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Foreign students might pay to study in the U.S.

By April Astor · Monday, Nov. 3, 2003

Within two months, international students may have to pay a new $100 fee to study in this country. The fee would fund the cost of operating the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), the database the Department of Homeland Security uses to monitor international students' compliance with their visa requirements.

Student Confederation proposes budgets to General Assembly

By Keith F. Shovlin · Monday, Nov. 3, 2003

The General Assembly, AU's student government legislature, met Saturday and Sunday to discuss the Student Confederation budget for the 2003-2004 year. GA members conducted hearings with the respective SC departments on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Mary Graydon Center.

AU professor and graduate program founder dies at 67

By Stokely Baksh · Monday, Nov. 3, 2003

Leon E. Clark Jr., 67, professor emeritus of international education and sociology at AU, died from a cerebral anoxia at Inova Fairfax Hospital on Oct. 25 after he collapsed on a hike in Great Falls. Clark founded the graduate program of international education and taught at AU in the areas of sociology, cross-cultural studies and education development and administration for 17 years.

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Course evaluations to be available online for Fall 2004 registration

By Keith F. Shovlin | November 3

Course evaluations will be available through the my.american Web portal in time for Fall 2004 registration, according to Student Confederation President Nick Terzulli. E-operations will be working with the SC and faculty to create a template for the system over Winter Break, Terzulli said.

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AU Abroad expands programs to new locations

By Samantha O'Neill | November 3

AU students considering studying abroad now have the chance to study in Canada, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates, the three nations added to the AU Abroad program this semester, according to Amy Morrill Bijeau, associate director of AU Abroad, formerly the World Capitals Program.

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The voice of x1100

By Kate Oczypok | October 30

Many AU students may not know Peter Schline, but most recognize his voice. Schline is the man behind many of the voice mails and x1100 - the extension virtually every student dials hoping for snow and class cancellations.

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Clubs appeal for more funds

By Keith F. Shovlin | October 30

Representatives of nine student clubs and organizations met with the AU Club Council on Saturday to appeal for more money. The appellate allocations for the clubs are listed here.

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Riding bus cuts benefits from walking

October 30

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Campus Briefs

October 30

Those over 21 can get free taxi rides on Halloween. The Eagle Endowment provides new grant for community service. Students will hold a mock Democratic caucus to inform others about presidential candidates.

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Police Blotter

By Keith F. Shovlin | October 30

Notable occurrences regarding Public Safety.

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Congressmen propose bill to lower tuition

By Rebecca Bellville | October 30

Two congressmen plan to introduce legislation that would force private and public colleges to keep their tuition increases at a level comparable with the rate of inflation.

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Three student deaths force NYU to confront suicide

October 30

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Curing the voting booth blues

By Holli Chmela | October 30

Young people are not taking an active role in politics today, and students and a panel of notable guests discussed why at Tuesday night's American Forum, entitled "The Great Disconnect: Why Young People Don't Vote."

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Where to strut your spooky side

October 30

Whether or not you feel too old to trick-or-treat, you're definitely too young to stay at home on a Friday night. So partake in a costume contest, go on a bar crawl or shiver with antici...pation at the sight of Dr. Frankenfurter's fishnets.

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AU course to investigate 'whiteness'

By Greg Rosenberg | October 30

Courses in African-American, Asian, Latino and women's studies are taught every day in colleges across the country. If a current trend continues in social science departments, a new discipline, "Whiteness Studies," could be added to that list. There are currently more than 30 institutions teaching courses that focus on the white race, and next semester AU will be one of them.

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Difficulties plague AU's Internet

By Joshua Wu | October 27

Despite efforts by e-operations, technical problems continue to plague AU's computer networks, frustrating students and faculty alike. "It is a rare week when nothing is down for a day or two or a substantial part of the day," economics professor Robert Blecker said.

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Schools look to alumni for funds

By Kimberly Peterson | October 27

If AU's fundraising campaign reaches its goal, the School of International Service will have a completely new building, the McKinley building will be renovated for the School of Communication and the Experimental Theatre will become an extension of the Kogod School of Business.

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Beer cost studied

By Marissa Friedman | October 27

A recent Harvard University study has found that the availability of cheap beer and other alcoholic beverages near college campuses raises the likelihood of binge drinking. "Our study confirms the lower the prices and the more extensive the specials, the heavier the drinking," said Henry Wechsler, director of the Harvard School of Public Health College Alcohol Studies Program, which released the study.

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AU scholar holds dialogue

By Rebecca Byerly | October 27

Judea Pearl, father of slain journalist Daniel Pearl, engaged in a dialogue with AU professor and Muslim scholar Akbar Ahmed at the University of Pittsburgh's Bellefield Auditorium on Oct. 23.

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Admissions rethought

By George Los | October 27

Admission policies at colleges across the nation are launching changes, since the use of points in the University of Michigan's undergraduate admissions system was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court this summer.

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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