Caravan - May 14, 2006 Edition
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May 14, 2006Abou Zaid new Student Union president
Cries and whoops of celebration could be heard across Greek campus at the American University in Cairo (AUC) as the students read the vote tally hung on the door of the Student Union (SU): Seif Abou Zaid 1,403, Karim Hazem 955 and 74 invalid votes. With a whopping difference of 448 votes, Abou Zaid was declared the new SU president last Thursday.
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Cries and whoops of celebration could be heard across Greek campus at the American University in Cairo (AUC) as the students read the vote tally hung on the door of the Student Union (SU): Seif Abou Zaid 1,403, Karim Hazem 955 and 74 invalid votes. With a whopping difference of 448 votes, Abou Zaid was declared the new SU president last Thursday.
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May 14, 2006Science majors honored for academic achievement
Some 259 students from the School of Sciences and Engineering at the American University in Cairo (AUC) were honoured for maintaining GPA’s above 3.4, said Medhat Haround, the dean of the school. “We are honouring our best students from the junior and senior classes who [have] maintained a GPA of at least 3.4,” said Haroun at the seventh annual honours ceremony, which was ...
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Some 259 students from the School of Sciences and Engineering at the American University in Cairo (AUC) were honoured for maintaining GPA’s above 3.4, said Medhat Haround, the dean of the school. “We are honouring our best students from the junior and senior classes who [have] maintained a GPA of at least 3.4,” said Haroun at the seventh annual honours ceremony, which was ...
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May 14, 2006Arabic Studies courses reduced to two
The American University in Cairo’s (AUC) faculty senate approved the recent revision of the university’s Core Curriculum to reduce the currently required three Arabic Studies courses to two. “Reforming the Core Curriculum is like trying to move a graveyard, however the compromise made is good. Perfect is the enemy of good and if you want it you’ll never get there [because] it’s ...
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The American University in Cairo’s (AUC) faculty senate approved the recent revision of the university’s Core Curriculum to reduce the currently required three Arabic Studies courses to two. “Reforming the Core Curriculum is like trying to move a graveyard, however the compromise made is good. Perfect is the enemy of good and if you want it you’ll never get there [because] it’s ...
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May 14, 2006Abou Zaid new Student Union president
The American University in Cairo (AUC) held its largest employment fair ever, with 107 companies attending, last Friday in the Main campus, according to Evette Khair, senior recruitment officer of the Career Advising and Placement Services (CAPS) Office.
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The American University in Cairo (AUC) held its largest employment fair ever, with 107 companies attending, last Friday in the Main campus, according to Evette Khair, senior recruitment officer of the Career Advising and Placement Services (CAPS) Office.
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May 14, 2006Math competition sparks student interest
The second American University in Cairo (AUC) math competition on May 6 on the Greek campus, aimed to arouse students’ interest in the subject, said mathematics professor Brian Lucena. The first-place winner was Ahmed Abdel Fatah, followed by Ahmed Abdel Rahman in second place and Khaled Abdel Rahman in third. The winners were announced during the honors ceremony ...
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The second American University in Cairo (AUC) math competition on May 6 on the Greek campus, aimed to arouse students’ interest in the subject, said mathematics professor Brian Lucena. The first-place winner was Ahmed Abdel Fatah, followed by Ahmed Abdel Rahman in second place and Khaled Abdel Rahman in third. The winners were announced during the honors ceremony ...
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May 14, 2006PVA play wows audiences
A play is usually about the acting, but this time the costumes nearly stole the show, said students at the American University in Cairo. Tom Stoppard’s play “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” was performed by students in Department of Performing and Visual Arts (PVA) on the Falaki Mainstage, from May to 4 – 6 and 9 - 11.
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A play is usually about the acting, but this time the costumes nearly stole the show, said students at the American University in Cairo. Tom Stoppard’s play “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” was performed by students in Department of Performing and Visual Arts (PVA) on the Falaki Mainstage, from May to 4 – 6 and 9 - 11.
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May 14, 2006Spring book fair increases sales
The number of people who bought books this year at the semi-annual Spring Book Fair increased due to discounts of up to 80 percent, said Joseph Metri, an assistant sales manager for the AUC bookstore. The book fair was held on the Main Campus at the American University in Cairo (AUC) from May 6-8.
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The number of people who bought books this year at the semi-annual Spring Book Fair increased due to discounts of up to 80 percent, said Joseph Metri, an assistant sales manager for the AUC bookstore. The book fair was held on the Main Campus at the American University in Cairo (AUC) from May 6-8.
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May 14, 2006AUC shows alternative spring break photos
After traveling to Israel and Palestine during spring break with sociology professor Saad Eddin Ibrahim, 44 students recorded their experiences in the occupied territories for a photography exhibit in the Sony gallery at the American University in Cairo (AUC).
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After traveling to Israel and Palestine during spring break with sociology professor Saad Eddin Ibrahim, 44 students recorded their experiences in the occupied territories for a photography exhibit in the Sony gallery at the American University in Cairo (AUC).
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Inside Scoop
May 14, 2006Street food takes a new shape
Close your eyes and imagine the backdrop of a straw fence, palm trees, umbrellas and benches. You would think that this view is on a beach minus the sand; guess again. This setting is on the street in Maadi, in the form of a new burger joint, Route 66. Driving by, the first thing that grabs your attention is the large yellow Route 66 sign , and a tiny hut near it, with four benches and three ...
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Close your eyes and imagine the backdrop of a straw fence, palm trees, umbrellas and benches. You would think that this view is on a beach minus the sand; guess again. This setting is on the street in Maadi, in the form of a new burger joint, Route 66. Driving by, the first thing that grabs your attention is the large yellow Route 66 sign , and a tiny hut near it, with four benches and three ...
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May 14, 2006The price for paradise
The first Palestinian film to be nominated for an Academy Award and to win a Golden Globe last year, Paradise Now, follows the lives of two childhood friends, Khaled and Said. The story documents the most important event of their lives: a joint mission of suicide. Set in the heart of the West Bank, the movie has been called one of the most important Arabic films of our time. The plot focuses ...
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The first Palestinian film to be nominated for an Academy Award and to win a Golden Globe last year, Paradise Now, follows the lives of two childhood friends, Khaled and Said. The story documents the most important event of their lives: a joint mission of suicide. Set in the heart of the West Bank, the movie has been called one of the most important Arabic films of our time. The plot focuses ...
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May 14, 2006Not just a pretty face
A construction engineering senior student at the American University in Cairo, an opera singer, a model—and most recently, the second runner-up in the first Mr. Egypt contest on April 16. That’s Karim Sherif. The 20-year-old Sherif will travel to Germany later this year to represent Egypt in the first Mr. Intercontinental contest.
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A construction engineering senior student at the American University in Cairo, an opera singer, a model—and most recently, the second runner-up in the first Mr. Egypt contest on April 16. That’s Karim Sherif. The 20-year-old Sherif will travel to Germany later this year to represent Egypt in the first Mr. Intercontinental contest.
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Editorial
May 14, 2006The Voice
The only phrase heard more than, “Did you vote?” last week throughout campus consisted of constant complaints about the campaigners for both candidates who were not only pushy, but downright forceful. Just walking into campus, students were attacked by mobs of students wearing green and orange t-shirts who dragged them to the voting booths, even if they were in a rush.
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The only phrase heard more than, “Did you vote?” last week throughout campus consisted of constant complaints about the campaigners for both candidates who were not only pushy, but downright forceful. Just walking into campus, students were attacked by mobs of students wearing green and orange t-shirts who dragged them to the voting booths, even if they were in a rush.
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Letters to the Editor
May 14, 2006A first-hand look at Palestinians’ every day lives
During spring break, I went on a trip to the West Bank with Saad Eddin Ibrahim, a sociology professor, and several other students. On the way there, the bus company representative explained that there are several hundred thousand Palestinians living in Jerusalem and there is no fear of terrorism from them. He said that because they go to work and send their kids to school, they live ...
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During spring break, I went on a trip to the West Bank with Saad Eddin Ibrahim, a sociology professor, and several other students. On the way there, the bus company representative explained that there are several hundred thousand Palestinians living in Jerusalem and there is no fear of terrorism from them. He said that because they go to work and send their kids to school, they live ...
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May 14, 2006The reality of the Emergency Law
Last Sunday, one of my friends was approached by policemen who asked for his national ID and then decided to search him. My friend objected on the basis that the police officer doesn’t have the right to search him and an argument took place. The policemen started swearing at us using profanity and multiple hand gestures. One then summoned an officer who threatened that he would frame ...
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Last Sunday, one of my friends was approached by policemen who asked for his national ID and then decided to search him. My friend objected on the basis that the police officer doesn’t have the right to search him and an argument took place. The policemen started swearing at us using profanity and multiple hand gestures. One then summoned an officer who threatened that he would frame ...
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May 14, 2006When will a Muslim woman be more than what she wears?
I would like to reply to Alaa’ Moussa’s letter regarding the hijab written in the May 7 issue of the Caravan titled “Defending the Hijab.” With all due respect to your view and comments, how do you see the veil giving an identity to Muslim women? According to various theological sources, Muslim scholars are still debating the issue of hijab and so it has never been fully linked with the Muslim identity. ...
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I would like to reply to Alaa’ Moussa’s letter regarding the hijab written in the May 7 issue of the Caravan titled “Defending the Hijab.” With all due respect to your view and comments, how do you see the veil giving an identity to Muslim women? According to various theological sources, Muslim scholars are still debating the issue of hijab and so it has never been fully linked with the Muslim identity. ...
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Columns
May 14, 2006Left Behind
There are some people you just can’t help but get attached to and these people mean a lot to you. For one thing, you feel like you have to see them every day while you still can. Some of them will always make you feel good about that ‘A’ you got on a test or even encourage you to go for something you have always wanted to do, and when they would say ‘go for it,’ they would really mean it. Then there are the people you ...
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There are some people you just can’t help but get attached to and these people mean a lot to you. For one thing, you feel like you have to see them every day while you still can. Some of them will always make you feel good about that ‘A’ you got on a test or even encourage you to go for something you have always wanted to do, and when they would say ‘go for it,’ they would really mean it. Then there are the people you ...
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May 14, 2006Check on it
There are always plans. Teachers, parents and almost every adult I have encountered has encouraged me to set plans and stick to them. Most of the time, the plan is to finish school, go to college, graduate and five years later, magically have a stellar career, a wife and three perfect children.
Fortunately, life is rarely that boring and never goes according to plan. My first day at AUC was running around with my sister, who I’m sure was very embarrassed showing a freshman around, getting my ID done, ...
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There are always plans. Teachers, parents and almost every adult I have encountered has encouraged me to set plans and stick to them. Most of the time, the plan is to finish school, go to college, graduate and five years later, magically have a stellar career, a wife and three perfect children.
Fortunately, life is rarely that boring and never goes according to plan. My first day at AUC was running around with my sister, who I’m sure was very embarrassed showing a freshman around, getting my ID done, ...
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A star among us
Mohamed Emam, a theatre senior, landed his first leading role in the summer blockbuster movie based on the book by Alaa Al-Aswany, The Yacoubian Building, which is due to hit the theaters in Egypt on June 21. The movie was shown in the Berlin International Film Festival last February, the Tribeca Film Festival in New York last April and will be shown later this month in the Cannes Film Festival in France, according to Emam. He added that actor Robert DiNiro liked the movie, and invited the cast to his office in New York City. The movie discusses traditionally taboo topics in Egyptian society such as homosexuality, politics and gender. (Photo provided by Mohamed Emam)
Mohamed Emam, a theatre senior, landed his first leading role in the summer blockbuster movie based on the book by Alaa Al-Aswany, The Yacoubian Building, which is due to hit the theaters in Egypt on June 21. The movie was shown in the Berlin International Film Festival last February, the Tribeca Film Festival in New York last April and will be shown later this month in the Cannes Film Festival in France, according to Emam. He added that actor Robert DiNiro liked the movie, and invited the cast to his office in New York City. The movie discusses traditionally taboo topics in Egyptian society such as homosexuality, politics and gender. (Photo provided by Mohamed Emam)
