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Toy drive kicks off

By Stokely Baksh · Monday, Nov. 17, 2003

A campus-wide toy drive to benefit the D.C. Children's Hospital begins today and will continue through Thursday, Dec. 4, the night of the benefit show "Reindeer Rock Show" in the Tavern. D.C. Children's Hospital cares for children who are critically or terminally ill, and who cannot be at home for the holidays.

Expect a harsh, cold winter

By Kate Oczypok · Monday, Nov. 17, 2003

D.C. is in for another wicked winter weather season this year, according to local forecasters.

TDR to survey campus

By Kate Oczypok · Monday, Nov. 17, 2003

The best way to evaluate how students feel about campus eateries may not be through Today@AU, but rather by setting up computers in TDR, the Joint Committee on Dining Services discussed Nov. 3. The survey examines all dining venues on campus such as the Terrace Dining Room, the Tavern, The Eagle's Nest, Einstein Bros.' Bagels, Jamba Juice, Chik-Fil-A and Salsa.

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GA approves budget unanimously

By Keith F. Shovlin | November 17

The General Assembly approved the 2004-05 Student Confederation Budget, with amendments, by an unanimous vote Friday after less than two hours of deliberation. The budget proposed cuts in most SC programming except the Kennedy Political Union, Student Union Board and Eagle Nights.

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International students avoid post 9-11 troubles

By KIAH CULVER | November 17

International student enrollment dropped more than 30 percent across the U.S. and 16 percent at AU since 9-11, according to a new study. The Institute of International Education, the student and faculty exchange organization that administers the Fulbright Program, conducted the study this year.

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Signs of the times

By Keith F. Shovlin | November 17

The assembled buildings around the main Quad are standing out more with the construction of new signs for each academic building. The bases of the signs have been completed since mid-September, and the rest will be completed soon, according to Jerry Gager, director of the Office of Facilities Planning and Development.

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