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Downloading software on rise

By Luz Lazo · Monday, Oct. 20, 2003

College students are more frequently downloading commercial software from the Internet and peer-to-peer file sharing programs without paying for the software, according to survey results released last month. The survey, done by industry group Business Software Alliance, found that 23 percent of students had downloaded commercial software.

Students chortle at Cho's stand up

By Daniel Longino and Jorge Del Pinal · Monday, Oct. 20, 2003

Comedian Margaret Cho performed to a nearly full house at Bender Arena on Oct. 18 as part of Homecoming. Cho was in regular form discussing topics ranging from politics to self-defecating while stuck in traffic.

Exclusively online: Rosie Mauk to speak Tuesday

By Joseph Popiolkowski · Monday, Oct. 20, 2003

Rosie Mauk, director of Americorps, is scheduled to appear at AU on Tuesday

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Exclusively online: Sorority sponsors Make-A-Wish fundraiser

By Joseph Popiolkowski | October 20

Chi Omega sorority will hold a fundraiser for The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic today at Austin Grill in Glover Park. The restaurant will donate half of its sales from the evening to Make-A-Wish, as long as patrons sign "Make-A-Wish" on the back of their checks.

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AU warns against cheating

By Kate Oczypok | October 20

An e-mail concerning the Academic Integrity Code reminded students on Oct. 9 of the consequences for cheating, which happens more frequently during midterms. Last year, 72 students violated the University's code. Many of those violations occurred around midterms and finals, a time when students are most stressed and more liable to cheat, according to Nathan Price, special assistant to the Provost.

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Greeks push alcohol-free week

By Stokely Baksh | October 20

Greeks Advocating for Mature Management of Alcohol (GAMMA) and other campus organizations are going to "Tell It Like It Is," the theme for this year's National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW) that started yesterday.

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Campus Briefs

October 20

Full trash chute sets off sprinkler, causes extensive wetness

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Exclusively online: Coastal cleanup

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | October 20

Over 20 AU students participated in the 18th Annual International Coastal Cleanup by collecting trash at Daingerfield Island Park and Marina, in Arlington, Va. on Saturday, in an effort to protect the shoreline from pollution.

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Alcohol Awareness Week events

October 20

A schedule of events celebrating Alcohol Awareness Week

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Students cheat off the Internet

By Story Elmore | October 20

According to a recent study of college students and faculty, 44 percent of students consider "cut-and-paste" plagiarism using the Internet a trivial offense, and 38 percent of students have done it. The study, conducted on 23 U.S. college campuses, was organized by Rutgers University management professor Donald McCabe.

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AU hopes to raise $200 million

By Mackenzie Ryan | October 20

AU kicked off a $200 million fundraising campaign Thursday at the Ritz Carlton in Dupont, unveiling "The New AU" campaign to almost 500 current and potential large donors, distinguished professors and top University staff. "The campaign is probably one of the most important things that is taking place at the University," said Al Checcio, vice president of development.

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NFL star speaks on morals, convictions

By Corey Parker | October 20

Former Washington Redskins defensive star Darrell Green spoke about football, morality and community service Thursday in Bender Arena to kick off Homecoming Weekend.

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Students attend Harvard Institute

By Stokely Baksh | October 16

AU was among several universities to attend Harvard's Institute of Politics initial strategic meeting as part of the National Campaign for Political and Civic Engagement last Friday.

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Formula for aid may change

By Kim Peterson | October 16

Next fall, college students' families could be expected to pay more for a student's education, if a slight change is made to the formula used to determine how much financial aid students receive from the federal government.

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Higher Education Act may change

By April Astor | October 16

While the Higher Education Act, a congressional bill that has sweeping effects on students' financial aid packages, has not passed on schedule, this is no cause for worry, according to a congressional spokesman.

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Campus Briefs

October 16

Former AU Professor Isaac Davidson Welt, 81, died Oct. 10 from complications of a stroke at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Md. Welt served on AU's faculty for several years, starting in 1960 as a Biology and Chemistry teacher; AU has been hailed for the third straight year as the most published institution in the annual National Conference on Undergraduate Research Journal

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Exclusively Online: The SC's Plan

By Christopher Marsh | October 16

The theme for this year's Student Confederation Strategic Plan is "For a Better AU," which identifies their mission this year.

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Civitas: What is it?

By Samantha O'Neill | October 16

Civitas, a new initiative that was started this semester, is geared to promoting civilty programs and attitude throughout the AU community.

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Freshmen class, GA officers elected

By Stokely Baksh | October 16

Students elected General Assembly and Class of 2007 Council representatives Sunday and Monday, with freshmen dominating positions in residence halls in the General Assembly.

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Police Blotter for Oct. 14 through Oct. 15

By Keith F. Shovlin | October 16

incidents reported Tuesday and Wednesday

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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