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Public Safety gets serious about parking tickets

By Kendra Garstka | December 12

Next year, American University's parking policy will use an independent collection company that will collect fines from parking tickets for students with outstanding accounts, but all other parking policies will remain the same. "The days of people thinking tickets mean nothing is over," said Josh Wilson, Transportation Operations Coordinator.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Southern U. registrar takes cash for grades

December 12

Southern University in Baton Rouge, La, a historically black college, fired its registrar, Cleo Carroll, in 2003 after learning he had falsified the grades of 10 students. Diplomas were revoked and Carroll is now facing federal charges. After Carroll's firing an investigation was launched, and he was found to have made $9,100 from 1991-2003 in bribes for grade changes.

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Students put off academic work, study says

By Rebecca Kern | December 12

According to the results of a recent study, 70 percent of college students identify themselves as "academic procrastinators" who typically delay starting or finishing their assignments. Joseph R. Ferrari, a psychology professor at DePaul University in Chicago, conducted psychological research to define one who procrastinates frequently as a "chronic procrastinator.

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Going home, leaving home

By Jen Turner | December 12

I came home on Nov. 30 to find a large, flat package on my bed. My dear host mother had purchased me an advent calendar, one of those darling ones that had a piece of chocolate behind every little door. The kind that my mother once refused to get back when we were a) younger and b) religious (two instances that I only have a vague memory of).

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Santa's sleigh brings good games and bad

December 12

"Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance" For GameCube Nintendo Rated "T" for Teen $49.99 A- American gamers can stop being jealous of the Japanese. Nintendo's tactical role-playing series "Fire Emblem" is finally starting to trickle into the West. "Path of Radiance" is the first game in the franchise to hit GameCube in the States, and it's an excellent debut for them.

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Opinion

Letters to the editor

December 12

Dear Editor, I am writing with concerns to Will Haun's article 'Iraq: right war, right time.'ÿ Per usual, in reading Mr. Haun's columns, I find myself in utter disappointment at the lack of informed analysis and the distortion of historical evidence.ÿ In approaching the article critically, I feel it best to target one of last portions, denoting the ongoing war as "the fastest and most successful war in American History.

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Clooney and Gaghan explore 'Syriana'

December 8

"Syriana" director and screenwriter Stephan Gaghan says he felt the tragedy of 9/11 deeply. Fighting fear, he traveled the next month. He has followed America's reaction along the way. "It felt like this car America was accelerating, like someone hit the gas and shifted into low gear," he says.

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News

National Brief: Chinese practice English over Internet phone service

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | December 8

Next time you pick up the phone and the caller does not speak English, try to discern the language they are speaking - it may be Chinese. More than 45,000 Chinese citizens per day are signing up for Skype, an Internet-based telephone service. They then make cold calls to the United States to practice their English, according to this week's issue of Time Magazine.

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Opinion

Flying Spaghetti Monster mocks Christianity

By Nathan Hunerwadel | December 8

Recently during a quiet dinner in TDR my train of thought was abruptly interrupted by a wonderfully tolerant American University student who decided that it would be clever to place flyers touting "Flying Spaghetti Monsterism" (FSM) on the tables around the cafeteria.

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Scarcity increases demand

By Blair Bryant Nichols | December 8

Why is that when something is hard to find, or unavailable, it is unquestionably in higher demand? When a book goes out of print, it instantly becomes more valuable. When a famous artist dies, the prices of all his or her pieces skyrocket. When an athlete retires, his or her memorabilia is worth exponentially more than it was when he or she was playing.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: A user-friendly Metro

December 8

The Metro, which is the the sole source of transportation for many AU students, is scheduled to get a makeover. This one will not be as much cosmetic, but actually to make the 'Tro "tourist proof." Some of the plans currently under consideration are changing the "Doors closing' voice from that of a female to a male.

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Metro briefs

By Kate Oczypok | December 8

Meth having large impact on D.C. area Methamphetamine use has had a large impact on parts of the Midwest, and now the drug is beginning to take its toll on the D.C. area. Also known as crystal meth, crank and ice, methamphetamine locks users in an addictive grip that some say is the most powerful of any drug, according to NBC4.

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Adderall use jumps as fear of finals looms

By Kelly Moynihan | December 8

With finals looming around the corner, many students are relying on the use of prescription drugs like Adderall to help stay alert while studying. Adderall, which is prescribed for people who suffer from attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a stimulant that helps patients focus.

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Droppin' and Poppin' in TDR

By Chris DeWitt | December 8

Why do people go to TDR? Is it the delectable cuisine? Is it the friendly service? Is it convivial atmosphere, perfect for studying or conversing with peers? Or is it the sweet, sweet music? Those smooth, contemporary jams that soothe not only the belly but also the soul! Majic 102.

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Horoscopes

By Tamara Brown | December 8

Aries (March 21 - April 19) Your life may seem to be an unopened container of Chef Boyardee this week. The contents are questionable and make a sloshing sound when moved. Once you break out the can opener, your one true Beefaroni will be yours for the taking.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Colleges meet needs for same-sex couples

December 8

The Universiy of Miami, Ohio, has joined other colleges in offering benefits to employees and their same-sex partners. The plan will give medical coverage and allow for hospital visitation, something not always guaranteed to same-sex couples. Here in the Distrcit, Georgetown, Gallaudet and AU are among the schools offering commensurate benefits to the same-sex partner of their employees.

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The perfect songs for those winter blues...

By Drew Rosensweig & Chris DeWitt | December 8

Winter Wonderland, or "How I Learned to Stop Freezing and Love The Frosty Hell of December in Washington, D.C., with the Help of These Songs" Beseeched by The Eagle's music editor to write a list of songs regarding winter, I faced a predicament. I, being from South Florida, am used to winters that are 70 degrees and have only seen snow once .

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