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Staff editorial: Facebook's job effect

American University will formulate a terms of use policy for the popular student website Facebook, next month. The plan comes amidst growing interest of employers in using Facebook to garner information about potential new hires. The university wants students to be ofiicially made aware of the consequences of their online posts.

The Best of 2006: Part Deux - fun and then some

Exactly one week ago, The Scene brought you a brief run-down of the most awesome things to look forward to in the coming year. But that revealed that there's so much more to look forward to! Thus, enjoy this second installment of the Best of 2006. 6. "Factory Girl" - coming in September Imagine a movie about Andy Warhol's Factory starring Guy Pearce, Sienna Miller and Hayden "Star Wars" Christensen in which not one, but TWO members of Weezer play bit parts as the Velvet Underground.

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Monday, Jan. 30 Forum on the Impeachment of President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney 12 - 2 p.m. Busboys and Poets Bookstore, 2021 14th St., NW Are the president and vice president above the law? Should they be held accountable? How? Speakers include Cindy Sheehan and Ralph Nader.

National briefs

Fund established for 9/11 workers Two New York House Of Representatives members called on the Bush administration to appoint someone to supervise testing and treatment of people affected by the destruction of the World Trade Center, USA Today reported Thursday.

Obama addresses lobbying reform

Lawmakers must change the way they deal with lobbyists and work more to serve the public in order to regain Americans' trust in the government, said Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) at a Lobbying Reform Summit Thursday cosponsored by AU's Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies and the Committee for Economic Development.

Home showcase for wrestlers

Heavyweight wrestler Adam LoPiccolo avenged an earlier loss and won his match by pinning his ranked opponent as AU won all but one of its matches to beat Sacred Heart Sunday, 37-6 The sophomore, who was ranked 13th in his class by the National Wrestling Coaches Association, faced off against Payam Zarrinpour, who was ranked 11th among heavyweights.

You'll need to know wrestling's Josh Glenn

There's a Frank Sinatra song my mom used to sing when I was a kid that could be a pretty apt analogy to what's going on with AU wrestler Josh Glenn these days. It goes like this: Just what makes that little old ant think he'll move that rubber tree plant? Anyone knows an ant can't move a rubber tree plant.

Give students freedom on meals

Last semester, studying faulty arguments I was given a chart that made me laugh. On one axis was the global temperature showing a gradual increase. On the other was the number of pirates world-wide decreasing as the temperatures increased. The two things have nothing to do with each other and so I laughed.

'Annapolis' can't muster the troops with plot holes, acting

Donnie Wahlberg has never had a successful film career like his younger brother, Marky Mark, of New Kids on the Block fame. And Donnie's role in the navy/boxing/coming-of-age drama "Annapolis" isn't going to bring him out of his brother's Calvin Klein billboard shadow.

More than a memory, Less Than Jake strikes back

Veteran ska/punk band Less Than Jake played a sold-out show at D.C.'s 9:30 club Friday, the third night of their latest U.S. tour. The 9:30 club was jam-packed with people of all ages ready to start their weekend with thrashing around a mosh pit to the upbeat sounds of Less Than Jake, a band that's remained popular since it came out of Florida more than 10 years ago.

Minimum meal plan to be required for on-campus sophomores

The Class of 2009 will be required to buy at least a 150-block meal plan next year and sophomores living on campus will be required to purchase at least a 75-block meal plan. In February 2005, Housing and Dining Programs decided to make meal plans mandatory for the Class of 2009's first two years at AU, however there was no minimum meal block requirement This year, only 82 sophomores live on campus and do not have a meal plan, said Julie Weber, executive director of housing and dining.

Bryant's 81 speaks double truths

So last week got off to an inauspicious start as the Steelers upended the Broncos, but I'm back to try my luck again this week. Truth: Kobe Bryant will score 80 points again this season. Why not? The guy is out-of-this-world good, he's got no teammate who's worth anything, and he has no problem hoisting up 50 shots a game.

Excessive iPod use damaging to ears

AU students are not concerned about a recent study that showed excessive use of the Apple iPod's ear bud headphones might be related to the increase of hearing loss among the younger generation. "I'm not worried at all," said Jacqueline Christy, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences.

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National briefs

U. Texas study shows exercise helps fight depression One 30-minute exercise session - which could be as simple as a walk on the treadmill - boosts mood and elevates well-being, according to a recent study conducted by a University of Texas professor and two UT graduate students.

Alternative breaks serve social justice this spring

The majority of AU students are just beginning to plan their spring breaks, focusing the trips on sunshine, tourist traps and fly honeys. Meanwhile, somewhere between 60 to 90 graduate and undergraduate students have had theirs in the works since before the weather was cool enough to miss sunshine in the first place, centering their trips around global social justice issues.

Laws of physics are laws of relationships

Returning to school after a semester abroad (or winter break) forces your body to get back in gear, even when it might not be ready. The strain of new classes, professors and deadlines can make even the excitement of a visit from your long distance partner stressful.