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Language forum examines effect of homophobia

By Robin Bravender | October 19

Homophobia is "a real phenomenon that affects real people's lives," said Bill Leap, a professor in AU's anthropology department, about the topic of a conference held Friday on the effect of homophobic language on people's lives and public policy. Leap defined homophobic language as "statements of disdain, disgust or hatred of persons who are homosexual or are assumed to be homosexual.

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Opinion

All thumbs

October 19

Thumbs up... Activism at Gallaudet... These kids set an example for all students that echoes the past great era of student protests. Awareness of harmful marijuana laws... A conviction can bar you from federal financial aid - even possession. Green Festival.

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News

Relish escape, savor the future

By Blair Bryant Nichols | October 19

We sat on the curb in a travel plaza in Delaware. Headed home from a long weekend in New York, my best friend and I were at the mercy of the bus company's choice of rest stops and subsequent dining options. Clutching my kosher hot dog covered in liquid cheese applied by pump, I couldn't help but relish the early autumn sun on my back.

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Campus calendar

By Kendra Garstka | October 19

Thursday, Oct. 19 "Taking Your Product to Market: Clinical Research and Product Launch for Drugs and Devices" 9:30 a.m.-noon, WCL, room 603 Speakers include Lynn Shapiro Snyder and Robert Wanerman of Epstein Becker and Green. For more information, contact (202) 274-4075.

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Sports

Gymnasts tumble through financial woes, look to vault funding for team

By Sarah E. Cumbie | October 19

Although American University's varsity sports get most of the funding and attention from the administration, the school's club sports are still going strong. Gymnastics, one such club team, is currently revamping their approach to their team's status. The differences between varsity and club teams are fairly basic.

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Minus the Bear energizes Black Cat

By Chris Moreno | October 19

Large crowds gathered at the Black Cat last Saturday to hear indie rock favorite Minus the Bear play a sold-out show. As the crowd filtered in, Chicago post-rock trio Russian Circles opened up the night with their brand of heavy post-rock that is akin to Isis and Explosions in the Sky.

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News

Learning the language of love

By Miro Nikolov | October 19

My father, who speaks English with a distinct Bulgarian accent, once remarked that "the language connects, the accent divides." While I always thought that was a clever saying, I never fully understood or appreciated those words until I came to Paris. Yes, I do speak French with an American accent, but I don't think that I sound as awful as some other Americans that I've encountered while in the "City of Light.

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Opinion

The statesman from Illinois

By Marr Rozsa | October 19

During the Democratic National Convention, an eloquent statesman from Illinois spoke. He was a cerebral man of great moral strength, a visionary liberal whose capacity to infuse optimism into a movement that had been plagued with the cynicism of repeated defeats sparked the fire of inspiration in the souls both of the young and the old.

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Holocaust opera 'Sophie' hits wrong note

By Jeff Lambert | October 19

There is a scene in Nicholas Maw's opera "Sophie's Choice" where schizophrenic Nathan Landau (Scott Hendricks) assures the title character in his most comforting baritone, "Please, just let Nathan take charge, this is my show." He's not kidding. Hendricks commanded the Opera House stage last Monday at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, as the Washington National Opera performed "Sophie's Choice," the tragic story of a Holocaust survivor in post-war Brooklyn, for the sixth and final time.

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Sports

Eagles end overtime drought in 5th straight home victory

By Justin Hall | October 19

The AU Eagles were able to put their overtime struggles behind them on Wednesday afternoon, recording a 2-1 victory in the extra period over the University of Pennsylvania at Reeves Field. Senior Sal Caccavale scored the game-winning goal to give the Eagles their fifth consecutive win at home this season.

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Judicial Board to continue SG time sheet review

By Cait Douglas | October 19

The Judicial Board held the first rounds of hearings on the Student Government's time sheet controversy this past week with an estimated eight hours of testimony from members of the SG, which revealed President Ashley Mushnick backdated time sheets. The investigation will continue with more hearings in order to resolve whether any further misconduct on the part of anyone in the Executive Branch occurred.

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AU misses 'fittest college' list, Penn. school tops

By Tracy Kania | October 19

Healthy dining options and required physical education classes make Pennsylvania's Dickinson College the fittest college in the nation, but AU did not make the rankings, according to a survey by Men's Fitness magazine. In the survey, Men's Fitness ranked schools according to a number of criteria, including weekly hours of exercise by students, alcohol consumption, hours of sleep per night and availability of fast food.

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News

Liquor law violations rise

By Allie Feras | October 19

The recently released Annual Security Report shows that while the number of forcible sex offenses has decreased over the past three years, liquor law violations and robberies are on the rise at AU. Public Safety compiles the report, which details crime policy, prevention, reporting and statistics every year in accordance with the Campus Security Act.

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Catalyst Theatre's 'Arturo Ui' rises irresistibly

By Tara Abell | October 19

"The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui" Directed by Christopher Gallu Catalyst Theatre Company 545 7th St., S.E. Running through Nov. 4 Grade: A The Catalyst Theatre's newest production, "The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui" directed by Christopher Gallu, is a satire of Adolf Hitler's rise to power that compares it to that of mobster Arturo Ui in Chicago.

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Nolan works magic again

October 19

There are three steps to a good magic trick. The pledge sets things up, the turn creates conflict and the prestige brings everything back together. The latest film from director Christopher Nolan ("Batman Begins," "Memento") follows the magician's rules and gives audiences an adequate rush.

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Opinion

Corrections and Clarifications from Oct. 12

October 19

In an article titled "Health Center urges more Plan B education," it was incorrectly stated that the abortion drug RU-486 is illegal in the United States. RU-486, also known as mifepristone, was approved by the FDA in September 2000 under the trade name Mifeprex and is legally available in all 50 states, Washington, D.

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Sports

Fake questions, real answers: Advice for Macha, A-Rod, Leinhart and the week's worst losers in sport

By Patrick Ambrosio | October 19

Welcome to the special Celebrity Mailbag edition of Five Cents, where the questions may not be real, but the advice is. In a few weeks, I want to try doing an actual mailbag, so e-mail in your questions to pa3684a@american.edu. Now on with the fake questions.

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