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Cartoons depicting Muslim prophet cause controversy

By Lauren Gardner | February 13

The editorial cartoons published in several newspapers worldwide depicting the Muslim prophet Muhammad are inexcusable and not a correct exercise of freedom of the press, according to members of the AU community. Abdul Karim Bangura, a professor in the School of International Service affiliated with AU's Center for Global Peace, said he has traveled to Denmark and is familiar with the newspaper that first published the cartoon, Jyllands-Posten.

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GLBT culture study shown at Katzen

By Brittney Henderson | February 13

In conjunction with the 13th annual Lavender Languages and Linguistics Conference, the Katzen Arts Center opened the art exhibit "Body Languages," a cultural study of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. The exhibit, co-sponsored by the Department of Anthropology, reflects the conference's themes of communication and language within the GLBT community through visual art, according to a brochure Katzen passed out to exhibit visitors.

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TDR patrons, employee reveal favorite flicks

By Jen Turner | February 13

When asked about favorite movies, music, food and more, many people often stop to ponder their answer. We at The Scene were curious about the results if respondents didn't have a chance to think about their answer, thus being forced to provide only an honest, unadulterated response.

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National briefs

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | February 13

Blackberry creates new software Research in Motion, makers of the Blackberry technology, announced Friday they have created new software that does not violate any patents, allowing the continuation of its existing wireless e-mail service, The Washington Post reported.

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SG senator quits from abroad

By Cait Douglas | February 13

Class of 2007 Senator Nick Johnson resigned from his position after being pressured with impeachment charges by the Undergraduate Senate. Johnson, who served two terms in the former General Assembly, is currently studying abroad in London. The impeachment charges, filed by Charlie Biscotto, Class of 2008 senator, requested the timely removal of Johnson from office and were a compelling factor in Johnson's resignation.

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Make sure you have...

By Marissa Newhall , Juliana Thrope and Vikas Chopra | February 13

For the last-minute minded among us, a quick reminder: Valentine's Day is Tuesday. Whether you're single or taken, and even if you think V-Day is simply a Hallmark-engineered scheme to sell tons of candy and greeting cards, it never hurts to send a little TLC in the direction of those who deserve - or just could use - it.

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Bill increases student loan interest rates, reduces spending

By Kate Oczypok and Kendra Garstka | February 13

AU will begin holding workshops to educate students on effectively managing their loans following changes in financial aid funding in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, according to a report from the Office of Management and Budget. The financial aid office will be sending out a newsletter regarding the issues specifically concerning students.

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Opinion

Cartoons cross the line

By Issam Khoury | February 13

I have been following closely the arguments regarding the recent riots across the Muslim world in response to the depictions of the Prophet Mohammad in European newspapers. ÿI am particularly astounded by the likes of arguments proferred by Mike Inganamort and the "free speech" contingency.

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Opinion

Letters to the editor

February 13

Dear Editor: I was shocked by Riazul Raquib's editorial, "Freedom of expression does not equal racial ignorance," printed in your paper February 6. In it, Mr Raquib claims that Muslim governments "should be commended" for responding vehemently to cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad, and that the Danish government, by blindly defending freedom of speech, had compromised its national security.

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News

Music notes

February 13

Oceansize "Everyone Into Position" (Beggars Banquet) Sounds Like: If Isis grew up with Maroon 5. C- For all the verbose musical prophecies this band claims in its press release, Oceansize is hardly Moses. On "Everyone Into Position," the new disc from British prog-rockers Oceansize, the band attempts to reconcile the beautiful soundscapes and icy guitars of bands like Red Sparrows, Isis and Neurosis with mainstream appeal.

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Artists' hijinks shock at Grammys

By Robyn Abzug | February 13

This year's Grammys, held live last Sunday, were interesting to say the very least. Those who put on the Grammys pulled out all the stops this year - even though "American Idol" killed the awards show in number of viewers - and obviously sought to shock, well, everyone in the process.

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Sports

AU athletics' new spring

By Ryan Spilhaus | February 13

The AU men's basketball season reaches its pinnacle Saturday at the annual Phil Bender event against Holy Cross. However, barring a miracle run through the Patriot League tournament and an even more miraculous run through the NCAA tournament, the AU winter sports season will mostly be winding down by the start of March.

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Sports

After first win, men's tennis loses

By Antoine Pietri | February 13

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The AU men's tennis (1-4) team lost, 5-2, to the Maryland Terrapins (3-0) Sunday afternoon. The Eagles had experienced a brilliant victory against winless North Carolina - Greensboro the day before by a score of 7-0 for its first win of the season.

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Opinion

Basketball recruitment offends, demeans women

By Emily Caponetti | February 13

EMILY CAPONETTI This letter directly addresses my disappointment with the demeaning and insensitive conduct displayed by the Men's Basketball Office through their objectification of women in recent recruitment materials.ÿ The flier's flagrant promotion of sexist attitudes is undeniable in its description of Washington, DC as "the #1 place to find babes.

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Opinion

Corrections

February 13

The Feb. 6 article, "Flip-flops, though fashionable, may be unhealthy" should have been attributed to American Word, where it was first published.

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Sports

Hadavi-less Eagles felled by Colgate

By Jesse Epstein | February 13

What it rains, it pours. And on Sunday, it poured for the AU women's basketball team against the Colgate Raiders, as it lost, 72-63, at Bender Arena. Playing without leading scorer, senior guard Tala Hadavi, who injured her knee in practice this week, the Eagles struggled defensively against Colgate.

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Housing and Dining forum explains future of off-campus apartments

By Cait Douglas | February 13

Changes to Park Bethesda management are not an attempt to remove students from the building, but are intended to make the building more financially stable, according to Julie Weber, director of Housing and Dining, at a forum Thursday night.

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