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Lit professor jazzes up class

By Natalie Kirkpatrick | October 23

General education professor Daniel Malachuk has the dedication, aplomb and respect for others that's necessary to make his discussion-based, conversational classes a joy for literature students at American University. Malachuk teaches "Great Books that Shape the Modern World," "Literature Survey of American Lit" and "American Romanticism.

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Eastwood film battles mediocrity

By Chris Patriquin | October 23

"Flags of Our Fathers" has two things going against it from the very start: 1) It is going to be compared to "Saving Private Ryan" mercilessly; and 2) "Saving Private Ryan" is a better movie. While "Flags" is still beautifully shot, director Clint Eastwood is better than this and has proven so on multiple occasions before.

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Sports

Crew stays afloat, glides along at Boston's Head of the Charles Regatta

By Kyra Smerkanich | October 23

AU's men's and women's crew team participated in the Head of the Charles Regatta this weekend, the largest regatta in the world. The men placed 56th in the Collegiate Men's Eight, with an adjusted time of 17:18.414 in the 5,500 meter race, which took place Saturday and Sunday outside of Boston.

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Family Weekend features arts, song and service for visitors

By Bill Debaun | October 23

Cherie Booth Blair's speech was a part of AU's annual Family Weekend, which took place from Friday to Sunday. It offered a variety of events intended to give students and their families insight into the many different types of activities on campus. Friday's events included a myriad of open classes for families to get a taste of academic life on campus; an AU neighborhood bus tour that took families to important sites, historic and otherwise, around Tenleytown; and a historical walking tour of campus.

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International briefs

By Kyra Smerkanich | October 23

Palestinian Prime Minister unharmed following gunfire attack Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh was not harmed after unidentified gunmen opened fire on his convoy while traveling through Gaza Friday, according to Reuters. Officials said they did not believe the attack was an assassination attempt, Reuters reported.

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Aramark staffers feel disrespected

By Andrea Chong | October 19

Many Aramark staff members say students this year have worse manners compared to students of previous years and express frustration over some students' inconsideration and lack of etiquette. At the same time, the campus as a whole is reaching out to build stronger relationships with Aramark staff.

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National briefs

By Kyra Smerkanich | October 19

North Korea says U.S.-led sanctions are war declaration North Korea said it considers U.S.-led sanctions following last week's test launch of its first nuclear weapon a declaration of war, the Associated Press reported Tuesday. North Korea released a statement Tuesday saying "the [sanctions] resolution cannot be construed otherwise than a declaration of a war," the AP reported.

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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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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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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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