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Students split on Bush-Kerry debate

By Matt Bocchino | September 30

The political climate at AU during the presidential debate between President Bush and Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) Thursday night represented the nation in general: intensely divided.

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Game room to open in Letts

By Khai Ha | September 30

A new game room that will include billiards, air hockey, board games, card games and an Xbox will open in Letts Formal Lounge Wednesday. A release party is planned on opening day, featuring free pizza, drinks and a contest to name the room. "This is a testing year for the game room," explains Amber Lange, resident director of Letts Hall.

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Traffic to worsen in Georgetown

By Amanda Rodriguez | September 30

The Wisconsin Avenue Bridge is undergoing a $1.6 million dollar preservation and repair by the D.C. Department of Transportation until May 2005. The reconstruction of the bridge, over the Chesapeake River and Ohio Canal in Georgetown, takes place 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and has limited northbound traffic to one lane from M to K Street. In addition, the southbound traffic has been detoured to 29th, 30th and 31st streets.

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Watkins exhibit features AU alum

By Mary Specht | September 30

The Watkins Gallery will exhibit the latest sculptures by AU alumna and former professor Jennie Lea Knight until Oct. 23. The small wooden farm animals on display represent a new style for Knight, whose career has been built on large abstract sculptures since it began in the 1950s.

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D.C. water's bacteria levels reach highest since '96

By Phil Turner | September 30

Preliminary tests by the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority show the highest levels of bacteria in the water since 1996, when citizens were warned to boil their tap water, federal officials announced Sept. 22.

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Campus Briefs

September 30

Eagle writers Kate Oczypok and Khai Ha cover timely events on AU campus. This week, AU Hillel celebrates Sukkot on the Quad and the library encourages students to read a banned book.

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AU aims to help student voters

By Patrick Besha | September 30

In response to the upcoming election in November and reports of registration difficulties, AU is working to maximize student turnout at the polls, according to Assistant Dean of Students Sara Waldron.

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Chilean Nobel Prize winner celebrated

By Blair Payne | September 30

It wasn't a typical birthday party. At the end of Pablo Neruda's centennial tribute Wednesday night, many who attended the event were lost in thought instead of rejoicing in song. There was standing room only in Kay Spiritual Life Center as students, faculty, award-winning authors and others listened to a recorded recitation from the Chilean poet.

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Baseball in D.C.'s home stretch

By Phil Turner | September 30

Nearly 33 years to the day since the Washington Senators left D.C. and became the Texas Rangers, Mayor Anthony Williams officially welcomed Major League Baseball back to the District, hoping that it will rejuvenate fans and the Anacostia region, where the new stadium will be built.

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AU College Republicans hold fund-raiser

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | September 27

The AU College Republicans and assorted guests gathered Thursday night at Cheff Geoff's on New Mexico Avenue for their annual fund-raiser, Republicalooza.

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Calendar

September 27

All events are free and open to everyone. Monday, Sept. 27 Jennie Lee Knight Exhibition Monday through Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturdays 1 - 5 p.m. , The Watkins Gallery Former AU professor and renowned sculptor Knight presents her new work, miniature animal sculptures.

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Internet news can provide fuller content

By Mary Specht | September 27

Journalists from the Web sites of The Washington Post, USA Today, The Baltimore Sun.com and other news organizations gathered in Weschler Theater Thursday night to discuss what they've learned about online journalism in the past year in "A Year in the Digital Trenches."

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Groups strive to send more young voters to the polls

By Claire Maude | September 27

Turn on MTV today, and chances are the "Real World" marathon is going to be interrupted by an advertisement showing skateboarder Tony Hawk sitting in the Oval Office. "This is the White House, and the buck should really stop here," Hawk says in the ad. "But actually it stops with me."

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Jolt begets Jolinko

By Kate Oczypok | September 27

The Daily Jolt, American University's student information web page introduced a new site earlier this month called Jolinko, a sister site of the Jolt. Jolinko can be accessed through thedailyjolt.com.

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Metro volunteers conduct terror tests

By Phil Turner | September 27

The first of hundreds of community volunteers completed a Metro awareness program last week to prepare them to assist relief workers in case of a catastrophe on the rail lines.

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American Indian museum, culture draws crowds

By Emily Carone | September 27

The "First Americans Festival" took place on the National Mall this week in celebration of the National Museum of the American Indian opening on Tuesday. Thousands of visitors gathered to watch Native American dance performances and learn about native crafts, such as instrument and regalia making.

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Students find rewards in youth literacy programs

By April Seipp | September 27

As one of more than 100 tutors trained so far this year to work with children around the D.C. area, Junior Jennifer Morrisey takes time out of her schedule to help children who are struggling with academics, especially reading.

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