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Television sex content sparks debate

By Joseph Popiolkowski · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003

Television shows featuring clean, family-friendly content are more popular than their more sexual and violent counterparts, according to Melissa Caldwell of the Parents Television Council. "The ratings data supports the conclusion that cleaner reality shows are more popular," Caldwell said at Monday night's American Forum: Sex and the Media.

Mud rompers pay for play

By Mackenzie Ryan · Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003

The University is asking the students and University staff involved in damaging the Quad - of which they have identified 75 to 80 students and a handful of staff members - to come forward and pay restitutions, according to Gail Hanson, vice president of Campus Life.

Storm hits AU, Quad mud pit costs thousands

By Joseph Popiolkowski and Ryan Grannan-Doll · Monday, Sept. 22, 2003

AU enacted its emergency action plan to maintain vital operations over the weekend as Hurricane Isabel caused campus-wide power outages Thursday night, according to Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs, students destroyed sections of the Quad.

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Suicide a leading cause of death among college students

By Samantha O'Neill and Kristen Northrop | September 22

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Take Action Tour, which visited D.C. Saturday, stresses the same message as many health care professionals - that it is imperative for students to be aware of the options available to them if they feel depressed or suicidal.

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Anchor Clanker fundraiser makes a mess

September 22

Greek students get down and dirty at Delta Gamma sorority's Anchor Clanker on Saturday.

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Police Blotter

By Dan Findley | September 22

The log of public safety activities since Wednesday.

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