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By Elliot Smilowitz | April 14

Thursday, April 14 Speaker: Roger Ebert Politics and Prose bookstore, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW Noted film critic Roger Ebert discusses "The Great Movies II," his collection of film essays. Admission is free. Call (202) 364-1919 for more information. Speaker: The Two Bobs: Dole Speaks to Edwards 7 p.

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Sports

AU Golf gets 2nd place in Delaware tourney

By David Bergman | April 14

The AU Men's Golf team finished its weekend of play with a second-place finish at the Bethany Beach Invitational in Bethany Beach, De. The Eagles finished with a team score of 616 (304-312, +40) over the one-day, 36-hole tournament. Host George Washington won the tournament with a team score of 603 (304-299, +27), including both low team rounds for the tournament.

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Former House and Senate staff sing Broadway

By Tamara Brown | April 14

The sun beat down through the stained-glass windows, and the audience comprised mostly senior citizens, but the church was alive with the sound of music. The Congressional Chorus, a group made up of former House and Senate staffers, along with several guest performers, presented "An Evening of Broadway" Sunday, a benefit for the Whitman-Walker Clinic.

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Opinion

Opinion: GA reps respond to last issue's Eagle editorials

By Mike Crowley and Emily Freifeld | April 14

Mike Crowley and Emily Freifeld Despite what some members of the General Assembly think, we are not omnipotent and all-knowing. In order to deal with the problems and concerns of our constituents, we must be well-informed and given plenty of time. However, this was not the case recently.

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Opinion

Staff editorial: Remembrance week: never forget

April 14

This week is the third annual remembrance of the Holocaust observed at American University. Throughout the week there will be many events to commemorate one of the worst travesties in history. Names of victims will be read, and a survivor of the Holocaust will speak to students.

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Metro brief: Man tackled at Capitol to be deported

By Kate Oczypok | April 14

A 33-year-old Australian man was tackled in front of the Capitol Monday for standing in a fountain facing the building's west side. Wenhao Zao was found Monday with two briefcases by police, who snuck up on Zao and tackled him to the ground. Zao was unresponsive despite one request to see the president, according to cbsnews.

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Woman finds finger in chili

By Kate Oczypok | April 14

A California woman who wanted to sue the fast-food franchise Wendy's last week dropped her lawsuit Wednesday due to what her attorney calls "emotional distress." Anna Ayala was eating a bowl of chili at a San Jose Wendy's chain last month when she bit into a 1.

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National brief: Deadly virus sent to health labs

By Kate Oczypok | April 14

Health officials reported Wednesday that a deadly 1950s flu virus was accidentally sent to thousands of labs throughout the past six months. According to an article from msn.com, labs incinerated the deadly samples before they could be a threat to the world.

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Police Blotter

By Kate Oczypok | April 14

Friday, April 8 A student filed an informational complaint with Public Safety about fraternity incidents on campus. An employee lost his keys in the Mary Graydon Center. The keys have not yet been recovered. Graffiti was found in a lower level of Anderson Hall.

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Symbols central to African exhibit

By Doree Damoulakis | April 14

National Museum of African Art 950 Independence Ave. SW 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily Through Sept. 4. Free admission The National Museum of African Art is featuring six installations by contemporary artists in an exhibition titled "Textures: Word and Symbol in Contemporary African Art.

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Sports

Women's Tennis struggles, but together

By Jordan Beane | April 14

In what has been one of the toughest seasons for any team at AU, the Women's Tennis team lost again Tuesday to Howard, 5-2. Yet considering the state of the AU tennis program and the team's 17-match losing streak, the effort alone is enough to draw praise from its followers.

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Quad conduct: do Eric Friedheim proud

By Eric Olson | April 14

1) Ditch Quad copulation Where there's a will, impassioned couples will find a way. However, dry humping, excessive moaning/grinding and make-out sessions lasting longer than 10 seconds should be reserved for the secluded Butler Garden. There, plenty of bench space (or mulch space, if one happens to be into that) is conveniently concealed in a romantic display of spring foliage.

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Opinion

Opinion: SC prez reflects on his term

By Polson Kanneth | April 14

Hello friends. When you read this Monday's Eagle, you will notice two major changes in your student government. First, you'll notice that I won't be here anymore, with Kyle Taylor becoming your new president. Second, you'll notice that it will no longer be the "Student Confederation," but the "Student Government.

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Photo site allows critique from afar

By Greg Wasserstrom | April 11

For AU students, and students on other campuses across the country, digital photography is becoming more and more a part of life. The accessibility of digital cameras, especially camera phones, means more and more people are taking more and more pictures. As a result, the Internet has become a haven for people looking to share their photos in a variety of ways.

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Video game newsbits

April 11

600,000 PSPs sold in first week Sony Computer Entertainment America said 600,000 PSPs were sold in the first week of availability after the game console was launched on March 24, creating $150 million in revenue. Sony had anticipated selling all 1 million systems shipped to North America in 24 hours, but analysts said the launch was still a solid one.

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Gritty new comic redefines DC superhero universe

April 11

The countdown has begun and a superhero will die. DC Comics released "Countdown to Infinite Crisis" on March 30, the introduction to a brand-new universe-wide storyline that the company said would seriously impact the company's Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman books.

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Opinion

Opinion: Starbucks is not the 'global' choice

By Jessica Fabbre | April 11

During my years at American University, I have heard a lot about the school's goal to become the "premier global university." I respect this aspiration, and I certainly think that AU has made great strides to accomplish its goal. That is why, in recent months, I have been utterly disappointed in the University's willingness to consider Starbucks as a coffee option for our campus.

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