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Book satirizes Bush's 'destined' presidency

By David McNamara | November 13

With the Senate and House elections turning in the Democrats' favor last week and the resignation of Donald Rumsfeld, it seems like the perfect time to add some insult to injury with the new book "Destined for Destiny." "Destined For Destiny: The Unauthorized Autobiography Of George W.

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Iraqis react to guilty verdict

By Kate Winston | November 9

The timing of Saddam Hussein's death sentence was a blow to the independence of Iraqi courts, said Bilal Wahab, an Iraqi Fulbright scholar and AU graduate student. Wahab and fellow Iraqi Fulbright scholar Zina Abdul Latif spoke Monday at a forum sponsored by the School of International Service and Center for Global Peace.

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'Harsh Times' for Bale's war veteran

By Tracy Townsend | November 9

The new drama "Harsh Times," opening this weekend, centers on Christian Bale's character Jim Davis, a military vet who returns to the streets of Los Angeles with few skills other than those of a trained killer. As Jim attempts to reintegrate himself into society, he is haunted by memories of war and the temptation to break all the society's rules that were foreign to him for so many years.

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Opinion

Correction from Nov. 6

November 9

In a photo on the front page, field hockey player Camila Infante was incorrectly identified as her teammate Irene Schickhardt. It was also incorrectly stated that Holy Cross was ranked No. 19 at the time of their loss to AU, but in reality it was AU that was ranked 19th.

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RFK tackles global warming

By Bill Debaun | November 9

Americans know more about pop culture than global warming, said Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his speech "Our Environmental Destiny" in Bender Arena Wednesday night. Kennedy, who has been named one of Time magazine's "Heroes for the Planet," is also a distinguished environmentalist, best-selling author and former New York City district attorney.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: AU sex health awareness OK, but could use a boost

November 9

A recently released survey by Trojan graded sexual education at colleges nationwide. Although AU was not selected (Georgetown and George Washington were D.C.'s two representatives in the survey), there is debate about how AU would rate. The survey based its ratings on several criteria, including the availability of condoms, contraception and testing for HIV and other diseases and the existence of a sex health Web site and sex advice column.

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College cuts teams under Title IX rule

By Elizabeth Royall | November 9

Over 100 James Madison University student athletes protested in front of the Department of Education Nov. 2 due to the university's cutting of 10 athletic teams not in compliance with Title IX regulations, according to the Inside Higher Ed Web site. In 2005, AU decided to cut its men's and women's tennis and golf teams for budgetary reasons, according to Faculty Senate meeting minutes.

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Balancing work, play

By Blair Bryant Nichols | November 9

If studying literary theory has taught me anything this semester, it is that language has the power to draw both negative and positive things into presence and that it is inherently contradictory. I'm sure many of you are familiar with saying one thing while meaning another and regretting what you might have said or perhaps that you didn't say more.

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Dupont's Raku pleases with Asian diner cuisine

By Andrew Gardner | November 9

Raku - An Asian Diner 1900 Q Street N.W. Metro: Dupont Circle (red line) (202) 265-7258 Price: $7-$17 Grade: B+ Finding a unique dining experience in D.C. for the cost-conscious student is not always easy. But in the quest for the perfect Asian fusion dining experience, look no further than Raku.

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Sports

American University Winter Sports Preview Edition

By Patrick Ambrosio | November 9

Men's basketball After a disappointing 2005-'06 season that started out with a six-game losing streak and ended with a 14 point loss to Bucknell in the second round of the Patriot League Tournament, the AU men's basketball team hope that their status as one of the most experienced teams in the PL will make them serious contenders for the league title.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Election Day at AU: Christmas in November

November 9

At the nation's most politically active campus, Election Day is like Christmas. The College Republicans and College Democrats held parties. Smaller gatherings of friends were glued to CNN, MSNBC and Fox News as each person followed their home races. Network coverage of this year's election was fun to watch.

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Campus calendar

By Kendra Garstka | November 9

Thursday, Nov. 9 "You Call This Journalism? The Emerging Landscape of News" 4:30-6 p.m., Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center Sponsored by the Center for Social Media in collaboration with the Integrated Media Association, this panel discussion will feature journalism and media experts to examine the future of public media and citizen journalism.

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Birds and Bees infest Trailer Park

By Christopher Patriquin | November 9

Before I begin this edition of The Trailer Park, I would like to discuss some news from another trailer park altogether. If you haven't heard by now, Britney and K-Fed are calling it quits. As such, I will never again review a romantic comedy because it just won't measure up.

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National briefs

By Jimm Phillips | November 9

Rumsfeld resigns from Defense Dept. President Bush announced that he accepted Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's resignation and that he would name former CIA Director Robert Gates to replace him at a press conference yesterday. Rumsfeld, who had been Defense Secretary since Bush came into office in 2001, had been increasingly embattled as public support for the war in Iraq decreased.

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Opinion

Now there's work to do

By Paul Perry | November 9

Tuesday night was a resounding rebuke for the Bush administration, the former Republican majority in Congress and their disastrous policies at home and abroad. Democrats should remember, though, that their victory was both a delicate and negative one. They did not dazzle the American people with an array of programs and initiatives (and frankly they never do) to the point that it caused this overwhelming shift in power.

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AU's own Gorenman shines in Katzen recital

By Peggy Wu | November 9

Yuliya Gorenman's black sweater was not the only thing that sparkled on Friday night. The sold-out crowd was awestruck by her flawless and stunning performance presented at the Abramson Family Recital Hall in the Katzen Arts Center. Described as a "world class pianist of international stature" by Nancy Snider, music program director, Gorenman displayed an impressive level of virtuosity.

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Opinion

Letter to the editor

November 9

Dear Editor: In response to two previous letters (11/2/06 and 11/6/06), I appreciate the concerns voiced for better mental health services as well as the efforts to clarify misperceptions. However, I have misgivings about other aspects of each letter. I find it troubling - if not groundless - to characterize the Counseling Center ("CC") as a place "where the therapists are inexperienced graduate students.

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