Caravan - December 11, 2005 Edition
News
December 11, 2005Administration takes measures to reduce part-time faculty
The university is taking measures to minimize the number of part-timers because rising ratios of part-time to full-time faculty in many AUC departments may put accreditation processes at risk.
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The university is taking measures to minimize the number of part-timers because rising ratios of part-time to full-time faculty in many AUC departments may put accreditation processes at risk.
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December 11, 2005El Mallah takes over as Caravan chief
Caravan news editor, Yasmeen El Mallah, also known as “Jessie,” has been selected the new editor in chief for the spring semester by the Caravan board of directors. “I now have huge shoes to fill, and I only hope that I’ll be up to it,” said journalism junior El Mallah adding that she was “overwhelmed” to earn the position.
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Caravan news editor, Yasmeen El Mallah, also known as “Jessie,” has been selected the new editor in chief for the spring semester by the Caravan board of directors. “I now have huge shoes to fill, and I only hope that I’ll be up to it,” said journalism junior El Mallah adding that she was “overwhelmed” to earn the position.
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December 11, 2005Psychology unit undergoes transformation
A new psychology curriculum is being designed to prepare students for careers after graduation, said Matthew Whoolery, psychology unit head and assistant professor. “The curriculum needed to be cleared out,” said Whoolery, adding that the new curriculum is expected replace the 70-year-old ...
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A new psychology curriculum is being designed to prepare students for careers after graduation, said Matthew Whoolery, psychology unit head and assistant professor. “The curriculum needed to be cleared out,” said Whoolery, adding that the new curriculum is expected replace the 70-year-old ...
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December 11, 2005Women’s political participation plunges
AUC political science professor Mona Makram Ebeid was one of the less than 50 women candidates in the Egyptian parliamentary elections that began Nov. 9. She lost in the first round. The number of women winners in Egypt’s 2005 parliamentary elections dropped to five compared to the 11 seats they held in the previous parliament.
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AUC political science professor Mona Makram Ebeid was one of the less than 50 women candidates in the Egyptian parliamentary elections that began Nov. 9. She lost in the first round. The number of women winners in Egypt’s 2005 parliamentary elections dropped to five compared to the 11 seats they held in the previous parliament.
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December 11, 2005AUC agrees to compensate injured student
The university will pay the medical expenses of graduate student Ashraf Bassiouny, who was seriously injured last month while filming the Egyptian parliamentary elections as part of a course assignment, said Amr Mortagy, dean of the school of business, economics and communication.
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The university will pay the medical expenses of graduate student Ashraf Bassiouny, who was seriously injured last month while filming the Egyptian parliamentary elections as part of a course assignment, said Amr Mortagy, dean of the school of business, economics and communication.
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December 11, 2005Artist turns trash into ‘Garden of Delight’ Falaki exhibit
In contrast to the end of the semester stress, the Garden of Delights, an exhibition by Marisa Di Paola, displays hand-crafted ball gowns, toys and flowers, all created out of rubbish. “I wanted to make a place for the public to inhabit, so they can enter this constructed reality and truly experience this enchanted garden,” said Di Paola.
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In contrast to the end of the semester stress, the Garden of Delights, an exhibition by Marisa Di Paola, displays hand-crafted ball gowns, toys and flowers, all created out of rubbish. “I wanted to make a place for the public to inhabit, so they can enter this constructed reality and truly experience this enchanted garden,” said Di Paola.
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December 11, 2005Many students rush to drop their courses before deadline
A long queue had formed in front of the university registrar’s office last Sunday and the front desk clerk yelled at students in a classic moment that marked the last day for dropping courses at AUC.
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A long queue had formed in front of the university registrar’s office last Sunday and the front desk clerk yelled at students in a classic moment that marked the last day for dropping courses at AUC.
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Inside Scoop
December 11, 2005Finish your exams, reward yourself in the right way
It’s that time in the semester where presentations, papers and exams are the only thing on your mind. In fact the only other thing that you can think of is finishing finals. But relief is in sight. Here are just a few tips and tricks for making you feel extra special after you’ve successfully completed the semester.
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It’s that time in the semester where presentations, papers and exams are the only thing on your mind. In fact the only other thing that you can think of is finishing finals. But relief is in sight. Here are just a few tips and tricks for making you feel extra special after you’ve successfully completed the semester.
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December 11, 2005Issues of homosexuality silent at AUC and in Egypt
Most AUC students describe themselves as ‘open-minded’ and liberal but often turn out to be the opposite, particularly when hot topics like homosexuality come up. For example, many students said that professors should discuss homosexuality in class as long as it is within the context of the course.
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Most AUC students describe themselves as ‘open-minded’ and liberal but often turn out to be the opposite, particularly when hot topics like homosexuality come up. For example, many students said that professors should discuss homosexuality in class as long as it is within the context of the course.
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December 11, 2005PVA chair’s family inspired his interest in art and theater
It was painting on his grandmother’s kitchen table and coloring his father’s maps that made an artist of Stancil Campbell, chair of the Performing and Visual Arts (PVA) department. Growing up in North Carolina, his grandmother encouraged him to become more involved in art. “My grandmother used to encourage me to draw,” he said.
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It was painting on his grandmother’s kitchen table and coloring his father’s maps that made an artist of Stancil Campbell, chair of the Performing and Visual Arts (PVA) department. Growing up in North Carolina, his grandmother encouraged him to become more involved in art. “My grandmother used to encourage me to draw,” he said.
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Editorial
December 11, 2005The Voice
The most successful organizations are those that continuously work to improve themselves. Every week, reporters and editors of this newspaper gather to discuss and critique the previous issue in an effort to put out an even better issue the next week.
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The most successful organizations are those that continuously work to improve themselves. Every week, reporters and editors of this newspaper gather to discuss and critique the previous issue in an effort to put out an even better issue the next week.
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Letters to the Editor
December 11, 2005Bathrooms aren’t really “restrooms”
Since I am graduating in a couple of days, I thought that I should share this with all AUC students, in hope that they may cause a change one day. I have been a student in AUC for nine semesters. I am a business major so my classes are usually on Greek Campus. I usually feel either annoyed or disgusted after using the Greek Campus bathrooms. AUC defeats the definition of ...
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Since I am graduating in a couple of days, I thought that I should share this with all AUC students, in hope that they may cause a change one day. I have been a student in AUC for nine semesters. I am a business major so my classes are usually on Greek Campus. I usually feel either annoyed or disgusted after using the Greek Campus bathrooms. AUC defeats the definition of ...
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December 11, 2005Psychology Club responds to Caravan article
After an article published in the last issue of the Caravan, the Psychology Club feels the need to clarify its position concerning some of the issues mentioned in the piece surrounding our annual bake sales. To begin with, the article states: “... the psychology club members cannot guarantee that the food was safe for students, [said Aida Maged, Director of Student Organizations Activities].” This ...
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After an article published in the last issue of the Caravan, the Psychology Club feels the need to clarify its position concerning some of the issues mentioned in the piece surrounding our annual bake sales. To begin with, the article states: “... the psychology club members cannot guarantee that the food was safe for students, [said Aida Maged, Director of Student Organizations Activities].” This ...
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Columns
December 11, 2005beyond the eyes of the mind
The basement. The dungeons. The newsroom. To be honest, none of those names express what the Caravan is to me. To be really honest, and to this, the people closest to me can attest, the Caravan is my home.
And it has finally hit my breaking heart. I’m leaving. Leaving the Caravan. Leaving Egypt. Leaving all that I have come to love and cherish over the last five years. And ...
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The basement. The dungeons. The newsroom. To be honest, none of those names express what the Caravan is to me. To be really honest, and to this, the people closest to me can attest, the Caravan is my home.
And it has finally hit my breaking heart. I’m leaving. Leaving the Caravan. Leaving Egypt. Leaving all that I have come to love and cherish over the last five years. And ...
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December 11, 2005Happy Hour:
It took the board members 10 minutes to decide my fate. Ten minutes of complete panic and anxiety. Ten of the longest minutes of my life.
After Hassan, a dear friend and the other candidate for editor in chief, and I were called in for the results, I felt both overwhelmed and relieved. Overwhelmed with what was ahead of me and relieved that the waiting was over.
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It took the board members 10 minutes to decide my fate. Ten minutes of complete panic and anxiety. Ten of the longest minutes of my life.
After Hassan, a dear friend and the other candidate for editor in chief, and I were called in for the results, I felt both overwhelmed and relieved. Overwhelmed with what was ahead of me and relieved that the waiting was over.
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Funnies
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Extras
AL BUSTAN FIRE
On Monday, Dec. 5, a fire erupted in Al Bustan garage off of Hoda Sha’arawi Street. A car was burnt, leading to much worry among AUC students, many of whom park their cars there daily. The car’s owner felt heat rising from the car as he turned the ignition and immediately got out of the vehicle as flames engulfed the car. Al Bustan workers helped put out the fire and told the Caravan that it was an accident. (Nazly Abou Seif/THE CARAVAN)
On Monday, Dec. 5, a fire erupted in Al Bustan garage off of Hoda Sha’arawi Street. A car was burnt, leading to much worry among AUC students, many of whom park their cars there daily. The car’s owner felt heat rising from the car as he turned the ignition and immediately got out of the vehicle as flames engulfed the car. Al Bustan workers helped put out the fire and told the Caravan that it was an accident. (Nazly Abou Seif/THE CARAVAN)
Alex Gomez, an international studies junior, front, and George Tucker, an international studies senior, are both studying abroad at AUC. They spent last Thursday morning at the main library studying for final assignments and tests as the semester comes to a conclusion. (Hassan Hassan/THE CARAVAN)
