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Political poison

By Caleb Enerson | November 9

No president is ever universally liked. Both Lincoln and FDR were accused by their opponents of being tyrannical for expanding the power of the federal government. Lincoln was also called such names as "ape" and "baboon." There will always be segments of the population that direct venomous hatred toward their opponents.

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Harvard paper suspends staff members for plagiarism

By Emily Blanck | November 9

The Harvard Crimson, Harvard University's student newspaper, recently suspended two staff members who allegedly plagiarized material for the paper. Although reports of such incidents - like one in 2004 when an Eagle columnist was suspended for allegedly plagiarizing material - are infrequent, they bring up issues of ethics in college media much like those dealt with by professional journalists.

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AU tuition increase follows slowing national trend

By Kelly Barrett | November 9

AU's tuition increase this year was the same as the national average increase in tuition of four-year private colleges across the country, according to Nana An, AU's executive director of Budget and Payroll. AU's 2006-2007 tuition fee increase was 5.9 percent, or $1,238, according to An.

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Russian trafficking growing

By Courtney Albon | November 9

Human trafficking has been a problem since the beginning of slavery, while punishment for trafficking only began in the 20th century, according to Yelena Varpakhovskaya, chair of criminal law and criminology at Irkutsk Prosecutors' Training Institute and one of six panelists who participated in a discussion Wednesday in Mary Graydon Center about human trafficking in Russia.

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New 'Fantasy' breaks RPG mold

By Eric Ford | November 6

There are certain stabilities in the video game world: Mario will always jump, "Grand Theft Auto" will always incite a rebellion from the Moral Majority and "Final Fantasy" will always live on. At least that was supposed to be the case. After the lackluster performance of "Final Fantasy XI," Square Enix's foray into the Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game scene, and the constant delays of the highly anticipated "true" sequel to "Final Fantasy X," some doubted FFXII would make it to the gaming world.

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News

Nerd rapper reboots genre

By Jeff Lambert | November 6

If nerd rap has a spokesperson, it is reluctantly mc chris. The cough syrup-sipping, helium-voiced rapper, born Chris Ward, made a stop at the Rock and Roll Hotel last Monday to promote his new album, "Dungeon Master of Ceremonies." Though Ward's set was sprinkled with references to Star Wars and DQ Blizzards, he doesn't even see himself as part of the nerd rap scene, much less its leader.

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Sports

Field hockey wins fourth straight Patriot League championship with 5-3 win over Holy Cross

By Patrick Ambrosio | November 6

A relentless offense and sound defense led the field hockey team to their fourth consecutive PL Title with a 5-3 victory over Holy Cross yesterday. The Eagles took an early lead nine minutes into the game on a penalty corner goal by Denise Infante. However, Holy Cross struck back quickly, scoring just two minutes later to tie the game.

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Students offer input to board

By Jimm Phillips | November 6

As part of its implementation of the governance reforms enacted last May, the board of trustees hosted a town hall meeting Thursday to discuss issues of importance to the AU community. Although the board had intended the meeting to be a "question and answer session," some trustees also asked for audience input.

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Opinion

Warning: Voters on election day are unpredictable

By Caleb Enerson | November 6

The election is tomorrow, and, to be perfectly honest, I am glad that campaign season is coming to an end. I've had enough with the mudslinging, the misleading commercials and the non-stop news coverage. The million-dollar question, of course, is who will control Congress after this election, and by what margin? After much analysis (and a few throws at a dartboard), I can conclude that the Democrats will seize control of the House while failing to regain control of the Senate.

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Alums give tips, advice to pre-meds

By Wah-Hui Ong | November 6

A variety of speakers addressed more than 80 pre-med students about a wide array of internships and volunteer opportunities, provided tips on applying to medical school and gave advice on career options at the AU health professions seminar Friday. Frederick Carson, pre-medical programs coordinator at the College of Arts and Sciences, organized the event, which featured 20 speakers.

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Opinion

OP-ED

By Kevin Agnese | November 6

The stakes are high, the nation is wounded and a change is desperately needed. Here we go again. Personally, I think the Democrats will retake the House, with the Senate too close to call. Up until a few days ago, I thought the Republicans would hold their majority in the Senate by about a seat or two, but now I think the Democrats may gain six seats (Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Montana, Missouri, Ohio and Virginia) and take control.

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News

Ferrell brings 'Fiction' to life

By Michael Carusi | November 6

The line between reality and fantasy becomes blurred in the new Marc Forster movie "Stranger Than Fiction." This mischievous film employs an impressive cast and dynamic plot that come together to bring audiences something rarely seen in the world of movies: a unique plot.

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'Babel' cuts across countries, language

By John Grooms | November 6

"Babel" is Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu's vision of the great tragedy that occurs when people refuse to listen. The vision comes from the story in the book of Genesis when people of all different backgrounds came together to build a tower to reach heaven. God punished these people by bewildering their languages, taking away their ability to communicate and destroying the tower of Babel.

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Metro briefs

By Jimm Phillips | November 6

GWU and student settle mental health lawsuit George Washington University officials and a former student settled a lawsuit brought by the student against the university, according to the Associated Press. They did not disclose the exact details of the settlement, according to the AP.

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International brief: Taiwanese First Lady to be indicted on embezzlement, forgery charges

By Jimm Phillips | November 6

Taiwanese First Lady Wu Shu-chen is expected to be indicted on charges of embezzlement and forgery, according to The Washington Post. Officials at the Taiwan High Prosecutor's office said they believe Wu embezzled the American equivalent of $450,000 over a period of four years by using forged receipts to claim expenses from a government slush fund for diplomatic purposes.

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Punks rattle Kay basement

By Mia Steinle | November 6

The new documentary "American Hardcore," which chronicles the creation of hardcore punk music in the United States, concludes with the sentiment that hardcore is dead. However, over 25 years after the first hardcore bands appeared on the scene, countless newer bands tour and perform incessantly.

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Sports

Volleyball puts streak at 14 with win over Navy

By Erin Keaveney | November 6

The AU women's volleyball team completed a three-game sweep of the Navy Midshipmen on Friday, recording their 14th straight victory and keeping a steady hold on first place in the Patriot League. The Eagles had no trouble prevailing in the first two matches, winning 30-18 and 30-8 respectively, and out hitting the Midshipmen by a wide margin.

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