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King: U.S. must stay ready

By Jeanette Lenoir | October 4

The United States has been lucky it has not experienced another incident similar to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, said Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., in a speech to AU students on Monday. "This enemy - Islamic terrorism - is an adaptable enemy that can strike anywhere and everywhere," he said.

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Board approves Kerwin's contract

By Jimm Phillips | October 1

President Neil Kerwin will receive approximately $475,000 per year in salary under a contract the AU board of trustees approved on Friday, according to Board Chairman Gary Abramson. The board approved the contract, which is effective for the next five years, as part of its regularly scheduled fall meeting on Thursday and Friday, he said.

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No charges in dorm incident

By Jimm Phillips | October 1

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia will not file any charges against Jared R. Islas, the man who had been accused of attempting to rob an AU student in a residence hall elevator earlier this month. The office had not "papered" the case against Islas - meaning it was not going to file any charges - and no attorney had been assigned to the case.

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Drivers successfully unionize

By Allie Feras | October 1

AU will bargain with the shuttle bus drivers' union, according to a statement President Neil Kerwin released Friday. Kerwin released the statement after the board of trustees discussed the issue during its meeting Friday, according to Board Chairman Gary Abramson.

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Thousands attend book fair on National Mall

By Caitlin Hillyard | October 1

Thousands of people, including AU students, flooded the National Mall Saturday to share one common passion: reading. Favorite books in hand, festival-goers peered into the world behind the words by hearing writers such as novelist Joyce Carol Oates, poet Francisco Hernandez and filmmaker Ken Burns explain their lives and their works.

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Metro calendar

October 1

Monday, Oct. 1 Panel Discussion: Congressional Black Caucus Noon-2 p.m. WHERE: Library of Congress, Thomas Jefferson Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E. METRO: Capitol South (blue and orange lines) INFO: Rep. Major Owens, D-N.Y., hosts a panel of congressmen and political scientists for a discussion of his book, "The Peacock Elite: A Subjective Study of the Congressional Black Caucus and Its Impact on National Politics.

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5K walk begins Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Kaylor Garcia | October 1

A mix-up with the East Potomac Park security did not dampen the spirits of the participants of the Women of Freedom Foundation 5K Walk Sunday to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month. AU's Women's Initiative has a department devoted to domestic violence awareness but did not participate in the walk because the group is focused on the upcoming AIDS Walk Washington, said Vanessa Mueller, director of Women's Initiative.

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Speech initiates 1st Amendment debate

By Amanda Hawkes | October 1

Monday marked one of the most public displays of First Amendment rights in this generation. Columbia University hosted Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the president of the Iran, in an open forum with an audience of 700 people, 80 percent of whom were students, according to news reports from CNN and NBC.

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October 1

CAMPUS Greek organizations raise money for cancer society Members of Alpha Chi Omega sorority and Delta Chi fraternity helped raise about $10,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society during their annual "Play for Life" event on Saturday. The event was held at the Outdoor Adventures: Paintball Sports facility in Bowie, Md.

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Anderson fire chars board by mailboxes

By Brian Kalish | October 1

A fire in Anderson Hall early Saturday morning damaged a bulletin board but left no substantial damage to the building, and no injuries were reported as a result of the incident, according to student witnesses and Public Safety Chief Michael McNair. The fire started in a trash can below the menu board behind the mailboxes, McNair said in an e-mail.

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Artemas Ward Week

By Jimm Phillips | October 1

The themes of revolution and American history permeated most of the activities and events connected to the 2007 Artemas Ward Week, which lasted from Tuesday to Friday, according to Artemas Ward Director Jennifer Sibel. The Kennedy Political Union helped kick off the week's events Tuesday night with a speech at the Woods-Brown Amphitheatre by Rep.

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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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