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Staff editorial: Religion classes would benefit all students

October 12

Six Harvard University professors have recently come out in favor of mandatory religion classes for college students. Classes like the ones suggested by the Harvard faculty are classes in religion rather than theology, that would focus on the history and beliefs of a certain religion rather than why one should believe in a particular religion.

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News

Eco-Sense panel addresses oil dependency, politics

By Tracy Kania | October 12

Those who have the money to contribute to political campaigns have a greater voice than those who do not, oil companies being one of the most powerful, according to Tyson Slocum, the director of Public Citizen's Energy Program and a panelist at a forum hosted by Eco-Sense Tuesday.

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Opinion

All thumbs

October 12

Thumbs up... Plan B info session... Students can never have too much information about their sexual and reproductive health. Record turnout for SG elections... The Class of 2010 has answered its call of civic duty. New offerings in the Marketplace... Sweet-potato chips and low prices at Panini Express make our life complete.

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Opinion

Killing us not-so-softly

By Paul Perry | October 12

A 15-year-old boy in Wisconsin shoots and kills his principal. A deranged gunman steps into a one-room Amish schoolhouse in Pennsylvania and kills six young girls (handcuffed, execution style) and himself, critically wounding a number of others. A 13-year-old boy in Missouri brings an AK-47 to school and fires one shot before the gun jams as he takes aim at his classmates.

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News

SG results announced

By Cait Douglas | October 12

The Student Government fall elections brought out a record number of students to vote for the Class of 2010 Class Council and Undergraduate Senate with over 1,400 voting. The Class of 2010 elected Eugene Johnson as their president, with Alexx Bant winning vice president.

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Soil near Kreeger tests for high arsenic levels

By Lauren Gardner and Kyra Smerkanich | October 12

In the last 30 days soil on AU property tested for 106,000 parts per million of arsenic, which means approximately 10 percent of the soil is arsenic, but the finding should not pose a threat to the community, said Gary Schilling, Spring Valley project manager for the Baltimore District of the U.

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Festival revives spirit of the Renaissance

By Ben Lozovsky | October 12

The time of ages past is nigh upon us. Prepare thyself for a rapturous adventure, one of brutish lords and scallywag knaves, of ribald jest and divine combat, of beasts and nymphs and ... standstill traffic? The lofting fumes of a congested I-495 brought an abrupt end to my mental preparation and left me sitting uncomfortably erect in the unforgiving benches of a chartered yellow school bus headed for the Maryland Renaissance Festival.

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Campus calendar

By Kendra Garstka | October 12

Thursday, Oct. 12 Table Talk Lunch Series: "Rainforests and Illegal Logging: Any Way to Stop It?" Noon, Kay Spiritual Life Center lounge A buffet lunch will be provided. A $5 donation is requested from faculty and staff; lunch is free for students. R.S.V.P.

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'Shortbus' reintroduces sexuality

By Donny Sheldon | October 12

Let's talk about sex with John Cameron Mitchell. Famous for his directorial debut "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," Mitchell is an outspoken advocate of portraying honest sexuality in film. Although his works frequently test the viewer's comfort zone, he is trying to save us from ourselves.

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Metro brief: Ehrlich firings may have violated rights

By Kyra Smerkanich | October 12

An investigative committee has concluded that Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., R, may have violated the constitutional rights of some mid-level staffers when he fired them, according to The Washington Post. The committee, headed by attorney Ward B.

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News

Events to break up long weekend in D.C.

By Rebecca Shillenn | October 12

Staying in the District for Fall Break? You could use that extra day to catch up on reading and to study for midterms, or you could catch up on your local sightseeing by checking out these cool events that just so happen to coincide with a well-deserved day off.

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Campus briefs

October 12

Alcohol Awareness Week targets students nationwide National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week will take place at 1,000 universities nationwide, including AU, Oct. 19 to 25. The events at AU will include a guest speaker Wednesday and a mocktail competition, according to Rachel Schwager, a sophomore in the School of Communication and member of Delta Gamma.

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Williams brings chuckles to Oval Office

By Taryn McKinnon | October 12

When Jon Stewart announced that he and Stephen Colbert would not be running for office in 2008, many Americans lost a bit of hope for our country's future. Luckily Hollywood has provided a film that will ease the pain voters may be feeling. Barry Levinson, the AU alumnus who also directed "Good Morning, Vietnam" and "Rainman", makes the dreams of fans of "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report" come true.

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Health Center urges more Plan B education

By Elyse Franko | October 12

The Food and Drug Administration's recent decision to approve Plan B, or emergency contraception, for sales over the counter should be accompanied by more widespread information on the drug, said Nurse Practitioner Shannon Murphy of the Student Health Center at a Plan B information session held Tuesday in the Wellness Center.

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Turks celebrate culture

By Peggy Wu | October 12

The smells of baklava, hummus, dolma and other Turkish treats filled Pennsylvania Avenue on Sunday afternoon as locals and tourists gathered to celebrate the Turkish Festival. Turkish vendors displayed books, jewelry, music, textiles, arts and crafts and other native products.

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Study shows caffeine may not be addictive

By Andrea Chong | October 12

With the stress of school and homework, many students turn to caffeine in the form of coffee, soda and other foods, but according to a recent study by the American Beverage Association, caffeine may not be as addictive as previously thought. According to recent studies, caffeine is not found to be an addictive substance.

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Wolf Eyes burns circuits, ears at D.C. noise festival

By Chris Moreno | October 12

Going on 10 years now, Wolf Eyes has been approaching listeners with their confrontational style of music. They play intensely loud, which has lead many to classify them as "noise." The members of Wolf Eyes, however, would tell you that the term is inaccurate when describing their brutal sound.

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