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Graduate student writes anti-torture resolutions

By Ali Goldstein | December 4

Kanhong Lin, an anthropology graduate student, co-authored two resolutions with Roberto González, associate professor of anthropology at San Jose State University in response to the use of anthropological research in torture, as well as the ongoing U.S.-led invasion in Iraq.

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Sports

Men's hoops to 5-2 on season with win over NJIT Wednesday

By Patrick Ambrosio | December 4

Seniors Arvydas Eitutavicius, Linas Lekavicius and Paulius Joneliunas all scored in double figures to lead the Eagles to their third consecutive home victory on Wednesday night at Bender Arena. The Eagles lead by just four at the half, but went on an 8-0 run that was capped off by a Joneliunas dunk.

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Archaeologists need to preserve native cultures

By Kelly Barrett | December 4

It is essential that today's archaeologists recognize the rights of indigenous people, according to Dorothy Lippert, supervisory archaeologist at the National Museum of Natural History. Lippert spoke along with other experts on the issues of repatriation and cultural resources at a panel hosted by Student Advocates for Native Communities Wednesday night in the Butler Board Room.

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Patriotic songs usher in winter

By Christopher Patriquin | December 4

Thanksgiving has come and gone, kick-starting the holidays, and there is no better way to get into the spirit of the season than by listening to "America's Band" - the Boston Pops. The Pops, conducted by Keith Lockhart and accompanied by the amazingly talented soprano Indra Thomas, as well as the Furman Singers, paid a visit to Constitution Hall on Nov.

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International brief: Radiation found in dead spy now seen in others

By Jimm Phillips | December 4

The wife of Alexander Litvinenko and an Italian security agent who met with the now-deceased ex-spy have tested positive for the same radioactive substance he was exposed to, according to the Associated Press. Mario Scaramella, the security agent, met with Litvinenko at a London sushi bar Nov.

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Georgetown zoning limits number of residents

By Melissa DeCosmo | December 4

AU students who live in off-campus houses have not experienced the zoning problems regarding residential occupancy limits that are affecting some Georgetown University students. Brian O'Neill Jr., an undergraduate student at Georgetown, was ordered to "cease and desist from the illegal use of premises" of his Georgetown home where he lives with eight friends, according to The Washington Post.

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Internal refugees suffer from lack of aid, safety

By Laraine Weschler | December 4

International aid is hard to come by for people who are relocated within their own country, according to panelists at a discussion about refugees and internally displaced persons Thursday in Mary Graydon Center. Since most internally displaced persons are displaced because of internal conflict, they often flee to other dangerous areas where it is hard for international organizations to reach them, said Kanya Sanders, an immigration lawyer.

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Music notes

December 4

Brand New "The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me" (Interscope/Tiny Evil) Sounds like: An emo band that's grown up and taken a look back at the music it grew up on. Grade: A Introspective lyrics paired with Jesse Lacey's brooding vocals and intricate instrumentals form the basis for the hope with which Brand New takes its last step out onto the water, walking away from the simple hook-laden boat of pop/punk to which they once clung.

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Sports

Eagle Weekend Sports Briefs

By Justin Hall | December 4

Indoor Track: Dec. 3 at Navy Invite The AU indoor track team competed in their first meet of the season in the Navy Invitational on Friday, picking up two individual first place finishes in the process. Juniors Steve Hallinan and Brian McCabe, along with senior Brendan Fennell, were able to build off of their experience at the NCAA cross-country championships by finishing first, second and third respectively in the 3,000-meter race.

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Opinion

Going Cross Country for Bipartisan Support

By Jacob Shelly | December 4

Today's headlines offer no shortage of worthy political debate. A raging war, early presidential positioning and the emerging details of the approaching Democratic congressional agenda are hard material for a political columnist to shy from. But for my final polemic of the semester, I'm interested in setting aside predictable partisanship.

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Campus briefs

By Brian Kalish | December 4

Students selected to attend "Young People For" conference Three AU students were recently picked as fellows to attend the upcoming "Young People For" conference, according to a Young People For press release. Young People For "provides a national infrastructure to support young leaders' ongoing activism on the frontlines and facilitates connections to leaders and organizations in the progressive movement," according to the press release.

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Former official says faith not part of politics

By Robin Bravender | December 4

A former official in President Bush's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives criticized the administration's lack of initiative in practicing "compassionate conservatism" and encouraged students to put their faith before their politics Thursday in the Kay Spiritual Life Center.

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Film examines human rights abuses in North Korea

By Stephen Tringali | December 4

"Abduction: The Megumi Yokota Story," Chris Sheridan and Patty Kim's first full-length documentary film, is released at an especially chilling time, as nearly two months ago, North Korea successfully tested nuclear weapons. Though the film never really addresses North Korea's pursuit of nuclear arms, it does shed light on another equally important issue - the human rights violations committed by the nation.

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Sports

Women's basketball lose to Georgetown 65-55

By Justin Hall | December 4

The AU women's basketball team was able to rally twice from large deficits in Saturday's game against Georgetown but ultimately came up short at the end, falling by the final score of 65-55. The loss drops the Eagle's overall record to 2-6 on the season. From the opening tip, the game would be marked by dramatic scoring runs by both teams.

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National brief: Yellow line Metrorail train strikes two, kills one

By Jimm Phillips | December 4

A Metrorail train traveling on the Virginia portion of the yellow line struck two Metro workers Thursday, leaving one dead and the other critically injured, according to The Washington Post and NBC4.com. Leslie A. Cherry Jr., 52, and Matthew Brooks, 36, were conducting a routine inspection of the tracks between the Huntington and Eisenhower Avenue stations when the train hit them.

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Colleges discuss AIDS campaigns

By Courtney Albon | December 4

A recent video conference held to commemorate World AIDS Day, which occurred on Dec. 1, focused specifically on the effect that AIDS has on youth and the significant role they can play in changing it. AU students joined college students from around the world via satellite to discuss issues surrounding the AIDS epidemic.

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Filmmaker alleges government violence against Mexican natives

By Kelly Barrett | December 4

Simon Sedillo, filmmaker at the Austin Independent Media Center, said that as an American citizen he feels an obligation to unveil the atrocities caused by the U.S. government in foreign countries. Sedillo presented his film "El Enemigo Comun," a documentary focusing on the resistance movement in Oaxaca, Mexico, on Thursday in the McDowell Formal Lounge.

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