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The Scottish play

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According to theater lore, uttering the word "Macbeth" inside a theater will bring bad luck or even doom to a production. Inexplicable mishaps have plagued performances after the title of Shakespeare's tragedy of ambition and manipulation slipped from the lips of some unknowing actor.

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Metro brief: Amtrak suspends service

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Amtrak has suspended service on the Acela Express trains that connect Washington to New York City and Boston. During a routine inspection Thursday on an Acela Express train, cracks were discovered in the train's brake parts. After inspecting the brakes on all 20 Acela Express trains, 300 cracks were found.

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'Gate drops AU lax, 13-8

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There was a positive vibe building up for the AU Women's Lacrosse team's home match Saturday against first-place Colgate. AU had just come off a strong showing in a loss to No. 11 Johns Hopkins, and pregame workouts left everyone eager to play. After a lengthy postgame lecture from coach Ashley Flanigan that transformed into a conference between her and team leaders, it was clear that Saturday's 13-8 loss to the Red Raiders sucked out that positive feeling - not to mention a shot at playing the Patriot League championship in Washington.

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Opinion: Signs of bigotry lurk on AU campus

April 14, 2005: I walked into the McKinley Building Room 207 at around 6:45 p.m., looking for a quiet area to peacefully finalize my presentation on Angola due about a week later. I placed a chair close to the door so that, should I fall asleep, no one would enter the room without making enough noise to wake me up.


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Ceremony marks SC transition

The Student Confederation transition ceremony brought tears, laughter, a new executive board and a new name to the organization that incoming President Kyle Taylor said will "guarantee that student rights are being met and their voices heard." General Assembly Speaker Richard Bradbury dissolved the Student Confederation with a bang of the gavel at the end of the ceremony, activating the name Student Government.


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Multicultural grads celebrated

Graduating multicultural students attended the first-ever multicultural graduation reception Saturday to celebrate their success at AU, an institution that prides itself on a diverse student body and reputation for international service. About 15 graduating students, along with faculty, staff, alumni and family attended the event, celebrated in the form of an areyto, a term for a Taino Indian celebration through song, music, dance and history.


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Big win for soldout Nationals' first game

With one pitch, 34 years of longing, desperation and long rides to Baltimore were erased. Baseball is back in the District, in its third incarnation, and from the excitement of the crowd, these Nationals are here to stay. All in all it was a spectacle to behold.


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Video game newsbits

'Quake 4' on the way Activision and Raven Software last week released some new information on the long-awaited first-person shooter sequel "Quake 4." The game picks up after the events of the second "Quake," involving once more a cybernetic alien warrior race called the Strogg.


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'Christian' not a stance

As much as some on the left and in the mainstream media rail against religion looking twice at politics, they sure don't mind mixing the two when it serves their goals, namely the death of the pope. Now that the conservative stumbling block those devout Catholics labeled John Paul is gone, many are hoping that the church will make a left turn and follow Europe down the wide road.


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FLY kids showcase their talents

SPA Leadership, the Black Student Alliance, Student Confederation and Facilitating Leadership in Youth teamed up Saturday night to entertain while raising money for D.C. youth. FLY students read poetry, danced and sang in a show worthy of the real Apollo Theater.


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Student survey gives Ruckus evaluations

Students can offer feedback on the Ruckus downloading program in a survey later this week that will help the administration decide whether to keep the service at a charge of $50 per on-campus student next year, according to Julie Weber, director of Housing and Dining Programs.


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Police blotter

Tuesday, April 12 A roommate gave an informational report in Centennial Hall about a laptop burglary that occurred on February 25, 2004. Two private vehicles collided near the Media Production Center. There was considerable damage to one of the vehicles, but no injuries were reported.


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Famously weird director discusses 'Palindromes'

Todd Solondz, the disturbing mind behind such legendary independent films as "Welcome To The Dollhouse," "Happiness" and "Storytelling," is preparing to once again receive critical acclaim and insulting jeers for his latest movie, "Palindromes." "There's a positive response to all of my movies, to some extent.


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Holocaust persecution not only of Jews

As part of Holocaust Remembrance Week, the AU Jewish community along with members of AU Queers and Allies and the GLBTA hosted a lecture on the persecution of homosexuals in Nazi Germany. A PowerPoint lecture was given by Neil Guthrie of the D.C. Holocaust Memorial Museum.


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Opinion

Opinion: Meat-eating event mocks grave issue

On March 18, 600 AU community members pledged to be vegetarian and helped raise more than $120 to help animals rescued from abusive homes. Some made the decision to participate for one day, some for the rest of their lives. Either way, these individuals took this step because they know that a vegetarian diet saves human lives, animal lives and the environment.


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Opinion: D.C. a valuable resource

Some students refer to it as an abroad program, others consider it a semester college-swap program, and some refer to its official title, The Washington Semester Program at American University. But no matter what you call it, I know it has changed me forever.


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Letter to the editor

Dear Editor: In the April 14 issue of The Eagle on Page 4, there is an editorial called "Remembrance Week: never forget." I have no beef with this article and completely agree with its content and message. The only problem I have is that this article mentioned every genocide of the 20th century except the first genocide of the 20th century, the Armenian genocide.


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Take a trip to the Emerald Isle at Bethesda's Ri Ra

St. Patty's Day may be a blurry, distant memory, mostly of unidentifiable green beverages in plastic Solo cups over a dingy barroom floor. But that doesn't mean festive souls don't crave a frothy Guinness or flavorful Shepard's Pie every now and then. Although impoverished college students are more likely to get sidetracked by the Baja Fresh across the street, more culturally inclined cuisine seekers will benefit from an evening cloistered within Bethesda's Ri Ra, one of seven in a chain of Irish restaurants dotting the nation from Raleigh, N.


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Music Notes

Nic Armstrong and The Thieves "The Greatest White Liar" (New West Records) Sounds like: The crusty, '60s blues-rock vinyl you find at every single garage sale. B For the most part, the garage rock revival acts that have taken off since 2001 have incorporated remnants of punk, proto-punk, glam, or '80s dance into an exciting hybrid.


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Staff editorial: 2005 SC Grades

Each year following the SC transition ceremony, The Eagle grades outgoing SC executives and departments on their performance over the past year. Unlike many AU professors, The Eagle does not inflate grades - that is: A = excellent, B = above average, C = average, D = below average, F = failing.



Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.


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