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Temporary faculty to have more contract options

By Courtney Albon | November 20

The Faculty Senate recently passed a resolution that will change the policies that require temporary faculty to be tenured after their fifth year at AU, according to Richard Bennett, a professor in the School of Public Affairs and a former faculty senator.

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Film, speakers recount hip-hop history

By Kelly Barrett | November 20

As corporations begin to manipulate what musical artists produce, the originality of that music begins to disappear, according to Henry Chalfant, director of "From Mambo to Hip Hop," a 55-minute documentary chronicling the history of hip-hop music in south Bronx.

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Study abroad rates rise nationally, at AU

By Tracy Kania | November 20

The number of students studying abroad rose 8 percent in 2004, according to a study released by the Institute of International Education, while AU experienced an 11 percent increase in students going abroad between the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 school years.

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Opinion

Advice to Republicans

By Jong Eun Lee | November 20

First of all, let me begin by saying I am a "Fox News Liberal." While I am certainly a loyal Democrat, I also have high respect for the Grand Old Party. I have regularly attended conservative conferences and seminars, including the famous CPAC. I believe the modern United States benefits from the historical achievements of many dedicated Republicans, from Abraham Lincoln to George Bush, Sr.

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Metro calendar

By Rebecca Kern | November 20

Wednesday, Nov. 22 "Everything...But the Turkey" 5-8 p.m. D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. N.W. Metro: Dupont Circle (red line) This Thanksgiving event features over 400 volunteers to help prepare over 10,000 meals for people in need in the D.

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Social satire catches 'Beaux'

By Lindsey Marburger | November 20

In a culture of soaring divorce rates and cynical views on love, the themes of "The Beaux' Stratagem" are more than applicable to modern audiences. The playwright, George Farquhar, certainly empathized with the unhappily married. His own wife snared him by claiming independent wealth - a wealth she did not actually have.

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Michigan votes down affirmative action

By Andrea Chong | November 20

Michigan voters banned affirmative action on Nov. 7, but AU continues to use affirmative action to diversify its campus. With a 58 percent majority in favor of the proposal, called Michigan's Civil Rights Initiative, Michigan now does not consider the affirmative action policy for admission in state institutions, according to The Chronicle for Higher Education.

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Joanna Newsom surprised Black Cat with sold out show

By Josh Levitz | November 20

Few artists have carved their own creative niche free from the constraints of modern music quite like Joanna Newsom. The San Francisco-based artist first gained recognition with 2004's "Milk-Eyed Mender," an album that based itself in folk songs but buried conventions in unique harp arrangements and a child-like voice.

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'Master teacher' inspires students

By Ruben Luong | November 20

Anyone might feel intimidated walking next to a man who is a distinguished journalist and historian, has written more than six books and numerous scholarly articles, has served as a Fulbright professor in Russia and China and who has contributed to major news publications such as The Washington Post, The Advocate and Southern Voice.

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'Believe' essays show self-discovery

By Kaylor Garcia | November 20

Adults and students gathered in the Kay Spiritual Life Center for three essay readings and a book signing of "This I Believe," an anthology of essays read on the eponymous radio show broadcasted on WAMU 88.5, American University's affiliate to NPR. The radio program is a remake of a 1950s version produced by Edward Murrow.

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Students speak up on prez search

By Jimm Phillips | November 20

The leaders of the Graduate Leadership Council and Student Government held forums this week where students discussed how they wanted AU presented to prospective presidential candidates as well as what qualities they wanted to see in a new president. GLC Executive Chair Wade Murphy, a member of the Presidential Search Committee, ran two open forums for the graduate population, one Tuesday evening and one Thursday morning.

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Campus briefs

By Brian Kalish | November 20

WCL program releases report, critiques local voting machine problems A group of international lawyers and judges participating in the Washington College of Law Humphrey Fellowship program recently released a report on local problems with the 2006 U.S. midterm elections.

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SG Senate passes bills, fills seat

By Cassie Passinault | November 20

The Undergraduate Senate passed two bills at its meeting yesterday, one to improve community relations with Aramark employees and one to allocate additional money to the College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Council. School of International Service Senator Rosie Scott sponsored the Aramark employee bill, which gives Aramark employees the option of being featured on a poster as a way to better inform students of who is working for them, Scott said.

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'Deja Vu' merits second helpings

By Bryan Koenig | November 20

We live in a temporal world. Most people's lives revolve around the concept of time. Picking up on that, Hollywood has put out some of the most bizarre and irredeemably stupid films ever. In contrast, there are also films about our concept of time that are thought-provoking, intriguing and exhilarating to watch.

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Opinion

Letters to the editor

November 20

Tenley residents respond Dear Editor, In an editorial from Nov.16, the headline reads, "Tenley Campus residents are AU students, too." My reply to this is, really? I find this rather ironic as students in the Washington Semester Program were denied the privilege of attending a trip to New York City as they were told they were not American University students.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Michigan voters say no to affirmative action

November 20

On Nov. 7, Michigan voted in a referendum to ban the use of race as a factor in state university admissions. Racism and sexism are still a fact of life in America. Officials at Michigan universities were denied an opportunity to help correct these evils of the past that continue to the present.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Faculty Senate proposes alternative to tenure

November 20

The Faculty Senate recently passed a proposal that will allow professors to stay at AU after their first five years of teaching without gaining tenure. Faculty under the new system will be called Professors of the Practice. After their first five years of teaching, they will be offered renewable contracts ranging from two to five years.

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