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File sharing debated

By Zehra Rizavi | April 15

While some panelists at the American Forum Tuesday night claimed that downloading music and movies from the Internet infringes copyright laws, others argued that the practice will not stop and the government must modify current laws to accommodate it. Record labels and artists traditionally made a large chunk of their profits from CD sales, and the 50 percent dive in sales between 1999 and 2002 does more than worry record executives, said David Sutphen, the vice president of government relations for the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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DC declared smartest

By Elliot Smilowitz | April 15

Washington, D.C., is the smartest city in America, according to a report published by the U.S. Census Bureau. The report says that 23.6 percent of 25-and-over residents of the District have an advanced degree, more than any other city or state in the nation.

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New proposal would reshape school identity

By Mackenzie Ryan | April 15

The University College, a proposal that intends to create a two-year program for incoming students to improve academic and cultural life at AU, is still in the process of gathering feedback from the community, including launching a Web site and conducting student focus groups.

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Professor bias assessed

By David Hodges | April 15

On Monday, students, faculty and the general public gathered to hear a panel of AU professors talk about academic fairness and free speech in the classroom. The panel, which was sponsored by Students for Academic Freedom, an academic watchdog group, featured Phillip Brenner (School of International Service), Robert Lerman (College of Arts and Sciences), Peter Kuznick (CAS) and Mark Walker (SIS).

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Punk artist chastises music industry

By Costa Caloudas | April 15

The prestigious and now legendary history of the D.C. punk movement has been completely neglected as of late. Instead of hearty doses of Bad Brains, Minor Threat, Rites of Spring, Embrace and Fugazi, students opt instead for the watered-down emo-punk that is spoon-fed to them from the Warped Tour and Hot Topic.

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WAMY Translation 1

April 15

Translations of the WAMY publication cited in the article on Chaplain Soliman.

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Rainbow colors AU's sky

By Chris Kosek | April 15

Despite several overcast days of drizzle and downpour, a rainbow appeared briefly over campus at sunset on Tuesday, the beautiful display of color traveling the entire sky. Campus residents looking to find a pot of gold in [whichever building is in the photo you're using], however, should be wary of leprechauns and other mischievous fortune-seekers on the premises.

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Police Blotter

By Jamie Lee Lardner | April 12

Safety and security events from around campus since Thursday.

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Online exclusive: Why Kenya is the Land of Opportunity

By Kelly Jo Bahry | April 12

Kelly Jo Bahry, a graduate student at the School of International Service, discusses her experiences as a long-term visitor in Kenya.

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Disabled veterans to receive monument

By Dana Langguth | April 12

Mentioning monuments in the same sentence as Washington, D.C., seems redundant to most people. True to D.C.'s reputation, another monument was given the go-ahead for construction. The monument, funded by the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation, will honor all veterans who have been permanently disabled from combat.

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This Easter, even squirrels take part in holiday fun

By Andrew Peternith | April 12

This lucky squirrel was one of millions who participated in Easter Egg hunts this past weekend in celebration of the Easter holiday.

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Gas prices will keep rising

By Rebecca Bellville | April 12

Gas prices are likely to keep rising through spring and into summer, according to the American Automobile Association.

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AU Abroad expanding to Kenya

By Stokely Baksh | April 12

Plans are underway to establish an AU Abroad program in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, which is expected to start in spring 2005, according to AU Abroad Director Sara Dumont. Dumont, along with three graduate students and former NBA star and AU alum Kermit Washington, visited Kenya in March to assess the feasibility and logistics of setting up the abroad program.

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Campus Briefs

April 12

Campus briefs, including a panel to be hosted by Students for Academic Freedom, and a bequest to WAMU from a D.C. Journalist.

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DWI driver arraigned Friday

By Emily Carone | April 12

Shelley Wentworth, the Georgetown graduate who killed AU student Andrew Burr in a drunk-driving accident in January, was arraigned Friday. Wentworth was indicted March 23 on one count of involuntary manslaughter for the death of Burr.

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Metro Brief

By Emily Carone | April 12

Metro brief on the announced May opening date for the National World War II Memorial.

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Health center improves, plans move to McCabe

By Jeannette Kimmel | April 12

Students accustomed to walk-in hours at the Student Health Center are surprised to learn that they have been discontinued to make way for new policies. This is part of a new initiative to improve services at the center, according to Bethany Chiaramonte, director of the center.

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