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Groups strive to send more young voters to the polls

By Claire Maude · Monday, Sept. 27, 2004

Turn on MTV today, and chances are the "Real World" marathon is going to be interrupted by an advertisement showing skateboarder Tony Hawk sitting in the Oval Office. "This is the White House, and the buck should really stop here," Hawk says in the ad. "But actually it stops with me."

Jolt begets Jolinko

By Kate Oczypok · Monday, Sept. 27, 2004

The Daily Jolt, American University's student information web page introduced a new site earlier this month called Jolinko, a sister site of the Jolt. Jolinko can be accessed through thedailyjolt.com.

Metro volunteers conduct terror tests

By Phil Turner · Monday, Sept. 27, 2004

The first of hundreds of community volunteers completed a Metro awareness program last week to prepare them to assist relief workers in case of a catastrophe on the rail lines.

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American Indian museum, culture draws crowds

By Emily Carone | September 27

The "First Americans Festival" took place on the National Mall this week in celebration of the National Museum of the American Indian opening on Tuesday. Thousands of visitors gathered to watch Native American dance performances and learn about native crafts, such as instrument and regalia making.

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Students find rewards in youth literacy programs

By April Seipp | September 27

As one of more than 100 tutors trained so far this year to work with children around the D.C. area, Junior Jennifer Morrisey takes time out of her schedule to help children who are struggling with academics, especially reading.

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Nicaraguan film deals with crime, poverty

By Mishri Someshwar | September 27

"If this movie was made in color, all of you would want to vomit," said Nicaraguan film director Pierre Pierson, referring to the miserable conditions the characters in his short film, "Metal and Glass," live in. The film was shown at the Weschler Theatre in the Mary Graydon Center on Friday night.

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