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Writer criticizes U.S. global warming policy

By Rachel Miller | November 6

Global warming is the most important and dangerous problem facing the world today and humans are doing nothing to stop it, according to Mike Tidwell, writer, filmmaker and former Peace Corps volunteer, at "The Future of Africa: Village Life and the Coming Threat of Global Warming" Wednesday in the McDowell Formal Lounge.

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WAMU coverage sparks debate

By Courtney Albon | November 2

WAMU 88.5, AU's National Public Radio-affiliated radio station, has been criticized recently by some listeners for not offering a more diverse range of opinions. Stuart Morris, a local antiques dealer and resident of Hyattsville, Md., says he is concerned that the responsibility of the station of providing a range of opinions and issues is being shirked and, as a result, the public is being robbed of exposure to diverse political perspectives.

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Campus briefs

By Kyra Smerkanich | November 2

AU named Truman Honor Institution due to high number of scholarships awarded AU was named a 2006 Truman Honor Institution Monday with a tea-themed reception honoring four of AU's 11 Truman candidates, according to a Career Center press release. AU's first Truman Scholar received the honor in l978, and there have been two winners from AU in the past two years, according to the press release.

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Activist condemns native logos

By Kendra Garstka | November 2

Suzan Shown Harjo, a Native American activist, said she is opposed to references of Native peoples as sports figures, and references to natives in sports need to be eradicated to provide some sort of dignity to Native American society. "We have very little way of confronting [sports teams and their mascots] because it is so intermingled in what people think is their right," said Harjo, who spoke to about 20 students gathered last night in Battelle-Tompkins.

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Metro brief: Man arrested, charged in connection with N.W. kidnappings

By Jimm Phillips | November 2

Metropolitan Police and the U.S. Marshals Service arrested Caliss Johnson, 41, on Monday in connection with a recent series of kidnappings that have occurred in Northwest D.C., according to The Washington Post. A second man, whose name has not been released, turned himself in to authorities on Tuesday, according to NBC4.

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Library 'friends': race is on track

By Peggy Wu | November 2

Organizers of the Friends of the American University Library's first-ever penny race to raise money to improve the scholarly collection at Bender Library say the event is on its way to meeting its fundraising goal. Currently, there is $29.42 in the main general collection basket alone.

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Programs pay tribute to U.N.'s 61st anniversary

By Elizabeth Royall | November 2

United Nations Week, held from Oct. 21 to Oct. 28, featured panels and programs at universities and clubs throughout the D.C. area including George Washington University and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, according to the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area Web site.

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Campus calendar

By Kendra Garstka | November 2

Thursday, Nov. 2 Table Talk Lunch Series: "Workplace Codes of Conduct: Are They Effective?" Noon, Kay Spiritual Life Center lounge A buffet lunch will be provided. A $5 donation is requested from faculty and staff; lunch is free for students. R.S.V.P. required.

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SG urges profs to submit textbook lists

By Allie Feras | November 2

The Student Government posted neon flyers across campus last weekend to encourage faculty to save students money by submitting their spring semester textbook adoption lists to the bookstore. According to SG President Ashley Mushnick's weekly report to the Undergraduate Senate, only 20 percent of the faculty has submitted their adoptions, which were due Oct.

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International brief: North Korea agrees to return to multilateral nuclear talks

By Jimm Phillips | November 2

North Korea agreed Tuesday to return to six-party talks on disarming its nuclear weapons program after meeting with U.S. and Chinese officials, according to the Associated Press. The move came three weeks after North Korea's first successful nuclear weapons test on Oct.

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Gallaudet removes incoming president

By Rebecca Kern | November 2

The sense of victory at Gallaudet University this week after the removal of incoming president Jane Fernandes is reminiscent of the jubilation at AU following former president Ben Ladner's removal last fall. Gallaudet students and faculty alike celebrated the success of their protests this week following Gallaudet's board of trustees vote Sunday to remove Jane K.

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AU works for clean campus

By Arielle Burlett | November 2

As more and more of the planet's valuable resources are depleted, AU and college campuses around the country are taking active roles in raising awareness about the significance of sustainability. The Campus Climate Challenge, a movement to reduce pollution on high school and college campuses in both the U.

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Eagle Nights build school spirit with Tavern events

By Kyra Smerkanich | November 2

Wednesdays in the Tavern feature more than just greasy burgers and cheesesteaks. Instead, Jaclyn Pulice, a senior in the School of Communication, fills the space with fun activities, her personal enthusiasm and, at times, free food. Eagle Nights is a way to increase school spirit on campus, according to Pulice, who is in her second year as director of Eagle Nights.

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AU Dems, GOP debate illegal immigration

By Jimm Phillips | November 2

The College Democrats and College Republicans offered differing plans on how to handle the issue of illegal immigration at a debate yesterday in Mary Graydon Center. The Republicans said they wanted to increase border security through a variety of methods, including expanding border walls and unmanned monitoring drones.

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European countries downsize military, increase social programs

By Robin Bravender | October 30

European countries have lost their military capacity and are increasingly outsourcing their military needs to the United States, said Stanford University history professor and author James Sheehan. Most countries in Europe have focused on social and economic development in recent decades, as they shift their attention from fighting wars to improving the lives of their citizens, he said at "The Rise of the Civilian State in Europe, 1945-2006" a discussion that took place Friday in Mary Graydon Center.

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WCL grant enables human rights work abroad

By Elyse Franko | October 30

The Washington College of Law launched its Freedom of Expression Program Wednesday night, officially announcing the acceptance of a $77,000 grant from the National Endowment for Democracy to fund a program focusing on "freedom of expression" cases in North and South America.

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Tour explores haunted D.C. sites

By Madalyn Wasilczuk | October 30

On a cold, rainy night in D.C., a group of AU students ready to "Experience D.C." embarked on the Capital Hauntings Ghost Tour of Lafayette Park, one of the most "haunted" areas of the District. The tour guide, who went by Renee, told the stories of the Washington elite who made their homes around the park many years ago.

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