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Difficulties plague AU's Internet

By Joshua Wu · Monday, Oct. 27, 2003

Despite efforts by e-operations, technical problems continue to plague AU's computer networks, frustrating students and faculty alike. "It is a rare week when nothing is down for a day or two or a substantial part of the day," economics professor Robert Blecker said.

Schools look to alumni for funds

By Kimberly Peterson · Monday, Oct. 27, 2003

If AU's fundraising campaign reaches its goal, the School of International Service will have a completely new building, the McKinley building will be renovated for the School of Communication and the Experimental Theatre will become an extension of the Kogod School of Business.

Beer cost studied

By Marissa Friedman · Monday, Oct. 27, 2003

A recent Harvard University study has found that the availability of cheap beer and other alcoholic beverages near college campuses raises the likelihood of binge drinking. "Our study confirms the lower the prices and the more extensive the specials, the heavier the drinking," said Henry Wechsler, director of the Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Studies Program, which released the study.

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AU scholar holds dialogue

By Rebecca Byerly | October 27

Judea Pearl, father of slain journalist Daniel Pearl, engaged in a dialogue with AU professor and Muslim scholar Akbar Ahmed at the University of Pittsburgh's Bellefield Auditorium on Oct. 23.

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Admissions rethought

By George Los | October 27

Admission policies at colleges across the nation are launching changes, since the use of points in the University of Michigan's undergraduate admissions system was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court this summer.

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Sharpton encourages students to register to vote Friday night

By Mackenzie Ryan | October 27

Democratic presidential candidate Rev. Al Sharpton spoke only briefly about his campaign and instead focused on encouraging students to vote Friday night. Stopping halfway through his speech, he asked the audience if they were registered to vote. More than one-fifth of the audience in the packed Ward 1 room raised their hand to say they were not.

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National Society of Collegiate Scholars welcomes new members

By Joseph Popiolkowski | October 27

AU students were inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars Thursday at United Methodist Church.

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Exclusively Online: Endowment goes to TDR

By Kate Oczypok | October 27

Clawed and student leaders worked with Bon Appetit to raise Eagle Endowment Fund for Public and Community Service, which gives grants as great as $1,000 to students and clubs that want to start community service projects, according to sophomore Mark Seaman, executive director of the Eagle Endowment.

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Student finds aid online

By April Astor | October 27

Students seeking money for college now have an alternative to scholarships and traditional financial aid, and it can found on the Internet. Karen Kelly, a student at the Northwestern California School of Law, founded a Web site in September called StarvingStudentScholarships .

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Police Blotter

October 27

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Pataki speaks for parents weekend

By Joseph Popiolkowski | October 27

The innovation of new ideas in medicine, engineering, computer science and other fields is essential for America to integrate itself into an increasingly global economy, New York Gov. George Pataki told an audience of 800 AU students, parents, faculty and staff Saturday night in Bender Arena.

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Pataki plans for N.Y.

By Joseph Popiolkowski | October 27

The innovation of new ideas in medicine, engineering, computer science and other fields is essential for America to integrate itself into an increasingly global economy, New York Gov. George Pataki told an audience of 800 students, parents, faculty and staff Saturday night in Bender Arena.

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Alumni, part of fundraising campaigning

By Kimberly Peterson | October 27

If AU's fundraising campaign "A New AU" reaches its goal, the School of International Service will have a completely new building, the McKinley building will be renovated for the School of Communication and the Experimental Theatre will become an extension to the Kogod School of Business.

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E-Operation problems consistent

By Joshua Wu | October 27

Despite efforts by E-Operations, technical problems continue to plague AU's computer networks frustrating students and faculty alike.

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Rally rages downtown

By Kyle Long | October 27

Throngs of protesters gathered Saturday to express their opinions on current military action in Iraq at the anti-war rally Saturday on the National Mall.

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Campus Briefs

October 27

Briefs from the Campus News Desk

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Best Buy opens doors to AU

October 27

The much-anticipated Best Buy store at 4500 Wisconsin Ave. in Tenleytown opened Friday. The store, which sells movies, CDs, video games and appliances, is the first major electronics retailer in the District. It is also the only D.C. store among the 550 Best Buys nationwide.

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By Greg Rosenberg | October 23

AmeriCorps director Rosie Mauk spoke at AU Tuesday night and said that the federally funded program's financial future appears to be safe.

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AmeriCorps director looks ahead

By Greg Rosenberg | October 23

"It's been a hard year," Rosie Mauk said. While those listening to her speech Tuesday night laughed at her understatement, Mauk wasn't kidding. Co-sponsored by the Women and Politics Institute and the Kennedy Political Union, Mauk spoke to AU students and faculty about the importance of volunteerism.

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Women's Initiative fights for funding

By Margaret McElligott | October 23

Two bills aimed at giving the Student Confederation's Women's Initiative bylaws and funding were defeated by a General Assembly committee last Wednesday, as supporters and opponents clashed over making the Initiative a formal department in the student government.

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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