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Vikki Keys, right, said the Mall must be preserved as an 'oasis.'

NPS to renovate Mall

By Emily Blanck · Monday, Nov. 6, 2006

The National Park Service unveiled a new planning effort Wednesday that marked the beginning of a major overhaul of the National Mall and other sites maintained by the NPS. Vikki Keys, superintendent of the Mall and Memorial Parks, said the goal of this new effort is to "keep the monuments as beautiful and accessible as possible.

Minimal props, maximum morals

By Madalyn Wasilczuk · Monday, Nov. 6, 2006

The Keegan Theatre's production of "Agnes of God" challenges its audience. That is the very reason why director Susan Marie Rhea chose to put on the show. "It is a topic that fascinates me," she said. That topic would be, as Rhea puts it, "miracle versus logic.

Election predictions: Dems to take House

By Jong Eun Lee · Monday, Nov. 6, 2006

Only a day before the fall election, I look optimistically toward the result. It is hard to believe that the tide of politics has changed so much from two years ago. When 2005 began, the Republicans were in control of the White House, Congress and a majority of gubernatorial offices.

Opinion

Letters to the editor

November 6

Office of Campus Life responds to Counseling Center criticism Dear Editor: I am writing to correct some misperceptions expressed in "Lack of campus psychiatric services" ("Letters to the Editor," The Eagle, November 2, 2006). The Student Health Center did experience a change in staffing for psychiatric services recently.

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Tech bits

November 6

'Street Fighter' returns to theaters, 'Halo' on hold A new film based on Capcom's classic "Street Fighter" series is in the works, reports Variety magazine. College students may remember the last "Street Fighter" movie, which starred Jean-Claude Van Damme as American fighter Guile and Raul Julia as M.

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National brief: Evangelical leader resigns from posts amid gay sex scandal

By Jimm Phillips | November 6

The president of the National Association of Evangelicals resigned Thursday after a male escort alleged that he and the former president engaged in a sexual affair, according to The Washington Post. The escort, Mike Jones, revealed in radio and television interviews that the Rev.

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Writer criticizes U.S. global warming policy

By Rachel Miller | November 6

Global warming is the most important and dangerous problem facing the world today and humans are doing nothing to stop it, according to Mike Tidwell, writer, filmmaker and former Peace Corps volunteer, at "The Future of Africa: Village Life and the Coming Threat of Global Warming" Wednesday in the McDowell Formal Lounge.

Robert Rector masterfully plays Frankenstein's monster in this haunting production.

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'Monster' a new, eerie take on Shelley's classic

By Tara Abell | November 6

The Rorschach Theatre's newest production has been hailed as one of the most inventive and frightening adaptations of a famous book ever to be put on stage. Directed by Randy Baker, the show is sure to surpass the expectations of horror seekers everywhere with the on-stage adaptation of Mary Shelley's famous novel "Frankenstein.

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U.S. Christians target Chinese, but not at AU

By Melissa DeCosmo | November 6

Christian organizations at colleges in the Washington area, including George Mason and the University of Maryland, are working hard to contact Chinese students to either convert or at least give them information about Christianity, according to The Washington Post, but members of the AU Christian community say Chinese students have not been singled out here.

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Time sheet case settled

By Cait Douglas | November 6

The Judicial Board submitted the findings of its investigation into the summer time sheet controversy to the Undergraduate Senate and Student Government executives yesterday, citing no SG executives or cabinet members will be punished but the SG bylaws may be changed to prevent future controversies.

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Campus brief: WCL program to monitor area polls

By Brian Kalish | November 6

Dr. Robert Pastor, director of AU's Center for Democracy and Election Management, will lead a group of international lawyers and judges to polling places in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. on Election Day to observe the elections, according to an AU press release.

Barron John Weyerhaeuser is packed and ready to go.

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'They Shoot Horses' heads to Russia with love

By Andrew Gardner | November 6

The curtains may have fallen on "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" at AU's Greenberg Theatre, but there is still a chance to see it once more. Director Gail Humphries Mardirosian is bringing the production back to the stage at the Russian State Academic Nikolov Theatre in Yaroslavl, Russia, this month.

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Metro calendar

By Rebecca Kern | November 6

Tuesday, Nov. 7 Women in Politics' "Party in 'Da House ... and Senate: Election Night Happy Hour" 7-10 p.m., Cloud Dining Lounge, 1 Dupont Circle N.W. Metro: Dupont Circle (red line) Join the Women and Politics Institute to watch the election returns. Tickets are $10.

Portland, Ore., band The Decemberists played two hours of versatile indie pop.

News

December comes early to D.C.

By Chris DeWitt | November 6

Portland, Ore., band The Decemberists paid a visit to D.C.'s 9:30 club last Monday night, their second show in the District in less than a year. Frontman Colin Meloy led his sextet through a stunning set, drawing mostly from their latest full-length, "The Crane Wife," proving once and for all they're at the top of their game.

Opinion

Staff editorial: Park Service: Here's what to do with the Mall

November 6

The National Park Service is considering plans to overhaul the National Mall. The project will be looked at from a visitor's view and will focus mostly on renovating facilities that have taken a beating from the more than 25 million visitors who go to the Mall every year.

Philippe Cousteau, left, and David Helvarg, president of Blue Frontier Campaign, wait for the films to start.

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Environmental issues addressed in film fest

By Tracy Kania | November 6

Students and environmental enthusiasts packed Wechsler Theatre Nov.1 to get a glimpse of "The Best of the Santa Barbara Ocean Film Festival 2006" and to listen to a special presentation by Philippe Cousteau, grandson of the renowned environmentalist and explorer Jacques Cousteau.

Sports

Swimming competes at Bucknell Sprint Invite

By Justin Hall | November 6

The AU swimming and diving teams competed at the Bucknell Sprint Invite over the weekend, picking up a victory in the 200 meter Free style relay as well as four top-four finishes overall in the meet. In an ultra-close 200-meter freestyle relay race, the foursome of Chris Leggett, Matt Bank, Matt Pelletier and Joe Coronato were able to claim victory with a time of 1:27.

Opinion

Staff editorial: Penny fundraiser should

November 2

The penny drive, run through the Friends of the AU Library, that began Oct. 1 is off to a slow start. It has raised $29.42 of the $10,560 goal for the end of the semester. The campaign might be hampered by a lack of publicity, as some students say they haven't even heard of it.

Friends of the AU Library say they will meet their $10,560 goal.

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Library 'friends': race is on track

By Peggy Wu | November 2

Organizers of the Friends of the American University Library's first-ever penny race to raise money to improve the scholarly collection at Bender Library say the event is on its way to meeting its fundraising goal. Currently, there is $29.42 in the main general collection basket alone.

Opinion

Student op-eds

November 2

TOM NOBLE Thank God George W. Bush won the 2004 presidential election! Do not mistake me for either a social conservative or a die-hard Republican. I'm a liberal Democrat. I liked John Kerry as much as the next Democrat voter, which is to say I absolutely loathe George W.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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