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By Rebecca Kern | February 5

Monday, Feb. 5 U.S. Ambassador Cameron Hoon, chief of mission, Sudan 6:30-8:30 p.m. University Club of Washington, D.C., 135 16th St. N.W. Metro: Farragut West (blue and orange lines) or Farragut North (red line) Ambassador Hoon will speak about the ongoing situation in Sudan.

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Arena's well-executed "Gem" shines

By Marissa Newhall | February 5

A forceful weaving of history, humanity and one man's quest for identity in 1904, Pulitzer Prize-winner August Wilson's "Gem of the Ocean" is a staple of most American theater surveys. Luckily, D.C.'s Arena Stage brings it to life far better than your bespectacled Literature 101 professor ever could.

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National brief: Storm outbreak leaves at least 19 dead in Florida

By Jimm Phillips | February 5

At least 19 people died during what has been designated as the second-deadliest severe storm outbreak in Florida state history, according to The Associated Press. The storm system, which swept through central Florida early Friday morning, concentrated most of its destruction along a 40-mile-long track through Lake, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia Counties, according to the AP.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Health Center isn't trying very hard to meet our needs

February 5

Wrangling decent health care from the Student Health Center is almost a rite of passage for AU students. Whether it's not being able to get an appointment despite having collapsed in class, or being told that you have mono but not what to do to get better, dealing with the Health Center is certainly a lesson in being an advocate for your own health care.

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Hitchcock's classic 'The Birds' soars with apt cinematography

By Mike Carusi | February 5

"The Birds" Universal Pictures, 1963 Directed by Alfred Hitchcock There is no argument that Hitchcock was one of the greatest film directors ever known. He helmed more than 50 films in his career, including such classics as "Psycho" and "Dial M for Murder.

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Zoo says panda cub contract may be extended

By Brian Kalish | February 5

The National Zoo is attempting to negotiate a deal with the government of China to keep baby panda, Tai Shan, at the zoo past his lease expiration date this summer, but AU students have mixed reactions on whether he should stay. Under the current panda loan agreement between the governments of China and the United States, a panda cub must return to China around its second birthday, according to Pepper Long, a zoo spokesperson, as quoted on Washington's WTOP News.

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Crash course in Harry Potter

By Ruben Luong | February 5

In case you're just now getting around to catching up on your Harry Potter even though it's almost over, here's a quick crash course in what the past six books have had to offer. Warning: If you think you'll get even the slightest bit annoyed by having the suspense lifted, don't read.

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Music notes

February 5

Tim Fite "Over the Counter Culture" (Anti) Grade: A Sounds like: Successful atonement for the creation of "Shaniqua don't live here no mo'." "Always replenish your blood supply, never clear your samples and never spend more than a buck." These words of wisdom come from Tim Fite, the Brooklynite who is responsible for the notorious line, "Shaniqua don't live here no mo'.

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Competition features modular dorm rooms

By Alyssa Geisler | February 5

Nothing will keep dirty dishes and clothes from littering a typical dorm room, but a competition held by the Association of College and University Housing Officials-International last week focused on what changes will be made in the future to improve college housing, just as some new housing options are coming to AU.

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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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