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Students encouraged to apply to med school

By Khai Ha | November 8

The College of Arts and Sciences held an information seminar for students interested in pre-med last Thursday in the Beeghley building. "I'm attending to see what scholarships are available and whether I'm heading in the right direction," said Heather Williams, a freshman in CAS. Students were encouraged to request information about medical school and to apply as soon as possible. They were also warned against using Advanced Placement credits in lieu of classes because not all medical schools would accept them. Throughout the evening, speakers gave advice and addressed concerns students had, most notably about financing a medical school education.

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Brockovich encourages women to take political positions

By Melinda C. Hall | November 8

Erin Brockovich, whose work against an energy company was made famous in the 2000 film named for her, was one of four activists who spoke about women's health issues in McDowell Hall Formal Lounge on Saturday. The all-day program, Strong Women Saturday, presented issues dealing with health of the mind, body and emotions. International awareness was also promoted, and women were encouraged to mobilize and run for political office at any level.

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Excavation for WWI weapons resumes on South Side

By Mary Specht | November 4

Next week the Army Corps of Engineers will resume work to remove World War I-era chemical weapons materials from Lot 18, the area encompassing the Financial Aid Building, part of Public Safety and an AU-owned house on Rockwood Parkway. A siren test will take place tomorrow.

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Democrats nervous, then fearing the worst

By Rebecca Bellville | November 4

8:50 p.m. Tuesday night, Ward 1 - Between 100 and 200 students gather in a relatively low-key atmosphere, lounging in chairs and eating sandwiches with friends. The College Democrats and AU Students for Kerry have decorated the room with streamers and posters reading "Help is on the way" and "Nov. 2: Regime change." A few hundred red, white and blue balloons hang in clear plastic from the ceiling.

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Parking policy criticism driven by students

By Mary Specht | November 4

Representatives from AU's Graduate Leadership Council and the Washington College of Law's Student Bar Association voiced concerns about the vagueness of AU's off-campus parking policy in a meeting with administrators Thursday. "There's nothing in writing in [AU's] 'good neighbor policy' that says, or that would even allude to, what students should do in regards to parking," said Zen Hunter-Ishikawa, executive chair of the GLC. "I realize that the university is taking the 'good neighbor policy' and applying it to parking. What students are asking for is ... to have [that interpretation] on paper so that students can review it."

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National Brief: Sweet, caffeinated beer targets young drinkers

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | November 4

Anheuser-Busch is rolling out B(E) - B to the E - a new caffeinated, sweet-flavored beer, according to CNN's Web site. The new beer targets younger generations and competes with partygoers who drink vodka and rum. To target this audience, the marketing campaign will rely on in-store and nightclub marketing approaches, according to Anheuser-Busch.

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'Morals' help Bush win in South, say panelists

By Claire Maude | November 4

"We don't have a football team here at AU," said professor James Thurber, director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, giving welcoming remarks to a large audience gathered to watch Wednesday's post-election forum. "What we do have is a blood sport. And it's called politics." What followed was a political debate in which experts discussed the implementation and impact of President George W. Bush's re-election. They covered a range of topics, from voting machines to partial-birth abortion, from ads to administration, and from voter turnout to congressional redistricting.

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Resident professor serves dinner and side of blog postings

By Kate Oczypok | November 4

In 2001, School of International Service professor John Richardson moved into Anderson Hall. Since then, Richardson has hosted biweekly homemade dinners for students and, most recently, started a blog at dormgrandpop.blogspot.com. "The concept of the blog is a completely new 18-to-20-year-old subculture that has escaped me," Richardson, 66, said.

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Republicans optimistic, then victorious

By Mary Specht | November 4

At 12:42 a.m. on Wednesday, Fox News called Ohio for President George W. Bush. The crowd of about 60 College Republicans in the McDowell Hall Formal Lounge drew closer to the screen, screaming their support for the president. Each state victory evoked cheers - at double decibels for swing states. "It's leaning but we can't call it..." said Fox anchor Brit Hume about Iowa. "Call it!" several shouted.

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Metro crash injures nearly two dozen

By Emily Carone | November 4

An empty Metro train plowed into another Metro train filled with people at the Woodley Park station Wednesday afternoon, injuring 20 people and nearly crippling the Red Line. A Metro spokesperson said the accident occurred at 12:49 p.m., and that three people were immediately transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. A later statement from Metro said 20 people were reported to have minor injuries.

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Students stay up late awaiting Electoral College tally

By Kate Oczypok | November 4

While some AU students spent Tuesday evening with campus political groups in the McDowell Formal Lounge or the Ward Building, others spent election night watching television coverage with friends or staying glued to the Internet, while still others avoided the news with homework. Sophomore Sara Farizan, who said she is an Independent who voted for John F. Kerry, roamed the sixth floor of McDowell Hall when election returns started coming in around 7:30 p.m. Farizan said she hoped to watch more coverage as the night progressed, but was unsure as to what channel to turn to.

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Police Blotter

By Theodora Blanchfield | November 4

Theodora Blanchfield covers campus incidents for The Eagle's News desk.

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Campus Brief: Library awards students iPod, accessories

By Kate Oczypok | November 4

Bender Library announced the winners of its iPod contest in a drawing on Monday by University librarian Patricia Wand. Amy Shaw won the grand prize of an iPod and accessories, and Josh Robbins won first prize of an iPod. Six additional students won USB pen drivers.

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Georgetown student pleads guilty in '04 death of AU student

By Emily Carone | November 4

Shelley Wentworth, the Georgetown alumna who killed AU student Aaron Burr in a drunken-driving accident last year, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Monday. In January, Wentworth ran a red light and struck a car carrying Burr and four other AU students, killing Burr and injuring other passengers.

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Celebration and mourning mark Bush re-election

By Rebecca Bellville | November 4

Once it became clear who would be the next president, supporters of President George W. Bush said they were happy about the Republican's official victory Wednesday, while those who supported Sen. John F. Kerry expressed hope for a winning Democratic ticket in the 2008 presidential race. After hours of suspense over which candidate would receive the crucial 20 electoral votes from the swing state of Ohio, Kerry conceded the electoral victory to Bush Wednesday afternoon. The president gave his acceptance speech a few hours later.

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Late-night Kerry vigil held

By John Mulcahy | November 4

About 40 people gathered with the College Democrats and AU Students for Kerry in the Quad Wednesday night for a candlelight vigil in response to President Bush's electoral victory over Sen. John F. Kerry.

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Park Bethesda shuttle contract renewed despite complaints

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | November 1

Student complaints about the tardiness of Park Bethesda shuttles have decreased, but safety issues, such as drivers speeding and using cell phones, are still a concern, according to AU Director of Risk Management and Transportation Services Tony Newman and Park Bethesda Resident Manager Greg Gadren.

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