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Boykin urges involvement

By Kim Selman | September 27

Every individual has an important role in the upcoming 2008 election, said Keith Boykin, a best-selling author, activist, commentator, politico and one-time adjunct professor for AU's School of Public Affairs. "It does not matter if you are black, white, a woman, poor or a person with disabilities; if you have the courage and you are willing to fight, then you can make a difference," Boykin said during a speech titled "Race, Gender and Sexual Orientation in the 2008 Presidential Campaign" in the Kay Spiritual Life Center Wednesday night.

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International brief

September 27

More than 100,000 Buddhist monks and supporters marched for an eighth straight day in Myanmar Tuesday as the country's military regime mobilized troops in an effort to quell the mass demonstration, The Associated Press reported. "The protest is not merely for the well-being of people but also for monks struggling for democracy and for people to have an opportunity to determine their own future," an anonymous monk told the AP.

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Police blotter

September 27

Thursday, Sept. 20 A student required a medical transport for a seizure from McDowell Hall to Sibley Hospital. Friday, Sept. 21 A student who felt she was possibly given a date rape drug by an unknown male at an off-campus party refused a medical transport.

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Librarian plans facility update

September 27

New University Librarian William Mayer said he plans to improve the appearance of the library and gain feedback from students and faculty to make further improvements. Mayer said he wants to change the library's reputation by focusing on the student experience and giving support to on-campus education.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 24

Mindy F. Hirsch was chosen to be the new associate director of AU's chapter of Hillel, according to an announcement made by Rabbi Kenneth L. Cohen, the group's director. "I fell in love with the students my first week in the temporary position, and I knew I just had to stay," Hirsch said.

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Most AU schools see grad enrollment rise this year

By Amanda Hamedany | September 24

More people than ever began master's degree programs this fall, according to The New York Times. Although the number varies among AU's schools, most saw increased enrollment from last year, according to an Aug. 9 statement from President Neil Kerwin. Across the country, the number of graduate students has more than doubled in the last 25 years, The Times reported.

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Vidulich takes questions

By Rachel Trainer | September 24

SG President Joe Vidulich discussed vacancies in the SG, rising tuition costs and AU athletics at a question-and-answer session Thursday evening in Anderson Hall's honors lounge in an effort to inform interested students about the SG's current activities. Vidulich and other SG officials spoke about topics ranging from the ways they are trying to improve student life to issues like the university's current handling of student judicial affairs.

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