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'Believe' essays show self-discovery

By Kaylor Garcia | November 20

Adults and students gathered in the Kay Spiritual Life Center for three essay readings and a book signing of "This I Believe," an anthology of essays read on the eponymous radio show broadcasted on WAMU 88.5, American University's affiliate to NPR. The radio program is a remake of a 1950s version produced by Edward Murrow.

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Michigan votes down affirmative action

By Andrea Chong | November 20

Michigan voters banned affirmative action on Nov. 7, but AU continues to use affirmative action to diversify its campus. With a 58 percent majority in favor of the proposal, called Michigan's Civil Rights Initiative, Michigan now does not consider the affirmative action policy for admission in state institutions, according to The Chronicle for Higher Education.

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Metro calendar

By Rebecca Kern | November 20

Wednesday, Nov. 22 "Everything...But the Turkey" 5-8 p.m. D.C. Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. N.W. Metro: Dupont Circle (red line) This Thanksgiving event features over 400 volunteers to help prepare over 10,000 meals for people in need in the D.

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Study abroad rates rise nationally, at AU

By Tracy Kania | November 20

The number of students studying abroad rose 8 percent in 2004, according to a study released by the Institute of International Education, while AU experienced an 11 percent increase in students going abroad between the 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 school years.

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Film, speakers recount hip-hop history

By Kelly Barrett | November 20

As corporations begin to manipulate what musical artists produce, the originality of that music begins to disappear, according to Henry Chalfant, director of "From Mambo to Hip Hop," a 55-minute documentary chronicling the history of hip-hop music in south Bronx.

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Temporary faculty to have more contract options

By Courtney Albon | November 20

The Faculty Senate recently passed a resolution that will change the policies that require temporary faculty to be tenured after their fifth year at AU, according to Richard Bennett, a professor in the School of Public Affairs and a former faculty senator.

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AU team disputes study on Frisbee

By Emily Blanck | November 20

Members of the AU men's Ultimate Frisbee Club team say they do not fully agree with a study conducted by University of Washington professor Michael J. Norden, which says that the quality of a school is best judged by the quality of their Ultimate Frisbee team.

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Public voices opinion on future Mall renovations

By Jimm Phillips | November 20

Speakers and audience members highlighted ways the facilities and appearance of the National Mall can be improved at a National Park Service-sponsored symposium Wednesday, addressing the lack of restrooms and the deterioration of the Mall's lawns. "We're all here today because this is important to our citizens, our nation and to the National Park Service," said Vikki Keys, National Mall and Memorial Parks superintendent.

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National briefs

By Jimm Phillips | November 20

12 dead after nationwide severe weather outbreak Severe weather killed 12 people over a three-day period last week as a storm system swept from the South to the Northeast, according to the Associated Press. One of the hardest-hit areas was in Riegelwood, N.

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Dems plan to slash student loan rates

By Peggy Wu | November 20

With control of the House and Senate, Democrats plan to make college more affordable by cutting the interest rate on student loans in half, raising the tax deductibility of college tuition and increasing the Pell Grant's maximum amount, which would affect students across the country, including those at AU.

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Raskin: Students must know rights

By Bill Debaun | November 20

Citizens must understand and exercise their constitutional freedoms, said Washington College of Law Professor Jamin Raskin at the Kennedy Political Union's seventh installment of its Finest Faculty lecture series Thursday. Raskin, a newly elected Maryland state senator, teaches courses on constitutional and international economic law at the WCL.

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APO aids area for 24 hours on 'D-Day'

By Allison Young | November 20

Alpha Phi Omega's second annual Do Your Service Day, dedicated to community service projects such as the Help the Homeless Walk, planting trees in Crestwood Park and the Miss Wheelchair D.C. Pageant, began on Friday night and lasted through Sunday morning.

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Campus briefs

By Brian Kalish | November 20

WCL program releases report, critiques local voting machine problems A group of international lawyers and judges participating in the Washington College of Law Humphrey Fellowship program recently released a report on local problems with the 2006 U.S. midterm elections.

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Campaign aims to make recycling easier

By Molly Doyle | November 20

Facilities Management is looking to improve recycling on campus by launching a pilot recycling program after winter break on the third and sixth floors of Anderson. The program will include changes such as new recycling bins that are brightly colored in order to distinguish what type of recyclable material goes in each.

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Golden Key inducts Kerwin as honorary member

By Ali Goldstein | November 20

The AU chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society inducted Interim President Neil Kerwin as part of its fall ceremony at the Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Church yesterday. Visit TheEagleOnline.com for the story by Ali Goldstein.

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Metro brief: D.C. police chief to resign at start of Fenty's term

By Jimm Phillips | November 20

D.C. Police Chief Charles Ramsey will resign when Mayor-Elect Adrian Fenty is sworn in Jan. 3, according to The Washington Post. Ramsey, who was hired by Mayor Anthony Williams eight years ago, sparred with Fenty on a number of issues, including police deployment, according to The Post.

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Experts say drug war policies unsuccessful

By Marissa Newhall | November 20

The United States' international policies regarding the War on Drugs are hurting the environment and spreading anti-American sentiment throughout Central and South America while doing little to reduce drug use in the U.S., according to a panelist of drug policy experts who spoke at the national Students for Sensible Drug Policy conference Saturday.

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