Caravan - May 7, 2006 Edition
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May 7, 2006Presidential candidates explain campaigns
The Student Union (SU) held its annual presidential election debate last Wednesday at the American University in Cairo’s (AUC) Ewart Hall to allow candidates Karim Hazem, Seif Abou Zaid and Bassem Raouf to explain and defend their campaign strategies.
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The Student Union (SU) held its annual presidential election debate last Wednesday at the American University in Cairo’s (AUC) Ewart Hall to allow candidates Karim Hazem, Seif Abou Zaid and Bassem Raouf to explain and defend their campaign strategies.
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May 7, 2006AUC delegation receives first place award at NMUN
The Model United Nations (MUN) delegation from the American University in Cairo (AUC) won first prize in the general assembly of the National MUN (NMUN) competition in New York City over spring break out of 239 participating universities.
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The Model United Nations (MUN) delegation from the American University in Cairo (AUC) won first prize in the general assembly of the National MUN (NMUN) competition in New York City over spring break out of 239 participating universities.
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May 7, 2006Controversy surrounds renewal of emergency law
The Egyptian government’s renewal of its controversial emergency law for another two years was met with opposition from students and professors at the American University in Cairo (AUC), who argued that the bombings in Dahab were only an excuse to oppress people.
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The Egyptian government’s renewal of its controversial emergency law for another two years was met with opposition from students and professors at the American University in Cairo (AUC), who argued that the bombings in Dahab were only an excuse to oppress people.
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May 7, 2006AUC alumnus jailed for protesting
On Monday, April 24, American University in Cairo alumnus Ahmed El Droubi was allegedly robbed, beaten and arrested by police-sponsored thugs when protesting on behalf of the judiciary, according to a “Free Droubi” blog.
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On Monday, April 24, American University in Cairo alumnus Ahmed El Droubi was allegedly robbed, beaten and arrested by police-sponsored thugs when protesting on behalf of the judiciary, according to a “Free Droubi” blog.
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May 7, 2006SU proposes grievance committee
The Student Union’s (SU) student affairs committee has proposed forming a grievances committee to deal with the hundreds of complaints the SU receives from students, said SU president Walid El Sallab. The proposal was presented to the university senate after its meeting at the American University in Cairo (AUC) on Wednesday, April 12.
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The Student Union’s (SU) student affairs committee has proposed forming a grievances committee to deal with the hundreds of complaints the SU receives from students, said SU president Walid El Sallab. The proposal was presented to the university senate after its meeting at the American University in Cairo (AUC) on Wednesday, April 12.
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May 7, 2006HOOD dances for charity
The Hallucinations of Obsessive Dancers (HOOD) has donated the revenue of their second performance, which was held in Ewart Hall on April 28, to the Community Service Office at the American University in Cairo (AUC).
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The Hallucinations of Obsessive Dancers (HOOD) has donated the revenue of their second performance, which was held in Ewart Hall on April 28, to the Community Service Office at the American University in Cairo (AUC).
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May 7, 2006Journalist reveals society trends
A journalist’s job is not only to report the news but to analyze the trends in society, said Rami Khouri, the editor-at-large of the Daily Star, during his lecture on May 2 at the American University in Cairo (AUC).
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A journalist’s job is not only to report the news but to analyze the trends in society, said Rami Khouri, the editor-at-large of the Daily Star, during his lecture on May 2 at the American University in Cairo (AUC).
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May 7, 2006Saudi Prince Talal calls for Arab unity
Prince Talal Bin Abdel Aziz Al Saud of Saudia Arabia, who financed the university’s American Studies program, said Arabs want equality, democracy and greater freedom during his speech on “Political Reform: U.S. and Arab Perspectives” last Wednesday in Ewart Hall at the American University in Cairo (AUC).
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Prince Talal Bin Abdel Aziz Al Saud of Saudia Arabia, who financed the university’s American Studies program, said Arabs want equality, democracy and greater freedom during his speech on “Political Reform: U.S. and Arab Perspectives” last Wednesday in Ewart Hall at the American University in Cairo (AUC).
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May 7, 2006Management dept. accredited
The management department, which includes undergraduate business administration and accounting and graduate business administration programs, has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), said Elnora Stuart, a professor of marketing and the accreditation coordinator.
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The management department, which includes undergraduate business administration and accounting and graduate business administration programs, has been accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), said Elnora Stuart, a professor of marketing and the accreditation coordinator.
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Inside Scoop
May 7, 2006Evenhouse teaches childhood passion
With a great talent in music, a skill for English and a passion for traveling, Bill Evenhouse is one of those rare people you find in life who is passionate about several different fields and quite good in all of them. “He is one of the best music teachers I have known,” said Mohamed Ali, an economics senior.
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With a great talent in music, a skill for English and a passion for traveling, Bill Evenhouse is one of those rare people you find in life who is passionate about several different fields and quite good in all of them. “He is one of the best music teachers I have known,” said Mohamed Ali, an economics senior.
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May 7, 2006Shopaholic dream world exposed
Complaints that there are no decent shops in Cairo are a thing of the past. American University in Cairo (AUC) students no longer need to wait for the summer holiday to travel abroad and catch up on their shopping. With every new shopping season, more places that offer the latest fashion trends open in Cairo.
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Complaints that there are no decent shops in Cairo are a thing of the past. American University in Cairo (AUC) students no longer need to wait for the summer holiday to travel abroad and catch up on their shopping. With every new shopping season, more places that offer the latest fashion trends open in Cairo.
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May 7, 2006Terrorism glorified?
With impressive visuals, relevant themes and stellar performances, V for Vendetta offers a treat for both the intellectual thinker and the average cinemagoer looking for a good night out. Brilliantly written by the Wachowski Brothers in the early 90s prior to The Matrix, it is an adaptation of the comic series created by Alan Moore. Hugo Weaving, who played “Agent Smith” in The Matrix, ...
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With impressive visuals, relevant themes and stellar performances, V for Vendetta offers a treat for both the intellectual thinker and the average cinemagoer looking for a good night out. Brilliantly written by the Wachowski Brothers in the early 90s prior to The Matrix, it is an adaptation of the comic series created by Alan Moore. Hugo Weaving, who played “Agent Smith” in The Matrix, ...
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Editorial
May 7, 2006The Voice
Election week at AUC is when students get the most passionate. This applies to both the infamous campaigners and those who complain bitterly about being coerced into the voting booth. However, few students are truly involved in the choice of their Student Union president, although that decision is one that affects all of them. A student’s vote is often considered a favor for a friend. Then there ...
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Election week at AUC is when students get the most passionate. This applies to both the infamous campaigners and those who complain bitterly about being coerced into the voting booth. However, few students are truly involved in the choice of their Student Union president, although that decision is one that affects all of them. A student’s vote is often considered a favor for a friend. Then there ...
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Letters to the Editor
May 7, 2006One word can make your day
Last Tuesday was the first day of summer registration, and, of course, the system was down for the first hour. Anyway, as freaked out as I was, I got dressed very quickly and came to university, hoping to talk to someone at the registrar’s office.
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Last Tuesday was the first day of summer registration, and, of course, the system was down for the first hour. Anyway, as freaked out as I was, I got dressed very quickly and came to university, hoping to talk to someone at the registrar’s office.
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May 7, 2006Defending the hijab
I would like to convey four messages and comments regarding the article that was written in the April 30 Issue of the Caravan by Rehaam Romero titled, ‘‘De-veiling raises questions.’’ The first three messages will be directed to Nora Labib, one of the people interviewed in the article.
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I would like to convey four messages and comments regarding the article that was written in the April 30 Issue of the Caravan by Rehaam Romero titled, ‘‘De-veiling raises questions.’’ The first three messages will be directed to Nora Labib, one of the people interviewed in the article.
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May 7, 2006The convenience of random selection
The two weeks I spent in New York City at the NMUN conference had a massive effect on my life. I met people from the four corners of the world and I discovered that on the inside, we are all the same. We took an immediate liking to one another and were able to do in a few hours what nations and intergovernmental organizations around the world have been trying to achieve for decades. We ...
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The two weeks I spent in New York City at the NMUN conference had a massive effect on my life. I met people from the four corners of the world and I discovered that on the inside, we are all the same. We took an immediate liking to one another and were able to do in a few hours what nations and intergovernmental organizations around the world have been trying to achieve for decades. We ...
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Columns
May 7, 2006Inside my mind
The month leading up to the end of the semester has ceremoniously begun, and with it comes the endless barrage of complaints and sheer panic.
I am no exception to the rule. I plan to indulge in my share of sleepless nights, hours of staring at a computer screen and tearing-my-hair-out-by-the-roots from frustration.
Whether you spend the last week of school in the labs in the JC or napping on the couch cushions in Falaki, it is definitely an experience.
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The month leading up to the end of the semester has ceremoniously begun, and with it comes the endless barrage of complaints and sheer panic.
I am no exception to the rule. I plan to indulge in my share of sleepless nights, hours of staring at a computer screen and tearing-my-hair-out-by-the-roots from frustration.
Whether you spend the last week of school in the labs in the JC or napping on the couch cushions in Falaki, it is definitely an experience.
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May 7, 2006I am Tuba and Bambam
Four years of frivolous, frantic, fruitful and unforgettable times. When Charles Dickens said it was the best of times and it was the worst of times, he had clearly just finished his four years of university.
When I first came AUC, I thought it was stupid. Everyday I felt like I was missing out on the true college experience. All of my friends abroad were talking about fraternities and initiation parties while all I was telling about them about were outings at cafés. It took me four years to realize that ...
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Four years of frivolous, frantic, fruitful and unforgettable times. When Charles Dickens said it was the best of times and it was the worst of times, he had clearly just finished his four years of university.
When I first came AUC, I thought it was stupid. Everyday I felt like I was missing out on the true college experience. All of my friends abroad were talking about fraternities and initiation parties while all I was telling about them about were outings at cafés. It took me four years to realize that ...
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Extras
A lifetime of photography
Mass communication professor Robert Jones’s exhibition, “My Back Pages,” features 37 years of photographs. (Hassan Hassan / CARAVAN STAFF)
Mass communication professor Robert Jones’s exhibition, “My Back Pages,” features 37 years of photographs. (Hassan Hassan / CARAVAN STAFF)
SU elections: day 1
The Student Union (SU) presidential elections began today with a turnout of approximately 700 students, according to Waleed Abdel Rahman, an SU member and promoter for one of the candidates.
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The Student Union (SU) presidential elections began today with a turnout of approximately 700 students, according to Waleed Abdel Rahman, an SU member and promoter for one of the candidates.
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SU elections: day 2
Students at the American University in Cairo (AUC) are complaining of the change of voting location for the Student Unions’ annual presidential elections in the Greek campus.
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Students at the American University in Cairo (AUC) are complaining of the change of voting location for the Student Unions’ annual presidential elections in the Greek campus.
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