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Campus brief: Library penny drive raises $500

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The Friends of the American University Library completed its penny drive fund-raiser in December, collecting over 1,300 feet in pennies, according to a Friends of the AU Library press release. The drive asked teams of students, faculty and staff to donate spare change in an effort to buy more books for the library, according to the press release.

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Metro brief: Four students charged in Wilson High gym fight

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Four students are facing charges after a gym teacher was injured in a fight at Tenleytown's Woodrow Wilson Senior High School Thursday, according to The Washington Post. Approximately 15 people were involved in the fight, which happened during a lunchtime basketball game in the school's gym.

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Some politicians banned from Pa. college

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The president of Duquesne University banned Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz, and Barack Obama, D-Ill., as well as Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., from speaking at its law school commencement ceremony, sparking a student-initiated petition. Students at AU expressed mixed reactions about the speakers not being offered speaking invitations.

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AU helps first private college open in Nigeria

The American University of Nigeria-ABTI, or AAUN, will be the first university in sub-Saharan Africa styled after American universities, partially because of the efforts of AU faculty members who have been working with Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar to create the university for the past four years.


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Interns compete for summer jobs

Over 25,000 people from across the nation come to the District each summer to intern, according to the Heather Ball, an internship adviser in the Career Center. The large number of hopefuls increases competition for the same internship positions with some of the nation's top companies and agencies.


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Undergraduate Senate confirms three positions The Undergraduate Senate confirmed the appointments of two new senators and a new deputy director of design for the Student Government on Sunday. Sarah Weinstein, a freshman in the School of International Studies, filled the vacant Class of 2010 seat, and Adrian Ghisoiu, a senior in the School of Public Affairs, filled the vacant Class of 2007 seat.


Nebraska Hall suites will be AU's most modern housing option.
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Competition features modular dorm rooms

Nothing will keep dirty dishes and clothes from littering a typical dorm room, but a competition held by the Association of College and University Housing Officials-International last week focused on what changes will be made in the future to improve college housing, just as some new housing options are coming to AU.


Health Center's hours aggravate students.
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Students "don't trust" Health Center

Frustrated by the Student Health Center's inconvenient hours and less than extensive care, some AU students said they are now seeking health care elsewhere. Caroline Basile's frustration with the Health Center peaked when she ended up in the hospital a month after being told by a Health Center official, "take these [pills] and you'll be fine.


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Shuttle program to be permanent following pilot

The Student Government and Transportation Services have made the changes to American University's shuttle system permanent following the completion of their pilot program. To reduce wait time, minimize fuel emissions and cut down on crowding, shuttle drivers are to run continuously between stops rather than wait for students who are running to catch the shuttle, according to Student Government President Ashley Mushnick.



Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., and Barack Obama, D-Ill., voiced their opinions on various issues at a DNC meeting Friday at the Washington Hilton.
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DNC draws '08 presidential hopefuls

Presidential hopefuls called for a serious debate on Iraq and universal health care at the Democratic National Committee's winter meeting in the packed ballroom of the Washington Hilton Friday. AU students who attended the event said they found the speeches inspiring.


The National Zoo may keep Tai Shan for longer.
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Zoo says panda cub contract may be extended

The National Zoo is attempting to negotiate a deal with the government of China to keep baby panda, Tai Shan, at the zoo past his lease expiration date this summer, but AU students have mixed reactions on whether he should stay. Under the current panda loan agreement between the governments of China and the United States, a panda cub must return to China around its second birthday, according to Pepper Long, a zoo spokesperson, as quoted on Washington's WTOP News.


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National brief: Storm outbreak leaves at least 19 dead in Florida

At least 19 people died during what has been designated as the second-deadliest severe storm outbreak in Florida state history, according to The Associated Press. The storm system, which swept through central Florida early Friday morning, concentrated most of its destruction along a 40-mile-long track through Lake, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia Counties, according to the AP.


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Metro calendar

Monday, Feb. 5 U.S. Ambassador Cameron Hoon, chief of mission, Sudan 6:30-8:30 p.m. University Club of Washington, D.C., 135 16th St. N.W. Metro: Farragut West (blue and orange lines) or Farragut North (red line) Ambassador Hoon will speak about the ongoing situation in Sudan.


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UNC applicants receive mistaken acceptance letter

An error in the admissions office on Jan. 25 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill led over 2,700 prospective students to falsely believe that they had been accepted to the university. Lisa Katz, a spokesperson for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, said prospective students were very understanding about the error.


Anisa Ismail presents Malaysian clothes at an international forum.
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Panel presents international view of cultural differences

Although it costs Anisa Ismail $1,000 and takes her 36 hours to get from Washington, D.C., to her hometown of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, she said the destination is worth the trip. "I love the fact that I can walk out of my house without wearing a jacket or boots," Ismail, a senior in the School of International Service, said, referring to clothes necessary to wear in the Malaysian climate.


RHA hosted an open meeting to discuss student opposition to hosting NCOR over spring break.
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NCOR funding not altered, grievances raised

The American University Club Council will not change its funding for the National Conference on Organized Resistance, which will take place over spring break. The Residence Hall Association discussed the controversy over the university funding received by NCOR in a public meeting yesterday.


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National brief: Brandy sued for $50 million in wrongful death case

The parents of a woman who was killed in a crash involving actress-singer Brandy asked for $50 million in damages in a wrongful death suit against the artist on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. The suit, which was filed on behalf of Aboudihaj Ahmed and Labridi Zohra in Los Angeles Superior Court, alleged that Brandy was driving recklessly on Dec.


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GW Presidential Search Timeline

April 4, 2006 George Washington University President Stephen Joel Trachtenberg announces he will retire at the end of July 2007 after 19 years in office. Late April The board of trustees conducts a series of town hall meetings with parents, alumni, staff, students and Foggy Bottom residents during the following months to gain additional input in the search process.


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Prez search not comparable with GWU's timeline

The time line used by George Washington University during its recent presidential search should not be compared to the one American University is using in its own search, according to Presidential Chief of Staff David Taylor. "I think each institution has different needs and different goals," he said.



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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