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Students struggle, play through the hurricane

By Michael Vallebuona · Monday, Sept. 22, 2003

On the night of Hurricane Isabel, some people were ensconced in their rooms, gripping their flashlights and hoping they purchased enough bottled water. Others, however, took a more lighthearted approach to the natural disaster.

Take Action Tour battles for suicide prevention

By Laura Kaplan · Monday, Sept. 22, 2003

Suicide tends to be a gingerly-handled subject. However, this weekend the topic was blared through speakers and amplifiers at the 9:30 club as the Take Action Tour took the stage to increase suicide prevention awareness.

Metro may hike fares

By George Los · Monday, Sept. 22, 2003

It may be necessary to raise Metro fares next summer to keep the transportation system operating, although fares just increased this summer, according to Metro spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein.

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Campus News Briefs

September 18

News from around campus about Campusfood.com, a new fraternity, a recent ranking for the Kogod School of Business and a Greek event Saturday.

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Provost once AU student

By Stokely Baksh and Drew Richardson | September 18

For many students who attend AU, their college years are a journey for valuable information and tools that prepare them for their careers throughout the world. Neil Kerwin, AU's provost, discovered early that he would not have to travel the world in search of a career.

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Is STA closing? Agency denies

By Keith F. Shovlin | September 18

The future of the STA Travel office has come into question after ATV News announced the office would close in the coming months, yet the branch manager has said otherwise. ATV News reported Monday night that the STA Travel office would be closing and the University is now looking for a replacement business for the Butler Pavilion Tunnel.

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D.C. taxis: Riding wisely

By Molly Norris | September 18

"An $11 trip turned into a $27 disaster," freshman John McDonald said, recalling a cab ride that ended badly one weekend. McDonald and a group of his friends, fresh from a club, exited what seemed to be just another taxi ride, when a wet splattering noise destroyed the normalcy.

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Campaign finance debated Monday

By Joshua Wu | September 18

The McCain-Feingold campaign finance bill, argued in front of the U.S. Supreme Court last week and potentially in violation of the First Amendment's rights of freedom of speech, freedom of petition and freedom of assembly, was discussed at a panel in the Butler Board Room on Monday night.

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AU's Web site look revamped

By Kate Oczypok | September 18

The new american.edu Web site, launched three weeks ago, boasts a colorful new title page, links to various AU interests and features University news and updates. "The new design provides more interaction and a different experience for the visitor to the AU Web site," Media Relations Director Todd Sedmak said.

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Police Blotter

By Dan Findley | September 18

The Public Safety log of events for Sept. 13 through 17.

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Express paper new to D.C.

By Anne Godlasky | September 18

Students may notice some blaringly yellow newsstands around campus. Within these bright boxes they'll find Express, a free Washington Post publication targeted at students, commuters and other "infrequent readers." The tabloid-style format features color photographs and graphics and brief stories within about 20 to 24 pages.

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Foreign students travel less

By Dan Findley | September 18

AU's international student community is having more difficulties than before traveling in and out of the U.S. since various government agencies like the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Department of Homeland Security have implemented a number of security measures that involve all international students on F-1 and J-1 student visas.

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White House welcomes back tours

By April Astor | September 15

After a two-year hiatus, tours of the White House are available starting tomorrow to all people requesting a tour through their member of Congress, according to White House spokesman Scott McClellan in a briefing. This change will enable those who provide the required information to their representative or senator and who clear a security check to attend the tours.

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Police Blotter

By Dan Findley | September 15

Safety and security events from around campus the week of September 15, 2003.

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AU group rallies effort for Howard Dean campaign

By Ryan Grannan-Doll | September 15

Politically active student Democrats are forming a grassroots campaign group called Generation Dean American University, for Democratic Presidential candidate and former Vermont Governor Howard Dean. The group is in the process of gaining official recognition from the University, according to Generation Dean AU Coordinator David Kinsey.

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Rights Violated

By Joseph Popiolkowski | September 15

A journalist's right to gather news content on public property was compromised when U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Park Police forced an Eagle photographer to delete digital photographs while on assignment outside of the White House on Sept. 9, according to photographer Rick Steele.

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Center finds new direction

By Rebecca Byerly | September 15

Newly hired Student Health Center Director Bethany Chiaramonte plans to make changes in the health center including longer hours, scheduling appointments and cosmetic upgrades. "The very first thing that I am looking at is access," Chiaramonte said. "We will completely reevaluate the walk-in system and will go from a 100 percent walk-in system to a scheduling system where you can make appointments.

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AU celebrates heritage

By Jennifer Tyre | September 15

AU is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through performances, films, discussions and an overall recognition of Hispanic culture and heritage from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. The month is packed with events to stimulate the mind, move the feet and, more importantly, embrace and learn the culture.

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Protestor takes case to Dupont crowds

By James Sanborn | September 15

This protester spoke out at Dupont Circle as AU politics heat up. The College Democrats, Libertarians and Republicans are outlining agendas and attempting to recruit new students.

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AU memorial remembers Sept. 11 Thursday

By Joseph Popiolkowski | September 15

AU memorialized Sept. 11 through a number of services and service projects on campus and around D.C.

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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