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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.

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Production glitch halts sale of SmarTrip cards

By Kyle Long | September 15

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.

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

By Kate Oczypok | September 15

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.

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Campus Briefs

By Joseph Popiolkowski | September 15

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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