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Monday, Nov. 17, 2008

Monday, Nov. 17 Book discussion - William Ayers 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. N.W. METRO: U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo (green line) INFO: Former Weather Underground co-founder Bill Ayers' relationship with President-elect Barack Obama caused controversy throughout the 2008 presidential election.

YOUTH FOR OBAMA - The number of young voters increased by a slim percentage on the Nov. 4 election. This generation of voters chose President-elect Barack Obama by 68 percent, over Sen. John McCain's, R-Ariz., 30 percent.

Youth voters favor Obama, up turnout

By Katie Litvin · Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008

AU students who voted in this year's election contributed to a record-high turnout of young voters. Between 22 and 24 million young people voted in the election, according to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, a non-partisan organization based at Tufts University that researches youth's political engagement.

WMATA adds cars

By Meg Fowler · Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008

AU students who travel throughout the D.C. area for jobs, internships, dining or general sightseeing via Metrorail could soon encounter changes in the popular Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority service. The WMATA Board of Directors recently decided to expand and improve the system by adding 648 new cars and repairing and revamping 100 existing ones, according to The Washington Post.

AMERICAN FORUM - "Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer talks to Cate Minichino, a senior in the School of Communication (lower left), after the forum titled "Politics and Pundits: The Promises of the New Presidency and the Press." The event discussed the e

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New media alters election

By Carol Cummings | November 13

The 2008 election was historic, "Face the Nation" host and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Bob Schieffer said during an American Forum event Tuesday night. "What we saw on election night was more than just an election, we saw a momentous occasion in the history of our country," he said.

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Police blotter

November 13

Nov. 5 A community member reported two AU keys were stolen from her while she was at an off-campus store. While at the store, she placed the keys on a table and looked away. When she looked back, the keys were gone. She was advised to contact the Metropolitan Police Department.

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November 13

Thursday, Nov. 13 Film: "Global Warming, the Signs and the Science" 12:30-1:30 p.m. WHERE: Bender Library, Media Classroom INFO: The latest documentary in the library's Green on the Screen series profiles people in the United States, Asia and South America who must deal with the consequences of climate change.

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International brief

November 13

The Queen Elizabeth II ocean liner set sail on its final journey Tuesday, leaving Southampton for its 16-day tour to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The 40-year-old liner will be converted into a floating hotel in Dubai, according to BBC News. Thousands watched as the QE2 left port, dropping one million red Remembrance Day poppies over the side in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I, BBC News reported.

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National brief

November 13

Circuit City Stores Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday following the company's announcement last week that it would close 20 percent of its stores and lay off up to 7,300 employees. The move is an attempt to preserve inventory for the holiday shopping season, according to the Washington Times.

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Grad student runs to victory

By Anna Tuman | November 13

Andrew Dumm, a graduate student in the School of International Service, said he really had no intention of winning the 33rd annual Marine Corps Marathon Oct. 26, though he emerged victorious from the race. Dumm, who won the marathon in a total of 2 hours, 22 minutes and 44 seconds, said this was his first time running a marathon, but that he has been involved in competitive racing for several years.

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Campus brief

November 13

Clocks and Clouds, an AU undergraduate student research journal that publishes articles about international relations and public affairs research, released their newest issue Monday night. Professor Richard Bennett in the Department of Justice, Law and Society addressed attendees of the release party and discussed the importance of academic research, according to Molly Kenney, the journal's copy editor.

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Metro brief

November 13

George Mason University will rename and redesign its mascot, Gunston, this season. The fuzzy, green creature, a favorite among children, will be updated to a "sharper" model, The Washington Post reported. The new, 240-pound mascot is seven feet tall and has a hat size of 29, will debut Monday at GMU's basketball game against Brown University.

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Nonprofits attract grads

By Marisa Kendall | November 13

Some AU students are beginning to join the growing number of young people nation-wide who are forgoing large paychecks to pursue careers in nonprofit work. Social entrepreneurship, the movement of launching nonprofit ventures that attempt to solve specific problems in troubled areas, is growing in popularity among recent college graduates.

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Campus brief

November 10

The Greenberg Theatre will host the second annual Brazilian Film Week from Thursday through Sunday. The Brazilian Embassy will present the festival with the assistance of Ilda Santiago, the artistic director of the Rio International Film Festival, according to the Brazilian Embassy's Web site.

VEG OUT - AU competes against Georgetown University in the second round of PETA2's Most Vegetarian-Friendly Colleges Competition. Today is the last day that students can vote for AU at www.peta2.com. Georgetown placed ninth in last year's competition.

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AU competes for veggie title

By Lindsey Anderson | November 10

AU beat the University of Richmond to advance out of the first round of peta2's Most Vegetarian-Friendly Colleges Competition Thursday, becoming one of the 16 colleges now in competition for a spot as one of the top ten schools with abundant vegetarian options.

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SG proposes 'Good Samaritan Policy'

By Katie Litvin | November 10

The Undergraduate Senate declared at their meeting Sunday the need for a Good Samaritan Policy at AU, and passed a resolution to support the Student Advocacy Center's proposed changes to the university's policy. The senate also shelved proposed changes to the EagleBuck$ system.

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AU not among most expensive colleges

By Sarah Rudnick | November 10

AU did not make Business Week's "50 Most Expensive Colleges" ranking, but nearby George Washington University and Georgetown University were among the top three on the list. For the first time in two years, GW is no longer the most expensive college in the nation, at $50,357 per year, but is now in the No.

ON THE ROAD - The library is showcasing businessman and humanitarian Aldo Magazzeni's photos in an exhibit titled "Traveling Mercies." The 50 photographs and artifacts and from Afghanistan and Kenya are on display from Magazzeni's travels in the past four

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Library exhibits travel photos

By Nicole Glass | November 10

AU's Bender Library is currently hosting the largest exhibit in its history. The exhibit, "Traveling Mercies," includes more than 50 photographs and artifacts from Afghanistan and Kenya, which were taken and collected by businessman and humanitarian Aldo Magazzeni during his trips to the countries.

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Metro brief

November 10

The National Capital Planning Committee gave final approval Thursday for the National Zoo's 20-year plan to renovate the park. Upgrades include a three-station aerial tram that resembles a ski lift to connect one side of the zoo to the other, a parking garage to add 400 more spaces, a new plaza and visitor amenities and seven new animal exhibits, according to the Associated Press.

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Georgian prof discusses int'l relations

By Sarah Rudnick | November 10

When the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, School of International Service professor Mamuka G. Tsereteli said, "It was like dreams coming true." Two years later in 1991, his native country, Georgia, became independent of the Soviet Union. Tsereteli was born and grew up in Georgia, which he describes as culturally sophisticated.

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New GI Bill to help AU vets

By Marisa Kendall | November 10

While students are enthusiastic about a new GI Bill that could potentially increase the number of Iraq War veterans attending AU, some feel the university itself should also strive to make AU more affordable and accessible to veterans. Designed to make college more affordable for veterans, the new GI Bill will take effect at the beginning of the next school year.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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