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Class presidents: Like sis, like bro

By Megan Slack | November 3

Some say political ambition runs in the family. Mark Stern, Class of 2007 president, and his sister EJ, Class of 2004 president, are no exception to this rule. After working together in student government organizations in their hometown in Alabama, the two once again share the common bond of leadership here at AU.

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WAMU director let go Thursday

By Joseph Popiolkowski | November 3

Susan Clampitt was relieved of her duties as executive director at WAMU Thursday after The Washington Post exposed a financial deficit and morale problems at AU's public radio station, said Todd Sedmak, director of AU Media Relations. The staff, upon hearing the announcement by President Benjamin Ladner at a meeting Thursday afternoon, gave a standing ovation, The Post reported Friday.

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Foreign students might pay to study in the U.S.

By April Astor | November 3

Within two months, international students may have to pay a new $100 fee to study in this country. The fee would fund the cost of operating the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), the database the Department of Homeland Security uses to monitor international students' compliance with their visa requirements.

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Student Confederation proposes budgets to General Assembly

By Keith F. Shovlin | November 3

The General Assembly, AU's student government legislature, met Saturday and Sunday to discuss the Student Confederation budget for the 2003-2004 year. GA members conducted hearings with the respective SC departments on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Mary Graydon Center.

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AU professor and graduate program founder dies at 67

By Stokely Baksh | November 3

Leon E. Clark Jr., 67, professor emeritus of international education and sociology at AU, died from a cerebral anoxia at Inova Fairfax Hospital on Oct. 25 after he collapsed on a hike in Great Falls. Clark founded the graduate program of international education and taught at AU in the areas of sociology, cross-cultural studies and education development and administration for 17 years.

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Course evaluations to be available online for Fall 2004 registration

By Keith F. Shovlin | November 3

Course evaluations will be available through the my.american Web portal in time for Fall 2004 registration, according to Student Confederation President Nick Terzulli. E-operations will be working with the SC and faculty to create a template for the system over Winter Break, Terzulli said.

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AU Abroad expands programs to new locations

By Samantha O'Neill | November 3

AU students considering studying abroad now have the chance to study in Canada, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates, the three nations added to the AU Abroad program this semester, according to Amy Morrill Bijeau, associate director of AU Abroad, formerly the World Capitals Program.

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The voice of x1100

By Kate Oczypok | October 30

Many AU students may not know Peter Schline, but most recognize his voice. Schline is the man behind many of the voice mails and x1100 - the extension virtually every student dials hoping for snow and class cancellations.

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Clubs appeal for more funds

By Keith F. Shovlin | October 30

Representatives of nine student clubs and organizations met with the AU Club Council on Saturday to appeal for more money. The appellate allocations for the clubs are listed here.

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Riding bus cuts benefits from walking

October 30

National Brief

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Campus Briefs

October 30

Those over 21 can get free taxi rides on Halloween. The Eagle Endowment provides new grant for community service. Students will hold a mock Democratic caucus to inform others about presidential candidates.

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Police Blotter

By Keith F. Shovlin | October 30

Notable occurrences regarding Public Safety.

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Congressmen propose bill to lower tuition

By Rebecca Bellville | October 30

Two congressmen plan to introduce legislation that would force private and public colleges to keep their tuition increases at a level comparable with the rate of inflation.

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Three student deaths force NYU to confront suicide

October 30

National Brief

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Curing the voting booth blues

By Holli Chmela | October 30

Young people are not taking an active role in politics today, and students and a panel of notable guests discussed why at Tuesday night's American Forum, entitled "The Great Disconnect: Why Young People Don't Vote."

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Where to strut your spooky side

October 30

Whether or not you feel too old to trick-or-treat, you're definitely too young to stay at home on a Friday night. So partake in a costume contest, go on a bar crawl or shiver with antici...pation at the sight of Dr. Frankenfurter's fishnets.

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AU course to investigate 'whiteness'

By Greg Rosenberg | October 30

Courses in African-American, Asian, Latino and women's studies are taught every day in colleges across the country. If a current trend continues in social science departments, a new discipline, "Whiteness Studies," could be added to that list. There are currently more than 30 institutions teaching courses that focus on the white race, and next semester AU will be one of them.

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