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

By Dan Findley · Monday, Sept. 8, 2003

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.

AU works with recording industry

By Joseph Popiolkowski · Monday, Sept. 8, 2003

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.

Reaction to ban mixed

By Ari Natter · Monday, Sept. 8, 2003

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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GW decides against Rosslyn house

By April Astor | September 8

After neighborhood residents raised concern about having college students among them, George Washington University has decided not to use an Arlington, Va., apartment building for student housing. While an article in The Washington Post attributed this decision to lack of student interest in The Gallery building, University spokesman Bob Ludwig said this was not the case.

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Where to buy your next pack

By Ari Natter and Dave Rutter | September 8

AU's ban on cigarette sales means that smokers must turn to off-campus stores for their cigarette shopping. While traveling off campus may be an inconvenience, it may actually save smokers money. Several locations near AU charge less the Eagle's Nest's average charge of $5 a pack.

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Cigarettes and health: tips to quit

By Jenn List | September 8

Exactly 1,200 young people wearing white T-shirts and blue jeans pour out of buses, stand in front of an imposing skyscraper, then collapse onto the pavement. This is the number of people who die every day from a smoking-related condition. This is the latest television ad for the Truth Anti-Smoking campaign, a series of short, sometimes controversial media spots aimed at teenagers and young adults.

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Students call and SC answers

By Jennifer Tyre | September 8

The Student Confederation created a new office this June to help respond to problems AU students may face. The Help Center, as described by Chairman Carlos Ramirez, is an initiative to collect and document the complaints of students, which can be submitted in person, online and over the phone.

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Police Blotter

September 8

Safety and security events from around campus for the week of September 8, 2003.

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Admissions raises the bar

By Kim Peterson | September 4

AU's Class of 2007 is smaller, smarter and more diverse than last year's freshman class, according to Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions Anna Seltz.

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Police Blotter

By Joseph Popiolkowski | September 4

Items from the campus public safety crime log for Aug. 30 - Sept. 3.

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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