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Campus Brief: Dean chats with students

By Kate Oczypok | February 17

Eric Ratner, resident director of McDowell Hall, and professor W. Joseph Campbell of the School of Communication hosted the second "Meet the Dean" program Wednesday evening. Dean Louis Goodman of the School of International Service, the guest of honor at the event, spoke with 25 students and faculty, including Gail Hanson, vice president of Campus Life, and Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining.

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City Calendar

By Mary Specht | February 17

Calendar of Events.

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Proposed bill limits 'meth' ingredient

By Theodora Blanchfield | February 17

A bill was introduced in the House of Representatives that would limit the sale of pseudoephedrine, an ingredient commonly found in over-the-counter cold medicines, because it can be used to make methamphetamine, a harmful and illegal drug.

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Examiner tabloid seeks to steal local readers from The Post

By Valerie Smith | February 17

The Examiner, a free daily tabloid-sized newspaper, debuted in the D.C. metro area at the beginning of February and looks to provide a local-leaning alternative to established D.C. newspapers. The Examiner circulates 260,000 copies daily and delivers for free to more than 200,000 homes in D.

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Metro Brief: D.C. ranks in 5 worst cities for asthmatics

By Emily Carone | February 17

D.C. is the fifth most challenging place for asthmatics to live, according to a recent study done by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Washington jumped from No. 50 to No. 5 on the "Asthma Capitals" list. The ranking is based on 12 questions about topics such as annual air quality, pollen level, poverty and school inhaler access laws.

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Ladner justifies increased costs with AU's improvements

By ERICA LEMASTER | February 14

In the 11 years since Benjamin Ladner became president of AU, the campus and the community have gone through a number of changes, resulting in increased costs, competition, accountability and international respect, Ladner said at his annual address to the community Thursday.

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SG candidates announced

By Mary Specht | February 14

Eleven students announced their candidacies for Student Government executive positions at a nominating convention Sunday. The Board of Elections requires 100 signatures on nominating petitions for candidates to run. Campaigning for the Feb. 26-28 elections began immediately after the convention. Learn the plans of candidates for president, vice president and comptroller.

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Police Blotter

By Kate Oczypok | February 14

Public Safety recorded incidents from Feb. 7-10.

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National Brief: Pants below the waist still OK in Va.

By Emily Carone | February 14

The Virginia Senate struck down a bill Thursday that would fine people whose underwear showed above their pants. The law would fine $50 to anyone who "intentionally wears and displays his below-waist undergarments, intended to cover a person's intimate parts, in a lewd or indecent manner.

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One birthday, two parties for student leaders

By Kate Oczypok | February 14

Mike Inganamort, president of the AU College Republicans, and Greg Wasserstrom, president of the AU College Democrats, may seem like completely different people, but they do have one very important thing in common: a birthday. Both student leaders were born on Feb.

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Campus Brief: Homophobic, sexual language discussed

By Jeannette Kimmel | February 14

AU hosted the 12th annual Lavender Languages and Linguistics Conference this weekend. The three-day conference, themed "Marginal Sexualities, Marginal Languages," addressed issues such as gender, sexuality, politics, "queer themes in public media," and even "Sexual Identity in 'The Lion King 1.

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Prof. connects to students via in-dorm office

By Kate Oczypok | February 14

After his first semester with an office in McDowell Hall, School of Communication professor W. Joseph Campbell is still standing tall, literally. (His well-over-6-foot frame is hard for residents to miss.) But he's also looking forward to reaching out to more students this spring.

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Campus Calendar

By David Hodges | February 14

Monday, Feb. 14 Habitat for Humanity Valentine's Day Fund-raiser 12-5 p.m., Mary Graydon Center Habitat for Humanity will sell Hershey's Kiss roses for Valentine's Day to raise funds to build a house in D.C. for a family that cannot afford one. Contact Marissa Kargman at Marissa.

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Violent video game retailers may be fined

By Rochelle Chounet | February 14

D.C. video game retailers could face $10,000 fines for selling some violent and explicit games to minors, if proposed legislation is passed in the District. The proposed legislation would prevent merchants from selling games that contain violent or sexually explicit material to minors because they have been linked to teen violence.

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Students question race as factor

By Janel Knight | February 14

Though black students may have a positive experience at universities, they question whether racism is a factor in some situations, said author Susannah Willie at an AU book forum on Tuesday. AU and Howard University students also discussed what it means to "act black" in college.

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Ladner answers to the crowd

By Claire Maude | February 10

President Benjamin Ladner commented on budget, tuition and University improvements last night in an informal question-and-answer session hosted by the 2007 and 2008 Class Councils. Ladner said he was in the "final stages" of deciding the budget, including next year's tuition raise, and that he would "make a final decision [on the budget] to present to the Board of Trustees in a week or so.

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NAACP Workshop (Part of Black History Month)

By Melinda C. Hall | February 10

NAACP Workshop (part of Black History Month) By: Melinda C. Hall Eagle Staff Writer As part of Black History Month, the American University chapter of the NAACP and Bank of America co-sponsored a workshop entitled "Financial Empowerment Monday night at 6:30 in the Gianni Lounge of the Mary Graydon Center .

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