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SC prepares to fix bylaws

By Mary Specht | February 7

Members of the Student Confederation discussed restructuring the governing body to maximize effectiveness at a hearing held by the SC's Committee on Government Operations Monday. "We're trying to better define the purpose of the SC ... so [it's] structured around what we need to get done," said committee chair Ben Murray.

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Students cheer, jeer Bowl in Tavern

By Khai Ha | February 7

More than 200 students gathered in the Tavern to watch Super Bowl XXXIX on a giant projector screen while eating free pizza and wings provided by the Residence Hall Association and The Gathering. However, after all the requisite excitement, some students expressed dissatisfaction.

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AU hosts activists conference

By Kate Oczypok | February 7

Radical cheerleaders, left-wing tabling and groups of students discussing political and social issues on the Quad marked the eighth annual National Conference for Organized Resistance at AU. More than 1,000 people attended the conference this year, with "aims to provide a space for activists to meet each other, have in-depth discussions, analyze strategies, tactics, beliefs, learn a few new skills, and give everyone a lot to think about after an inspiring weekend," according to the NCOR Web site.

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Police Blotter

By Kate Oczypok | February 7

Wednesday, Feb. 2 A professor reported lost property in Clark Hall. She lost her office keys. They have yet to be recovered. Graffiti was reported in Bender Library. Naked female anatomy was painted on an elevator panel. A female staff member reported lost property, her office and home keys, at Capitol Hall.

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Call for D.C. voting rights returns to Congress

By Emily Carone | February 7

For the third year in a row, Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) and Sen. Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.) introduced a bill that would grant the District full voting rights. At a press conference last week, Norton, Lieberman, an Iraqi-American and two local Iraq war veterans showed support for the bill.

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Metro Brief: MPD expands red light camera program

By Emily Carone | February 7

The city's red light camera program is expanding to catch speeders at four new locations, including two in Northwest D.C. Drivers speeding through intersections at the 4700 block of MacArthur Boulevard NW, the 2800 block of Benning Road NE, the 100 block of Michigan Avenue NE and the 5400 block of 16th Street NW will receive tickets in the mail.

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Campus Calendar: Feb. 7-13

By Kate Oczypok and Ariel Amante | February 7

Events from SIS Career Week to the Essence of Blackness events and more.

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Abercrombie found guilty for race practices

By Kelly Moynihan | February 7

Clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch was found guilty in November in a federal class-action lawsuit filed in 2003 for race discrimination and will pay up to $40 million in damages. In the suit, Gonzalez v. Abercrombie & Fitch, the clothing retailer was accused of hiring a predominately white work force and putting its black, Asian and Hispanic workers in less visible job positions and reducing their work hours.

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SIS forum looks at relief for Sri Lanka

By Janel Knight | February 3

Two native Sri Lankans shared the effects of the recent tsunami that hit their home country and discussed relief efforts at an AU forum Wednesday. "Tsunami Relief: Now and In the Long Term" was part of the School of International Service's International Issues Forum.

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Students start off Black History Month

By Janel Knight | February 3

The Black Student Alliance kicked off Black History Month at AU on Tuesday with a speaker commenting on "The Essence of Blackness," this month's theme. Keynote speaker Todd Robinson, an AU history professor and '95 alumnus, said that during a trip to the barbershop he realized that the essence of blackness could not be defined in just one word or phrase.

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Howard gets $250 million for AIDS testing

By KEOSHA JOHNSON | February 3

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded Howard University's Student Health Center a $250 million development grant to begin a Routine Rapid HIV Testing program on campus this year. The health center plans to start the program on Monday, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness and Information Day.

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Tenley-Bethesda bus stops

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | February 3

The shuttle operating on the Park Bethesda to Tenley Campus route ceased operation on Tuesday due to low ridership, according to Park Bethesda Resident Manager Greg Gadren. The shuttle bus, operated by Reston Limousine, was started in order to provide transportation for Washington Semester students who were assigned to live in Park Bethesda due to an overbooked program.

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SC starts spring election process

By Claire Maude | February 3

About 40 students signed up to run for the Student Confederation class and school council at last week's Board of Election information session, leading up to the SC nominating convention on Feb. 13, Board of Elections Chair Hye-Jin Lee said Monday night. "We may not have enough candidates to fill spots," said Lee, mentioning that there may be one or two extra information sessions this week for students who were not at the one last week.

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Kogod first school to give grad students BlackBerries

By Jeannette Kimmel | February 3

AU will be the first school in the world to provide BlackBerry 7100t phones to its graduate business students, AU media relations announced last week. AU gave out 50 of the T-Mobile phones to faculty, staff and graduate students of the Kogod School of Business during a Jan.

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Police Blotter

By Kate Oczypok | February 3

Friday, Jan. 28 A male student reported being harassed and followed by individuals. No specific action was reported. An individual leaving a parking space in Bender Library Lot collided with and damaged a student's vehicle. A sex offense was reported off campus.

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Bush proposes domestic sweeps

By Joseph Popiolkowski | February 3

Congress needs to act now and reform Social Security to ensure its existence for younger Americans, President George W. Bush said last night in his State of the Union address. This is Bush's first address since Sept. 11 that focused primarily on domestic issues.

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Norton tries for voting rights again

By Emily Carone | February 3

For the third year in a row, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) and Sen. Joseph Lieberman (D-C.T.) have introduced a bill that would grant the District full voting rights. At a press coference last week, Norton, Lieberman, two Iraq war veterans from the District, and an Iraqui American Washington resident showed support for the bill.

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