Caravan - October 2, 2005 Edition
News
October 2, 2005Start packing: New campus well underway
Amid skeletons of twisted steel and poured concrete, dozens of buildings are beginning to take shape in the tan sands of the Egyptian desert. A visitor to AUC's future campus in New Cairo can now see the beginnings of an amphitheater located in the middle of a large green park, a stadium that will seat 2,000 people and enough space to park 2,000 cars.
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Amid skeletons of twisted steel and poured concrete, dozens of buildings are beginning to take shape in the tan sands of the Egyptian desert. A visitor to AUC's future campus in New Cairo can now see the beginnings of an amphitheater located in the middle of a large green park, a stadium that will seat 2,000 people and enough space to park 2,000 cars.
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October 2, 2005Union, Council Spar Over Budget
The Student Union (SU) failed to submit the required financial plans for the current academic year, although the Student Council (SC) has extended the deadline for plan submission three times to date, council sources said.
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The Student Union (SU) failed to submit the required financial plans for the current academic year, although the Student Council (SC) has extended the deadline for plan submission three times to date, council sources said.
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October 2, 2005Sorour aids in launching AUC’s Model Parliment
Anyone who wants to enter politics should be aware of the difficulties awaiting him, Ahmed Fathey Sorour, president of the People’s Assembly, told the audience at the opening ceremony for the Model Egyptian Parliament last Tuesday.
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Anyone who wants to enter politics should be aware of the difficulties awaiting him, Ahmed Fathey Sorour, president of the People’s Assembly, told the audience at the opening ceremony for the Model Egyptian Parliament last Tuesday.
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October 2, 2005Looming army service a nuisance for males a AUC
Many male AUC graduates, who have to perform army service, spend nine months in apprehension and tension, not knowing whether they will be called to serve in the army or be excused.
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Many male AUC graduates, who have to perform army service, spend nine months in apprehension and tension, not knowing whether they will be called to serve in the army or be excused.
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October 2, 2005The “HOOD” hops its way through AUC
The crowd cheered as 14 AUC students gave an outstanding performance, rocking the stage with their passion for hip hop and raising LE 600 for charity.
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The crowd cheered as 14 AUC students gave an outstanding performance, rocking the stage with their passion for hip hop and raising LE 600 for charity.
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Inside Scoop
October 2, 2005Making their point, one ‘t’ at a time
“I’m busy. You’re ugly. Have a nice day.” Isn’t it great when you walk into university and the first thing you see is a statement like that on someone’s t-shirt?
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“I’m busy. You’re ugly. Have a nice day.” Isn’t it great when you walk into university and the first thing you see is a statement like that on someone’s t-shirt?
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October 2, 2005Linz brings experience, talent to the AUC press
Tucked in an unassuming five-storey townhouse on Mohamed Mahmoud street directly across from the entrance to the main campus, The AUC Press is one of the university’s lesser-known treasures.
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Tucked in an unassuming five-storey townhouse on Mohamed Mahmoud street directly across from the entrance to the main campus, The AUC Press is one of the university’s lesser-known treasures.
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October 2, 2005Standing ovation for ‘W’enta’
In the spirit of the first opening night of AUC’s theater season, the audience rewarded ‘W Enta…Bete’mel eih?’ with a standing ovation.
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In the spirit of the first opening night of AUC’s theater season, the audience rewarded ‘W Enta…Bete’mel eih?’ with a standing ovation.
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October 2, 2005Resala hosts ‘special’ entertainment
For the first time, the Resala charity club coordinated with its parent organization, the Resala NGO, to showcase the talents of disabled students at Ewart Hall on Thursday, Sept. 22.
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For the first time, the Resala charity club coordinated with its parent organization, the Resala NGO, to showcase the talents of disabled students at Ewart Hall on Thursday, Sept. 22.
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Editorial
October 2, 2005The Voice
It’s not every day that an inspirational person walks into our lives, but unfortunately, it feels too many times that these inspirational people are dismissed and removed from our presence for reasons unfathomable. Earleen Fisher, our former Caravan advisor, was nothing short of the personification of motivation and inspiration. However at the beginning of the ...
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It’s not every day that an inspirational person walks into our lives, but unfortunately, it feels too many times that these inspirational people are dismissed and removed from our presence for reasons unfathomable. Earleen Fisher, our former Caravan advisor, was nothing short of the personification of motivation and inspiration. However at the beginning of the ...
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Letters to the Editor
October 2, 2005Funds necessary for success of great institutions
Apart from the improved layout of our campus newspaper, an opinion column titled “University Lovin’” got my attention and I’d like to offer a different perspective on the issue and comment on a few things that I thought were misleading. I can’t say I’m happy about the increase in tuition. Financial matters at university level are a very delicate matter as they may ...
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Apart from the improved layout of our campus newspaper, an opinion column titled “University Lovin’” got my attention and I’d like to offer a different perspective on the issue and comment on a few things that I thought were misleading. I can’t say I’m happy about the increase in tuition. Financial matters at university level are a very delicate matter as they may ...
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October 2, 2005Cartoon imagery was insensitive: Part II
I would like to make a few comments about the cartoon from the Sept. 18, 2005 issue of the Caravan which depicted two towers and the two planes labeled “Katrina” and “Oil Prices” about to fly into the twin towers in New York City. The caption reads “4 years after 9-11.”
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I would like to make a few comments about the cartoon from the Sept. 18, 2005 issue of the Caravan which depicted two towers and the two planes labeled “Katrina” and “Oil Prices” about to fly into the twin towers in New York City. The caption reads “4 years after 9-11.”
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October 2, 2005Caravan cartoonist rebuts last week's letter
I was not “shocked” when I read in the Sept. 25 issue of the Caravan Tommi Drum’s comment on my cartoon, “4 Years after 9-11.” Drum missed some fundamental rules that govern criticism of artwork when he said, “I am sorry for the author who has shown his ignorance,” and “please begin this by not allowing trash like this to be published.”
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I was not “shocked” when I read in the Sept. 25 issue of the Caravan Tommi Drum’s comment on my cartoon, “4 Years after 9-11.” Drum missed some fundamental rules that govern criticism of artwork when he said, “I am sorry for the author who has shown his ignorance,” and “please begin this by not allowing trash like this to be published.”
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Columns
October 2, 2005The Paradox of the Hijab: For Egyptian women, the veil may not only be a sign of modesty, but also one of unity
Women in Islam is an often discussed topic throughout the world. Western women, especially, perceive Islamic women to be subordinate and oppressed. However, this stereotype is exactly that - a generalization made by one group of people about another. Thus, this Orientalist mind set is what creates a falsified image of the East in the eyes of the West.
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Women in Islam is an often discussed topic throughout the world. Western women, especially, perceive Islamic women to be subordinate and oppressed. However, this stereotype is exactly that - a generalization made by one group of people about another. Thus, this Orientalist mind set is what creates a falsified image of the East in the eyes of the West.
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October 2, 2005The rules... : Trying to understand the sighting, the chase, and the catch
It was your average Friday afternoon and my best friend and I were lounging lazily on the couch indulging in our latest purchase … a relationship rule book. Once I had seen it in a bookstore, I couldn’t help but buy it and see what advice “professionals” were selling to people.
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It was your average Friday afternoon and my best friend and I were lounging lazily on the couch indulging in our latest purchase … a relationship rule book. Once I had seen it in a bookstore, I couldn’t help but buy it and see what advice “professionals” were selling to people.
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