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Exposed Radcliffe heightens final 'Potter' anticipation

By Andrew Gardner | February 5

It's the end of an era, and alas, we're not talking of the George W. Bush variety. On Thursday, author J.K. Rowling announced that the seventh and last installment of her wildly popular "Harry Potter" fantasy series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows," will be released July 21.

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Students "don't trust" Health Center

By Ali Goldstein | February 5

Frustrated by the Student Health Center's inconvenient hours and less than extensive care, some AU students said they are now seeking health care elsewhere. Caroline Basile's frustration with the Health Center peaked when she ended up in the hospital a month after being told by a Health Center official, "take these [pills] and you'll be fine.

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Shuttle program to be permanent following pilot

By Courtney Albon | February 5

The Student Government and Transportation Services have made the changes to American University's shuttle system permanent following the completion of their pilot program. To reduce wait time, minimize fuel emissions and cut down on crowding, shuttle drivers are to run continuously between stops rather than wait for students who are running to catch the shuttle, according to Student Government President Ashley Mushnick.

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FBI to determine if attacks on S.C. Palestinians are hate crimes

By Dyane Jean Francois Fils | February 5

The FBI is investigating an alleged hate crime against three Palestinian students Jan. 20 at Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C., according to The Washington Post. Palestinian students at AU said they have suffered from anti-Palestinian sentiment on campus as well.

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Mute 'Macbeth' loses lines, gains fresh perspective

By Shauna Ruda | February 5

Can Shakespeare be silenced? His words, which lie at the center of our most admired poems, seem impossible to separate from his work. Most adaptations of Shakespeare's plays, when deprived of their beautiful language, often miss the mark of genius that is Shakespeare.

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Bethesda's Delhi Dhaba disappoints with dull dishes

By Andrew Gardner | February 5

Delhi Dhaba Punjabi Grill 7236 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, Md. (301) 718-0008 Metro: Bethesda (red line) $5-17 per dish Grade: B- It's hard to make Indian food work with every set of taste buds, so expecting Indian food to be a smash hit with every diner is not always possible.

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DNC draws '08 presidential hopefuls

By Ali Goldstein | February 5

Presidential hopefuls called for a serious debate on Iraq and universal health care at the Democratic National Committee's winter meeting in the packed ballroom of the Washington Hilton Friday. AU students who attended the event said they found the speeches inspiring.

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Opinion

Have a Bite

By Jacob Shelly | February 5

Politics is society's bread. When done right, it nourishes, providing a modest but substantive anchor to a nation's smorgasbord of priorities. When it's neglected, we're left with the stale, bitter crust of disappointment and disillusionment. From scratch, to continue the metaphor, the two fundamental ingredients of politics are ideas and rhetoric.

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Opinion

Letter to the editor

February 5

There are a few things that I would like to say about NCOR. The first is that this is not a matter of diversity. If it were about diversity then the campus should be welcoming with open arms all on the political spectrum, even those on the far right. I, as a liberal, would think it only fair if we allow those on the extreme left to be paid $4,500 on our campus.

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New hip-hop, rock may finally drop in 2007

By Drew Rosensweig | February 1

There are plenty of indie releases that will come and go this year; with some will shake our world and some will be tossed in the scrap heap. These all could be chronicled, but instead we will focus on some rather high profile releases. A few of these have been highly anticipated for years now, while others are from highly idiosyncratic artists.

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NCOR funding not altered, grievances raised

By Kaylor Garcia | February 1

The American University Club Council will not change its funding for the National Conference on Organized Resistance, which will take place over spring break. The Residence Hall Association discussed the controversy over the university funding received by NCOR in a public meeting yesterday.

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National brief: Brandy sued for $50 million in wrongful death case

By Jimm Phillips | February 1

The parents of a woman who was killed in a crash involving actress-singer Brandy asked for $50 million in damages in a wrongful death suit against the artist on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. The suit, which was filed on behalf of Aboudihaj Ahmed and Labridi Zohra in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleged that Brandy was driving recklessly on Dec.

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GW Presidential Search Timeline

February 1

April 4, 2006 George Washington University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg announces he will retire at the end of July 2007 after 19 years in office. Late April The board of trustees conducts a series of town hall meetings with parents, alumni, staff, students and Foggy Bottom residents during the following months to gain additional input in the search process.

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Opinion

Why we need to resurrect "class"

By Paul Perry | February 1

In my class American Political Thought, Professor Sykes mentioned that a poll was taken about American political discourse to survey which political words we, as a people, tend to shy away from and just avoid utilizing. The top ranked phrase was "the state.

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Prez search not comparable with GWU's timeline

By Jimm Phillips | February 1

The time line used by George Washington University during its recent presidential search should not be compared to the one American University is using in its own search, according to Presidential Chief of Staff David Taylor. "I think each institution has different needs and different goals," he said.

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Apple, Chocolate bring treats to pocket

By Ruben Luong | February 1

As social creatures with an uncanny propensity to send multiple text messages per minute, most students could not imagine college life without a cell phone. Clever names, attractive designs and new technology beget our fascination with them. With newfangled phones ready for purchase, the long-gone holiday sleigh bells of winter will not be the only ringing we hear nowadays.

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Jewish students explore heritage

By Ruben Luong | February 1

This winter break, 13 AU students in the ATID Campus Fellowship traversed Israel on a mission. Their two-and-a-half week endeavor shed light on the historical and contemporary nature of Israel and complement their Jewish backgrounds. The ATID Campus Fellowship, led by Rabbi Hirsh Chinn, has brought together groups of impassioned Jewish students for seven years.

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