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Students find voting difficult

By Patrick Besha | September 9

College students have a harder time registering to vote than other eligible voters, partially because of confusion over whether they can claim residency in the location of their schools. "Some states make it very difficult for students to vote," said Lisa Arakaki, assistant director of Special Events at AU.

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Campus Briefs

By Khai Ha | September 9

Campus brief on the expiration of American University's contract with Reston Limousine.

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Class of 2005 to donate lounge to Katzen Center, funds to library

By Kate Oczypok | September 9

The Class of 2005 will contribute a student lounge in the Katzen Arts Center as its senior class gift, it was announced last night at an event at Chef Geoff's restaurant. The senior celebration at Chef Geoff's was part of the Class of 2005 Opening to a Really Great Year, or O.R.G.Y. Week.

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International enrollment up from 9/11 slump

By Brittney Galloway | September 9

International student enrollment this year at AU has increased, up from a downward trend since Sept. 11, 2001, according to Fanta Aw, director of International Student Services. The undergraduate program increased the number of freshman international students from 23 last year to 44 this year, according to Aw.

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AU student detained by police at Capitol barricade

By Emily Carone | September 9

AU junior Michael Hoffman, an intern with the D.C. newspaper, The Common Denominator was questioned by Capitol Police Aug. 6 because they considered him a "threat."

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Campus construction continues

By Kate Oczypok and Jeanette Kimmel | September 9

Construction on campus has continued on schedule and completed projects will serve to be great assets to the student body. "Katzen is the first domino," says Gager. Once Katzen is complete, other construction plans, such as plans for the Kreeger and Watkins buildings, which will no longer have a use after those departments move to Katzen, will commence.

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Students question Ladner at SC-organized meeting

By Kate Oczypok | September 9

AU President Ben Ladner held an informal town hall meeting yesterday evening in the University Club for students. Ladner answered questions from students who attended the meeting, which was moderated by Student Confederation President Polson Kanneth. University officials such as Vice President of Campus Life Gail Hanson and Executive Director of Housing and Dining Julie Weber were also present.

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Victims mourned

By April Seipp | September 9

Hundreds of people, including Madeline Albright gathered at the Russian Embassy this week to mourn the deaths of more than 300 people who were taken hostage at School 1 in Beslan, Russia.

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New community service director hired

By Brandee Schindler | September 9

Marcy Fink Campos took over as the new director of the Community Service Center Aug. 9, replacing Karyn Casella, who left the position for family reasons after 10 years of service.

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GLBTA begins with fall social

By Khai Ha | September 9

The Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Ally Resource Center held its annual fall social last Thursday. "The social is a place for people to meet each other and hopefully find a home," said Dr. Mindy Michels, GLBTA director. The event, which featured free drinks and pizza, was held in Mary Graydon Center rooms 203 and 205.

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National Briefs

By Phil Turner | September 9

National brief on Nader's exclusion from the Virginia presidential ballot.

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'Sex in the City' creator Bushnell speaks at AU

By Amanda Jane Rodriguez | September 9

The sassy and candid mind behind the HBO series, "Sex and the City," Candace Bushnell, spoke last Thursday about her adventures as a wide-eyed, adventurous young adult living in New York City. Bushnell created "Sex and the City" as a column for the New York Observer and was the Kennedy Political Union's first speaker of the year.

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AU Abroad sparks interest, learning in Europe, Asia

By Jeanette Kimmel | September 2

This year brings many changes for AU Abroad, including moving its offices onto the main campus and offering a wider selection of international universities where students may study. AU Abroad offers study abroad programs in international cities and organizes the overseas semester, according to its Web site.

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AU's Muslim students get new leader, new chaplain

By David Hodges | September 2

Sarah Ahmed's two words that sum up her hopes for the Muslim Students Association this year are "knowledge sharing." Ahmed, the new president of the MSA for the 2004-05 school year, said she believes that the goals of her club should include providing services for Muslim students including lecture events, recreational activities and inter-religious activities with student groups.

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Drinking rules change in D.C., but not at AU

By April Astor | September 2

In a change from last year, improved and increased enforcement of underage drinking laws will be practiced by the Metropolitan Police Department. This is part of an annual effort to let students know that underage drinking will not be tolerated, said Assistant Police Chief Peter Newsham.

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University jumps in U.S. News rankings

By David Hodges | September 2

AU is now ranked No. 86 in the nation, according to the political magazine U.S. News and World Report. The university improved from last year's 99th place ranking, while its cross-town rival George Washington University fell one spot from 51 to 52. Compared to schools in the area, including GW, Georgetown, Howard and Catholic universities, AU has the third best ranking.

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Student drivers make quick car trips with 'Zip'

By Jeanette Kimmel | September 2

AU recently joined Howard University, Georgetown University and George Washington University in an agreement with a new car rental service available to students, staff and faculty on campuses, according to Gwen Gass of the Auxiliary Services office.

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