Caravan - October 9, 2005 Edition
News
October 9, 2005Controversy surrounds corn dog stand
The Office of Student Development (OSD) permitted the Simulation of Egyptian Government (SEG), an activity organized by the Student Union (SU), to set up a corn dog stand on Greek campus during the last week of September, although the office denied the same request from the Anti-Cancer Team (ACT) last semester.
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The Office of Student Development (OSD) permitted the Simulation of Egyptian Government (SEG), an activity organized by the Student Union (SU), to set up a corn dog stand on Greek campus during the last week of September, although the office denied the same request from the Anti-Cancer Team (ACT) last semester.
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October 9, 2005New scholarship will benefit campus leaders
The Office of Student Development (OSD) is collaborating with the Office of Student Financial Affairs to implement the Student Leadership Award Program (SLAP), a new financial award program for recognizing leaders of extra-curricular activities.
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The Office of Student Development (OSD) is collaborating with the Office of Student Financial Affairs to implement the Student Leadership Award Program (SLAP), a new financial award program for recognizing leaders of extra-curricular activities.
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October 9, 2005GSA‘s president to change constitution
The AUC constitution for graduate students will be completely rewritten over the next few weeks, said Mohamad Selim, the newly elected president of the Graduate Student Association (GSA), last Tuesday.
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The AUC constitution for graduate students will be completely rewritten over the next few weeks, said Mohamad Selim, the newly elected president of the Graduate Student Association (GSA), last Tuesday.
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October 9, 2005Getting a ‘date’
President George Bush, Nancy Agram, Fifi Abdou and Leila Elwi aren’t likely to be invited to the same party or even attend the same public events. So what do these people have in common? They’re all names of dates sold in Egypt and eaten during the holy month of Ramadan.
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President George Bush, Nancy Agram, Fifi Abdou and Leila Elwi aren’t likely to be invited to the same party or even attend the same public events. So what do these people have in common? They’re all names of dates sold in Egypt and eaten during the holy month of Ramadan.
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October 9, 2005PVA interns work behind scenes: Students prepare visual art exhibits for public viewing
At the beginning of each semester, each student is greeted by an onslaught of activities, from being a member of the organizing committee of the Model United Nations to being a delegate in the International Student Leadership Conference. One of the lesser known activities is the curator internship in the performing and visual arts department (PVA).
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At the beginning of each semester, each student is greeted by an onslaught of activities, from being a member of the organizing committee of the Model United Nations to being a delegate in the International Student Leadership Conference. One of the lesser known activities is the curator internship in the performing and visual arts department (PVA).
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October 9, 2005Help Club reception generates cash for Tamween packages
The Help Club collected LE 210,000 in donations for its Tamween package project during its annual reception, said Khaled Rashad, vice president of the Help Club.
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The Help Club collected LE 210,000 in donations for its Tamween package project during its annual reception, said Khaled Rashad, vice president of the Help Club.
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Inside Scoop
October 9, 2005Ten simple rules of fashion (for guys)
From adopting a 50 cent look to an Ashton Kutcher one, many male students have been taking care of how they dress, and have been pulling it off quite well. However, some others could use some advice, just as the girls were given some tips. Yes, it’s the boys’ turn.
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From adopting a 50 cent look to an Ashton Kutcher one, many male students have been taking care of how they dress, and have been pulling it off quite well. However, some others could use some advice, just as the girls were given some tips. Yes, it’s the boys’ turn.
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October 9, 2005Neighborhood Sohour
The cacophony of cars in Cairo’s streets, the buzz of people talking, the insistent voice of a waiter screaming out orders and your plate of foul with freshly baked bread is all you need this Ramadan for sohour when you dine at El-Gahsh’s authentic Egyptian foul and falafel restaurant.
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The cacophony of cars in Cairo’s streets, the buzz of people talking, the insistent voice of a waiter screaming out orders and your plate of foul with freshly baked bread is all you need this Ramadan for sohour when you dine at El-Gahsh’s authentic Egyptian foul and falafel restaurant.
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October 9, 2005Hill offers more than his computer expertise
With his grey shoulder-length and casual dress, Jon Hill doesn’t look like your average AUC staff member, but more like a combination rock musician and a member of the Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang.
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With his grey shoulder-length and casual dress, Jon Hill doesn’t look like your average AUC staff member, but more like a combination rock musician and a member of the Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang.
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Editorial
October 9, 2005The Voice
The Caravan took great interest in the recent dilemma of New York Times reporter Judith Miller, who until this week was jailed for refusing to give the name of a confidential source to a United States federal grand jury. That source gave her permission this week to testify, and she is now free.
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The Caravan took great interest in the recent dilemma of New York Times reporter Judith Miller, who until this week was jailed for refusing to give the name of a confidential source to a United States federal grand jury. That source gave her permission this week to testify, and she is now free.
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Columns
October 9, 2005To Rebuild and Repent: New Orleans resident accepts collective blame for racial disparity
Now, as the immediacy of the tragedy in New Orleans ebbs and the politicians begin their own particular storm, certain religious leaders —- the usual suspects who trot out the fire and brimstone after any such event —- have started pointing their fingers. The evangelical group “Repent America” has come out claiming that God is punishing the city for the annual Southern Decadence festival ...
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Now, as the immediacy of the tragedy in New Orleans ebbs and the politicians begin their own particular storm, certain religious leaders —- the usual suspects who trot out the fire and brimstone after any such event —- have started pointing their fingers. The evangelical group “Repent America” has come out claiming that God is punishing the city for the annual Southern Decadence festival ...
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October 9, 2005Observing: Maybe not so neutrally ...
I’ve been observing protests organized by Kifaya in the weeks leading up to, during and after the recent presidential elections. Friends of mine are surprised by this. Truth be told, my continued interest has surprised me as well. I’m not the type to join large groups of people, especially if they are yelling, no matter what the subject is. Furthermore, it is obvious that no opposition group ...
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I’ve been observing protests organized by Kifaya in the weeks leading up to, during and after the recent presidential elections. Friends of mine are surprised by this. Truth be told, my continued interest has surprised me as well. I’m not the type to join large groups of people, especially if they are yelling, no matter what the subject is. Furthermore, it is obvious that no opposition group ...
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October 9, 2005A free Palestine: Human rights should be at center of Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Now that the first elections have been held in the Gaza strip, let’s step back and look at what’s necessary to build a lasting peace.
For starters, the peace process should stop being an end unto itself and be perceived as a process or a tool. It is therefore the only way it can be amended or rectified. But mostly, other countries ...
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Now that the first elections have been held in the Gaza strip, let’s step back and look at what’s necessary to build a lasting peace.
For starters, the peace process should stop being an end unto itself and be perceived as a process or a tool. It is therefore the only way it can be amended or rectified. But mostly, other countries ...
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