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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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News

DVD a walk in the 'Park'

By Sean Silbert | October 19

Oh, "South Park." The number of television shows that have made such a considerable impact on popular culture as the two-dimensional adventures of four foul-mouthed fourth graders could probably be counted on two hands. And after 10 years of Stan, Kyle, Cartman and the short-lived Kenny, is there a better time than now to release a "greatest hits" DVD of the best shows? For those who either don't watch cable television or have lived in a soundproof cave for the past decade, "South Park" is a show that seemingly has no lines left to cross.

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News

Student trustee nominees named

By Jimm Phillips | October 19

Leaders of the Student Government, Graduate Leadership Council and Student Bar Association selected Genevieve Frye, Rebecca Geller and Matt Simpson as their three student trustee nominees, according to an announcement posted on the SG Web site Tuesday. The Trusteeship Committee of the board of trustees will make a final decision on who will be named student trustee after evaluating all three nominees, according to the posting.

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News

'Double Indemnity' sets standard for film noir

By Neora Luria | October 19

Ever make a quick decision that made you feel powerful? Careful, there is always someone waiting for a hasty choice-maker to use and trap. "How fast was I going, officer?" Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray) asks in Billy Wilder's "Double Indemnity." Phyllis (Barbara Stanwyck), Walter's object of affection, answers, "I'd say about 90 miles an hour.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: New Aramark program provides needed outreach

October 19

The International Development Program, run through the School of International Service, started the Aramark Partnership Program last week. The program pairs students, staff and faculty with an Aramark employee. Many Aramark employees are from El Salvador (accoording to a Today@AU posting) and one of the main goals of the program is to help employees with their English skills.

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News

Campus briefs

By Brian Kalish | October 19

WCL to work with California law school to train young Chinese lawyers The Washington College of Law and the University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law are helping China rebuild its legal system, according to a WCL press release. The U.S. Agency for International Development recently awarded a $1.

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News

Galluadet protests spur student arrests

By Rebecca Kern | October 19

N GALLAUDET UPDATE By REBECCA KERN Eagle Staff Writer Gallaudet University faculty signed a resolution calling for the resignation of incoming president Jane K. Fernandes on Monday following the arrests of 133 student protesters and the school reopening after shutting down for three days, according to The Washington Post.

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News

Drug use may limit aid

By Elyse Franko | October 19

A rising number of marijuana arrests in the U.S. may put marijuana-using students at greater risk of being denied financial aid, according to the non-profit Students for Sensible Drug Policy, but many AU students do not know about the legal provision which mandates this.

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News

Jazz Festival showcases original U.S. art form

By Katie Peduzzi | October 19

Washington's U Street area was "all that jazz" last weekend as the second annual Duke Ellington Jazz Festival came to an end at the historic Lincoln Theater. Beginning on Oct. 4, the festival was a five-day event honoring legendary jazz artist and D.C. native Duke Ellington.

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Sports

Lady Eagles soccer blanked by Princeton

By Erin Keaveney | October 19

In just their second home loss this season, the AU women's soccer team was shutout by Princeton 3-0 at Reeves Field on Tuesday afternoon. The Eagles were in a hole early as the Tigers went net on AU goalie Alison Doyle twice in the first seven minutes. Princeton's Diana Matheson scored on an assist by Jen Om a little over a minute into the first half.

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Opinion

Op ed

By Mohammed Abu Asaker | October 19

She woke up at midnight, screaming "Mommy ... Mommy, I've lost my eyes!" It was dark, and because she could not see anything she thought she had lost her eyes. This is my little sister, Nour (meaning light in English, age 9). My mother had to light a match to prove that she could still see.

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News

Game gives players 'Second Life'

October 19

"Second Life" has been a virtual home to nearly one million online residents since its public release in 2003. This streaming massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) allows players to do everything from hang out at bars to build theme-driven worlds.

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News

Metro brief: Poll shows Virginia majority supports gay marriage ban

By Kyra Smerkanich | October 19

A new poll shows a majority of Virginians support a gay marriage ban, according to The Washington Post. The survey, conducted by The Post, found that 53 percent of voters said they would support a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, while only 43 percent said they would oppose the law.

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News

Indie prom queen Lewis enchants 9:30 audience

By Chelsea Strandberg | October 19

Jenny Lewis lures audiences with her vocal stylings, creative lyrics and whimsical style. Her sultry voice filled the 9:30 club on Sunday night as fans cheered for her quirky folk music. The performance included everything expected of a great show, minus the haze of cigarette smoke because the artist requested the club be smoke-free.

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News

Festival encourages 'green' lifestyle

By Kaylor Garcia | October 19

The D.C. Convention Center buzzed with excitement last weekend as visitors poured in for the annual Green Festival, which looked past the traditional stereotype of anti-global warming sentiment and focused on more specific ecological issues such as healthier living, vegan eating and fair trade.

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