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International brief

Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007

Spanish King Juan Carlos asked Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, "Why don't you shut up?" in a heated discussion between leaders at the Ibero-American Summit in Santiago, Chile, Saturday, according to BBC News. The King's scolding came after Chavez called former Spanish Prime Minister José María Aznar "a fascist" and then tried to interrupt José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, the current Spanish prime minister, as he defended Aznar, BBC News reported.

Panelists: Laws don't prevent war crimes

By Jeanette Lenoir · Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007

Despite international laws like the Geneva Convention, war crimes are still being committed, said Anthony Dworkin, executive director of the Crimes of War project during an event yesterday at the Washington College of Law. "It should be recognized as such and called by its name," he said.

Impromptu concerts given new regulations

By Kim Selman · Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007

The creation of new protocol to better accommodate the scheduling of spontaneous performances on campus is underway less than a week after two a cappella groups were asked on different occasions to not spontaneously sing on the first floor of the Mary Graydon Center.

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Campus calendar

November 15

Thursday, Nov. 15 The Great American Smokeout 11 a.m.-3 p.m. WHERE: MGC lobby INFO: Participants will make a commitment to quit smoking for the day or for the rest of their lives. Stop by the Great American Smokeout table to pick up your "survival kit" and helpful smoking cessation information.

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Locals voice fare hike opposition

By Patricio Chile | November 15

Members of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Board of Directors Wednesday evening faced infuriated citizens at a public hearing to discuss a proposed raising of fares. The base fare for Metrorail may increase 30 cents from $1.35 to $1.65, while the base fare for Metrobus will jump 10 cents from $1.

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Police blotter

November 15

Wednesday, Oct. 31 A student was sexually assaulted in her Anderson Hall dorm room. She was transported to Howard University Hospital. Wednesday, Nov. 7 A student in Hughes Hall was transported to Sibley Hospital for a sharp pain in her abdomen. An unknown individual flooded the Bender Library's third floor men's bathroom.

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Council disputes proposal

By Jen Calantone | November 12

AU's Interfraternity Council formally opposes a proposed Office of Greek Life requirement that all of the university's fraternities and sororities list the addresses of members living off-campus. Interfraternity Council delegates present at a meeting Oct.

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Campus calendar

November 12

Monday, Nov. 12 Play: "Adopt-A-Candidate" 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Wooly Mammoth Theatre, 641 D St. N.W. METRO: Archives-Navy Memorial (green and yellow lines) INFO: A collection of short plays by local playwrights inspired by the 2008 presidential candidates. Pay what you can.

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SG discusses diversity at forum

By Rachel Trainer | November 12

A Student Government diversity meeting designed to be an open forum for students to discuss the SG's ability to accurately reflect the student body ended up featuring participants already involved in the organization, some of whom expressed concern about the lack of other perspectives at the meeting.

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ROTC battalion honors veterans

By Carolyn Phenicie | November 12

As a few soaked students hurried across Copley Lawn at Georgetown University Friday afternoon to take shelter from the rain and cold, another group of students braved the weather solemnly to honor members of the United States' military. Cadets from AU's ROTC battalion joined others in the Hoya Battalion, D.

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National brief

November 12

A priest in the archdiocese of Boston was arrested last week when he tried to enter a taping session of Conan O'Brien's late-night talk show in New York, capping a series of alleged attempts to stalk the host, The Associated Press reported. According to court papers, the Rev.

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Obama group rallies in Iowa

By Laraine Weschler | November 12

AU Students for Barack Obama Saturday hit the campaign trail, rallying for the Democratic presidential candidate in Des Moines, Iowa. The students attended a rally, marched in a downtown Des Moines parade to show support for the Illinois senator and cheered at the Jefferson-Jackson dinner, an event for all the Democratic candidates emceed by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.

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SG brief

November 12

The Undergraduate Senate unanimously passed "A Resolution to Support the A Capella Community at American University" during their meeting yesterday. Barron John Weyerhaeuser, class of 2008 senator, and John Cipriani, class of 2009 senator and member of the a capella group On A Sensual Note, cosponsored the resolution after a member of Student Activities did not allow the group to sing in Mary Graydon Center last week.

SPEAKING ABOUT THE STARS - Professor Patrick Thaddeus Jackson speaks in the Tavern about the science and philosophy of "Star Wars." The lecture was part of the KPU's "Professors are People, Too" series.

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Jackson encourages world to confront its limitations

By Ashley Wolos | November 12

AW: Where did you grow up, or where are you from? PTJ:: I was born in California, where my parents were students at the University of California, Davis. We moved a lot, so I lived in a lot of different places. Probably the most "grow up" place was when we lived in Jaffrey, N.

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Group gives up extras for campaign

By Jimm Phillips | November 12

Some members of AU for Bill Richardson have pledged to sacrifice something they regularly purchase and donate the money to the New Mexico governor's campaign for the Democratic Party's 2008 presidential nomination. The initiative was part of AU for Bill Richardson's weeklong effort to raise awareness of Richardson's candidacy on campus.

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Campus brief

November 12

RCN Corporation became Thursday one of the newest official sponsors of AU Athletics. RCN is a top supplier of video, data and voice services to residential and business customers and is now AU's official cable television, Internet and telephone sponsor for all of its athletic events, according to the press release.

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Metro brief

November 12

Two employees of DC Afterschool for All, a program providing after-school instruction and supervision for children in D.C., were found guilty by auditors of receiving $13,000 in city reimbursements for restaurants and strip clubs, according to a Washington Post investigation.

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Plame discusses betrayal

By Bobby Allyn | November 12

Former CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson emphasized the importance of citizen participation in democracy and warned against an overreaching government in a speech Thursday night in the Ward Building. "My story is about our democracy, which is only as strong as the willingness of its citizens to participate," Plame said.

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Groups get Eagle Endowment awards to continue FSE service

By Jeanette Lenoir | November 12

The Community Service Center awarded $500 each to two groups of freshmen students to continue their three-day-long community beautification project during Freshmen Service Experience in late August. Both groups received their checks, from the Eagle Endowment, during an awards ceremony in Mary Graydon Center Thursday.

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International brief

November 12

A 2-year-old girl is recovering after doctors in Bangalore, India, removed her two extra arms and two extra legs in a 27-hour operation, according to CNN.com. The additional limbs belonged to a parasitic twin who stopped developing in the mother's womb and had attached to the girl's pelvis, CNN.

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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