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Production glitch halts sale of SmarTrip cards

By Kyle Long · Monday, Sept. 15, 2003

For the rest of September, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has halted all sales of SmarTrip Cards, the reusable plastic fare cards, because of a product defect. "We get the cards in increments of 25,000, and the last batch we received, we discovered had serial numbers that matched cards that were already in service," Metro spokesman Steven Taub said.

AU political clubs look to kick off this semester with new projects, new members

By Kate Oczypok · Monday, Sept. 15, 2003

The AU College Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians are planning a year full of activities, internships and guest speakers. The AU Democrats' first meeting was attended by over 300 people, and President Noah Black explained the fall lineup that will include holding community service events in the D.C. area on Oct. 11 and Nov. 8.

Campus Briefs

By Joseph Popiolkowski · Monday, Sept. 15, 2003

Brief news from around campus the week of September 15, 2003

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Stevens pins Terzulli

By Keith F. Shovlin | September 15

The 2003 Student Confederation Transition officially came to a close yesterday as SC President Nick Terzulli received the President's Pin from former President Haley Stevens. Stevens presented the pin at Sunday's General Assembly meeting, five months after Terzulli took the office upon Stevens' resignation.

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AU professor promotes Muslim democracy

By Rebecca Byerly | September 15

Muslim scholar and AU Professor Akbar Ahmed spoke at the American Jewish Council at the Washington Hilton on Sept. 10, marking the first time a Muslim spoke for the AJC. The panel discussion, "Expanding Democracy Worldwide" touched on several turbulent topics including the possibility of democracy in Muslim countries and need for dialogue between Jews and Muslims.

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AmeriCorps funds trimmed

By Greg Rosenberg and Gregg Roman | September 11

Service organizations across the country and in the D.C. area could be in jeopardy because of funding cuts to a federal program called AmeriCorps. AmeriCorps is a network to recruit people to provide public service through nonprofits, public agencies and faith-based organizations.

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Students get involved at fair

September 11

Students attended the annual Student Involvement Fair yesterday, where dozens of clubs and organizations tabled on the Quad in an effort to promote their organization and recruit new members. The fair was rescheduled from last Wednesday due to predictions of thunderstorms.

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Police Blotter

By Keith F. Shovlin | September 11

Each edition The Eagle prints a report of crimes on campus. The Police Blotter is assembled through cooperation with the Department of Public Safety.

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A junior in high school during 9-11, an AU freshman reflects

By Sara Bluarzik | September 11

AU freshman Sara Bluarzik looks at Sept. 11, 2001 from the high school perspective.

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Security measures questioned after 9-11

By Keith F. Shovlin | September 11

As the second anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks arrives, organizations across the nation have spoken out against the security regulations that have been instituted in reaction to the attacks. Some feel that the changes have been minor, however, and limited to areas such as the airport and federal offices.

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Speaking out, an angry reaction, placing 9-11 deaths above other casualties

By Julia Ahlers | September 11

AU student Julia Ahlers gives her perspective on the Sept. 11 attacks.

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Memorial events to attend around D.C.

By Ashley Bleimes | September 11

Today, the second anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, several organizations in the area are commemorating the tragedy through speakers, drama and exhibits.

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The reality of the attacks: Being in D.C. on 9-11

By Lindsy Pietroski | September 11

AU senior Lindsy Pietroski discusses being in D.C. on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Events to attend at AU today

By Christopher Marsh | September 11

Several AU students and organizations are sponsoring a series of events on and off campus in an effort to remind students of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and turn the second anniversary of the terrorist attacks into a day of service and commemoration rather than a day of mourning and sorrow.

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Middle States Self Study now available

By Keith F. Shovlin | September 11

Campus News Brief on the Middle States Accreditation Process.

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All aboard for AU abroad?

By Joshua Wu | September 11

Starting next semester, the implementation of new policies through AU Abroad, the program formerly known as World Capitals, will change the study abroad experience.

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Time does not heal, losing a father to the attacks on 9-11

By Erin Fisher | September 11

AU student Erin Fisher reflects on her father's death in the Sept. 11 attacks.

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Sept. 11 event disliked

By Stokely Baksh | September 11

Several students from the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally community were upset when the Salvation Army was chosen for the University-wide Sept. 11 service project because of the organization's "anti-gay policies."

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A year to remember

September 11

Pictures from the previous two years.

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Law school librarian dead at age 44

By Keith F. Shovlin | September 8

Anne Marie Nancy Crossed, the Cataloging, Reference and Circulation Librarian for the Washington College of Law, died suddenly on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The cause of death is not presently known. Crossed, a tenured member of the Law Library staff, was 44 years old.

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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