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National briefs

By Kyra Smerkanich · Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006

North Korea says U.S.-led sanctions are war declaration North Korea said it considers U.S.-led sanctions following last week's test launch of its first nuclear weapon a declaration of war, the Associated Press reported Tuesday. North Korea released a statement Tuesday saying "the [sanctions] resolution cannot be construed otherwise than a declaration of a war," the AP reported.

Aramark staffers feel disrespected

By Andrea Chong · Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006

Many Aramark staff members say students this year have worse manners compared to students of previous years and express frustration over some students' inconsideration and lack of etiquette. At the same time, the campus as a whole is reaching out to build stronger relationships with Aramark staff.

Professor Naomi Baron tells students the reasons behind the new Facebook layout Tuesday.

Professor addresses intentions behind new Facebook

By Elyse Franko · Thursday, Oct. 19, 2006

New Facebook features have been designed to increase the Web site's sale potential for the future rather than to improve student communication, said language and foreign studies professor Naomi Baron at an Honors Tea Talk Tuesday evening. Despite Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg's claims that Facebook is "a social utility that connects you with the people around you," according to the Web site, Baron said Zuckerberg's implementation of new features such as the Newsfeed and Mini-feed, as well as his decision to make Facebook available to non-students, only point to one concern - making a profit.

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Expansion of buildings underway

By Brian Kalish | October 19

Within the next five years, the School of Communication and the School of International Service will receive new homes, the Kogod School of Business will gain more space, Nebraska Hall will be converted into a residence hall and the Mary Graydon Center's first floor will be renovated.

Organizations and companies promoting a 'green' lifestyle set up booths to promote their products, foods and ideas at last weekend's festival.

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Festival encourages 'green' lifestyle

By Kaylor Garcia | October 19

The D.C. Convention Center buzzed with excitement last weekend as visitors poured in for the annual Green Festival, which looked past the traditional stereotype of anti-global warming sentiment and focused on more specific ecological issues such as healthier living, vegan eating and fair trade.

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Metro brief: Poll shows Virginia majority supports gay marriage ban

By Kyra Smerkanich | October 19

A new poll shows a majority of Virginians support a gay marriage ban, according to The Washington Post. The survey, conducted by The Post, found that 53 percent of voters said they would support a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, while only 43 percent said they would oppose the law.

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Drug use may limit aid

By Elyse Franko | October 19

A rising number of marijuana arrests in the U.S. may put marijuana-using students at greater risk of being denied financial aid, according to the non-profit Students for Sensible Drug Policy, but many AU students do not know about the legal provision which mandates this.

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Galluadet protests spur student arrests

By Rebecca Kern | October 19

N GALLAUDET UPDATE By REBECCA KERN Eagle Staff Writer Gallaudet University faculty signed a resolution calling for the resignation of incoming president Jane K. Fernandes on Monday following the arrests of 133 student protesters and the school reopening after shutting down for three days, according to The Washington Post.

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Campus briefs

By Brian Kalish | October 19

WCL to work with California law school to train young Chinese lawyers The Washington College of Law and the University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law are helping China rebuild its legal system, according to a WCL press release. The U.S. Agency for International Development recently awarded a $1.

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Student trustee nominees named

By Jimm Phillips | October 19

Leaders of the Student Government, Graduate Leadership Council and Student Bar Association selected Genevieve Frye, Rebecca Geller and Matt Simpson as their three student trustee nominees, according to an announcement posted on the SG Web site Tuesday. The Trusteeship Committee of the board of trustees will make a final decision on who will be named student trustee after evaluating all three nominees, according to the posting.

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Liquor law violations rise

By Allie Feras | October 19

The recently released Annual Security Report shows that while the number of forcible sex offenses has decreased over the past three years, liquor law violations and robberies are on the rise at AU. Public Safety compiles the report, which details crime policy, prevention, reporting and statistics every year in accordance with the Campus Security Act.

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AU misses 'fittest college' list, Penn. school tops

By Tracy Kania | October 19

Healthy dining options and required physical education classes make Pennsylvania's Dickinson College the fittest college in the nation, but AU did not make the rankings, according to a survey by Men's Fitness magazine. In the survey, Men's Fitness ranked schools according to a number of criteria, including weekly hours of exercise by students, alcohol consumption, hours of sleep per night and availability of fast food.

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Judicial Board to continue SG time sheet review

By Cait Douglas | October 19

The Judicial Board held the first rounds of hearings on the Student Government's time sheet controversy this past week with an estimated eight hours of testimony from members of the SG, which revealed President Ashley Mushnick backdated time sheets. The investigation will continue with more hearings in order to resolve whether any further misconduct on the part of anyone in the Executive Branch occurred.

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AU Admissions recalculates GPAs

By Rebecca Kern | October 12

Many college admissions counselors nationwide, including AU's admissions directors, are recalculating their applicants' GPAs to make the GPAs more comparable because of the inconsistencies in high schools' grading scales across the country. AU recalculates a student's GPA to a standard, unweighted 4.

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Religion classes benefit students

By Kaylor Garcia | October 12

A six-member Harvard University faculty committee recommended Oct. 4 that the university reinstate the requirement of a religions class for all its undergraduate students, an idea some AU students and staff embrace and others reject. According to a Harvard University report, 94 percent of its students discuss religion with friends and 71 percent attend religious services, showing the prominent role religion plays in many students' lives.

Some students feel the need to drink multiple cups of coffee a day to function, and campus offers no shortage of options.

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Study shows caffeine may not be addictive

By Andrea Chong | October 12

With the stress of school and homework, many students turn to caffeine in the form of coffee, soda and other foods, but according to a recent study by the American Beverage Association, caffeine may not be as addictive as previously thought. According to recent studies, caffeine is not found to be an addictive substance.

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Turks celebrate culture

By Peggy Wu | October 12

The smells of baklava, hummus, dolma and other Turkish treats filled Pennsylvania Avenue on Sunday afternoon as locals and tourists gathered to celebrate the Turkish Festival. Turkish vendors displayed books, jewelry, music, textiles, arts and crafts and other native products.

Shannon Murphy, SOC graduate student Julia Dahl and Kathy Haldeman discuss Plan B at an information session Tuesday.

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Health Center urges more Plan B education

By Elyse Franko | October 12

The Food and Drug Administration's recent decision to approve Plan B, or emergency contraception, for sales over the counter should be accompanied by more widespread information on the drug, said Nurse Practitioner Shannon Murphy of the Student Health Center at a Plan B information session held Tuesday in the Wellness Center.

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Campus briefs

October 12

Alcohol Awareness Week targets students nationwide National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week will take place at 1,000 universities nationwide, including AU, Oct. 19 to 25. The events at AU will include a guest speaker Wednesday and a mocktail competition, according to Rachel Schwager, a sophomore in the School of Communication and member of Delta Gamma.

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Metro brief: Ehrlich firings may have violated rights

By Kyra Smerkanich | October 12

An investigative committee has concluded that Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., R, may have violated the constitutional rights of some mid-level staffers when he fired them, according to The Washington Post. The committee, headed by attorney Ward B.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

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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