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Lights still out at Tenley

By Keith F. Shovlin | September 25

As Hurricane Isabel moved north, AU's main campus remained relatively untouched, but just down Nebraska Avenue, AU's Tenley campus suffered from the storms wrath as power has been knocked out and has yet to fully return. As of press time, the Tenley campus was without main power in Congressional and Capital halls and had basic electricity supplied by a generator, according to Bob Nardo, a Resident Assistant at Tenley.

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Police Blotter

By Keith F. Shovlin | September 25

The Public Safety log of offenses for Sept. 22 and 24.

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Alternative Break offers winter options

By John Riley | September 25

Alternative Break, a student club in its seventh year at AU, will expand its scope this year to include trips during the winter break in addition to their Spring trips, according to Andrew Willis, Alternative Spring Break coordinator. Alternative Break was "formed in order to promote and call attention to issues of global justice through community service projects, educational campaigns and other student-coordinated activities," Willis said.

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Restored Archives reopens

By Emily Carone | September 25

The National Archives have reopened to the public, with new display cases for the country's founding documents, after being closed for more than two years. The Constitution, Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence, known collectively as "the Charters of Freedom," were taken off display in July 2001 to be restored and re-encased due to concerns that the old display cases were showing signs of age.

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Campus News Briefs

By Stokely Baksh | September 25

Campus news briefs about a table talk discussion of the war in Iraq, a Human Rights film series at the WCL and the next KPU Speaker.

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Federal financial aid faces an uncertain future

By Kyle Long | September 25

Many students' financial aid packages are in question for the upcoming school year, as legislators struggle to find enough funds to sustain the federal Pell Grant program. Based on financial need, and expected family contribution, these grants provide low-income families with up to $4,000 per year for tuition, according to Brian Lee Sang, AU's director of Financial Aid.

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Television sex content sparks debate

By Joseph Popiolkowski | September 25

Television shows featuring clean, family-friendly content are more popular than their more sexual and violent counterparts, according to Melissa Caldwell of the Parents Television Council. "The ratings data supports the conclusion that cleaner reality shows are more popular," Caldwell said at Monday night's American Forum: Sex and the Media.

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Mud rompers pay for play

By Mackenzie Ryan | September 25

The University is asking the students and University staff involved in damaging the Quad - of which they have identified 75 to 80 students and a handful of staff members - to come forward and pay restitutions, according to Gail Hanson, vice president of Campus Life.

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Storm hits AU, Quad mud pit costs thousands

By Joseph Popiolkowski and Ryan Grannan-Doll | September 22

AU enacted its emergency action plan to maintain vital operations over the weekend as Hurricane Isabel caused campus-wide power outages Thursday night, according to Julie Weber, executive director of Housing and Dining Programs, students destroyed sections of the Quad.

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Suicide a leading cause of death among college students

By Samantha O'Neill and Kristen Northrop | September 22

Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Take Action Tour, which visited D.C. Saturday, stresses the same message as many health care professionals - that it is imperative for students to be aware of the options available to them if they feel depressed or suicidal.

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Anchor Clanker fundraiser makes a mess

September 22

Greek students get down and dirty at Delta Gamma sorority's Anchor Clanker on Saturday.

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Police Blotter

By Dan Findley | September 22

The log of public safety activities since Wednesday.

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AU club supports April abortion rights rally

By Kim Peterson | September 22

Planned Parenthood is planning now for what organizers expect to be the largest abortion rights rally since the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the United States. Choice USA, an AU student club, has expressed support for the rally and Planned Parenthood is hoping to start a chapter of Voices of Planned Parenthood on campus.

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Help clean up D.C.

By Rebecca Bellville | September 22

AU students who would like to help the D.C. area recover from Hurricane Isabel can find several agencies looking for assistance as the District has been designated a Disaster Area by President George W. Bush.

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Restaurants sue county over smoking ban

By Story Elmore | September 22

Restaurant owners filed a lawsuit Sept. 15 against Montgomery County, Md., about a restaurant smoking ban that is supposed to take effect Oct. 9, according to a state trade association.

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Report gauges AU

By Joseph Popiolkowski | September 22

AU's Draft Self-Study, published last week in preparation for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education visit in February has received a lukewarm student reception and little dissection, Student Confederation President Nick Terzulli said.

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Campus Briefs

September 22

Campus news briefs about the upcoming American Forum, a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser and a discussion held Saturday on the role of press in the military.

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