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Moseley Braun stresses equality in politics

By Stokely Baksh | November 20

If Democratic presidential candidate Carol Moseley Braun won the election, she would be the first black person and the first woman to become president. Braun spoke Wednesday at AU's Washington College of Law to a crowd of more than 200 people about her background in politics, emphasizing that equality needs to be in front of the law.

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Students replace Park Bethesda desk staff; residents petition

By Kim Peterson | November 20

Park Bethesda, AU's 258-unit leased apartment complex in Bethesda, Md., transferred management of its front desk last Monday from Capital Properties to AU students. The change will give students better service and an opportunity to work in the building, according to Resident Manager Kecia Baker.

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Web exclusive: Government to repay employees' school loans

By Holli Chmela | November 20

To entice new college graduates to work for the federal government, President George W. Bush signed a bill last Tuesday that will increase the amount federal agencies can provide employees to help repay their student loans.

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20 Athletic scholarships cut next year

By Jesse Epstein | November 20

The AU Athletics Department cut all Swimming and Diving scholarships last week, a move that will reallocate funds to other athletic projects. The policy goes into effect for the 2004-05 season, which means no incoming freshman will be awarded athletic scholarships for the Men's or Women's Swimming and Diving teams.

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Park Bethesda neighbors are happier with college residents

By April Astor | November 20

Park Bethesda is a University-owned apartment building available to upperclassmen. AU acquired the building last August. Originally, there was neighborhood opposition to AU's acquisition of the building, according to Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs. However, she said neighbors' concerns have dwindled over time.

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Ambassador speaks on global economy

By Evan Wagner | November 20

Expanding global markets, reducing barriers to trade and working through multilateral institutions such as the United Nations and World Trade Organization are the best ways for the United States to work with small countries like New Zealand in making the world a safer place, New Zealand Ambassador John Wood said Monday night.

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Protested display unchanged

By Rebecca Bellville and April Astor | November 20

Against the wishes of a committee organized by an AU history professor, the Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum intends to continue with its planned display of the Enola Gay, the plane that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima Aug. 6, 1945.

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Toy drive kicks off

By Stokely Baksh | November 17

A campus-wide toy drive to benefit the D.C. Children's Hospital begins today and will continue through Thursday, Dec. 4, the night of the benefit show "Reindeer Rock Show" in the Tavern. D.C. Children's Hospital cares for children who are critically or terminally ill, and who cannot be at home for the holidays.

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Expect a harsh, cold winter

By Kate Oczypok | November 17

D.C. is in for another wicked winter weather season this year, according to local forecasters.

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TDR to survey campus

By Kate Oczypok | November 17

The best way to evaluate how students feel about campus eateries may not be through Today@AU, but rather by setting up computers in TDR, the Joint Committee on Dining Services discussed Nov. 3. The survey examines all dining venues on campus such as the Terrace Dining Room, the Tavern, The Eagle's Nest, Einstein Bros.' Bagels, Jamba Juice, Chik-Fil-A and Salsa.

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GA approves budget unanimously

By Keith F. Shovlin | November 17

The General Assembly approved the 2004-05 Student Confederation Budget, with amendments, by an unanimous vote Friday after less than two hours of deliberation. The budget proposed cuts in most SC programming except the Kennedy Political Union, Student Union Board and Eagle Nights.

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International students avoid post 9-11 troubles

By KIAH CULVER | November 17

International student enrollment dropped more than 30 percent across the U.S. and 16 percent at AU since 9-11, according to a new study. The Institute of International Education, the student and faculty exchange organization that administers the Fulbright Program, conducted the study this year.

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Signs of the times

By Keith F. Shovlin | November 17

The assembled buildings around the main Quad are standing out more with the construction of new signs for each academic building. The bases of the signs have been completed since mid-September, and the rest will be completed soon, according to Jerry Gager, director of the Office of Facilities Planning and Development.

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FCC combats piracy

By Greg Rosenberg | November 17

Those who copy digital television shows may find it difficult to redistribute these copies because of an order passed by the Federal Communications Commission. The order, passed Nov. 4, requires all products that can receive a digital signal to include "broadcast flag technology" by July 2005.

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Conference analyzes democracy

By Joshua Wu | November 17

This past weekend, distinguished guests and experts in the field of democratic studies were featured in a conference on elections and democracy in North America.

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Shake-up in the GA, senior members quit

By Evan Wagner | November 17

When Gordon Simonett, a relatively junior General Assembly member representing the Class of 2004, left the GA meeting Friday night, he didn't imagine that the next time he would take those steps he would be leaving as the body's most senior member. But after a week that began with the expulsion of one GA member and that resulted in the resignations under fire of most of the group's leadership, the GA has in Simonett's words "thrown out experience and brought in ideas."

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Health Center set to improve

By Caitlin Williams | November 17

The Student Health Center will undergo a revitalization and change in location over the next few semesters, Health Center Director Bethany Chiaramonte said Thursday night. At a Town Hall Forum, Chiaramonte, who is in her first year as the health center director, outlined her four-tiered plan for improving the center's often-criticized services.

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