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Most Undergrad Senate seats filled in SG election

By Emily Blanck | October 1

More than 1,000 students voted in this year's fall Student Government elections, a slight decrease from last year's numbers. Board of Elections Chairwoman Amy McConnel said she considers the election a success despite the decrease in participation. The polling station on the quad during Friday's Artemas Ward Week activities was a new addition this year and helped to raise awareness and participation in the election, McConnel said.

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Protesters demand China help Myanmar

By Jewel Edwards | October 1

AU students joined other members of the D.C. community Friday to protest Myanmar's response to citizens' calls for democracy in front of the Myanmar embassy. The group then walked to the Chinese embassy to protest China's refusal to intervene in the crackdown on democracy advocates in Myanmar.

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Colorado paper publishes obscenity, loses revenue

By Patricio Chile | October 1

A brief editorial that ran in a student-run newspaper at Colorado State University is drawing controversy over the issue of student press rights. Some AU students expressed support for the CSU newspaper's free speech, while others questioned the extent of this freedom.

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Job, internship fair reps impressed with dress

By Allie Feras | October 1

More than 700 students converged on Bender Arena Thursday afternoon to meet with 133 employers at the Job and Internship Fair, according to Bridget O'Connell, acting director of outreach and marketing for the AU Career Center. Ross Herosian, an internship coordinator for XM Radio, was one of the representatives at the event.

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Women's center in beginning phases

By McKayle Davison | October 1

et with university administration members Friday to discuss the creation of a Women's Resource Center on campus. SG President Joe Vidulich and Women's Initiative Director Vanessa Mueller submitted a proposal to the university two weeks ago that outlined a seven-phase plan for establishing the center.

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SG brief

By Emily Blanck | October 1

Sunday's Student Government meeting marked the last meeting of the Second Undergraduate Senate and the first meeting of the Third Undergraduate Senate. Before adjourning, the Second Undergraduate Senate certified the election results and heard a reaction on the election from Board of Elections Chairwoman Amy McConnel.

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Metro brief

September 27

Keith A. Washington, the former Prince George's County police corporal who shot two unarmed deliverymen last January, has brought forth past mental health records that labeled him a "potential danger," according to The Washington Post. Washington, who is charged with murder in the death of Brandon Clark and attempted murder in the shooting of Robert White, revealed the documents last week as exhibits in a worker's compensation case, the Post reported.

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Campus brief

September 27

This week, the National Museum of Women in the Arts will screen four School of Communication faculty members' work in its weeklong celebration of female filmmakers, according to an article published in American Today. Kylos Brannon, Giovanna Chesler, Leena Jayaswal and Brigid Maher are the professors who have films featured in the first annual Festival of Women's Film and Media Arts, American Today reported.

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AU considers SAT writing score for admission, other colleges don't

By Jewel Edwards | September 27

AU required all applicants after the year 2005 to take the new SAT with the writing section, although other competitive universities have not heavily considered the writing scores in the admissions process, according to the College Board. The reason for overlooking the writing portion stems from a lack of experience with the new test scores, said Kristine Sawicki, the associate dean of admissions for Reed College in Portland, Ore.

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Campus calendar

September 27

Thursday, Sept. 27 General Education Program Town Meeting 3-5 p.m. WHERE: McDowell Formal Lounge INFO: Join Patrick Thaddeus Jackson, the new director of the General Education Program, for a town hall-style discussion about the current and future state of general education at AU.

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Candidates differ on health care options

By Jen Calantone | September 27

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 47 million Americans are without health insurance. The outcome of the election could have a great effect on how AU students will one day be covered under health insurance plans. Four major front-runners in the upcoming elections have different positions on health care.

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HIV testing times expanded

By Elyse Franko | September 27

The free HIV testing program on campus, which is part of a citywide HIV testing initiative, has become more accommodating to students' schedules, according to Student Health Center Director Daniel Bruey. This year, HIV tests can be performed at any time during health center hours, Bruey said.

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Peer journal releases edition

By Mhabeni Bona | September 27

Supporters, contributors and editors of Clocks and Clouds, AU's electronic undergraduate research journal, discussed articles in the latest issue, which was released Monday at a reception in the McDowell Formal Lounge. The four co-editors in chief - Kate Naseef, a senior in the School of Public Affairs and School of Communication and special projects editor for The Eagle; Nic Ravella, a senior in the School of International Service; Taylor Robinson, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences and SPA; and Elena Rubinfeld, a senior in SIS - founded the journal in January 2006.

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Dem hopefuls offer aid reform

By Patricio Chile | September 27

As the 2008 presidential race quickens its pace, Democratic candidates may find more support from college-age voters if they continue focusing on an issue Republicans have so far neglected: how to ease the burden of rising college costs. At AU, some students and faculty said they were worried that most candidates would not make college financial aid a top priority.

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Female journalists discuss family, job balance

By Jeanette Lenoir | September 27

Three female journalists shared their experiences and discussed how the role of women in the newsroom continues to change during a forum Tuesday evening in Mary Graydon Center. Kelli Arena, the Justice Department correspondent for CNN; Courtney Mabeus, reporter for The Washington Examiner; and Victoria Jaggard, writer and editor for National Geographic News, said they agreed the media industry is difficult for women to succeed in because of the long hours, family obligations and gender discrimination in the workplace.

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Student Government election results

By Ethan Klapper | September 27

The SG announced the results for the fall election Friday

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Van Hollen praises House Dems

By Carolyn Phenicie | September 27

Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., praised the new leadership of House Democrats and took several opportunities to attack President Bush at a speech Tuesday night in the Woods-Brown Amphitheater. Van Hollen's speech was delayed about 55 minutes because he was held up in Congress by a vote on the Children's Health Insurance Plan, he said.

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