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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Correction

November 2

In an Oct. 30 article titled "WCL grant enables human rights work abroad," the students who will participate in the program were not named. The students are LL.M candidate Elisa Reyes and JD candidate Ernesto Gonzalez. The Eagle apologizes for this omission.

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Programs pay tribute to U.N.'s 61st anniversary

By Elizabeth Royall | November 2

United Nations Week, held from Oct. 21 to Oct. 28, featured panels and programs at universities and clubs throughout the D.C. area including George Washington University and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, according to the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area Web site.

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"Everybody does it..." Tricks, treats in costumes

By Blair Bryant Nichols | November 2

I'm sure by now all of you are as sick as I am of hearing that Halloween is just an excuse for girls to dress like sluts and guys to dress like complete idiots. Though I agree that the holiday does provide a welcome opportunity to put our sexuality on display, it doesn't necessarily mean that this is the character we desire to portray the rest of the 364 days.

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