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A day for accountability

By Jacob Shelly | October 30

"These are the stakes. Vote November 7." So concluded a recent installment of the Republican's latest "Be Very Afraid" campaign, in which a television advertisement scrolls through various Al-Qaida threats before echoing Lyndon Johnson's famous 1964 campaign warning.

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News

Film series increases awareness

By Ruben Luong | October 30

The Seventh Human Rights Film Series, presented by the Washington College of Law (WCL) and the American University Center for Social Media, ended Thursday in the Wechsler Theatre. Beginning on Oct. 3, the four-week film series featured a different film every week and explored how film and media are used to advance human rights in the world.

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Sports

Field hockey captures PL regular season title; beats Holy Cross 4-1

By Patrick Ambrosio | October 30

In their last regular season game, the senior players on the AU field hockey team made sure that they'll play at home at least one more time. Seniors Camila Infante, Tiffany Carter and Kaitlin DeTroia provided all of the offense for the Eagles in their 4-1 victory over Holy Cross to clinch the Patriot League Regular Season Championship.

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News

Week to educate about AIDS toll

By Ali Goldstein | October 30

A number of student organizations will unite to celebrate "Global AIDS Awareness Week" from Nov. 27 through Dec. 1 to educate and engage the student body on the toll of the AIDS epidemic. Dissatisfied with the poor turnout of past AIDS week events, Caribbean Circle sought out multiple student groups to help organize this year's "Global AIDS Awareness Week," according to Amerita Lue-hing, the programming coordinator of Caribbean Circle.

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News

Von Trapp teenagers charm with songs, stories

By Rebecca Shillenn | October 30

Amanda von Trapp might sing Austrian folk songs wearing traditional folk dress, but she speaks with a braces-induced lisp and fights with her younger brother like any other American teenager. The four von Trapps, great-grandchildren of Captain and Maria von Trapp, whose lives inspired "The Sound of Music," touched the audience at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra at Strathmore on Thursday with their down-to-earth humor, close family bond and talented voices.

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Opinion

Smoking is healthier than fascism

By Erin Wildermuth | October 30

The other day I was sitting in a bar, smoking a much deserved cigarette, when I noticed a "no smoking" sign on the wall. I am a regular at this particular bar and happen to know that smoking is permitted. The bar was clearly preparing for January. For anyone who hasn't been keeping up with the news, D.

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News

Panelists address dangers of FGC

By Shannon Rice | October 30

For most American girls, the idea of a "coming of age" ceremony involves cake and maybe some sort of religious ceremony, but not the mutilation of their genitals. A panel discussion held last Friday shed light on the topic of female genital cutting and ways different organizations are working to stop the problem, such as bringing educators to Africa to talk with tribal leaders.

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News

Caf? Citron flaunts flavors

By Andrew Gardner | October 30

Caf? Citron 1343 Connecticut Ave. N.W. (202) 530-8844 Metro: Dupont Circle (red line) Price range: $5-$15 for a good portion Grade: B Belly dancers, loud music, funky style and Latin American-inspired cuisine all highlight Dupont Circle's Caf? Citron. The restaurant indulges the senses and creates a unique dining experience in D.

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News

Students, speaker explore effects of oil in Ecuador

By Emma Kerr | October 30

While getting a taste of Ecuadorian food and music Thursday, AU students and staff heard the story of how a small indigenous group of Ecuadorians armed only with canoes and determination stood up to a large oil company armed with guns and explosives. The event, titled "Indigenous Resistance in the Ecuadorian Amazon," was presented from two perspectives - one from the AU students who traveled there as part of an Alternative Break trip, and the other from a member of that community, Elvis Paul Toala.

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Opinion

Letter to the editor

October 30

Dear Editor: I recently read Peggy Wu's Oct. 26 article, "Forum Tackles Gay Issues." I want to address some issues that Ms. Wu reported incorrectly. In her third paragraph Ms. Wu asserts, "...the number of people who attended was low." She then proceeds to cite, "In the 'Marital Abuses' session, less than 10 people attended.

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News

Chinese less efficient in comparison to foreign

By Andrea Chong | October 30

In China, foreign firms are more successful and dominant than domestic firms, according to Douglas Fuller, assistant professor in the School of International Service, at a forum Wednesday. The forum emphasized the rise of globalization and its impact in Chinese industry, which is currently experiencing a technological upgrade comprising both technological learning and innovation through foreign firms.

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News

WCL grant enables human rights work abroad

By Elyse Franko | October 30

The Washington College of Law launched its Freedom of Expression Program Wednesday night, officially announcing the acceptance of a $77,000 grant from the National Endowment for Democracy to fund a program focusing on "freedom of expression" cases in North and South America.

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News

Tour explores haunted D.C. sites

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | October 30

On a cold, rainy night in D.C., a group of AU students ready to "Experience D.C." embarked on the Capital Hauntings Ghost Tour of Lafayette Park, one of the most "haunted" areas of the District. The tour guide, who went by Renee, told the stories of the Washington elite who made their homes around the park many years ago.

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Sports

Men's soccer falls to Army 3-2, miss PL tournament for first time since '03

By Justin Hall | October 30

The AU men's soccer team failed to earn a spot in the PL postseason for the first time since 2003 on Saturday, losing to Army 3-2 in the regular season finale. The loss ends the Eagles' season at 2-3-2 in the league and 6-10-3 overall, finishing with its fewest win total since the 1991 season.

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News

Study shows AU profs vote, fund Dems

By Emily Freifeld | October 30

Results from an independent study, conducted by the author, of voter registration records and political contributions revealed that AU professors were mostly Democrats as of spring 2006. The study surveyed voter registration records from D.C. and Montgomery County, Md.

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Opinion

Corrections

October 30

In a photo caption accompanying the Oct. 26 article "Students recruited to work polls," the subject of a photo is incorrectly identified as Dr. Robert Pastor. In reality, it is Bill O'Field who appears in the photo. The Eagle apologizes for this error.

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News

Campus brief: WCL to offer first-year electives

By Brian Kalish | October 30

The Washington College of Law will offer electives to first-year students in their spring semester of study, according to a press release. Previously, students all took the same first-year course load, Dean Claudio Grossman said in the press release. Beginning with the current class, first-year students will be able to take one elective course on topics including international law, intellectual property law and trial advocacy principles and techniques.

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