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International brief

October 18

A Mexican man working on a novel titled "Cannibal Instincts" was arrested last week after a police raid found body parts in his home. Authorities this week confirmed the body parts were his girlfriend's remains, according to United Press International and El Universal, a Mexican newspaper.

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National brief

October 18

A Woodland, Calif., dentist may lose his dental license after being accused of fondling the breasts of 26 female patients, a practice he claims is a legitimate treatment for a common jaw problem, according to the Daily Democrat, a Woodland newspaper. According to police, Mark Anderson explained in recorded phone calls that he massaged patients' chests to treat temporo-mandibular joint disorder, which causes neck and head pain, the Daily Democrat reported.

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Vomiting on bus offense at GW

By Christopher Cottrell | October 18

A night of heavy drinking could now leave George Washington University students with more than a nasty hangover the next day. Administrators at GW unveiled a policy last month to begin charging students who throw up on the university shuttle that transports students between campuses, said Adela de la Torre, a media relations associate at GW.

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Students rally for Darfur divestment

By Amanda Hamedany | October 11

More than 300 students demonstrated outside the Old Executive Office Building Oct. 1 in support of the 2007 Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act. The legislation would authorize state and local governments to divest money from companies that do business with the Sudanese government, an action taken by the AU board of trustees more than a year ago.

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Hollywood Video to close

By Rachel Trainer | October 11

Hollywood Video, a movie rental store in Tenleytown, is set to close within the next two months, but a definite closing date has not been set, according to Kendra North, a former Hollywood Video employee. It has stopped renting its merchandise and is currently selling all movies, video games and candy for a fraction of their usual cost.

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Major blends business and language skills

By Christopher Cottrell | October 11

Undergraduate students now have the option of declaring an interdisciplinary major that combines aspects of business and language studies - the Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and language and cultural studies. Two faculty members - Jesse Boeding, director of undergraduate programs for the Kogod School of Business, and Alina Israeli, a College of Arts and Sciences professor - co-wrote the degree, which became available the beginning of the fall 2007 semester.

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Foreign bureaus vital, speaker says

By Kim Selman | October 11

It is vital for U.S. media to maintain a presence overseas, Jonathan Landay, chief Pentagon correspondent for the McClatchy Company, said during a speech Monday in Mary Graydon Center. "You can cut back and cut back your staffs as much as you want, but at some point, it is going to be at diminishing returns," he said.

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Metro brief

October 11

Students admit to posting satirical fliers at gw Seven students have taken responsibility for fliers posted on the campus of George Washington University early Monday morning, The Hatchet, GW's student newspaper, reported. The flier's headline read, "Hate Muslims? So Do We," followed by a picture of a man in long robes and stated the typical Muslim has "hatred for women," "a suicide vest" and "a peg-leg for smuggling children and heroin," according to a copy of the poster posted on The Hatchet's Web site.

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Plan to make D.C. more 'walkable'

By Jeanette Lenoir | October 11

The District considers applying for an experimental program giving pedestrians the ability to stop traffic, WTOP, a D.C. radio station, reported. The experimental program is part of the Pedestrian Master Plan, which was launched in January. The plan is a citywide study to improve pedestrian safety and access in all its wards with the goal of making the city more walkable for everyone.

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Vets receive aid to ease transition

By Patricio Chile | October 11

Many young people wounded during military service struggle with concerns beyond physical disability and pain, including how to finish their educations and lead successful civilian lives. In response, a pilot program by the American Council on Education offers academic and career services for wounded veterans.

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Store features Halloween decor

By Hannah Pakray | October 11

AU's Campus Store has set up two Halloween displays as part of a new effort to make the store have a more community-oriented setting. Both displays feature a coffin and various ghoulish creatures. The front display includes three skeletons, a large gray rodent, a cross-shaped headstone, chains and an altar.

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New board trustees attend AU orientation

By Jimm Phillips | October 11

Four new trustees went through orientation Sept. 27 as part of the board's two-day fall meeting, according to Board Chairman Gary Abramson. The trustees - Gina Adams, Mark Duber, Dan Gasby and Alan Meltzer - were initially approved and took office during the board's May 18 meeting.

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McNair gives tips on being prepared

By McKayle Davison | October 11

Public Safety Chief Michael McNair met with students on three occasions over the past week to encourage them to prepare themselves for the possibility of an on-campus emergency. The main purpose of the sessions was to encourage more members of the AU community to sign up for the Alert DC text message program, according to McNair.

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Campus brief

October 11

ormer WAMU host dies less than a month after retirement Red Shipley, former host of the WAMU 88.5 show "Stained Glass Bluegrass," died of cancer Saturday, according to a WAMU press release. Shipley's career in the radio industry spanned over 50 years. He retired from hosting "Stained Glass Bluegrass" following the show's final broadcast Sept.

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Campus Calendar

October 11

Thursday, Oct. 11 "Pink Ribbon Days" for Breast Cancer Awareness 11 a.m.-3 p.m. WHERE: Campus Store INFO: Stop by the tables in front of the Campus Store for refreshments, to receive breast cancer awareness information and to enter a drawing for prizes. Pink merchandise will also be available for purchase, and part of the proceeds will go to fund cancer research.

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AU given middling grade for LGBT help

By Chris Cottrell | October 11

AU received slightly above-average rankings on a recent study that rated universities' friendliness toward gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students and employees, but was rated lower than two other D.C. area schools. AU received 3.5 of a possible five stars, or 61 percent on the Campus Climate Index survey.

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International brief

October 11

British man finishes 13-year trek around world Jason Lewis, a British man, became the first person to circumnavigate the globe without the help of motors, sails or anything other than his own muscle power after completing a 13-year trek Saturday. The trek ended in the English town of Greenwich, which is south of London.

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