselves can also hone a variety of skills: knitting, metal work, jewelry-making, carving, painting or any real creative art by using their hands.

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International brief

October 4

China's State Administration of Radio, Film and Television banned all radio and television commercials featuring sexually suggestive language and behavior or featuring scantily clad women, according Chinadaily.com, China's only English-language press agency.

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Campus calendar

October 4

Thursday, Oct. 4 First Annual ILSP Conference on International Law 4-6 p.m. WHERE: WCL 603 INFO: Adrien Wing, a professor at the University of Iowa, will speak on the issues of international law, secularism and the Islamic world at the first annual ILSP Conference on International Law.

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Metro brief

October 4

Community groups returned almost 70,000 free condoms last week after complaining that the paper packaging is flimsy, which could render the condoms ineffective, The Associated Press reported. The D.C. Department of Health's HIV/AIDS Administration distributed the condoms as part of a campaign to fight AIDS in the District, The Washington Post reported.

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Sports

English 'soccer': Played best by British

By Justin Hall | October 4

While football, or as Americans stubbornly call it, soccer, may be a global game, one needs to experience it in its birthplace of England to truly appreciate it. After seeing an English football match, one will truly realize why in England people refer to it as "the beautiful game.

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It's anyone's game in the NLCS

By Jared Dashoff | October 4

As the baseball post-season begins, fingers are crossed in Boston, Philadelphia, Anaheim, New York, Colorado and Arizona. In Chicago and Cleveland, however, the anti-jinx procedures are slightly more intense. Fans of the Cubs and Indians are breaking out their lucky rabbit's feet, shiny pennies and other essential good luck charms.

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D.C. public libraries trade quiet for music, money

By Tracey Townsend | October 4

Librarians aren't always the noise police. This Saturday, D.C. Public Library executive director Anna Velazco is encouraging bookworms and music nerds alike to "make noise for music and books." The D.C. Public Library Foundation (DCPL) has teamed up with Gypsy Eyes Records, ESL Music, the Federal Reserve Collective and Proper Topper to host a benefit concert to raise money for the D.

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Opinion

Editor's note

October 4

Due to an unforeseen conflict of interest, the biweekly column "What a Travesty" by Travis McArthur will now appear monthly and focus on issues related to D.C. politics.

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Sports

Life outside of the net for field hockey's Poorman

By Rita Gallina | October 4

Although she calls herself a normal college student, field hockey goalie Alyssa Poorman is anything but ordinary on and off the field. For the sophomore from Doylestown, Pa., field hockey is certainly not just another sport. Practicing alongside her teammates every morning and training most afternoons, Poorman admits that the schedule is rigorous, but attributes her successes to the sport.

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