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Events to attend at AU today

By Christopher Marsh · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003

Several AU students and organizations are sponsoring a series of events on and off campus in an effort to remind students of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and turn the second anniversary of the terrorist attacks into a day of service and commemoration rather than a day of mourning and sorrow.

Middle States Self Study now available

By Keith F. Shovlin · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003

Campus News Brief on the Middle States Accreditation Process.

All aboard for AU abroad?

By Joshua Wu · Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003

Starting next semester, the implementation of new policies through AU Abroad, the program formerly known as World Capitals, will change the study abroad experience.

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Time does not heal, losing a father to the attacks on 9-11

By Erin Fisher | September 11

AU student Erin Fisher reflects on her father's death in the Sept. 11 attacks.

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Sept. 11 event disliked

By Stokely Baksh | September 11

Several students from the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally community were upset when the Salvation Army was chosen for the University-wide Sept. 11 service project because of the organization's "anti-gay policies."

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A year to remember

September 11

Pictures from the previous two years.

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Law school librarian dead at age 44

By Keith F. Shovlin | September 8

Anne Marie Nancy Crossed, the Cataloging, Reference and Circulation Librarian for the Washington College of Law, died suddenly on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The cause of death is not presently known. Crossed, a tenured member of the Law Library staff, was 44 years old.

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Seniors ready for O.R.G.Y. week

By Dan Findley | September 8

Seniors are getting ready to have an O.R.G.Y., that is 'Opening to a Really Great Year,' with Senior O.R.G.Y. week taking place this week and including activities and events planned by the senior class. "The goal of O.R.G.Y. week is to kick off the senior year with a bang and get as many seniors as possible involved and bring back school spirit full blast," Senior Class President E.J. Stern said.

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AU works with recording industry

By Joseph Popiolkowski | September 8

The Recording Industry Association of America, after a key Federal court victory this summer, can obtain a court-ordered information subpoena requiring AU to reveal the identities of individuals who engage in illegal file sharing, according to Justin Perillo of the University General Counsel.

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Reaction to ban mixed

By Ari Natter | September 8

The University's "Smoke Free in 2003" ban on cigarette sales and smoking in and around residence halls has caused a mixed reaction on campus. Some students have embraced the smoking ban, while others have not. Still others believe that smoking should be banned from the residence halls, but the Eagle's Nest should still sell cigarettes.

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Cell phone culture at AU

By Allie Avishai | September 8

"What if my cat dies?" said junior Cathy Gstattenbauer. "I want to be reachable." This is one of the reasons she feels the need to have her cell phone with her most of the time, even if she can't use it. Gstattenbauer represents a growing trend of continual cell phone use, not just on AU's campus, but around the world.

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AU may cease Tunlaw housing

By Kel Taylor | September 8

It was announced this summer that Glover-Tunlaw residents would need to find a new home come this Jan. 31 as the building is being closed for evaluation. The Glover-Tunlaw apartment building is located a mile from campus on New Mexico Avenue. The 60 unit structure is University-sponsored but marketed for graduate students that wish to avoid living in the residence halls.

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By the Numbers

September 8

The American Heart Association's survey of all the numbers associated with smoking.

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SC steps into year

By Erin Fagan | September 8

The Student Confederation intends to reach the AU community through new policies, social events and services this year. SC President Nick Terzulli began his term with the goal of creating a more efficient and helpful Student Confederation, AU's student government organization.

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Campus Briefs

September 8

Briefs from around campus: Chemical aent Lewisite found behind Public Safety, Asia Council of AU to look at Japan in forum Wednesday, Greenberg theater schedule

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Students, fans lined up to see Dashboard in Bender Sunday

September 8

Feature photo: Dashboard Frontman Chris Carrabba performs at Bender yesterday. Lines stretched across campus before doors opened.

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Shields next in KPU fall lineup

By Keith F. Shovlin | September 8

The Kennedy Political Union will be presenting Mark Shields, a CNN news moderator, in Ward 1 at 8 p.m. tonight as the second event of the year. KPU is a Student Confederation office that brings top speakers such as politicians, journalists and other nationally known orators.

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Four Ways to Quit

September 8

Astute advice from the Office of the Surgeon General.

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Smoking Policies: Comparing District Universities

By Kim Peterson | September 8

A full comparison of seven district universities with regard to their stance on smoking, on campus and in dorms.

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Monument visitor center faces criticism

By Stillman Brown | September 8

Visitors to the Washington Monument may soon notice changes to its surrounding grounds with the possible addition of a visitor center. The National Park Service, which oversees of the Mall and monuments, is renewing efforts to install an underground visitor screening center and concrete barrier around the monument.

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