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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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Nicaraguan film deals with crime, poverty

By Mishri Someshwar | September 27

"If this movie was made in color, all of you would want to vomit," said Nicaraguan film director Pierre Pierson, referring to the miserable conditions the characters in his short film, "Metal and Glass," live in. The film was shown at the Weschler Theatre in the Mary Graydon Center on Friday night.

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NBC guest speaker remembers JFK Jr., Sept. 11

By Jeannette Rimmel | September 27

Tom Brokaw, Connie Chung and Jane Pauly are just a few of the people Roberta Spring has worked with during her 29 years at NBC Nightly News, she told AU students while speaking to a Communications and Society class on Thursday in the Wechsler Theatre.

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BBQ Served on South Side

September 27

The Residence Hall Association sponsored a barbecue on the Letts-Anderson Quad, which was open to students Sunday afternoon. Hot dogs, hamburgers, potato chips and sodas were served. At times, provisions were low or ran out, and they were restocked more than once.

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Library aims to satisfy with renovations, contest

By Jeannette Kimmel | September 27

New carpeting, new furniture and a fresh coat of paint are all visible changes to Bender Library, but behind the drying paint and improved cushions, staff members have worked for the past nine months to figure out other ways to improve the library. This improvement effort comes after the discovery, through observations and surveys, that many students, mainly undergraduates, are disappointed with the library's services.

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North Side ups the ante

September 27

Students from North Side participated in casino games and events in the Amphitheater on Sunday. "Our goal this year in Leonard RHA is to bring the community together and build a sense of pride in our diversity," said Micah Winograd, the president of the Residence Hall Association in Leonard.

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Protesters say Taiwan democracy attacked

September 27

Protestors gather weekly on the corner of Van Ness Street and Wisconsin Avenue to express their opinion that "the current president [of Taiwan] stole the election." According to Jiausen Jih, Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian damaged the democracy in Taiwan, and now the protestors, in their 20th week, gather every Saturday because "they seek the truth.

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Complaints about Park Bethesda shuttle abound

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | September 27

University officials continue to receive many student complaints about Reston Limousine, including concerns about safety and driver-student communication, according to Park Bethesda Resident Manager Greg Gadren.

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John Kerry volunteer predicts victory in 2004

By Patrick Besha | September 27

It's official, Kerry campaign worker Drew Richardson says. "John Kerry will be president." The AU sophomore came to this conclusion after three months of toiling in the heart of the political machine: Sen. John Kerry's D.C. campaign headquarters.

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In-dorm professor makes dinner for students

By David Hodges | September 27

School of International Service professor John Richardson, who lives in Anderson Hall, prepared dinner for students on Sunday.

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Bush, Kerry differ on how to provide college cash

By Kelly Monihan | September 23

Along with national security and gay marriage, money for college students is an important issue in this year's election, with both President Bush and Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) proposing to provide more of it.

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